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The Role of ACE-Inhibitors and ARBs in reducing hypertrophic scarring following bilateral breast reduction.
[BACKGROUND] The angiotensin-renin system (ARS) has been shown to play a role in the promotion of tissue fibrosis through angiotensin II activation of the angiotensin-receptor 1 and subsequently transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF- β1). …
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Patient Safety Initiatives in Cosmetic Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review.
[BACKGROUND] Improved patient safety (PS) in cosmetic breast surgery relies upon high-quality evidence. The objective of this study was to systematically review the existing evidence for PS and quality improvement (QI) in cosmetic breast su…
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Understanding child anxiety before otoplasty: A qualitative study.
[BACKGROUND] Pre-operative anxiety in pediatric patients is a major concern in surgical care due to the future medical and behavioral consequences that can occur. The objective of this study was to understand the factors that lead to pre-op…
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Prevention of Autologous Costal Cartilage Graft Warping in Secondary Rhinoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Autogenous costal cartilage grafts (ACCG) are frequently used in secondary rhinoplasty; however, these grafts tend to warp. The objective of this study is to systematically evaluate current interventions to prevent warping of A…
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Role of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Intraoperative Blood Loss and Postoperative Edema and Ecchymosis in Primary Elective Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[IMPORTANCE] Blood loss from surgical procedures is a major issue worldwide as the demand for blood products is increasing. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent commonly used to reduce intraoperative blood loss. [OBJECTIVE] To syst…
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Reporting Adverse Events in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
[BACKGROUND] Accurate knowledge of adverse events is critical for evaluation of the safety of interventions. Historically, adverse events in surgical trials have been poorly reported. The objective of this study was to systematically evalua…
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Meta-Analyses in Plastic Surgery: Can We Trust Their Results?
[BACKGROUND] Meta-analyses are common in the plastic surgery literature, but studies concerning their quality are lacking. The authors assessed the overall quality of meta-analyses in plastic surgery, and attempted to identify variables ass…
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Why the p Value Alone Is Not Enough: The Need for Confidence Intervals in Plastic Surgery Research.
[BACKGROUND] The p value is one of the most used descriptors in statistical analysis; however, when reported in isolation, it does not convey the effect size of a treatment. The reporting of confidence intervals is an essential adjunct to d…
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Measuring attentional bias in children with prominent ears: A prospective eye-tracking study.
[BACKGROUND AND AIM] When observing new faces, most people focus their attention on the central triangle of the face containing the eyes, nose and mouth. When viewing faces with prominent ears, observers may divert their attention from the …
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Pediatric otoplasty and informed consent: do information handouts improve parental risk recall?
[BACKGROUND] The elective nature of pediatric otoplasty requires that parents are well educated regarding the risks involved. Simple educational tools have been found to enhance risk recall in some surgical procedures. [OBJECTIVE] To asses…