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Botulinum Toxin Underuse in Older Stroke Survivors with Spasticity: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.
[INTRODUCTION] While botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is effective for poststroke spasticity, its accessibility in older adults remains unclear. We aimed to examine the association between BoNT-A use and age among stroke survivors. [METHODS…
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Scarless chondrolaryngoplasty combined with a surgical reshaping of the lower face through a single transoral approach for transgender patients.
[BACKGROUND] Chondrolaryngoplasty, one of the most visible gender affirmation surgeries, is traditionally performed through a cervical approach, leaving a residual visible cervical scar. [METHOD] We proposed a scarless technique for chondr…
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Predicting the Timing and Cause of Microvascular Free Flap Failure: An Australian Study of 1569 Free Flaps.
[BACKGROUND] The aim of the study is to assess the possible predictors of microvascular free flap failure and determine the critical postoperative timing of flap failure, thereby minimizing this adverse outcome. [METHODS] This is a retrosp…
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Postoperative Complications Following Reduction Mammaplasty in Relation to Patient Body Mass Index.
[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammaplasty is a common procedure that is performed for both aesthetic reasons and quality-of-life improvement. It is performed largely to help the patient achieve a proportionate breast size for their individual body…
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The thoracoacromial axis in salvage head and neck reconstructive surgery, a case series.
We present the surgical technique, relevant anatomy and a consecutive case series of salvage head and neck free flap reconstructions utilising the thoracoacromial axis. We demonstrated that the thoracoacromial axis is safe and reliable in s…
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Validation of a risk prediction calculator in Australian patients undergoing head and neck microsurgery reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] The American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) surgical risk calculator (SRC) is an open access calculator predicting patients' risk of postoperative complications. This study aims …
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Validated specialty-specific models for multi-disciplinary microsurgery training laboratories: a systematic review.
[BACKGROUND] Laboratory simulation is increasingly important for teaching microsurgical skills. Training microsurgeons of different specialties within the same simulation laboratory increases efficiency of resource use. For maximal benefit,…
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[Use of botulinum toxin A in pelvic floor dysfunctions in the elderly: A review].
[INTRODUCTION] The present article is the final report of a multi-disciplinary meeting supported by the GRAPPPA (group for research applied to pelvic floor dysfunctions in the elderly). The objective was to conduct a comprehensive review on…
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[Do we need a chart of quality for websites related to cosmetic surgery?].
[UNLABELLED] Convergence of medicine and Internet may be one of the most remarkable transformations in the health care business. Following the path led by the United States, the number of French websites related to cosmetic surgery is growi…