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[INTRODUCTION] Autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) provides distinct aesthetic and functional advantages; however, its adoption in China remains relatively limited. This nationwide survey evaluated the current status, trends and institut…

[BACKGROUND] This retrospective analysis aims to assess the efficacy of microscope-aided implant decontamination combined with surgical intervention for peri-implantitis and identify factors influencing its success. [METHODS] Patients diag…

Ischemic stroke is a leading global health issue without a definitive treatment. Theacrine (TC), a purine alkaloid extracted from Chinese tea kucha (Camellia assamica var. kucha), has shown potential in brain health and is under investigati…

[PURPOSE] Conventional therapies for postmastectomy upper extremity lymphedema often provide limited and temporary relief, especially in advanced cases. Although surgical interventions such as liposuction have improved outcomes, combining r…

[BACKGROUND] Seroma is the most common complication after abdominoplasty, particularly when combined with liposuction. Multiple preventive strategies exist, but their relative effectiveness remains unclear. [OBJECTIVE] Using network meta-a…

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor among women worldwide. For patients with a high axillary lymph node burden, axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) remains an essential component of surgical management; however, its associate…

[BACKGROUND] Pain is a prominent symptom following prosthetic breast augmentation by means of axillary incision, and persists throughout hospitalization. However, routine analgesia is not always effective for all patients. Duration of regio…

This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for low postoperative blood pressure and construct a machine learning (ML) model based on these features for real-time prediction in patients with oral cancer following reconstruction surgery…

Head and neck surgery with free-flap reconstruction (FFR) is associated with postoperative complications (PCs), which may affect the short and long-term prognosis of patients. This study aimed to propose a new model to predict the risk of P…

[INTRODUCTION] Advancements in microvascular surgical techniques have significantly improved the success rate of free flap transplants, making it a preferred method for repairing postoperative tissue defects caused by tumors, trauma, and in…

Thread lifting has become widely adopted worldwide as a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation technique due to its simplicity and short recovery period. However, despite its generally favorable safety profile, various complications may occur, wit…

[BACKGROUND] Pain is an important issue in botulinum toxin injection. Vibration anesthesia is a noninvasive method for pain alleviation, but few studies have reported its use during botulinum toxin injection. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this s…

[BACKGROUND] Acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) can significantly impair binocular vision, and its prevalence is increasing. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of botulinum toxin (BTX) injections with strabismus surgery in p…

[BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE] Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairments, frequently accompanied by neuropsychiatric symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning and quality of lif…

[BACKGROUND] Patients with cervical dystonia (CD) commonly exhibit varying degrees of impaired balance, abnormal gait, and increased fear of falling. However, Botulinum toxin-the standard of care-does not substantially improve balance or ga…

[AIMS] To investigate the effectiveness of histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution compared to Ringer's (RS) solution for preserving isolated hair follicles (HFs), focusing on structural integrity, cell viability, apoptosis preven…

[BACKGROUND] Based on the differences in the procedures of recipient site creation and graft placement, hair transplantation implantation techniques can be classified into premade incisions (PI) and stick and place (S&P). However, limited s…

[BACKGROUND] The use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has demonstrated considerable promise in assisting medical consultations. However, their potential for application in online hair transplantation consultations remains largely un…

The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of the patients who underwent himi-lengthening genioplasty (HLG) in our department since 2020, using digital technology for a comprehensive comparative analysis of bone stability, facial symmet…

[OBJECTIVE] To compare the effectiveness of single-stage vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) combined with lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) and liposuction (LS) (3L) versus LVA combined with LS (2L) for the treatment of moderate-to-l…

Bilateral lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) significantly impairs patients' quality of life. A 66-year-old female patient, who developed bilateral LEL following cervical cancer surgery (classified as International Society of Lymphology stage…

[UNLABELLED] Secondary extremity lymphedema (SEL) is a chronic and progressive disorder resulting from impaired lymphatic drainage, most commonly following oncologic interventions such as breast or gynecological cancer surgery. Characterize…

[BACKGROUND] Breast reduction surgery is currently the most critical treatment for macromastia. Preoperatively, patients are not only concerned about the surgical outcomes and potential complications but also about the amount of breast tiss…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative infections and suboptimal scar outcomes remain persistent challenges in cosmetic surgery, impairing patient satisfaction and quality of life. This study evaluates whether a standardized fractional ultra-pulse CO₂ …

[BACKGROUND] Bibliometric analyses of software applications in plastic surgery are relatively limited. This study aims to address this gap by summarizing current research trends and providing insights that may guide future developments in t…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is a significant complication following mammaplasty, with varying incidence rates and symptoms. The etiology of capsular contracture is multifactorial, with postoperative hematoma recognized as a potential …

[OBJECTIVE] Hand-sutured (HS) techniques remain the gold standard for most microvascular anastomoses in microsurgery. HS techniques can result in endothelial lacerations and back wall suturing, leading to complications such as thrombosis an…

[OBJECTIVE] Blood-blister aneurysms (BBAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are challenging lesions with high morbidity and mortality rates. Although research on BBAs is well documented in different populations, the study of BBAs in the…

This study aims to compare flaps at different sites in treating soft tissue defects after oral cancer surgery and improving patients' quality of life (QoL). Databases were searched until September 2023. The extracted data included the score…

: Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is an increasingly popular technique, but controversy exists regarding the optimal use of closed suction drains (CSD) at the abdominal donor site. This narrative review…