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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Breast: A Potentially Lethal Surgical Emergency

open access: yesCase Reports in Surgery, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) of the breast is an extremely rare event in surgical practice. It is considered the most aggressive form of soft tissue infection and a true surgical emergency. It is also associated with a high risk of mortality if not diagnosed promptly.
Shariful Islam   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

“Immediate versus delayed autologous breast reconstruction in patients undergoing post‐mastectomy radiation therapy: A paradigm shift”

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, Volume 126, Issue 6, Page 949-955, November 2022., 2022
Abstract Background While negative impacts of radiation on breast reconstruction have been well accepted, timing of autologous breast reconstruction in the setting of postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is still evolving. This study aims to address the dilemma of breast reconstruction timing in patients receiving PMRT. Methods A retrospective chart
Mimi Y. Wu Young   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The waterfall effect in breast augmentation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The ‘waterfall effect’ is a descriptive term to indicate a sliding ptosis of parenchymal breast tissue over a fixed or encapsulated implant.
Frame, James D.
core   +1 more source

Health‐Related Quality of Life After Breast Reconstruction: Comparing Outcomes Between Reconstruction Techniques Using the BREAST‐Q

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgery, Volume 46, Issue 11, Page 2695-2705, November 2022., 2022
Abstract Background Reconstruction of the breast following mastectomy can improve patients’ health‐related quality of life (HRQL). We aimed to assess HRQL in women after mastectomy and breast reconstruction and to identify differences in HRQL related to the reconstruction method used.
Charlotta Kuhlefelt   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ligasure™ Impact and Ligasure™ Small Jaw in Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss: A New Perspective

open access: yesJournal of Investigative Surgery, 2022
Background The most effective dissection technique for elevating flaps in body contouring is still controversial, particularly in high-risk massive weight loss (MWL) patients.
Diletta Maria Pierazzi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Persistent Opioid-Induced Hiccups: A Case Report. [PDF]

open access: yesClin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Hiccups, also known as singultus, are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm followed by sudden closure of the vocal cords, producing the characteristic “hic” sound. While hiccups are generally harmless, opioids can sometimes cause persistent and disruptive hiccups.
Alhaj SS   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia of the breast: A case report

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 10, Issue 8, August 2022., 2022
Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) is a rare breast entity that might mimic malignant lesions. PASH tumors have a broad spectrum of clinical presentations. Histologic assessment is needed for a definite diagnosis. Both surgical and non‐surgical treatments have been reported to be effective. Abstract Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)
Sedigheh Tahmasebi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multimodality Review of Imaging Features Following Breast Reduction Surgery

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Breast Health, 2021
Reduction mammoplasty is a common surgical procedure that removes a significant portion of the breast, and the resulting changes to the breast parenchyma are frequently seen on breast imaging studies. Any radiologist who interprets breast imaging studies
Sally H. Goudreau   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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