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Comparison of Harmonic scalpel and monopolar cautery for capsulectomy at the second stage of expander/implant breast reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is a common complication of two-stage expander/implant breast reconstruction. To minimize the risk of this complication, capsulectomy is performed using monopolar cautery or ultrasonic surgical instrumentat…
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Use of a biopsy punch for end-to-side anastomosis in free-tissue transfer.
In end-to-side vessel-anastomoses, a side fenestration should be made by a slit incision or partial excision of the vessel wall. However, a slit incision might restrict blood flow across the anastomosis, and a partial vessel wall excision u…
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Anti-vasospastic effects of botulinum toxin B pretreatment in animal models.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin has been recently known for its vasodilatory effect. The main purpose of our study was to demonstrate the anti-vasospastic effect of botulinum toxin B in animal models. [METHOD] In this prospective experimental…
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Bacterial profile of suction drains and the relationship thereof to surgical-site infections in prosthetic breast reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Despite the increasing popularity of prosthetic breast reconstruction, scant data exist on the microbiological profile of drainage fluid from closed-suction drains and the relationship thereof to surgical-site infections (SSIs)…
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Algorithm for the management of ectropion through medial and lateral canthopexy.
[BACKGROUND] Patients with ectropion experience devastating symptoms. Therefore, the prevention and management of this condition are of utmost importance. To treat ectropion, it is important to perform medial and lateral canthopexy in an ef…