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Case Q&A
08/08/2024
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent...
08/08/2024
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Original Research
07/31/2024
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed...
07/31/2024
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Original Research
07/25/2024
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study...
07/25/2024
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Case Q&A
07/25/2024
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use...
07/25/2024
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Original Research
07/17/2024
This meta-analysis assessed the potential of 2 closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) systems to mitigate surgical site complications (SSC) and surgical site infections (SSI) in breast surgery.
This meta-analysis assessed the potential of 2 closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) systems to mitigate surgical site complications (SSC) and surgical site infections (SSI) in breast surgery.
This meta-analysis assessed the...
07/17/2024
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Case Report
07/12/2024
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a...
07/12/2024
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Case Q&A
06/27/2024
Dieter Brummund
Angela Chang
Christopher Salgado
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention...
06/27/2024
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Original Research
06/18/2024
Christopher Jou
Kyle J. Chepla
This study compared the costs between Novosorb BTM and Integra CCS bilayer for reconstruction of upper extremity soft tissue defects.
This study compared the costs between Novosorb BTM and Integra CCS bilayer for reconstruction of upper extremity soft tissue defects.
This study compared the costs...
06/18/2024
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Case Q&A
06/17/2024
Abraham Zavala
María I. Vargas
Walter Ayala
Miguel A. Chávez
Jesús López
Ricardo Delgado
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses...
06/17/2024
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Original Research
06/12/2024
Justin Rock
Adam Kurland
Dominick V. Congiusta
Omkar Baxi
Michael M. Vosbikian
Irfan H. Ahmed
This prospective, randomized controlled study compares nail plate replacement versus non-replacement in patients undergoing nail bed repair.
This prospective, randomized controlled study compares nail plate replacement versus non-replacement in patients undergoing nail bed repair.
This prospective, randomized...
06/12/2024
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Original Research

Original Research
07/31/2024
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed...
07/31/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
07/25/2024
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study...
07/25/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
07/17/2024
This meta-analysis assessed the potential of 2 closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) systems to mitigate surgical site complications (SSC) and surgical site infections (SSI) in breast surgery.
This meta-analysis assessed the potential of 2 closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) systems to mitigate surgical site complications (SSC) and surgical site infections (SSI) in breast surgery.
This meta-analysis assessed the...
07/17/2024
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Original Research
06/18/2024
Christopher Jou
Kyle J. Chepla
This study compared the costs between Novosorb BTM and Integra CCS bilayer for reconstruction of upper extremity soft tissue defects.
This study compared the costs between Novosorb BTM and Integra CCS bilayer for reconstruction of upper extremity soft tissue defects.
This study compared the costs...
06/18/2024
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Original Research
06/12/2024
Justin Rock
Adam Kurland
Dominick V. Congiusta
Omkar Baxi
Michael M. Vosbikian
Irfan H. Ahmed
This prospective, randomized controlled study compares nail plate replacement versus non-replacement in patients undergoing nail bed repair.
This prospective, randomized controlled study compares nail plate replacement versus non-replacement in patients undergoing nail bed repair.
This prospective, randomized...
06/12/2024
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Original Research
05/23/2024
Amra Olafson
Nicole K. Le
Lokesh Coomar
Grace Jacobs
Paul Smith
Nazanin Khakpour
Ambuj Kumar
Douglas Haladay
Deniz Dayicioglu
This study assesses the strength, endurance, and motor control in patients undergoing DIEP and TRAM flaps.
This study assesses the strength, endurance, and motor control in patients undergoing DIEP and TRAM flaps.
This study assesses the...
05/23/2024
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Original Research
05/09/2024
Keisuke Shimbo
Haruka Kawamoto
Isao Koshima
This single-center, retrospective cohort study investigated the course of treatment for lymphedema in patients receiving palliative care to assess posttreatment outcomes.
This single-center, retrospective cohort study investigated the course of treatment for lymphedema in patients receiving palliative care to assess posttreatment outcomes.
This single-center,...
05/09/2024
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Original Research
05/07/2024
Robert L. DalCortivo
Adam M. Kurland
Ashley Ignatiuk
Abram E. Kirschenbaum
Michael M. Vosbikian
Irfan H. Ahmed
This study compares the outcomes of treatment of scaphoid waist fractures with the use of distal radius and iliac crest bone grafts.
This study compares the outcomes of treatment of scaphoid waist fractures with the use of distal radius and iliac crest bone grafts.
This study compares the outcomes...
05/07/2024
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Original Research
05/07/2024
Sandhya Kalavacherla
Sruthi Kalavacherla
Justin Cordero
Miriam Becker
Sabrina Straus
Lucy Sheahan
Amanda Gosman
This retrospective study compared pre- and postoperative nasal metrics and postoperative satisfaction in a cohort of transfeminine patients who underwent feminizing rhinoplasty.
This retrospective study compared pre- and postoperative nasal metrics and postoperative satisfaction in a cohort of transfeminine patients who underwent feminizing rhinoplasty.
This retrospective study...
05/07/2024
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Original Research
05/07/2024
Darren Sultan
Paige Goote
Connor Crowley
Victor Moon
Armen K. Kasabian
Denis Knobel
This study investigates the use of hydrolyzed collagen powder and the formation of postoperative seromas in patients undergoing spinal fusion with flap reconstruction.
This study investigates the use of hydrolyzed collagen powder and the formation of postoperative seromas in patients undergoing spinal fusion with flap reconstruction.
This study investigates the use...
05/07/2024
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Reviews

Review
06/07/2024
Michael Rice
Giulia Colavitti
Philippa Jackson
Sherif Wilson
This novel technique for nipple areolar complex reconstruction is supported by a systematic review of the current literature.
This novel technique for nipple areolar complex reconstruction is supported by a systematic review of the current literature.
This novel technique for nipple...
06/07/2024
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Review
05/30/2024
Christopher Mantyh
Ronald Silverman
Ashley Collinsworth
Christine Bongards
Leah Griffin
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and...
05/30/2024
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Review
02/27/2024

Khalifa Al Ghanim, MB, Bch, BAO, LRCP, SI1,2; Katrina M. Jaszkul3; Andrew Simpson, MD, FRCSC2; Eva A. Turley, PhD4,5 

Khalifa Al Ghanim, MB, Bch, BAO, LRCP...
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review...
02/27/2024
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Review
09/14/2023

Gerardo Cuartero-Castro, MI1; Erik A Márquez, MD1; Paul Robledo, MD1; Mario Vélez-Palafox, MD1

Gerardo Cuartero-Castro, MI1; Erik A ...
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents...
09/14/2023
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Review
08/30/2023

Ronald P Silverman, MD

Ronald P Silverman, MD
This review assessed the available literature focusing on NPWTi-d mechanisms of action.
This review assessed the available literature focusing on NPWTi-d mechanisms of action.
This review assessed the...
08/30/2023
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Review
08/23/2023

Samuel Stetkevich, MD1; Monik Gupta, BA2; Richard Simman, MD3,4; Sarah E Jackson, DO, FACCWS5

Samuel Stetkevich, MD1; Monik Gupta, ...
This literature review was conducted to identify the best extracellular matrix for wound healing and positive patient outcomes.
This literature review was conducted to identify the best extracellular matrix for wound healing and positive patient outcomes.
This literature review was...
08/23/2023
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Review
07/20/2023

Taylor J Ibelli, MD, MSc1; Sumanth Chennareddy1; Max Mandelbaum, MD1; Peter W Henderson, MD, MBA1

Taylor J Ibelli, MD, MSc1; Sumanth Ch...
This review gives surgeons practical tools for choosing which imaging technology best suits their patient’s needs for successful breast reconstruction. 
This review gives surgeons practical tools for choosing which imaging technology best suits their patient’s needs for successful breast reconstruction. 
This review gives surgeons...
07/20/2023
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Review
07/14/2023

Ahmed Turkman, MBBS, BSc1; Vyshnavi Thanaraaj, MBBS, BSc1; Payam Soleimani-Nouri, MBBS, BSc1; Elissa Harb, MBBS, BSc1; Mehul Thakkar, MBBS2

Ahmed Turkman, MBBS, BSc1; Vyshnavi T...
This study investigated the surgical repair techniques and the outcomes of sciatic nerve injuries in traumatic wounds.
This study investigated the surgical repair techniques and the outcomes of sciatic nerve injuries in traumatic wounds.
This study investigated the...
07/14/2023
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Review
06/22/2023

Hadyn K N Kankam, MRCS1,2; Liron S Duraku, MD, PhD3,4; Caroline A Hundepool, MD, PhD5; Samuel George, FRCS3; Tahseen Chaudhry, FRCS3; Dominic M Power, FRCS3,6

Hadyn K N Kankam, MRCS1,2; Liron S Du...
This article presents a case series and systematic review on the clinical outcomes following surgical excision of common peroneal nerve intraneural ganglia.
This article presents a case series and systematic review on the clinical outcomes following surgical excision of common peroneal nerve intraneural ganglia.
This article presents a case...
06/22/2023
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Review
06/20/2023

Claire Fell, BA1; Milind D Kachare, MD2; Alec Moore, BA1; Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD2

Claire Fell, BA1; Milind D Kachare, M...
While the ideal position and shape of the umbilicus have been studied extensively in literature, less is known about the optimal size. Herein, the authors provide a comprehensive literature review to help determine the ideal umbilical size. 
While the ideal position and shape of the umbilicus have been studied extensively in literature, less is known about the optimal size. Herein, the authors provide a comprehensive literature review to help determine the ideal umbilical size. 
While the ideal position and...
06/20/2023
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Case Reports

Case Report
07/12/2024
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a...
07/12/2024
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Case Report
06/07/2024
Kaori Yauchi
Natsuki Shikata
Yoshie Shibaoka
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infection extending from the buttocks and perineum down to the left lower limb.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infection extending from the buttocks and perineum down to the left lower limb.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in...
06/07/2024
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Case Report
06/03/2024
Gautam Lokdarshi
Abdul Shameer Shamanzil
This report describes an innovative but simple technique for the repair of medial canthus injury involving canaliculus.
This report describes an innovative but simple technique for the repair of medial canthus injury involving canaliculus.
This report describes an...
06/03/2024
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Case Report
05/24/2024
Kazuki Ueno
Yasuhiro Sakata
Mari Kawaji
Miwako Miyasaka
Shinichi Asamura
This report presents the first known case of late hematoma after feminizing mammoplasty and compares the characteristics with the reported cases of BIA-ALCL after feminizing mammoplasty.
This report presents the first known case of late hematoma after feminizing mammoplasty and compares the characteristics with the reported cases of BIA-ALCL after feminizing mammoplasty.
This report presents the first...
05/24/2024
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Case Report
05/23/2024
Michael M. Talanker
Jessica R. Nye
David T. Mitchell
Daniel J. Freet
This report presents a patient who developed postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum 10 days postoperatively following penile inversion vaginoplasty.
This report presents a patient who developed postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum 10 days postoperatively following penile inversion vaginoplasty.
This report presents a patient...
05/23/2024
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Case Report
05/07/2024
Alisa L. Phillips
Meredith A. Allen
Fabliha A. Mukit
Tyler M. Bone
Cynthia M. Noguera
Brian T. Fowler
John P. Gleysteen
This case reports a multidisciplinary approach for excision and reconstruction of an intraosseous hemangioma of the zygomatic bone in a 54-year-old female.
This case reports a multidisciplinary approach for excision and reconstruction of an intraosseous hemangioma of the zygomatic bone in a 54-year-old female.
This case reports a...
05/07/2024
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Case Report
05/03/2024
Kristen Whalen
Nicole K. Le
Jake Laun
Lauren Kuykendall
This report presents a case of extensive breast pyoderma gangrenosum treated with surgical debridement, porcine-derived extracellular matrix, and negative pressure wound therapy while on systemic immunosuppressive therapy.
This report presents a case of extensive breast pyoderma gangrenosum treated with surgical debridement, porcine-derived extracellular matrix, and negative pressure wound therapy while on systemic immunosuppressive therapy.
This report presents a case of...
05/03/2024
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Case Report
04/29/2024
You Jeong Park
Whisper Grayson
D'Arcy J. Wainwright
Nicole Le
Jared Troy
This report describes 2 cases of penile revascularization for arteriogenic erectile dysfunction at a level 1 trauma center.
This report describes 2 cases of penile revascularization for arteriogenic erectile dysfunction at a level 1 trauma center.
This report describes 2 cases of...
04/29/2024
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Case Report
04/26/2024
Shannon R. Garvey
Amy Chen
Amer H. Nassar
Ryan P. Cauley
This report presents the trans-tarsal stair-step incision for lateral extension of the transconjunctival incision and its outcomes in a Western population.
This report presents the trans-tarsal stair-step incision for lateral extension of the transconjunctival incision and its outcomes in a Western population.
This report presents the...
04/26/2024
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Case Report
04/22/2024
Murtaza Kadhum
Parinita Swarnkar
Marianne Dillon
Sarah Hemington-Gorse
This case presents a patient with synchronous melanoma and breast carcinoma, with focus on the simultaneous use of 2 sentinel lymph node biopsy mapping techniques.
This case presents a patient with synchronous melanoma and breast carcinoma, with focus on the simultaneous use of 2 sentinel lymph node biopsy mapping techniques.
This case presents a patient...
04/22/2024
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Case Q&A

Case Q&A
08/08/2024
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent...
08/08/2024
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Case Q&A
07/25/2024
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use...
07/25/2024
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Case Q&A
06/27/2024
Dieter Brummund
Angela Chang
Christopher Salgado
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention...
06/27/2024
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Case Q&A
06/17/2024
Abraham Zavala
María I. Vargas
Walter Ayala
Miguel A. Chávez
Jesús López
Ricardo Delgado
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses...
06/17/2024
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Case Q&A
06/11/2024
Stephen M. Milner
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn...
06/11/2024
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Case Q&A
05/28/2024
Stephen M. Milner
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is...
05/28/2024
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Case Q&A
05/24/2024
Stephen M. Milner
A 35-year-old male was 1 of 6 men injured when a grain silo exploded and was treated with a split-thickness skin graft.
A 35-year-old male was 1 of 6 men injured when a grain silo exploded and was treated with a split-thickness skin graft.
A 35-year-old male was 1 of 6...
05/24/2024
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Case Q&A
04/30/2024
Sakurako Kunieda
Kenji Suzuki
Syunya Tamamine
Atsuyuki Kuro
Michika Fukui
Natsuko Kakudo
This Case Q&A discusses leukoplakia, its diagnosis and management, and treatment of a 47-year-old man using tongue flap reconstruction.
This Case Q&A discusses leukoplakia, its diagnosis and management, and treatment of a 47-year-old man using tongue flap reconstruction.
This Case Q&A discusses...
04/30/2024
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Case Q&A
04/26/2024
Madison Tyle
Bilal Koussayer
Nikhita Nookala
Nicole K. Le
Kristen Whalen
Kristina T. Gemayel
Michael Harrington
This Case Q&A presents an 84-year-old male with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp.
This Case Q&A presents an 84-year-old male with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp.
This Case Q&A presents an...
04/26/2024
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Case Q&A
04/24/2024
Stephen M. Milner
A 2-year-old girl sustained mixed second- and third-degree burns to 37% of her body after accidentally tipping a pan of hot oil over herself.
A 2-year-old girl sustained mixed second- and third-degree burns to 37% of her body after accidentally tipping a pan of hot oil over herself.
A 2-year-old girl sustained...
04/24/2024
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