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Effects of Minimizing Scar Formation by Early Fractional CO Laser Resurfacing [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2014
Background Much of the theory regarding the treatment of surgical scars advocates a wait-and-see approach. The use of lasers prophylactically against scarring in the early postoperative period is relatively new.
Soo Chung Hong, Eun Soo Park, Yong Bae Kim, Seung Min Nam   +3 more
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The Effects of Aloe Vera Cream on the Alar Scar in Rhinoplasty, A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Introduction:Many studies have been done on the use of aloe vera in wound healing, but fewer studies were done on the influence of this material on the reduction of the alar scar. Therefore, we evaluated the effect of a newly made aloe vera cream on alar
Reza Kaboodkhani, Mohsen Sarikhani, Tayebeh Kazemi, Mohammad Mehdi Zarshenas, Mohammad Miaad Shahrizi, Maryam Sadat Sadati, Seyed Hossein Owji   +6 more
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Correction of Minor-Form and Microform Cleft Lip Using Modified Muscle Overlapping with a Minimal Skin Incision

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2017
Background In treating minor-form or microform cleft lip, obtaining an optimal result is a challenge because of the visible scarring caused by traditional surgery.
Min Chul Kim, Dong Hun Choi, Sung Gun Bae, Byung Chae Cho   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Simple, Reliable, and Inexpensive Intraoperative External Expansion System for Enhanced Autologous Structural Fat Grafting

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2016
External volume expansion of the recipient site by suction has been proposed as a way of improving fat graft survival. The objective of this study was to present an innovative and simple intraoperative external expansion system to enhance small-volume ...
Carlo M. Oranges, Mathias Tremp, Barbara Ling, Reto Wettstein, René D. Largo, Dirk J. Schaefer   +5 more
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Imaging of High‐Risk Neuroblastoma: Recommendations From SIOPEN Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in early childhood. Its clinical behavior is highly variable, ranging from spontaneous regression to fatal outcome despite intensive treatment. The International Society of Pediatric Oncology Europe Neuroblastoma Group (SIOPEN) Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees ...
Annemieke Littooij, Catia Olianti, Herve Brisse, Pier Luigi Di Paolo, Maria Garganese, Tejas Kapadia, Jurgen Schaefer, Hugh Wallace, Simon Wan, Bart de Keizer, Irmina Sefic Pasic, Julian Rogasch   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Subsurface Fractional Ablative Resurfacing of a Periareolar Scar Using 1,064-nm Picosecond Laser with Micro-Lens Array [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Although picosecond lasers were invented as an effective treatment of pigmented lesions, the Food and Drug Administration has also approved picosecond lasers with fractional mode for treating acne scars and wrinkles on the face.
Yeansu Choi, Eun Soo Park
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring Preferences for a Digital Single‐Session Intervention for Adolescent Siblings of Youth With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Adolescent siblings of children with cancer are at elevated risk for psychosocial problems. Unfortunately, various barriers such as limited family time and resources, conflicting schedules, and psychosocial staffing constraints at cancer centers hinder sibling access to support.
Christina M. Amaro, Sarah Silver, Prishi Patel, Meredith K. Reffner Collins, Kimberly S. Canter, Stephanie Fooks‐Parker, Michael Amylon, Shawna V. Hudson, Jessica L. Schleider, Melissa A. Alderfer, Katie A. Devine   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protein pyrophosphorylation by inositol pyrophosphates — detection, function, and regulation

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Protein pyrophosphorylation is an unusual signaling mechanism that was discovered two decades ago. It can be driven by inositol pyrophosphate messengers and influences various cellular processes. Herein, we summarize the research progress and challenges of this field, covering pathways found to be regulated by this posttranslational modification as ...
Sarah Lampe, Tanmay Kumar Mohanty, Rashna Bhandari, Dorothea Fiedler   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrospective Analysis of the One-per-Million Tumescent Technique in Post-Burn Hand Deformity Surgeries

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2015
Background The use of a tourniquet in hand surgery is generally accepted as necessary to create a clear visualization of the operative field. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of one-per-million tumescent solution (1:1,000,000 epinephrine ...
Theddeus OH Prasetyono, Astrid Felicia Koswara   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Earlobe hypertrophy correction [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2017
INTRODUCTION: The ear is a structure of the face with important aesthetic value. The dimensions of the ear and the appearance of its anatomical components change with age, disease and cultural practices which can result in an aesthetically unpleasant ...
Manuel Mário Gomes Faial, Dushane Dominick Pinnock   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source