논문 목록
4건 · 최신순-
Surgical Management of Xylazine-Associated Wounds: A Retrospective Review and Algorithmic Approach.
[BACKGROUND] Xylazine is a veterinary sedative that is added to illicit fentanyl to prolong its euphoric effects. When injected subcutaneously, xylazine causes large, necrotic wounds. In 2023, the White House designated fentanyl adulterated…
-
Free Flap Reconstruction of Xylazine-Associated Wounds: A Retrospective Review.
[BACKGROUND] Xylazine is a veterinary sedative that is added to illicit fentanyl to enhance its effects. Xylazine-associated wounds differ from those found in patients who inject other drugs. They are larger and frequently involve deeper st…
-
Crowdsourcing the Impact of Illustration in Cleft Surgery Education.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to (1) assess layperson preferences for how surgical information is presented; (2) evaluate how the format of visual information relates to layperson comfort with undergoing surgery, perceptions of surgeon characte…
-
Increasing Prevalence of Xylazine and Worsening Upper-Extremity Wounds in Injection Drug Use: A Local Phenomenon With National Implications.
The rising presence of xylazine in Philadelphia's fentanyl supply has led to various upper-extremity complications in individuals who inject drugs. Sociogeographic trends predict that our current local phenomenon will spread nationally. We …