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Free Tissue Transfer for the Management of Diabetic Lower Limb Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Diabetic foot ulcers are a major complication of diabetes, with resulting soft tissue defects increasing the risk of limb amputation and mortality. Reconstruction of defects may be in the form of local, pedicled, or free tissue…
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A systematic review of sustainability practices in plastic surgery.
[AIM] There is an urgent need to mitigate the environmental impact of surgery, with surgery representing a major contributor to carbon emissions. This study explores literature detailing current sustainability practices and initiatives in p…
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Does the use of Acellular Dermal Matrices (ADM) in women undergoing pre-pectoral implant-based breast reconstruction increase operative success versus non-use of ADM in the same setting? A systematic review.
[BACKGROUND] Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women in the UK. Reconstruction - of which implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most common - forms a core part of surgical management of breast cancer. More recent…
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A comparison of acellular dermal matrices (ADM) efficacy and complication profile in women undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer amongst women in the United Kingdom, with implant-based reconstruction (IBR) using Acellular Dermal Matrices (ADM) gaining popularity for post-mastectomy procedures. This study com…
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Sustainability in Reconstructive Breast Surgery: An Eco-audit of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Pathway.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap provides an effective and popular means for autologous breast reconstruction. However, with the complexity of the pathway, the environmental impact of the pathway has yet to b…
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A systematic review of generative adversarial networks (GANs) in plastic surgery.
[INTRODUCTION] Generative adversarial networks (GANs) are a form of deep learning architecture based on the zero-sum game theory, which uses real data to generate realistic fake data. GANs use two opposing neural networks working: a generat…
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Cosmetic business mechanics in London: A cross-sectional analysis and audit of ASA compliance.
[INTRODUCTION] The proliferation of providers and practitioners of cosmetic botulinum toxin and dermal filler has profound public health implications. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regulates the use of advertising materials in t…
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of individual experiences post botulinum toxin injection - United Kingdom Survey.
[INTRODUCTION] In the United Kingdom (UK), complications that arise following the administration of Botulinum Toxin are reported to the Medicines and Health Regulatory Agency (MHRA) via the Yellow Card Reporting Scheme. Over the past decade…
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Emergency burn education: Evaluating a surgical simulation-based intervention.
[INTRODUCTION] Medical simulation has provided favorable outcomes in the improvement of clinical competence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The recall of information demonstrably increases when it has been taught in envir…