Reverse sural flap of the fasciosubcutaneous pedicle: a case report [PDF]
Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The pathophysiology of this condition is poorly understood.
Carla Batista Moisés +8 more
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Determining factors in choosing a plastic surgeon [PDF]
Introduction: This study aims to understand the factors that determine the choice of a plastic surgeon from the patient's perspective. This is a pilot project, which should be broadened and deepened by other studies.
Luiz Roberto Reis Araujo +4 more
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Bichectomy and its contribution to facial harmony [PDF]
Introduction: Buccal fat removal was described for the first time by Heister in 1732. In 1802, Bichat identified the adipose nature of this tissue. There is a close association between buccal fat and masticatory muscles, which helps infants suck owing to
Cesar Augusto Daher Ceva Faria +5 more
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Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight [PDF]
Introduction: The choice of the appropriate volume of silicone implant to replace the mastectomy specimen is usually performed with the aid of provisional silicone molds which leads to a subjective evaluation and dependent on surgeons experience.
Francisco José Fontenele Bezerra +1 more
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Alar cartilage flap for projection of the nasal tip [PDF]
Introduction: The nasal tip is a frequent object of study by surgeons, since it is a common reason for pre- and postoperative complaints. Thus, the tip should be thoroughly evaluated to determine the best technique to be used.
José Carlos Daher +7 more
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Treatment of orbital floor fracture with conchal cartilage [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: The reconstruction of defects in the orbital floor after fractures poses a challenge to the plastic surgeon because besides the patient's aesthetic and reconstructive expectations, possible functional complications such as diplopia and ...
Waldemar Chaves Nascimento Brandao Penna +7 more
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Evaluation of the effects of radiotherapy on breast reconstruction with a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap [PDF]
Introduction: Radiation negatively influences the results of breast reconstruction using implants. However, the effects of radiation on breast reconstruction with autologous tissue is still unclear.
Marcela Caetano Cammarota +6 more
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Human adipose‐derived stem cells (hASCs) are an attractive cell source for therapeutic applicability in diverse fields for the repair and regeneration of damaged or malfunctioning tissues and organs. There is a growing number of cell therapies using stem cells due to their characteristics of modulation of immune system and reduction of acute rejection.
Ana Cláudia C. de Paula +6 more
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The use of adhesion sutures to minimize the formation of seroma following mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Brazil. With the advent of immediate breast reconstruction, several techniques with many benefits for patients were introduced, including the use of alloplastic materials. A seroma is a
Marcela Caetano Cammarota +9 more
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Reconstruction of nasal defects using the Rieger flap [PDF]
Introduction: the reconstruction of skin defects in the distal part of the nose is always a challenge. The dorsal nasal flap, initially described by Gillies, was unveiled when Rieger, in 1967, described the use of a modified rotation flap that used the ...
Filipe Lopes Decusati +1 more
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