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Optimising the unilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction: A United Kingdom-Netherlands multi-centre comparative study.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap represents the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction; however, it is restricted by prolonged operative duration and substantial demands on inpatient capacity. We c…
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A systematic review of sustainability practices in plastic surgery.
[AIM] There is an urgent need to mitigate the environmental impact of surgery, with surgery representing a major contributor to carbon emissions. This study explores literature detailing current sustainability practices and initiatives in p…
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Sustainability in Reconstructive Breast Surgery: An Eco-audit of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Pathway.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap provides an effective and popular means for autologous breast reconstruction. However, with the complexity of the pathway, the environmental impact of the pathway has yet to b…
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Safety and efficacy of EsoFLIP dilation in patients with esophageal dysmotility: a systematic review.
Esophageal manometry is utilized for the evaluation and classification of esophageal motility disorders. EndoFlip has been introduced as an adjunctive test to evaluate esophagogastric junction (EGJ) distensibility. Treatment options for ach…
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Fostering innovation and sustainable thinking in surgery: an evaluation of a surgical hackathon.
[INTRODUCTION] Surgery represents a major source of carbon emissions, with numerous initiatives promoting more sustainable practices. Healthcare innovation and the development of a digitally capable workforce are fundamental in leveraging t…
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A Single-center Comparison of Unipedicled and Bipedicled Diep Flap Early Outcomes in 98 Patients.
[UNLABELLED] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction. One or two pedicles may be used. Our study is the first to compare unipedicled and bipedicled DIEP flaps on donor an…
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Prolonged operative time is a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes in the unilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap surgery: A retrospective cohort study.
[BACKGROUND] Currently, one published study documented operative time (OT) as a predictor for postoperative outcomes in bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstructions. No literature has investigated this in…
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Effects of dietary counselling on lipid profile among liposuction patients.
[OBJECTIVES] To observe the effects of dietary counselling on weight management after liposuction. [METHODS] The case-control study was conducted at the La Chirurgie Cosmetic Surgery Centre and Hair Transplant Institute, F-8/3, Islamabad, …
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Current Clinical Trials in Traumatic Brain Injury.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity, disability and mortality across all age groups globally. Currently, only palliative treatments exist, but these are suboptimal and do little to combat the progressive d…
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Non-invasive treatment of patients with upper extremity spasticity following stroke using paired trans-spinal and peripheral direct current stimulation.
[BACKGROUND] Muscle spasticity is a common impediment to motor recovery in patients with chronic stroke. Standard-of-care treatments such as botulinum toxin injections can temporarily relieve muscle stiffness and pain associated with spasti…