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Outcome of breast implant replacement after radiation therapy: A single-centre retrospective comparative study.
[BACKGROUND] Implant-based breast reconstruction is a common procedure after mastectomy; however, postoperative radiotherapy (RT) increases the risk of developing complications such as capsular contracture, infection and implant failure. We…
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Combined Double-breasted Full-thickness Abdominal Flap Plication and Acellular Dermal Matrix in Prune-belly Syndrome Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Reconstruction of the abdominal wall in patients with prune-belly syndrome (PBS) following previous intra-abdominal procedures is a challenging problem with a high incidence of revision due to persistent bulging or herniation. …
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Microsurgical training in vein anastomoses: the use of systemic heparin in a rat model.
[OBJECTIVE] To investigate whether the use of systemic heparin could be useful for vein microvascular anastomoses in microsurgical training on rats. [DESIGN] Femoral end-to-end venous anastomoses were performed on both thighs of 40 wistar …
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Piezoelectric Bone Surgery. Overview in Applications and Proof of Feasibility in Hand and Plastic Surgery.
[PURPOSE] Piezoelectric bone surgery was already extensively used in a number of surgical procedures ranging from dental to maxillofacial surgery. The authors aimed to determine whether piezosurgery was suitable and advantageous for perform…
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Early venous congestion after diep flap breast reconstruction: case report of a successful management.
More than 250 000 women estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer in the USA every year. Mastectomy is primary treatment for more than a third of those with early-stage disease. Most of the patients undergoing mastectomy receive breast r…
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Retrospective study in clinical governance and financing system impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the hand surgery and microsurgery HUB center.
[INTRODUCTION] The authors presented a retrospective study in the surgical activity of the HUB center for Hand Surgery and Microsurgery in Emilia-Romagna comparing the data between March and April 2020, in the peak of Covid pandemic, with t…
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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Recent Updates on Diagnosis, Severity and Available Treatments.
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) represents a global healthcare issue affecting the emotional and life quality of breast cancer survivors significantly. The clinical presentation is characterized by swelling of the affected upper lim…
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Upper limb traumatic injuries: A concise overview of reconstructive options.
Different options for upper limb reconstruction are described in literature: advancement or rotation flaps, regional flaps and free flaps are the most common. Local and regional flaps can represent the reconstructive options for small defec…
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Safety of Reconstructive Microsurgery in the Elderly Population: a Multicentric Prospective Study.
[BACKGROUND] Safety of reconstructive microsurgery in elderly patients is still a topic of debate, because no conclusive evidence exists that provides indications and risk evaluation in elderly patients. The purpose of this study, which the…
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Tip of the Tongue Reconstruction with Prelaminated Fasciomucosal Radial Forearm Free Flap.
Tongue cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity. Occurrence in the tip of the tongue (TOT) is rare. We describe a case report of a TOT tumor excision and reconstruction with a prelaminated fasciomucosal radial forearm…
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The Telematic solutions in plastic surgery during COVID-19 pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, surgical elective procedures were stopped in our plastic surgery unit. Limitations for consultations and for follow-up of previous surgical procedures were imposed in order to minimize the risk of contagion in …
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Lower Lip and Chin Reconstruction with Functional Myocutaneous Gracilis Flap.
Lower lip is an important anatomical unit in daily life activities, and its proper functional and aesthetic reconstruction is crucial. In the literature, both locoregional and microsurgical flaps have been described in lower lip reconstruct…