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Plastic surgery procedure unit: A streamlined care model for minor and intermediate procedures: A cost-benefit analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] The advent of wide-awake local anaesthesia has led to a reduced need for main theatre for trauma and elective plastic procedures. This results in significant cost-benefits for the institution. This study aims to show how a de…
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Current practice patterns of drain usage amongst UK and Irish surgeons performing bilateral breast reductions: Evidence down the drain.
[INTRODUCTION] Bilateral breast reduction (BBR) is one of the most frequently performed female breast operations. Despite no evidence supporting efficacy of drain usage in BBRs, postoperative insertion is common. Recent high quality evidenc…
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The Irish contribution to the plastic surgery literature: 21 years of publications.
[INTRODUCTION] The Republic of Ireland has always had an influence on medicine and has produced many renowned doctors who have helped shape its history. Furthermore, many clinical articles that have originated from Ireland have changed clin…
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Quality of life after immediate breast reconstruction and skin-sparing mastectomy - a comparison with patients undergoing breast conserving surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Historically breast cancer surgery was associated with significant psychosocial morbidity and suboptimal cosmetic outcome. Recent emphasis on women's quality of life following breast cancer treatment has drawn attention to the …
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Hand injuries from leading horses.
An estimated 3.5 million people ride horses in the United Kingdom (Cannon, 1989). Injuries consequent to falls are common (Edixhoven et al., 1981), but those sustained while leading horses are less well recognized. In eight cases inappropri…
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Pedal macrodactyly treated by digital shortening and free nail graft; a report of two cases.
Two cases of macrosyndactyly of the foot are reported which were successfully treated by shortening of the affected digits and free nail grafting.…