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Feeling like me again : a grounded theory of the role of breast reconstruction surgery in self-image [PDF]

, 2013
The present study aimed to develop a theoretical understanding of the role of breast reconstruction in women's self-image. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 women from breast cancer support groups who had undergone breast reconstruction ...
Mckean, Lindsay N., Mackean, L, Newman, Emily; id_orcid, McKean, Lindsay, Newman, E, Adair, Pauline, Newman, Emily F., Adair, Pauline; id_orcid   +7 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
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Evaluation of Cases Who Underwent Reconstruction Through Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap after Laryngopharyngectomy

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2016
Objective: In this retrospective study, we discussed the results of patients who underwent hypopharynx reconstruction through a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) after laryngopharyngectomy.Methods: Twenty-three patients who underwent total ...
Battal Tahsin Somuk, Onur Çiftçi, Erdinç Aygenç   +2 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Congenital aural atresia reconstruction: A surgical procedure with a long history

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 2010
Pinna deformities, combined with congenital aural atresia, have been a matter of serious debate in the literature as they are associated with major aesthetic and functional problems that are difficult to manage. These problems have been described as early as 2000 BC.
Leonidas, Manolopoulos, George X, Papacharalampous, Ioannis, Yiotakis, Dimosthenis, Protopappas, Petros V, Vlastarakos, Thomas P, Nikolopoulos   +5 more
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Anatomical features and challenges in separation and reconstruction of heteropagus twins

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2021
Heteropagus twins are an extremely rare condition and the term describes asymmetrical conjoined twins in which one twin (“autosite”) has a mostly intact body and the other twin (“parasite”) remains anatomically incomplete but is attached to and nourished
Rebecca Miriam Fierling, Maya Horst Lüthy, Rita Gobet, Christoph Alexander Aufdenblatten, Thomas Dreher, Noemi Zweifel, Sasha Job Tharakan, Ueli Moehrlen   +7 more
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Preventing and treating surgical site infection in patients with spinal metastatic disease [PDF]

, 2013
Surgery to remove secondary spinal tumours is often necessary to relieve symptoms associated with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). However, such individuals are at high risk of surgical site infection (SSI).
Lui, Steve, Atkinson, Ross, Ousey, Karen
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Plastic and reconstructive breast surgery techniques in the surgical treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a single-center experience

, 2022
PURPOSE: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a chronic inflammatory breast disease with unknown cause and undefined treatment. Since it has a high recurrence rate, wide excisions are recommended for surgical treatment.
Dokcu, Şeref, Başçeken, Salim İlksen
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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
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