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Superior Labial Artery Mucosal Flap (SLAM) for Reconstruction of Major Lower Lip Mucosal Defects
ABSTRACT Background The superior labial artery mucosal (SLAM) flap is a versatile, pedicled axial flap ideally suited for mucosal lining in lower lip reconstruction. Methods This article details the surgical anatomy and technique of the SLAM flap, highlighting its role as a standalone liner or mucosal adjunct to microvascular free tissue transfer in ...
Nicholas Shannon +2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Frailty and sarcopenia may influence head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment outcomes, including dysphagia. Current understanding of this relationship, however, remains limited. This scoping review aimed to synthesize existing evidence on the relationship between frailty and/or sarcopenia and dysphagia in adults with HNC.
Rishni Perera +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Robust outcome data for anterior skull base cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) are limited, particularly as emerging therapies reshape management. We evaluated survival and prognostic factors following craniofacial resection. Methods Retrospective multi‐institutional case‐series (1995–2015) of patients who underwent skull base
Michael J. C. Schachtel +52 more
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Asthma and oral immunotherapy biomarkers [PDF]
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ABSTRACT Introduction Recent literature advocates restrictive transfusion thresholds (Hb < 7 g/dL). The aim of this study was to evaluate if postoperative hemoglobin levels and transfusions influence Free Flap Revision (FFR). Methods This single center retrospective study included all patients who underwent head and neck surgery with free flap ...
Olivier Gilbert +9 more
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ABSTRACT Background Perineural invasion (PNI) is an established adverse prognostic factor in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), but the implications of its extent as well as its relationship with surgical margin status and the extent of microscopic tumor spread remain unclear.
Michael A. Müller +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) is a recognized poor prognostic factor in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), particularly for regional recurrence and overall survival. However, its role in predicting distant metastasis, especially in HPV‐negative HNSCC, remains unclear. Objective To evaluate the association between LVI and
Mark Khoury +11 more
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ABSTRACT Background The safety of vasopressors for managing intraoperative hypotension remains debated. This study evaluated complications associated with vasopressor use and fluid administration in oral cavity cancer free flap surgery. Methods Retrospective review of 826 patients who received oral cavity cancer free flap reconstruction from 2008 to ...
Harrison Gao +18 more
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A case report: Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis
We reported a case of idiopathic hypertrophic dura meningitis diagnosed in our hospital. The patient repeatedly suffered from headaches, followed by blurred vision in the right eye. During this period, multiple sclerosis was considered for diagnosis, and it improved after hormone treatment.
Zhong Luo +7 more
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Piezoelectric materials are reviewed as active platforms for medical ultrasound, bridging electromechanical fundamentals, transducer architectures, and biomedical applications. Material–device co‐design is emphasized as the key to high‐performance diagnosis, therapy, monitoring, wearable ultrasound, and emerging ultrasound‐responsive functions ...
Jianan Li, Qing Wan
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