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3D-Printed Surgical Microscopes: Revolutionizing Microsurgery Training in Resource-Limited Settings
A novel, low-cost 3D-printed surgical microscope offers high-fidelity imaging for microsurgery training worldwide, enhancing accessibility and skill acquisition in low-resource environments.
Restoring Physiology After Upper Extremity Amputation: What the First Human AMI Reconstruction Experience Suggests
A small human cohort study suggests that upper extremity amputation with AMI reconstruction is feasible and may preserve residual limb volume, improve muscle mechanics, and reduce pain and phantom limb symptoms.
Millions of Americans Still Live Beyond Timely Reach of Registered Replantation Centers
A U.S. geospatial analysis found major state-level disparities in access to registered hand trauma centers, with 13.3% of the population outside a 6-hour catchment and 7.6% still uncovered at 12 hours.
Transoral Minimal-Access Mandibular Reconstruction Using Fibula Free Flap for Osteoradionecrosis
A case series describes transoral fibula free flap reconstruction for mandibular osteoradionecrosis, showing promising early disease control and low complication rates compared with traditional open neck approaches.
Combined Fascial Plane Blocks Fail to Superiorize Paravertebral Block in Mastectomy: Results from a 1,507-Patient Cluster-Randomized Trial
A large-scale cluster-randomized trial involving 1,507 patients demonstrated that adding PECS I blocks to paravertebral or serratus anterior plane blocks does not reduce postoperative opioid use or improve recovery compared to paravertebral
Bio-Engineered Autologous Skin Grafts Outperform Gold Standard in Burn Care: 1-Year Phase IIB Results
A Phase IIB trial demonstrates that denovoSkin™, an autologous bio-engineered skin graft, offers a significantly higher expansion ratio and superior scar outcomes compared to split-thickness skin grafts in burn patients, potentially revolut
Optimizing Scar Healing Post-Dermatologic Surgery: A Comparative Look at Hydrocolloid Dressings and Petroleum Ointments
This study evaluates whether a single application of hydrocolloid dressing improves scar appearance and reduces complications compared to daily petroleum ointment after dermatologic excisions.
Enhancing Surgical Outcomes: Hydrocolloid Dressings vs Petroleum Ointment for Scar Management
This clinical trial compares the effectiveness and safety of hydrocolloid dressings versus petroleum ointment in post-surgical scar healing, emphasizing patient comfort and cosmetic outcomes.
Developing a Patient-Centered Counseling Tool for Resuming Sexual Activity After Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery: A Qualitative and Cognitive Interview Approach
A novel, evidence-based counseling tool was developed to guide patients in safely resuming sexual activity after pelvic reconstructive surgery. The tool integrates patient perspectives and expert input, addressing safety, discomfort, and re
Enhanced Healing in Periodontal Surgery: The Promise of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives in Free Gingival Graft Stabilization
This clinical trial explores how n-butyl cyanoacrylate can improve healing, reduce graft shrinkage, and minimize postoperative discomfort in periodontal graft procedures.
Unraveling Chronic Rejection in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: Clinical Manifestations, Mechanisms, and Future Directions
This article explores the clinical features, underlying mechanisms, and potential therapeutic targets for chronic rejection in VCA, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions to improve long-term graft survival.
Advancing Sustainability in Gynecologic Surgery: 12 Practical Steps to Reduce Environmental Impact
This article reviews 12 evidence-backed strategies to enhance sustainability in gynecologic surgery by minimizing single-use disposables and reducing carbon emissions in the operating room.
Comprehensive Management of Animal Bites: Integrating Plastic Surgery and Predictive Algorithm Approaches
This article reviews injury profiles from animal bites, emphasizing plastic surgery roles, treatment strategies, and a predictive model for complications, based on a large clinical dataset from Balıkesir University.
Customized Protective Palatal Obturator Enhances Safe Intubation in Neonatal Cleft Lip Surgery: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial
A customized protective palatal obturator significantly reduces oral tissue injury during intubation in newborns undergoing cleft lip surgery, improving safety without prolonging intubation.
Minimally Invasive Ceramic Laminate Veneers for Maxillary Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation: A 12+ Years Follow-Up
This case report details a long-term successful esthetic rehabilitation using thin feldspathic ceramic laminate veneers to close diastemas and improve tooth morphology, with a follow-up exceeding 12 years.
Risk Factors Influencing Implant Failure in Full-Arch Fixed Rehabilitation: Insights from a 7-Year Retrospective Study
This retrospective study evaluated implant failure rates and identified stage-specific risk factors in fixed full-arch rehabilitations using All-on-4® implants over 1 to 7 years, highlighting bone grafting, implant number, opposing dentitio
Microsurgical Advances and Clinical Outcomes in Penile Replantation: Overcoming Complex Reconstructive Challenges
This article reviews microsurgical techniques and patient outcomes in penile replantation, highlighting complications, innovative management strategies, and the critical need for standardized protocols to improve functional and aesthetic re
Why Do Kids Grind Their Teeth at Night? Understanding Pediatric Bruxism
Children’s nighttime teeth grinding, or bruxism, is common and often caused by various physiological, dental, health, emotional, genetic, and behavioral factors. This article explores its causes, misconceptions, clinical implications, and m
Evaluating Diagnocat AI: Accuracy in Detecting Periapical Radiolucencies on CBCT Scans of Molars
A study assessing the AI-based platform Diagnocat reveals high sensitivity but moderate specificity in detecting periapical radiolucencies on CBCT scans of non-root-filled molars, with decreased accuracy post-root treatment, underscoring th
Enhancing Dental Diagnostics: The Role of AI Assistance in Detecting Periapical Radiolucencies
A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that AI assistance moderately improves dentists’ accuracy in diagnosing periapical radiolucencies, mainly by reducing false positives, with significant benefits for junior clinicians and a shift to
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