A Profile and Three-Year Follow-Up of Patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma in the Western Cape, South Africa by J. C. Gallo, J. W. Schneider, J. de Wet, K. Moxley, H. F. Jordaan, W. I. Visser, B. Tod

“…In most patients (72.0%), a diagnostic punch biopsy confirmed BCC. Plastic surgeons subsequently excised the BCC lesions in 74.0% of these patients. …”
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Cannabis use and heart transplant listing: A survey of clinician practices. by Onyedika J Ilonze, Shannon M Knapp, Yelena Chernyak, Robert L Page, LaKeisha J Boyd, Sula Mazimba, Subha V Raman, Chioma O Enyi, Larry A Allen, Khadijah Breathett

“…A total of 140 clinicians (cardiologists (41.4%, n = 58), surgeons (7.1%, n = 10), pharmacists (9.3%, n = 13), advanced practice providers and coordinators) responded and responses were grouped by whether they responded that cannabis is "illegal in my state" (illegal), or "legal for medical and recreational use in my state," (legal). …”
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Metabolic reprogramming of macrophages by PKM2 promotes IL-10 production via adenosine by Juliana Escher Toller-Kawahisa, Paula Ramos Viacava, Eva Margareta Palsson-McDermott, Daniele Carvalho Nascimento, Mariana Patricia Cervantes-Silva, Shane Myles O'Carroll, Alessia Zotta, Luis Eduardo Alves Damasceno, Gabriel Azevedo Públio, Pedro Forti, João Paulo Mesquita Luiz, Bruno Marcel Silva de Melo, Timna Varela Martins, Vitor Marcel Faça, Annie Curtis, Thiago Mattar Cunha, Fernando de Queiroz Cunha, Luke Anthony John O'Neill, José Carlos Alves-Filho

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The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis by Surianty Shafei, Mohd Ariff Sharifudin, Shaifuzain Ab Rahman, Abdul Nawfar Sadagatullah

“…Objective: Surgical site infection (SSI) following implant-related fracture osteosynthesis remains a burden and challenging for orthopedic surgeons. Honey-based dressings can be used as prophylactic agents. …”
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An Evaluation of the Responsiveness and Discriminant Validity of Shoulder Questionnaires among Patients Receiving Surgical Correction of Shoulder Instability by Kyle A. R. Kemp, David M. Sheps, Lauren A. Beaupre, Fiona Styles-Tripp, Charlene Luciak-Corea, Robert Balyk

“…Forty-three patients (32 M, 13 F; mean age  =  26.00  ±  8.19 years) undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair completed three validated shoulder questionnaires (Western Ontario Shoulder Instability index (WOSI), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment form (ASES), Constant score) preoperatively, and at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. …”
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Long-term Breast Shape Analysis After Short-scar Reduction Mammaplasty: A Critical View by Daniel Hilewitz, MD, Oren Ganor, MD, Neta Adler, MD, Asaf Olshinka, MD, Dafna Shilo Yaacobi, MD, Lior Har-Shai, MD, Tamir Shay, MD, Michael Icekson, MD, Dean Ad-El, MD, Sagit Meshulam-Derazon, MD

“…Over the past 2 decades, vertical scar reduction mammaplasty techniques have been gaining more acceptance. However, many surgeons are still hesitant to use it routinely because of the uncertainty of the effectiveness of vertical scar techniques in managing lower pole skin excess. …”
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Pattern of Bacterial Pathogens and Their Susceptibility Isolated from Surgical Site Infections at Selected Referral Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Walelign Dessie, Gebru Mulugeta, Surafael Fentaw, Amete Mihret, Mulu Hassen, Engida Abebe

“…The emergence of multidrug resistant bacterial pathogens in hospitals is becoming a challenge for surgeons to treat hospital acquired infections. Objective. …”
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Multidetector-row Computed Tomography Analysis of the Radial Midpalmar Flap: A Retrospective Anatomical Study by Tien Linh Nguyen Doan, MD, PhD, Shimpei Ono, MD, PhD, Goh Akiyama, MD, PhD, Hoyu Cho, MD, Hiromitsu Hayashi, MD, PhD, Rei Ogawa, MD, PhD

“…Our results suggest that plastic surgeons can easily and safely plan the RMP flap design, potentially without preoperative perforator mapping. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to Collecting Surgical Outcome Data in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: An International Survey by Thomas Diehl, MD, Taylor J. Jaraczewski, MD, MS, Kaleem Sohail Ahmed, MBBS, MSAI, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, MBBS, FCPS, FRCS, FACS, MHPE, Ewen M. Harrison, MB, ChB, MSc, PhD, FRCS, Belay Mellese Abebe, MD, Asad Latif, MD, MPH, Nabiha Mughal, MD, Sadaf Khan, MBBS, FACS, FACRS, K. A. Kelly McQueen, MD, MPH, FASA, Girma Tefera, MD, Syed Nabeel Zafar, MBBS, MPH, FACS

“…Final analysis included 229 surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and administrators from 36 separate LMICs. …”
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Automatic Reproduction of Natural Head Position in Orthognathic Surgery Using a Geometric Deep Learning Network by Ji-Yong Yoo, Su Yang, Sang-Heon Lim, Ji Yong Han, Jun-Min Kim, Jo-Eun Kim, Kyung-Hoe Huh, Sam-Sun Lee, Min-Suk Heo, Hoon Joo Yang, Won-Jin Yi

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: By effectively improving the accuracy and efficiency of NHP reproduction, NHP-Net reduces the workload of surgeons, supports more precise orthognathic surgical interventions, and ultimately contributes to better patient outcomes.…”
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Surgical Dressing Cosmesis in the Immediate Postoperative Setting: A Crowdsourcing-based Study by Alexa Clark, BA, Shannon Su, BS, Jennifer Wang, BS, Orr Shauly, MD, Albert Losken, MD, Kendall Brooks, MD, Daniel Cuzzone, MD

“…Although cost, availability, and time to apply are common factors surgeons evaluate when picking a dressing, cosmetic preference is another consideration. …”
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Outcomes of Joint Arthrodesis in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis by Melanie Bertolino, BS, Kyra A. Benavent, BS, Zachary Li, BS, Dafang Zhang, MD, Philip E. Blazar, MD, Brandon E. Earp, MD

“…Conclusions: Our study suggests that arthrodesis is an acceptable treatment option for patients with joint deformities secondary to scleroderma; however, surgeons and patients should be aware of higher rates of complications. …”
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Shifting Paradigms: A Deep Dive Into Public Perceptions of Gender-affirming Surgery by Justin M. Camacho, MBA, Michael Alfertshofer, MD, Heli S. Patel, MBA, Daniel Najafali, BS, Noelle Thompson, BS, Victoria Stoffel, MS, Chris M. Reid, MD, Michael Alperovich, MD, Samuel Knoedler, BS, Leonard Knoedler, MD

“…The majority of participants (78%) did not personally know anyone who underwent GAS, and 74% believed that plastic surgeons mainly perform GAS. Only 22% felt healthcare professionals were well qualified to provide gender-affirming care. …”
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Evaluation and comparison of functional and esthetic outcomes of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap with or without removal of sternocleidomastoid muscle following neck dissection... by Dhrumil Nitish Sarkar, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agrawal

“…Reconstructing tissue defects following extensive surgeries in the head and neck region presents a distinct challenge for surgeons. They have the option to use either pedicled or free tissue transfer for this purpose. …”
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Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Scientific Society for the Clinical Study of Human Microbiome, of the Russian Gastroenterological Association and the Russian Society for the Pr... by V. T. Ivashkin, O. S. Lyashenko, O. M. Drapkina, O. P. Alexeeva, S. A. Alekseenko, D. N. Andreev, A. Yu. Baranovsky, O. V. Goloshchapov, N. V. Zheleznova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, I. L. Kliaritskaia, N. V. Korochanskaya, T. L. Lapina, I. V. Maev, R. V. Maslennikov, R. G. Myazin, P. V. Pavlov, M. V. Perekalina, N. A. Pisarenko, A. V. Povtoreyko, E. A. Poluektova, L. A. Sekretareva, A. V. Tkachev, Yu. M. Troshkina, A. S. Trukhmanov, A. I. Ulyanin, S. G. Filatova, V. V. Tsukanov, O. S. Shifrin

“…Аim: the clinical practice guidelines intended for gastroenterologists, internal medicine specialists, infectious disease specialists, general practitioners (family doctors), coloproctologists, surgeons and endoscopists present modern methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of C. difficile-associated disease.Key points. …”
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Bleeding control of an injury to the infrarenal inferior vena cava and right external iliac vein by ipsilateral internal iliac artery and superficial femoral vein ligation after bl... by Hoonsung Park, Maru Kim, Dae-Sang Lee, Tae Hwa Hong, Doo-Hun Kim, Hangjoo Cho

“…A second-look operation was performed 2 days later, by which time most of the bleeding sites had ceased. Orthopedic surgeons then took over the operation, performing closed reduction and external fixation. …”
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Double Barrel Nasal Trumpets to Prevent Upper Airway Obstruction after Nasal and Non-Nasal Surgery by Macario Camacho, Justin M. Wei, Lauren K. Reckley, Sungjin A. Song

“…However, we have found no manuscript describing how to place nasal trumpets after nasal surgery (septoplasties or septorhinoplasties), likely because (1) the lack of space with nasal splints in place and (2) surgeons may fear that removing the trumpets could displace the splints. …”
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Essential Factors in Predicting the Need for Angio-Embolization in the Acute Treatment of Pelvic Fracture with Hemorrhage by Seok-Won Yang, Hee-Gon Park, Sung-Hyun Kim, Sung-Hyun Yoon, Seung-Gwan Park

“…Conclusions It is important to save time to reach the angio-embolization room in treating patients with pelvic bone fractures. Trauma surgeons need to consider prompt arrangement of angio-embolization when encountering Tile type B or C pelvic fractures due to the high risk of true arterial bleeding.…”
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Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality of Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Retrospective Cohort Study of Risk Factors among Black Africans in Côte d’Ivoire by Soro Kountele Gona, Mahassadi Kouamé Alassan, Koffi Gnangoran Marcellin, Kissi Ya Henriette, Coulibaly Adama, Assohoun Toussaint, Ehua Adjoba Manuela, Seu Gagon Sylvain, Afum-Adjei Awuah Anthony, Ehua Somian Francis

“…Surgical treatment of perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a challenge for surgeons in Africa. Aim. To determine risk factors of postoperative complications or mortality among black Ivoirian patients with PPU. …”
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Effect of Reformation of the Anterior Chamber by Air or by a Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) on Corneal Endothelium after Phacoemulsification: A Comparative Study by Alahmady Hamad Alsmman, Mohammed Ezzeldawla, Amr Mounir, Ashraf Mostafa Elhawary, Osama Ali Mohammed, Mahmoud Farouk, Ahmed Mohamed Sherif

“…Patients were divided into two groups, and both groups were diagnosed with grade 2 cataract and underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification performed by well-trained surgeons. At the end of the surgery, group 1 was subjected to a reformation of the anterior chamber via a balanced salt solution (BSS) injection while group 2 was subjected to a reformation of the anterior chamber via air injection. …”
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