Combination of problem-based and team-based learning in clinical teaching of plastic and reconstructive surgery
Available online 21 November 2024
This study explored the value of integrating problem-based learning (PBL) and team-based learning (TBL) methods into plastic and reconstructive surgery clinical practice. By addressing the challenges...
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Plasma radiofrequency-assisted microsuction for the treatment of facial overfilled syndrome induced by diverse causes in Asians
Available online 19 November 2024
In Asia, facial overfilled syndrome (FOS) can arise from iatrogenic causes involving the excessive use of filling materials, as well as physiological causes such as adipose tissue hypertrophy type,...
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Combined therapy of a case of multiple venous malformation with FLT4 gene mutation
Available online 14 November 2024
As the study of vascular anomalies progresses, it is imperative for plastic surgeons to individualize their in-depth research and practice to develop more effective and personalized treatment plans....
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Inferior alveolar nerve injury after sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible: A literature review
Available online 12 November 2024
Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury is a serious potential complication of orthognathic surgery because the osteotomy cut-line during sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) of the mandible runs close to the...
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Biodegradable membrane for lower eyelid reconstruction: Clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
Available online 5 November 2024
Eyelid malignancies often require radical surgical intervention, with a major risk of tissue loss. Reconstructing the eyelid after such procedures is essential to restoring its protective function and...
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Establishment and application of a fibrosis/scar biospecimen repository and systematic research platform
Available online 29 October 2024
Fibrosis is a pathological outcome of a dysregulated repair response to injury, which can occur in any organ and have devastating effects on hundreds of millions of patients worldwide. However, challenges...
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Large necrosis of the scalp following temporal catheter placement in an infant with severe acute malnutrition: A case report
Available online 22 October 2024
Scalp necrosis is uncommon in malnourished children, yet temporal catheterization is frequently observed in pediatric hospital settings. The condition is characterized by a black, hard, and unresponsive...
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Bibliometric analysis of ChatGPT and plastic surgery research: Insights from diverse search strategies and co-word analysis
Available online 20 October 2024
The rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare, particularly the development of large language models like ChatGPT, has opened new avenues for innovation in medical fields, including plastic surgery....
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Enhancing tissue regeneration studies with luciferase-transgenic rats and bioluminescence imaging: A comprehensive review
Available online 15 October 2024
Bioluminescence imaging (BLI) in rodent models has revolutionized preclinical research in recent decades, enabling precise and noninvasive observation of cellular and molecular processes in vivo. Among...
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Impact of negative pressure wound therapy on inflammatory cell counts in porcine deep dermal burn wound models
Available online 1 October 2024
The inflammatory phase of acute burns can last for 7 days. Meanwhile, severe burns may exhibit persistent inflammation long after the initial tissue damage. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is...
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Different administration routes of tranexamic acid in the treatment of melasma
September 2024
Melasma is a prevalent and challenging skin condition that affects the face and causes distress in many patients and physicians. Tranexamic acid (TA) has been found to be effective for treating melasma...
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Dual innervation method to preserve erectile function following prostatectomy
September 2024
Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in men. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has altered the landscape of prostate cancer treatment. Despite the excellent oncological outcomes...
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Multidisciplinary treatment of molten aluminum combined burn: An unusual case report
September 2024
Molten aluminum is among the most common causes of burns in the metal industry. However, only few reports are available on molten aluminum injuries. Herein, we report an unusual case of molten aluminum...
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A new technique for correction of iatrogenic upper eyelid retraction by using a composite flap of the orbicularis muscle and fascia on the anterior surface of the tarsal plate
September 2024
Upper eyelid retraction is a challenging complication of cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty. To avoid extra trauma, we developed a new technique for correcting iatrogenic upper eyelid retraction by...
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Dermal thickness, rather than drug concentration and injection speed, influences the effective area of botulinum toxin type A in the dermis
September 2024
Recently, microbotulinum, a new technique that involves injecting botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) microdroplets into superficial cutaneous tissue, has gained popularity. The precise distribution of BoNTA...
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A new technique of monsplasty as an adjunctive procedure in cases of abdominoplasty: A prospective clinical trial
September 2024
No standard monsplasty technique has existed until now. Although various monsplasty methods have been described, they exhibit high complication rates with sparse postoperative data. Studies that used...
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Role of targeted neuromodulation in the treatment of congenital unilateral lower lip palsy: A clinical case report
September 2024
Congenital unilateral lower lip palsy (CULLP), or congenital hypoplasia of the depressor anguli oris muscle, also known as asymmetric crying facies, is a rare condition that results in asymmetry of...
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Dupuytren’s disease: A review
September 2024
Dupuytren’s disease is a well-known benign fibroproliferative disorder that affects the palmar and digital fasciae of the hands. This spectrum includes nodule formation, cord formation, and flexion...
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Lipedema: A common though often unrecognized condition
September 2024
Lipedema is a chronic disorder primarily affecting women, characterized by abnormal fat deposition in the extremities, leading to pain, mobility issues, and psychological distress. These fat deposits...
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Lateral circumflex femoral artery perforator flap for the reconstruction of head soft tissue defects: Cross-region venous anastomosis
September 2024
Owing to its unique characteristics, the lateral circumflex femoral artery perforator (LCFAP) flap is often preferred for repairing head wounds with exposed skulls. However, given the vascular distribution...
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New frontiers in scar management: Adipose tissue transplantation techniques
Available online 28 September 2024
A scar is a condition characterized by excessive repair of skin tissue, resulting in a fibroproliferative disorder marked by abnormal deposition of extracellular matrix. This disorder typically stems...
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Acute traumatic extratemporal facial nerve injury: A 5-year review
Available online 5 September 2024
Traumatic facial nerve injury is the second leading cause of facial paralysis, presenting significant challenges such as difficulties with eating, speaking, impaired vision, and loss of facial expression....
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Targeting the extracellular matrix for NF1-associated neurofibroma treatment
June 2024
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is one of the most common genetic disorders that predisposes patients to benign and malignant tumors of the peripheral nervous system. Plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas...
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Elucidating the interplay of ferroptosis-related genes in keloid formation: Insights from bioinformatics analysis
June 2024
Keloids are benign skin tumors characterized by fibroblast proliferation, tumor-like biological behavior, and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix in wounded skin. Ferroptosis, a type of programmed...
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Volumetric measurement techniques for assessment of cutaneous neurofibromas: A review
June 2024
Cutaneous neurofibroma (cNF) is a prevalent clinical manifestation of neurofibromatosis type 1, significantly affecting the well-being and quality of life of the affected individuals. The adoption of...
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