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Establishment and Validation of a Standardized Midface Assessment Protocol Using Three-Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry.
[BACKGROUND] Three-dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry has become an essential tool in anthropometry for both clinical and aesthetic purposes. However, to our knowledge, no standardized and validated 3D protocol specifically targeting the…
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Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Botulinum Toxin Type A for Moderate to Severe Glabellar Lines: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind, Phase III Trial in Chinese Adults.
[BACKGROUND] Conventional botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) products include non-therapeutic accessory proteins vary in composition and manufacturing processes, which may contribute to differences in purity and biochemical characteristics. YY…
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Safety and Efficacy of Recombinant Botulinum Toxin Type A for Moderate-to-severe Glabellar Lines: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
[BACKGROUND] YY001 (Retoxin ®), the first global recombinant botulinum toxin type A (rBoNT/A) tested in humans, contains a pure 150-kDa core neurotoxin identical to natural BoNT/A (nBoNT/A). This study aimed to evaluate the safety and preli…
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Effects of botulinum toxin on paraspinal muscle imbalance during spinal motions in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: Assessment using high-density electromyography.
[BACKGROUND] The pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains unclear, with muscle imbalance being a widely discussed hypothesis. [OBJECTIVE] This study examined the impact of muscle imbalance on AIS by injecting botulinum…
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Effects of Botulinum Toxin A on Condylar Subchondral Bone Mass.
[BACKGROUND] The management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) remains challenging, with its underlying pathological mechanisms requiring further investigation. This study aimed to explore the effects of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox A) on the…
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Enhancing Graft Survival Rates in Follicular Unit Excision: A Chinese Expert Consensus on Perioperative Procedures.
[BACKGROUND] The survival rate of grafts, a critical metric for evaluating the postoperative outcomes of follicular unit excision (FUE), can be significantly improved through standardized perioperative procedures. This expert consensus aims…
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Cross-linked Sodium Hyaluronate Gel with PLLA-b-PEG Microsphere for Facial Contouring in Chinese: A Retrospective Study.
[BACKGROUND] In Asia, the demand for cosmetic facial treatments has surged due to technological advancements, increased social acceptability, and affordability. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) fillers, known for their biocompatibility and biodegr…
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Clinical applications of a novel poly-L-lactic acid microsphere and hyaluronic acid suspension for facial depression filling and rejuvenation.
[BACKGROUND] Poly L-lactic acid (PLLA) can stimulate fibrous tissue regeneration to exert a filling effect. However, severe inflammatory reactions and unsatisfactory effects remain a concern. [OBJECTIVE] Herein, we describe the mechanism o…
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A Study on the Aesthetic Parameters and Proportions of the External Contour for Minimally Invasive Facial Injection.
[OBJECTIVE] The aim of this study was to further guide the diagnosis and treatment programs for clinical facial contouring with injectable fillers by studying the facial contour parameters and proportion preferences consistent with Asian ae…
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Short-Term Effects of Poly-L-Lactic Acid-b-Polyethylene Glycol Microsphere Injection on Different Adipose Tissue Types in Rats.
[BACKGROUND] Wrinkles and sagging, characteristics of aging, are associated with reductions in collagen and fat. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is widely used clinically as a tissue filler owing to its good biocompatibility and ability to improv…
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Deciphering Depressor Anguli Oris for Lower Face Rejuvenation: A Prospective Ultrasound-based Investigation.
[BACKGROUND] The depressor anguli oris muscle (DAO) is a pivotal treatment target when creating a harmonic jawline. However, evidence of its live morphology remains scarce. [OBJECTIVES] In this study we aimed to reevaluate the DAO with a f…
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Comparison of dual-plane micro-drop injection of botulinum toxin type A with two traditional methods for treating hypertrophic scars in the tension zone: A long-term clinical application study.
[BACKGROUND] Patients with hypertrophic scarring tend to experience recurrence after treatment, which often occurs in areas of the body with high skin tension. [AIMS] To evaluate better treatments aimed at reducing the risk of scar recurre…
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Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of knee osteoarthritis with integrative medicine based on traditional Chinese medicine.
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common geriatric disease in middle-aged and elderly people. Its main pathological characteristics are articular cartilage degeneration, changes in subchondral bone reactivity, osteophyte formation at joint edg…
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Microsurgery versus Microsurgery With Preoperative Embolization for Brain Arteriovenous Malformation Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Preoperative embolization has traditionally been regarded as a safe and effective adjunct to microsurgical treatment of brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVM). However, there is currently no high-level evidence to ascertain t…
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Microsurgery Versus Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Patients With Brain Arteriovenous Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Treatment decision-making for brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) with microsurgery or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is controversial. [OBJECTIVE] To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare microsurger…
- In Reply: Microsurgery Versus Microsurgery With Preoperative Embolization for Brain Arteriovenous Malformation Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Efficacy analysis of minimally invasive surgery for Raynaud's syndrome.
[BACKGROUND] Raynaud's syndrome (RS), also referred to as Raynaud's phenomenon, is a vasospastic disorder causing episodic color changes in extremities upon exposure to cold or stress. These manifestations, either primary Raynaud's phenomen…
- Botulinum toxin as a promising surgical strategy for chronic anal fissure: do the dose and injection site matter? Comparison of doses and injection sites of botulinum toxin for chronic anal fissure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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Food-borne botulism from homemade sauce leading to cardiac arrest: A family case series with literature review.
Food-borne botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness. Its management depends on rapid diagnosis and prompt antitoxin administration. However, diagnosing food-borne botulism can be challenging at an early stage. Here, we report a 62-y…
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Application of Auricular Cartilage Scaffold Combined With L-Shaped Prosthesis in Asian Rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is a common surgical procedure in medical cosmetology. From patients with saddle nose deformity to beauty seekers with low and short noses, this surgery is mainly sought to improve the nose's appearance. To investigate the effec…
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Multimodal treatments of brain arteriovenous malformations: a comparison of microsurgical timings after endovascular embolization.
[BACKGROUND] To compare the clinical outcomes of hybrid microsurgery and embolization with multi-staged procedure for patients harboring brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs). [METHODS] We retrospectively reviewed bAVM patients from a …
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Is myasthenia gravis a contraindication for botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a neurotoxin that has been used to treat various disorders and has also become a popular choice for cosmetic indications, yet traditionally, myasthenia gravis (MG) is considered a contraindication for BTX. To determ…
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Liposuction-Like Sclerotherapy Technique for Microcystic Lymphatic Malformation.
Background The treatment for microcystic lymphatic malformation (LM) remains challenging. We describe the liposuction-like sclerotherapy technique, a new treatment for extensive microcystic LM. Methods LM data was retrospectively reviewed. …
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Research Progress on Preparation, Mechanism, and Clinical Application of Nanofat.
Autologous adipose tissue is an ideal soft tissue filling material in theory, which has the advantages of easy access, comprehensive source, and high biocompatibility and is now widely used in clinical practice. Based on the above benefits …
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Free neurosensory flap based on the accompanying vessels of lateral sural cutaneous nerve: anatomic study and preliminary clinical applications.
[BACKGROUND] The posterior aspect of the leg is an ideal donor site for flap surgery. In this study, the anatomy was investigated of the lateral sural cutaneous nerve (LSCN) and its accompanying artery, superficial lateral sural artery (SLS…
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Hemorrhage Following Complete Arteriovenous Malformation Resection With No Detectable Recurrence: Insights From a 27-Year Registry.
[BACKGROUND] Although recurrence and de novo formation of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) have been reported following complete resection, the occurrence of hemorrhage in the same location of an AVM with no detectable lesion (lesion-nega…
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Comparison of management approaches in deep-seated intracranial arteriovenous malformations: Does treatment improve outcome?
Deep-seated intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) represent a subset of AVMs characterized by variably reported outcomes regarding the risk of hemorrhage, microsurgical complications, and response to stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS…
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Epidemiology and outcomes of pediatric intracranial aneurysms: comparison with an adult population in a 30-year, prospective database.
[OBJECTIVE] Pediatric intracranial aneurysms are rare. Most large series in the last 15 years reported on an average of only 39 patients. The authors sought to report their institutional experience with pediatric intracranial aneurysms from…
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Microsurgical resection versus stereotactic radiosurgery for low-grade intracranial arteriovenous malformations: A 27-year institutional experience.
The role of microsurgery and radiosurgery in the management of low-grade (Spetzler-Martin grade 1 and 2) arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) remains controversial. We aimed to compare outcomes of low-grade AVMs following microsurgery and rad…
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The Harvest of a Lateral Segment of Costal Cartilage for Treating Nasal Deformities.
[BACKGROUND] Although costal cartilage has many uses and is a reliable source of cartilage for rhinoplasty procedures, donor-site complications may arise with conventional harvesting techniques. The present report reports a novel technique …