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Sterile acellular dermal collagen as a treatment for rippling deformity of breast. [PDF]
, 2014 Prosthetic implants are frequently used for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Unfortunately, long-term aesthetic results of prosthetic breast restoration may be hindered by complications such as rippling, capsular ...
Busse, Brittany +2 more
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The axillary approach to raising the latissimus dorsi free flap for facial re-animation: a descriptive surgical technique [PDF]
, 2015 The latissimus dorsi flap is popular due to the versatile nature of its applications. When used as a pedicled flap it provides a robust solution when soft tissue coverage is required following breast, thoracic and head and neck surgery.
Butler, D, Grobbelaar, A, Leckenby, J
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Reproducibility of the dynamics of facial expressions in unilateral facial palsy [PDF]
, 2018 The aim of this study was to assess the reproducibility of non-verbal facial expressions in unilateral facial paralysis using dynamic four-dimensional (4D) imaging. The Di4D system was used to record five facial expressions of 20 adult patients.
Alagha, Mahmoud Amir +3 more
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Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open, 2023 Objective Tumor resection and reconstruction in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma often involves free flaps followed by radiation therapy. Volume loss of free flaps is common following transplantation and radiation therapy. Therefore, this study
Philipp Thoenissen +5 more
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Psychiatric Disorders in Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 2020 Body dysmorphic disorder and borderline personality disorder are common in esthetic practices and occur in up to 15% of patients. Operating on these patients may not only lead to dissatisfaction but may also worsen their premorbid condition and can induce negative behavior toward the practice.
Wever, C.C. +2 more
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Surgery-for-life:Aging, sexual fitness and self-management in Brazil [PDF]
, 2014 This article draws on ethnographic fieldwork on plastic surgery to explore tensions in aging norms and ideals for women in Brazil. I situate my analysis in relation to debates about a “de-chronologized life course.” Some scholars argue that the life ...
Edmonds, Alexander
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Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada +6 more
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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBackground In patients with malunited condylar fractures of the mandible surgical intervention is preferred when malocclusion and compromised masticatory function occur. This study evaluated the accuracy and clinical utility of virtual surgical planning (
Paris Georgios Liokatis +9 more
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Vertical bone regeneration using rhBMP-2 and VEGF
Head & Face Medicine, 2017 Background Sufficient vertical and lateral bone supply and a competent osteogenic healing process are prerequisities for the successful osseointegration of dental implants in the alveolar bone.
Lara Schorn +5 more
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'Rekindling the Desire to Live.' Nursing Men Following Facial Injury and Surgery during the First World War [PDF]
, 2016 This article discusses the role of nurses in caring for men following wartime facial injury and surgery during and immediately after World War One. Although much has been written about the pioneering work that was done in the field of plastic surgery (
Chatterton, Claire, McInnes, Marilyn
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