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Successful Thumb Replantation Following Dog Bite Avulsion Amputation in a 2-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Literature Review.
[INTRODUCTION] Dog bite injuries are common, but dog bite avulsion amputations are rare, and in the paediatric population, they are even rarer. We report a successful thumb replantation in a 2-year-old girl following avulsion amputation fro…
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Outcomes of 32,019 Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Reconstructions: Insights from the Largest National Readmission Data.
[BACKGROUND] We analyzed patient outcomes after deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction using a national database to assess readmission, mortality, morbidity, and length of stay (LOS). [METHODS] This retrospective co…
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Use of the Superior Thyroid Artery as a Recipient Artery in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: Effects on Post-Operative Hypothyroidism.
[BACKGROUND] The superior thyroid artery (STA) as a recipient vessel in free flap reconstruction may theoretically impact thyroid function. This study aimed to assess whether the use of the STA has an adverse effect on thyroid function. [M…
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Dental Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Mandibular Reconstruction: Optimizing Timing and Patient Selection.
[BACKGROUND] Dental prosthetic rehabilitation (DPR) plays a critical role in restoring function and quality of life following mandibular reconstruction. This study examines the rate of patients undergoing dental implants and DPR after recon…
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Assessing healing of periapical pathologies by platelet-rich fibrin: A clinical study.
One of the on-going clinical challenges in endodontic microsurgery is the regeneration of massive periapical lesions. Hence, a Forty patients participated in this randomized controlled clinical experiment to see how well platelet-rich fibri…
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Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw-Thinking Outside the Box, a Review of Emerging Treatment Paradigms.
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw occurs due to the damaging effects of ionizing radiation used in the treatment of head and neck cancer, including oral cavity or oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and salivary gland sites. Medical treatments…
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An examination of antibiotic administration in septorhinoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
[PURPOSE] Septoplasty and rhinoplasty are common otolaryngological procedures, often combined as septorhinoplasty (SRP), offering aesthetic and functional benefits. These surgeries are believed to potentially risk postoperative infections d…
- The cost of plastic surgery conferences for medical students.
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Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Google Trends Analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] The internet has revolutionized health information delivery. With instantaneous and widespread access to electronic sources, patients have countless options with regard to where and how they acquire medical information. Altho…
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Rotational Thromboelastometry Derivative Fibrinogen-Platelet Ratio Predicts Thrombosis in Microsurgery.
[BACKGROUND] Early detection of thrombotic events is of paramount importance for microsurgical procedures. Here, we present findings that underscore the value of rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) to aid in decision-making for pre- and …
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Non-healing Wound After Mastopexy: Cautionary Case Report for a Unique Source of a Marjolin's Ulcer of the Breast.
Marjolin's ulcers (MUs) represent a unique degenerative process that results in malignancy. Classically, sites of previous burns are associated with MU but, in fact, any non-healing wound has been found to be a potential source of degenerat…
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Chest Feminization in Male-to-Female Transgender Patients: A Review of Options.
Management of a transgender (TG) woman's gender dysphoria is individualized to address the sources of her distress. This typically involves some combination of psychological therapy, hormone modulation, and surgical intervention. Breast enh…
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The Effect of Functional Nasal Surgery on Olfactory Function.
[BACKGROUND] Functional and aesthetic nasal operations are some of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of septoplasty, septorhinoplasty, and rhinopl…
- Harnessing the Application Revolution for Plastic Surgery.
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Virtual Surgical Planning for Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Valuable Application in Advanced Cases.
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a rare but potentially devastating complication of extended use of bisphosphonates. fibula free flaps (FFFs) are the gold standard of mandibular reconstruction. Virtual surgical pla…
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The effects of deliberate hypotension and foot down tilt on the incidence of deep vein thrombosis during plastic surgical operations: a pilot survey.
The incidence of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been investigated in a group of 88 patients undergoing plastic surgical operations on the head and neck, and upper limb. Fifty-two cases were operated upon in the foot-down tilt …