Do surgical closure techniques really effect the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) in dermatologic procedures? [PDF]
Closure techniques have been studied before as independent risk factors for SSI, though no large-scale studies have been done to understand their significance while taking patient demographic and surgical characteristics into consideration.
Lyle, Rawlings E +3 more
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Resumen: La cirugía dermatológica tiene 2 objetivos principales: 1) asegurar la radicalidad quirúrgica, y 2) obtener unos resultados estéticos y funcionales óptimos.
R. Moro, E. Nagore
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Dermatologic surgery has 2 main objectives: 1) to guarantee surgical radicality; and 2) to achieve optimal aesthetic and functional results. These 2 paradigms and their hierarchy must be considered when performing surgical procedures on the skin.
R. Moro, E. Nagore
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A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Contralateral Study of Tissue Liquefaction Liposuction vs Suction-Assisted Liposuction [PDF]
Tissue liquefaction liposuction (TLL) deploys a novel energy source utilizing a stream of warmed, low-pressurized, and pulsed saline to extract fat tissue.
Andrew, Mark S. +7 more
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A single-blind, dose escalation, phase I study of high-fluence light-emitting diode-red light (LED-RL) on human skin: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
SPIRIT checklist.
Derek Ho +4 more
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Effectiveness of double tie-over dressing compared with bolster dressing
Background Skin grafting is a commonly performed operation in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The tie-over dressing is an effective technique to secure the grafted skin by delivering persistent downward pressure. However, if an additional
Seo Hyung Lee, Yu Jin Kim
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Topical antibiotics are not indicated for postsurgical wound infection prophylaxis in clean and clean-contaminated dermatologic surgeries, yet many dermatologists continue to prescribe them. The objective of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to critically assess the efficacy of topical antibiotics in terms of preventing postsurgical wound ...
Michael, Saco +3 more
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Cadaveric simulation for improving surgical training in dermatology. [PDF]
Simulation models are rapidly changing medical education, especially the training of dermatology residents. Various models are available, including cadaveric simulations.
Connolly, Deirdre +6 more
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A Case of Facial Lipoatrophy Secondary to Lupus Profundus Managed with Lipofilling Technique [PDF]
Facial lipoatrophy is one of the most difficult complication in the patients with lupus profundus. In this paper, we present a case of a 55-year-old woman affected by lupus profundus, with a grade V lipoatrophy, treated with lipofilling technique.
Federico Tamborini +4 more
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Strategies to reduce the risk of surgical site infections of the skinCapsule Summary
Surgical site infection represents the most common complication in dermatologic surgery and with an estimated incidence ranging from 0.5% to 3%. The majority of surgical site infection can be prevented by implementing evidence-based strategies supported ...
Jalal Maghfour, MD +1 more
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