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Stereotactic radiosurgery for anterior cranial fossa dural arteriovenous fistulas.
[OBJECTIVE] Anterior cranial fossa (ACF) dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are notoriously malignant vascular abnormalities, and their drainage into the cortical vein poses a high risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Stereotactic radio…
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Comparison of the Outcomes of Perforator-Based Adipofascial Flaps and Local Muscle Flaps in Distal Lower Extremity Reconstruction: A Retrospective Study.
[INTRODUCTION] Soft tissue reconstruction in the distal lower extremities is challenging because of the inherent vulnerability of tendons, bones, and implants to being easily exposed, and scanty local tissue makes it more complicated. Local…
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Does Elective Tracheostomy Reduce the Incidence of Airway Complications and Adverse Outcomes in Free Flap Reconstruction of Oral Cavity Malignancies?
Elective tracheostomy is commonly performed to secure the airway following major oncologic and reconstructive head and neck procedures, though it carries risks of additional morbidity and may not be necessary in all cases. The purpose of th…
- Leveraging Patient-Reported Outcomes to Facilitate Dental Implant Rehabilitation in Maxillofacial Free Flap Reconstruction.
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How Does Thrombocytopenia Affect Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery With Free Flap Reconstruction?
[BACKGROUND] Thrombocytopenia is associated with a variety of medical comorbidities seen in patients with head and neck cancer. However, it remains unclear if and how thrombocytopenia affects surgical outcomes. [PURPOSE] The purpose of thi…
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Flap Monitoring and Postoperative ICU Care after Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction.
Free tissue transfer has become the gold standard for reconstructing complex head and neck defects, achieving success rates exceeding 95% in experienced centers. Despite these advances, vascular compromise remains the leading cause of flap …
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Impact of GLP-1 Agonist on Surgical Wound Complications Following Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Propensity Matched Cohort Large Database Analysis.
[PURPOSE] GLP-1 agonists have gained FDA approval for managing type 2 diabetes. However, they have been increasingly utilized for their weight loss side effect profile. Although of low incidence rate, surgical site wound complications have …
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Is hardware colonization associated with latent hardware complications and removal in maxillomandibular free flap reconstruction?
[BACKGROUND] The relationship between hardware colonization, latent hardware complications, and hardware removal remains unclear following osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction of the jaws. [METHODS] Retrospective cohort study of all pat…
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Factors affecting the risk of trismus following maxillary ablative surgery comparing free flap reconstruction to prosthetic obturation: a retrospective observational study.
The reconstruction of post-ablative maxillary defects is controversial. It is accepted that quality of life indicators are poorer for maxillary reconstruction compared with mandibular reconstruction. One factor highlighted is that of post-t…
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Extended frontalis orbicularis oculi muscle flap shortening for treating refractory apraxia of eyelid opening associated with blepharospasm.
[BACKGROUND] Refractory apraxia of eyelid opening (AEO) is mostly unresponsive to botulinum toxin (BTx) and inevitably leads to functional blindness. To treat this challenging condition, an innovative surgical technique was proposed. [METH…
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Floppy Eyelid Syndrome: An Unfamiliar Entity for Plastic Surgeons.
[BACKGROUND] Floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) is typically characterized by chronic eye irritation and an increased laxity of the upper eyelid that can be easily everted by applying minimal upward traction. However, it is a clinical entity that…