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Thrombocytopenia is caused by various diseases and increases the risk of bleeding. Radical surgery with vascularized free-flap reconstruction is the preferred approach for advanced oral cancer; however, its safety and feasibility in patient…

Chronic low-grade sterile inflammation is one hallmark of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Exosomes secretion from renal cells plays an important role in the transmission of inflammatory substances, which is associated with DKD. Ras-related C…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to systematically review and perform a meta-analysis on the complications associated with thread lifting, a popular minimally invasive aesthetic procedure, to determine the incidence and types of adverse effects.…

[BACKGROUND] Tear trough deformity (TTD) is a periorbital hollow extending from the medial canthus to the midpupillary line, which is mainly caused by the traction of the tear trough ligament (TTL). This study aimed to present a retroseptal…

Apical microsurgery is accurate and minimally invasive, produces few complications, and has a success rate of more than 90%. However, due to the lack of awareness and understanding of apical microsurgery by dental general practitioners and …

[BACKGROUND] Endodontic file fractures are common complications of root canal treatment, and requires removal via specialized techniques such as endodontic microsurgery when the file beyond the apical foramen. It is often challenging to pre…

Intentional tooth replantation (ITR) is an advanced treatment modality and the procedure of last resort for preserving teeth with inaccessible endodontic or resorptive lesions. ITR is defined as the deliberate extraction of a tooth; evaluat…

[BACKGROUND] The defect of the distal index finger may cause tissue necrosis, osteomyelitis, even dysfunction, disability in hand, and psychological problems. This study aimed to present our experiences using a modified second toe nail-skin…

Vascular anastomosis is the cornerstone in microsurgery. To assist complicated microvascular anastomosis with diameters …

In recent years, the thoracoacromial artery perforator (TAAP) flap has emerged as a promising option for the reconstruction of facial defects, typically utilized in the form of a pedicled flap. However, there remains relatively limited expe…

[BACKGROUND] Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) often requires free flap reconstruction, which involves extensive cervical manipulation. Concurrently, cervical osteoarthritis is increasingly prevalent due to modern lifestyle fact…

[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to ascertain the incidence of flap-related complications in the oral reconstruction area after free flap reconstruction (FFR) in patients with oral cancer (OC). [METHODS] Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and …

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTX-A) injection for the treatment of tear troughs. [METHOD] This study included patients with tear troughs rated as Grade 1-2 on the Barton Aesthetic Scale, who we…

[BACKGROUND] Preclinical studies have suggested that Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (RAC1) accelerates diabetic kidney disease (DKD) progression by triggering renal inflammation/fibrosis. Nevertheless, the clinical relevance of …

We present the case of a female patient who underwent polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) injection for breast augmentation 21 years ago and developed bilateral breast pain 2 years prior to evaluation. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MR…

[BACKGROUND] Incidence of iatrogenic upper eyelid retraction (UER) caused by blepharoptosis overcorrection and improper blepharoplasty is increasing fast among Eastern Asians. The aim of this study is to present our experience using techniq…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative nasal asymmetry is a common secondary deformity following correction of unilateral cleft lip, with insufficient structural reinforcement along the nasal midline representing a key etiological factor. [PURPOSE] To…

[OBJECTIVE] To report two cases of dermal filler hypersensitivity post-COVID-19 illness and review the literature. [METHODS] A literature review was performed. Data were extracted from the articles: the author, year of publication, age and…

[BACKGROUND] The first-line treatment for cervical dystonia (CD) consists of repeated intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin (BoNT). However, the efficacy in some patients may be unsatisfactory and they may discontinue treatment. [OBJ…

[OBJECTIVE] Botulinum toxin A has been shown to be effective in managing depression. This study aimed to evaluate the antidepressant and antianxiety effects of two different doses of botulinum toxin A in patients with mild to moderate depre…

[BACKGROUND/PURPOSE] There is inconsistent evidence regarding whether the botulinum toxin A (BTA) injection can relieve pain caused by bruxism. This study aimed to estimate the efficiency of BTA injection in relieving pain caused by bruxism…

Tissue repair and regeneration present significant clinical challenges. Despite the array of treatments currently available in this domain, the urgent demand for innovative therapies persists, with the goal of enhancing patient quality of l…

[BACKGROUND] Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) is a conservative treatment for lymphedema that combines interventions and lifestyle changes. We evaluated the application of CDT after lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) of the lower limb c…

[BACKGROUND] Fat grafting is an effective procedure for breast augmentation, but the variations in this technique result in unpredictable fat retention. Therefore, animal models are needed to simulate the operation and the optimal layer for…

[BACKGROUND] With an increasing number of East Asians undergoing blepharoplasty, the number of patients with secondary upper eyelid deformities is increasing. The sunken eyelid deformity is a common deformity after upper blepharoplasty in A…

[BACKGROUND] Periorbital aging is characterized by dermatochalasis, lateral hooding and malformation of multiple eyelid creases. Rejuvenation of periorbital region is of great concern in aging Asians, especially for the females. However, th…

[BACKGROUND] The evolution of lower blepharoplasty has shifted from simply removing of orbital septum fat to smoothing of the lid-cheek junction through fat repositioning. This paper adopts a novel technique to transpose and stabilize intra…

Distal injury in thumbs and fingers is common in emergency. Although multiple surgical techniques have been introduced for repair purpose, it is still challenging for restoring both good function and cosmetic appearance. The present study r…

[BACKGROUND] Reconstruction and repair of multiple defects in the hand is a combination of function, sensation and aesthetics. The reconstruction using the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap has become popular, which overco…