Quality of life of Brazilian plastic surgeons [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2023 Introduction: Medical quality of life (QoL) is an international object of study. Brazilian Plastic Surgeons QoL hasn`t yet been assessed, with few studies to perform any evaluation on the subject or estimate variables involved.
Guilherme Frederico Ferro Alves +7 more
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Reverse frontal lifting: alternative for the treatment of pachydermoperiostosis [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2020 Introduction: Patient diagnosed with pachydermoperiostosis, presenting a strong cutaneous manifestation, making it impossible to correct the defect by the usual facial lifting techniques.
Ronaldo Pontes +4 more
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The use of reverse abdominoplasty for treatment of chemical burn in the thoracoabdominal region [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2020 Chemical burn is a challenge owing to its severity compared to thermal burns. The depth and extent of lesions in different areas of the body lead us to look for different possibilities for the best treatment of the patient.
Guilherme Gurgel do Amaral Teles +6 more
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Minced skin grafts for chronic wounds compared to conventional mesh grafts
Health Science Reports, Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2023., 2023 Abstract Background and Aims Skin grafting is the single most effective method to close a chronic wound. The current standard of care is to use meshed split thickness skin grafts. This entails the use of surgical instruments that need to be autoclaved and to have a power source, which usually requires an OR facility.
Débora C. Sanches‐Pinto +5 more
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Extended and pedicled pectoralis major flap for right orbitofrontal-parietal reconstruction following invasive squamous cell carcinoma resection [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2019 Introduction: The myocutaneous flap is often used in reconstruction of head and neck defects. However, it is restricted to the middle third of the face.
Andres Ordenes Evensen +6 more
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Trochanteric dermolipectomy in a patient after bariatric surgery: case report [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2020 Introduction: Currently, with the increase in reducing gastroplasty (bariatric surgery) and the great weight loss, there is also an increase in the demand of these patients for plastic surgery.
Mariana Fernandes +7 more
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Clinical and epidemiological profile of burn victims, a retrospective study [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2023 Introduction: In Brazil, burns affect around one million people/year, the majority of whom are male. In addition to physical and emotional losses, there is an economic impact, with costs for the health system, compensation, and work disabilities.
Caio Bacellar Cunha +5 more
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COVID-19: analysis of the risks of operating during the pandemic. What are the real perioperative complications in asymptomatic patients and how to optimize early diagnosis? [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2020 Introduction: Controlling dissemination as well as treating patients infected with the new coronavirus are global challenges. Despite the protocols and guidelines generated by the WHO and the leading medical societies that seek to control the pandemic ...
Thaís de Sousa Gonçalves +4 more
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Triangular flap for nipple reconstruction [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2020 Introduction: Despite the many published techniques, there are difficulties in satisfactorily achieving a nipple areola complex (NAC) with long-lasting results.
Marcela Caetano Cammarota +6 more
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Breast reconstruction with creation of upper retropectoral and lower mixed subcutaneous cavities and use of flaps [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2018 Introduction: A total of 57,960 new cases of breast cancer were expected in Brazil in 2016 according to data from the National Cancer Institute, corresponding to 25% of cancers in the country (excluding non-melanoma skin tumors).
Ognev Meireles Cosac +10 more
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