Skin Cancers Among Albinos at a University Teaching Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A Retrospective Review of 64 Cases. [PDF]
, 2012 Skin cancers are a major risk associated with albinism and are thought to be a major cause of death in African albinos. The challenges associated with the care of these patients are numerous and need to be addressed.
A Yakubu +33 more
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RESULTS OF SACRAL PRESSURE SORES SURGICAL CLOSURE BY GLUTEAL SKIN FLAP
, 2021 Dr Muhammad Anwar Dr. Hammal khan
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Medial Femoral Condyle Free Flap for Persistent Osseous Nonunion of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Preliminary Report of a New Surgical Indication for the Medial Femoral Condyle Free Flap [PDF]
, 2023 Dominik Kaiser, L. Scott Levin
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Resilient Calvarial Bone Marrow Supports Retinal Repair in Type 2 Diabetes
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Skull bone (calvarium) marrow in diabetic mice stay structurally intact and keeps making blood cells, unlike the bone marrow of the leg bones. The skull marrow is exposed to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which contains protective molecules called oxysterols.
Bright Asare‐Bediako +16 more
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Myocutaneous Flaps and Muscle Flaps for Management of Limbs’ Defects in Dogs and Cats: A Review
PetsThe objective of the present study is to review the anatomical considerations, surgical techniques, clinical applications, and outcomes of myocutaneous and muscle flaps used in the reconstruction of limb defects in dogs and cats.
Mandalena Markou +4 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Inspired by nature's competitive maneuvers, this study introduces a combustion‐driven soft actuator that powers a multi‐modal “Jump‐and‐Fly Catbot” (JFC). With millisecond response, high‐force output (over 70 times its weight) and precise control (error within 5%), the robot can jump, fly, hover, and escape from challenging environments, achieving ...
Hongkuan Ma +4 more
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A Revision Restoring Projection after Nipple Reconstruction by Burying Four Triangular Dermal Flaps
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2016 Background Numerous techniques have been used to achieve long-term projection of the nipple following nipple-areola reconstruction. However, the reconstructed nipple loses projection over time.
Ji Hun Kim, Hee Chang Ahn
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Total posterior leg open wound management with free anterolateral thigh flap: case and literature review. [PDF]
, 2013 Soft tissue coverage of the exposed Achilles tendon is a unique reconstructive challenge. In this report, we describe the management of a large posterior leg wound with exposed Achilles tendon using a free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap. A careful review
Chou, Stephanie +3 more
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A novel surgical technique for prevention of Ahmed glaucoma valve tube exposure: long scleral flap augmented with Tenon advancement and duplication [PDF]
, 2018 Özgün Melike Gedar Totuk +4 more
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Defect‐Rich 2D Layered Double Hydroxides Enhance Sonodynamic Antibacterial Therapy
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This study develops defect‐rich ultrathin ZnCuW‐LDH nanosheets (DR‐ZnCuW‐LDH) via acid etching. DR‐ZnCuW‐LDH exhibits fourfold enhanced US‐triggered ROS production due to oxygen defects and electronic modulation, demonstrating potent antibacterial efficacy in vitro/vivo.
Qian Liu +6 more
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