Kim MJ

[BACKGROUND] Despite the implication of bacterial biofilms in the etiology of capsular contracture, there is limited research on the microbial structure of the contracted capsule. Moreover, the potential role of the skin microbiome in capsu…

Hyperplastic anterior choroidal artery (AchA) is an extremely rare congenital vascular variant that can be mistaken for other cerebral arteries. This case report presents a 38-year-old man who presented with a severe sudden-onset headache a…

[INTRODUCTION] This study examines the therapeutic efficacy of polynucleotide-based therapies, specifically REJURAN, for managing scars and burns. Scars and burns present significant challenges in dermatology, often affecting patients' qual…

[BACKGROUND] Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) have been reported to reduce fibrosis in various tissues. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory role of ASCs on capsule formation by analyzing the histologic, cellular, and molecular ch…

[OBJECTIVES] Endovascular treatment (EVT) has become a popular option for the treatment of basilar artery (BA) trunk aneurysms because microsurgery of these lesions is difficult due to narrow surgical fields and perforating arteries or cran…

[OBJECTIVE] Middle ear myoclonic tinnitus (MEMT) is a disease caused by myoclonus or abnormal contractive movement of middle ear muscles (MEMs). This translational study was conducted to propose intratympanic botulinum toxin (IT-BTX) inject…

[BACKGROUND] Tumor innervation has been shown to be utilized by some solid cancers to support tumor initiation, growth, progression, and metastasis, as well as confer resistance to immune checkpoint blockade through suppression of antitumor…

[BACKGROUND] Frequent intermittent bleeding control and suction are often necessary during microneurosurgical procedures. We compared the visual searching strategy that guides these types of gross hand movements between expert surgeons and …

The challenges of successful nasal reconstruction, which are related to the anatomical complexity of the region, have been extensively studied. Revisional operations are often required to achieve proper nasal reconstruction, with results re…

Cosmetic silicone implants for breast reconstruction often lead to medical complications, such as abnormally excessive fibrosis driven by foreign body granulomatous inflammation. The purpose of this study was to develop a silicone breast im…

Microscale propulsion impacts a diverse array of fields ranging from biology and ecology to health applications, such as infection, fertility, drug delivery, and microsurgery. However, propulsion in such viscous drag-dominated fluid environ…

[BACKGROUND] Lumbar laminectomy is a common neurosurgery that requires precise manipulation of power drills. We examined the fine movement controls of novice neurosurgeons in drilling tasks and compared its accuracy to expert surgeons' perf…

Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) was first described in 2010 as an alternative to transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). The TAMIS technique can be access to the proximal and mid-rectum for resection of benign and early-stage …

Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing that can be caused by a number of disorders that involve either the oropharynx or the esophagus. Specific endoscopic treatment for dysphagia depends on its etiology, whether the dysphagia is caused by m…

The nasal aesthetic subunit principle has been widely accepted as the standard for nasal reconstruction with forehead flaps. However, in our experience, one's impression of a reconstructed face can easily be represented by the nose's entire…

[BACKGROUND] Giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN) is a rare disease, for which complete surgical resection is recommended. However, the size of the lesions presents problems for the management of the condition. The most popular approac…

[BACKGROUND] To restore the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients who underwent jaw resection and reconstruction surgery, dental rehabilitation is an essential procedure and also one of the most challenging for oral and maxillo…

[BACKGROUND] A practical application of three-dimensional printing technology has been considered a difficult area in rhinoplasty. However, the patient-specific three-dimensionally printed rhinoplasty guide based on the simulation program t…

[INTRODUCTION] Hump nose in Asians should be managed differently in consideration of the lateral profile and the balance between the dorsal height and nasal tip projection. We suggest an alternative approach comprising mild rasping and nasa…

This study investigated the relationships of morphology and locations of the nose and nasal aperture by using major craniofacial landmarks on the human skull and face for craniofacial reconstruction/approximation of Koreans. In the frontal …

[BACKGROUND] As the indications for postmastectomy radiotherapy expand, innovative solutions are required to reduce operative complications and reconstructive failure after prosthetic breast reconstruction. In this study, we investigated th…

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin (BTX) has been used cosmetically with good clinical efficacy and tolerable safety. [OBJECTIVE] This randomized, double-blind, split-face clinical study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of intraderma…

Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that is characterized by the production of excess amounts of sweat. The botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) has been used to treat hyperhidrosis through multiple intradermal injections at the site of the condition. H…

Finasteride is commonly used for treatment of alopecia. Because finasteride is a cause of gynecomastia, there is concern regarding the continuation of finasteride therapy after mastectomy. No studies have been performed to determine whether…

Facial nerve palsy has an effect on a person's well-being functionally and psychologically. Therefore, comprehensive patient management is essential. One of the most common uncomfortable and potentially debilitating features is associated w…

[BACKGROUND/PURPOSE] Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an anionic, non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan distributed throughout the human skin and injectable HA fillers are the most commonly used in aesthetic field. This study aimed to determine if differen…

[BACKGROUND] Asymmetric bilateral gynecomastia (ABGM) is uncommon, and reports on its characteristics are rare. In the present study, we investigated the clinical characteristics and surgical treatment of ABGM. [METHODS] We conducted a ret…

[BACKGROUND] Accessory breasts are usually located in the axilla. Symptoms associated with an axillary accessory breast (AAB) may newly develop or worsen after pregnancy. After childbirth, AAB engorgement and hyperplasia may occur due to mi…

[BACKGROUND] A severely crooked nose due to trauma or other causes is difficult to correct. Although various nasal osteotomy techniques have been suggested, satisfactory outcomes have not always been achieved especially in centrally deviate…

[BACKGROUND] The mid-dermal injection of stabilized hyaluronic acid-based gel of nonanimal origin has been shown to be an effective method for skin rejuvenation. The previous manual technique, using a prefilled syringe, made it difficult to…