Lee MK

The plantar (weight-bearing) regions of the foot are particularly susceptible to biomechanical stress, placing them at elevated risk for chronic ulceration following surgical reconstruction. This study evaluates the incidence and risk facto…

This study evaluates the feasibility of using smaller, more distal vessels as alternatives to the superficial temporal vessel (STV) or facial vessel (FV), which have long been the representative recipients, for microsurgical facial reconstr…

The existing literature offers limited experimental evidence on the role of botulinum neurotoxin type E (BoNT-E) in pain transmission. The present study investigated the antinociceptive effects of subcutaneously administered BoNT-E in chron…

[BACKGROUND] Direct-to-implant (DTI) and deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flaps are the two most common methods of immediate breast reconstruction. This study aimed to compare patient-reported outcomes between the two metho…

[BACKGROUND] With the growing popularity of the use of free flaps, surgeons may frequently encounter situations necessitating the performance of multiple free flap surgeries in a single day. Given its prolonged duration and technical comple…

[PURPOSE] Nasal obstruction is a prevalent issue affecting up to one-third of adults, often requiring surgical intervention. Low-temperature radiofrequency (RF) treatment, specifically VivAer, has emerged as a promising alternative, especia…

[BACKGROUND]  This study aimed to assess whether the reconstructed breast volume changed postoperatively following a deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap. [METHODS]  Patients were included if they had undergone unilateral…

The present study examined the underlying mechanisms of mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia induced by the intracisternal injection of angiotensin (Ang) II. Intracisternal Ang II injection decreased the air puff threshold and head…

[BACKGROUND] This study quantitatively assessed perfusion of the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap according to vertical location and vertical spacing of perforators during DIEP flap breast reconstruction. [METHODS] In…

Dermatochalasis is a consequence of aging and results in various problems, such as tired look, dry eye syndrome, or reduced vision. Although the demand for upper blepharoplasty is growing in the senescing world, the demand from male patient…

[BACKGROUND] Patient-reported reflux is among the most common symptoms after esophagectomy. This study aimed to determine predictors of patient-reported reflux and to ascertain whether a preserved pylorus would protect patients from symptom…

[UNLABELLED] Currently, there is no validated quality-of-life instrument that evaluates both functional and aesthetic outcomes after rhinoplasty. The goal of this study was to develop and validate a comprehensive quality-of-life instrument …

Septal perforations present a challenging dilemma for surgical intervention when medical therapy fails. Multiple techniques have been described in the literature to address perforations using numerous techniques; however, there have been va…

[OBJECTIVE] To report the long-term efficacy of a modified extracorporeal septoplasty technique in the treatment of anterocaudal septal deviations. [STUDY DESIGN] Case series with chart review. [SETTING] Academic tertiary care medical cen…

Evidence-based medicine has become increasingly prominent in the climate of modern day healthcare. The practice of evidence-based medicine involves the integration of the best available evidence with clinical experience and expertise to hel…