Technical Innovation and Chest Symmetrizing Techniques in Masculinizing Top Surgery: The Author’s Experience [PDF]
Background:. Masculinizing top surgery (masculinizing mastectomy, thoracoplasty, or mammoplasty) is the most commonly performed gender-affirming surgical procedure for transmasculine individuals. This study presents 3 surgical chest contouring techniques,
Patricia A. Bellini, MD, MSc +5 more
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Comparing Polyurethane and Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant Cover in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: Short-term Complications [PDF]
Background:. Implant covering with an interface material is the standard in prepectoral breast reconstruction. Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is frequently used, but it is expensive and associated with complications.
Jorge M. Correia-Pinto, MD +8 more
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CIRURGIA RECONSTRUTIVA DA PIRÂMIDE NASAL
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Pedro Machado de Sousa +3 more
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Associated Malformations in Children with Orofacial Clefts in Portugal: A 31-Year Study [PDF]
Background:. Orofacial clefts are among the most common congenital craniofacial malformations and may be associated with other birth defects. However, the proportion and type of additional anomalies vary greatly between studies.
Alice V. Pereira, MD +6 more
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A cirurgia plástica e reconstrutiva em oncologia.
The authors are members of the surgical staff of a central hospital specialized in the treatment of cancer (Portuguese Institute of Oncology-Francisco Gentil, Lisboa).
J M Rego, J Rosa
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Urological complication following aortoiliac graft: case report and review of the literature. [PDF]
CONTEXT: Ureteral stenosis and ureterohydronephrosis may be serious complications of aortoiliac or aortofemoral reconstructive surgery. CASE REPORT: A 62-year-old female patient presented with a six-month history of left lumbar pain.
Borges LL +4 more
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Post-COVID-19 syndrome and plastic surgery: case report of a patient with return of respiratory symptoms in the postoperative period of reduction mammaplasty [PDF]
Introduction: As the concept of post-COVID-19 syndrome emerges, the negative result of an RT-PCR test is no longer enough to represent a patient’s complete clinical recovery.
Thais De Sousa Gonçalves +4 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]
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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Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Photobacterium damselae: The First Case in Portugal
Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe soft tissue infection with a high mortality rate and therefore requires emergent surgical treatment. Several microorganisms can cause this infection, Photobacterium damselae being one of them, with only eight cases ...
Diogo Guimaraes +3 more
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Extended and pedicled pectoralis major flap for right orbitofrontal-parietal reconstruction following invasive squamous cell carcinoma resection [PDF]
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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