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Long-term Outcomes on Patients with Microtia after Autogenous Costal Cartilage Reconstruction

open access: yesJournal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Autologous costal cartilage grafts remain the gold standard method for microtia reconstruction. However, reports on its long-term outcomes are limited.
Misa Kataoka   +5 more
doaj  

American College of Rheumatology Guidance Statement for Diagnosis and Management of VEXAS Developed by the International VEXAS Working Group Expert Panel

open access: yesArthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective Vacuoles E1 enzyme X‐linked autoinflammatory somatic syndrome (VEXAS) is a recently identified rare genetic disorder associated with somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene. VEXAS presents with a combination of inflammatory and hematologic manifestations, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.
Arsene Mekinian   +111 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing biophysical properties of cellular niches to enhance stem cell‐derived extracellular vesicle function in musculoskeletal regeneration

open access: yesBMEMat, EarlyView.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from stem cells show promise for applications in regenerative medicine, but their scalability and yield remain challenges. This review explores the approaches for biophysical modulations within cell niches on EV properties, discusses the current clinical application of EVs, and provides an outlook on the existing ...
Yang Xu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional and Aesthetic Reconstruction for Microtia Using the Combination of Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Superthin Flap Transfer and Skin Grafting

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2019
Summary:. Microtia with congenital aural atresia is challenging to achieve aesthetically and functionally good results. We herein present a case where a vascularized superthin superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap was used for ...
Ryo Karakawa, MD   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

3D bioprinting in oral and craniomaxillofacial tissue regeneration: Progress, challenges, and future directions

open access: yesBMEMat, EarlyView.
This paper summarized the application of 3D bioprinting in the regeneration of various tissues in the oral and craniomaxillofacial fields, including the required biomaterials and printing techniques. Abstract Oral and craniomaxillofacial tissues are essential for maintaining oral functions, including respiration, mastication, swallowing, and speech ...
Huilu Zhan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Marine silicon for biomedical sustainability

open access: yesBMEMat, EarlyView.
Schematic illustrating marine silicon for biomedical engineering. Abstract Despite momentous divergence from oceanic origin, human beings and marine organisms exhibit elemental homology through silicon utilization. Notably, silicon serves as a critical constituent in multiple biomedical processes.
Yahui Han   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maximizing Neurovascular Outcomes of Facial Transplantation: A Comprehensive Review

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Facial transplantation is a division of reconstructive surgery which aims to improve the function and appearance of a face that has endured severe disfigurement. Currently, the face transplant procedure uses allogenic tissue, harvested from a brain‐dead donor, to replace damaged facial components.
Olivia A. James, Faye Bennett
wiley   +1 more source

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