Chung CH

We sought to summarize the worldwide occurrence and epidemiology of infant botulism (IB) from 2007 to 2021. Data were collected through active and passive surveillance, via hospital inquiries to the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention …

[OBJECTIVE] To assess the consequences of infant botulism that result from Clostridium botulinum strains that produce 2 botulinum toxin serotypes, termed "bivalent." [STUDY DESIGN] Epidemiologic investigations used a standard questionnaire…

[BACKGROUND] The efficacy and safety of equine cartilage as a competent xenograft material for rhinoplasty were evaluated and compared to the outcomes of rhinoplasty using silicone implants. [METHODS] We performed a multicenter, double-bli…

[BACKGROUND] The free flap surgical method is useful for the reconstruction of head and neck defects. This study retrospectively analyzed the results of head and neck reconstructions using various types of free flaps over the past 30 years.…

[OBJECTIVES] To investigate the effect of botulinum toxin A (BTA) on the development of hip dislocation and scoliosis, surgical rates for hip and spine, and mortality in cerebral palsy (CP). [STUDY DESIGN] A cohort study was conducted usin…

[BACKGROUND] Free-flap reconstruction for recurrent head and neck cancer may be challenging depending on the previous treatments, those are, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, including neck dissection or free tissue transfer. Specifi…

[BACKGROUND] Most women consider an oval-shaped face to be youthful and beautiful. In recent years, demand has grown for surgical procedures with a shorter downtime and fewer complications. These minimally invasive procedures include botuli…