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Efficacy of Quilting Sutures and Fibrin Sealant Together for Prevention of Seroma in Extended Latissimus Dorsi Flap Donor Sites

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2012
Background The extended latissimus dorsi flap is important for breast reconstruction. Unfortunately, donor site seroma is the most common complication of extended latissimus dorsi flap for breast reconstruction.
In Soo Shin, Dong Won Lee, Dae Hyun Lew
doaj   +1 more source

Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Treatment and Information Access

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Persistent disparities in breast cancer (BC) care highlight the need to better understand patient experiences across diverse populations. This study examined racial differences in BC treatment, BR decisions, and social media use.
Tokoya Williams, May X. Li, Keenan S. Fine, Bradley A. Melnick, Kelly C. Ho, Johna Joseph, Jayla Allums, Rolando J. Casas Fuentes, Brigid M. Coles, Robert D. Galiano   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cranial Vault and Scalp Reconstruction Utilizing Anterolateral Thigh Free Tissue Transfer

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
The anterolateral thigh free flap with perforator harvest and minimal access recipient vessel procurement technique offers an adaptable and effective reconstructive option for a wide variety of complex scalp and cranial vault defects. There were no significant differences in outcomes or complications of the three flap types analyzed (fasciocutaneous ...
Conrad Blunck, Stephen P. Hadford, Lacey Magee, Derek Vos, Dane J. Genther, Sarah W. Liu, Michael A. Fritz, Peter J. Ciolek   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complications of Cochlear Implant Surgery in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Hearing loss disproportionately affects low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Recent advances in cochlear implant surgery have benefitted patients globally, but the risk of complications in LMICs may be heightened due to social and structural factors.
Akash Srinivasan, Anavi Prakash, Wing K. Chou, Kat Steiner, Kokila Lakhoo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk factors and clinical impact of seroma formation following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a retrospective study

BMC Surgery
Background Although laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) has advantages over open surgery, postoperative seroma formation remains an issue. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors and clinical outcomes of seroma formation in patients ...
Hong-yang Xie, Bin Chen, Jie Shen, Yi-ping Wang, Wei-cai Shen, Chun-shan Dai   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effects of Cryopreserved Human Amniotic Membrane and Platelet-Rich Plasma on Seroma Development after Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection in Rats

Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2022
Aim: Seroma is one of the most common complications after mastectomy and axillary dissection. It occurs as a result of prolongation of the exudative-inflammatory phase of wound healing.
Mustafa Özkaraca, Muhammed Gömeç
doaj   +1 more source

Hospitalization Utilization Metric After Major Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery With Microvascular Free Flap

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The primary length of stay (PLOS) metric fails to capture added time, costs, and reduced patient quality of life (QOL) associated with readmissions. To address these limitations, we propose a novel metric, the hospitalization utilization metric (HUM), which integrates PLOS and readmission LOS (RLOS). Study Design Retrospective review
Nana‐Hawwa Abdul‐Rahman, Anthony Tang, Zainab Balogun, Alexandria Harris, Shaum Sridharan, Matthew E. Spector, Carl H. Snyderman   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occurrence and Surgical Treatment of Massive Morel-Lavallée Lesion after Large-Volume Liposuction: A Rare Clinical Case [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2017
A soft tissue injury can cause the formation of a pseudocyst in the subcutaneous tissue due to a hematoma, seroma, or liquefied fat. These cysts are Morel-Lavallée lesion.
Byeong Jun Kim, Chul Hoon Chung, Seung Jun Lee   +2 more
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Seroma in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernioplasty

Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2001
Seroma is a frequent complication of laparoscopic or open repair of ventral hernias using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene mesh. Aspiration of this seroma has the risk of introducing bacteria, resulting in infection and the recurrence of the hernia. Between May 1996 and December 2000, 51 patents who underwent 53 laparoscopic ventral hernioplasties (44 ...
Tsimoyiannis, E. C., Siakas, P., Glantzounis, G., Koulas, S., Mavridou, P., Gossios, K. I.   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Robustness Evaluation of Physical versus Virtual Bolus for Breast VMAT Using RegGAN‐Based Synthetic CT

Precision Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
Utilizing RegGAN‐generated synthetic CTs, this study evaluates the dosimetric robustness of physical versus virtual bolus strategies in breast VMAT. Results indicate that the virtual bolus method provides comparable plan quality with superior robustness for target coverage homogeneity against daily anatomical variations.
Yong Sang, Lingke Kong, Jianan Wu, Junqin Lei, Enzhuo Quan, Qichao Zhou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source