Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: An Integrated Approach [PDF]
Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 2018 AbstractAbdominal wall reconstruction has undergone substantial evolution over the last few decades. The optimal method of repair should be tailored to each patient's unique condition; however, a general approach that integrates four major factors can be applied as a conceptual framework to most clinical scenarios.
Stefanos, Boukovalas +2 more
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Combined aorto-iliac and anterior lumbar spine reconstruction: A case series [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Treatment options for aortic-iliac pathology may include endovascular repair and open surgical repair. Treatment options for degenerative disc disease (DDD) are varied but commonly include anterior reconstruction.
Furness, James +6 more
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Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm ligation after orthotopic liver transplantation-a report of 7 cases [PDF]
, 1992 Pseudoaneurysm (PA) is a rare but life-threatening complication of liver transplantation. The authors present their experience on 7 patients treated by ligation of a post-OLT PA.
Gordon, R +7 more
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P.L.E.A.T.-Preventing Lymphocele Ensuring Absorption Transperitoneally: A Robotic Technique [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE: To reduce the risk of symptomatic lymphocele after robotic pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND), we present a novel technique, preventing lymphocele ensuring absorption transperitoneally (P.L.E.A.T.), where the peritoneum is "pleated" along its
DAL MORO, Fabrizio, Zattoni, Filiberto
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Sterile acellular dermal collagen as a treatment for rippling deformity of breast. [PDF]
, 2014 Prosthetic implants are frequently used for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Unfortunately, long-term aesthetic results of prosthetic breast restoration may be hindered by complications such as rippling, capsular ...
Busse, Brittany +2 more
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Long-term complications of continent catheterizable channels: a problem for transitional urologists. [PDF]
, 2018 A majority of the transitional urology patient population have neurogenic bladder and many of these patients have undergone creation of continent catheterizable channels (CCCs) to facilitate bladder emptying.
Baradaran, Nima +2 more
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A Case Report of a Mediastinal Fistula with Liver Abscesses as a Complication of Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery [PDF]
, 2017 We report a case of mediastinal fistula with liver abscesses detected by thoracic and abdominal computed tomography as a complication of aortic valve replacement ...
Eduardo Bossone +3 more
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Early markers of angiogenesis and ischemia during bowel conduit neovascularization [PDF]
, 2017 Background Bowel flaps are a good and reliable method to restore the continuity of the aerodigestive tract. Radiated fields, contaminated recipient sites, or depleted recipient vessels may increase the risk for ischemic injury after transfer.
Chen, Hung-chi +7 more
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A case report of a rare intramuscular granular cell tumor [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Granular cell tumors (GCTs) were firstly described by Weber in 1854 and 70 years later by Abrikossoff and classified as benign tumors. Originally considered muscle tumors, they have been identified as neural lesions, due to their close ...
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The phenomenon of infection with abdominal wall reconstruction
Biomaterials, 2007 This review presents the clinical background to abdominal wall reconstruction, the different types of surgical meshes employed and known mechanisms of infection. It is shown that there are major physico-chemical differences between available meshes, which, in combination with the location of the mesh, the surgical technique applied and hernia type ...
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