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Superior Labial Artery Mucosal Flap (SLAM) for Reconstruction of Major Lower Lip Mucosal Defects

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The superior labial artery mucosal (SLAM) flap is a versatile, pedicled axial flap ideally suited for mucosal lining in lower lip reconstruction. Methods This article details the surgical anatomy and technique of the SLAM flap, highlighting its role as a standalone liner or mucosal adjunct to microvascular free tissue transfer in ...
Nicholas Shannon   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermoresponsive Hydroxybutyl Chitosan–Assisted Carteolol Delivery with Pulsed Dye Laser for Superficial Infantile Hemangiomas: An Exploratory Randomized Study

open access: yesClinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
ZeHui Chen, YiYan Tang, MeiLian Zheng, JieChao Lin, JiaBo Xu, CuiMei Zhang, CaiLian You, JinHong Wu, Ning CaoDepartment of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of ...
Chen Z   +8 more
doaj  

Stem cell facelift: Between reality and fiction

open access: yes, 2013
Stem cells are big business throughout medical technology, and their potential application in cosmetic procedures is no exception. One of the latest nonsurgical facial treatments (and new catchphrases) in plastic surgery is the stem cell facelift.
Ibrahim A.E., Saad D.A., Atiyeh B.S.
core   +1 more source

Postoperative Hemoglobin and Transfusion Rates Do Not Influence Revision of Head and Neck Free Flap in a Cohort of 259 Patients

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Recent literature advocates restrictive transfusion thresholds (Hb < 7 g/dL). The aim of this study was to evaluate if postoperative hemoglobin levels and transfusions influence Free Flap Revision (FFR). Methods This single center retrospective study included all patients who underwent head and neck surgery with free flap ...
Olivier Gilbert   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Aesthetic Surgery Training through Post-bariatric Procedures in Plastic Surgery Residencies

open access: yesJournal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic surgery includes both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures, with residency programs designed to provide comprehensive training. However, practical experience in aesthetic surgeries is often limited because these procedures are not typically ...
Valentina Budini   +5 more
doaj  

Commercially available acellular matrices for adipose-derived stem cell-based tissue engineering: a comparative analysis of morphology and early cytocompatibility

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Medical Research
Background Acellular matrices are frequently used in regenerative medicine due to their structural and biochemical similarity to the native extracellular matrix.
Jannik Schinacher   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complication Rates Associated With Evolving Practice Patterns in Vasopressor Use and Fluid Administration for Oral Cavity Cancer Free Flap Reconstruction

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The safety of vasopressors for managing intraoperative hypotension remains debated. This study evaluated complications associated with vasopressor use and fluid administration in oral cavity cancer free flap surgery. Methods Retrospective review of 826 patients who received oral cavity cancer free flap reconstruction from 2008 to ...
Harrison Gao   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictive value of the American college of surgeons “surgical risk calculator” (ACS-NSQIP SRC) for plastic and reconstructive surgery: a validation study from an academic tertiary referral center in Germany

open access: yesPatient Safety in Surgery
Aims The American College of Surgeons Surgical Risk Calculator (ACS-NSQIP SRC) was designed to predict morbidity and mortality in order to help providing informed consent.
Florian Bucher   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perceived Educational Value of a Self‐Developed 3D‐Printed Pediatric Dentistry Simulator

open access: yesJournal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To design and assess a 3D‐printed pediatric dentistry simulator and to evaluate its perceived educational value and realism through student and expert feedback. Methods A maxillary simulator that is mountable on phantom heads was developed and produced by desktop stereolithography with single‐use inserts, enabling proximal caries ...
Michel Benyamin   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Aesthetic Items Scale: A Tool for the Evaluation of Aesthetic Outcome after Breast Reconstruction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Valid tools to assess aesthetic outcomes after breast reconstructive surgery are scarce. Previously a professional aesthetic assessment scale was introduced, the Aesthetic Items Scale (AIS).
Bouman, Mark-Bram   +25 more
core   +2 more sources

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