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View article: Technical refinement of the reverse homodigital dorsoradial flap: A preliminary case report on flap optimization for radial thumb defects
Technical refinement of the reverse homodigital dorsoradial flap: A preliminary case report on flap optimization for radial thumb defects Open
Soft tissue reconstruction of the radial thumb tip remains surgically challenging, particularly when standard options such as kite or Brünelli flaps are less suitable due to anatomical constraints. This technical note presents the case of …
View article: Evaluating the efficacy of vascularized pedicled skin flaps in treating sacrococcygeal pressure ulcers
Evaluating the efficacy of vascularized pedicled skin flaps in treating sacrococcygeal pressure ulcers Open
Pedicled flap reconstruction remains effective for sacrococcygeal pressure ulcer management. Flap selection should be individualized, taking into account ulcer size, patient mobility, and surgical goals. While outcomes varied across flap t…
View article: Investigating sex differences in frailty and its impact on anticoagulation and hospitalization in older patients with atrial fibrillation
Investigating sex differences in frailty and its impact on anticoagulation and hospitalization in older patients with atrial fibrillation Open
Background Frailty is common in older patients, and it has been suggested to occur more frequently and with greater severity in women compared to men. In older people with atrial fibrillation (AF), frailty has been shown to influence the p…
View article: Tissue Expansion for Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevus in Pediatric Scalp Reconstruction: A Case Report
Tissue Expansion for Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevus in Pediatric Scalp Reconstruction: A Case Report Open
A 30 month-old boy with a large congenital nevus on the scalp underwent tissue expansion followed by excision of a 12 cm × 16 cm area. The procedure resulted in an excellent cosmetic outcome and normal hair growth with no skull deformities…
View article: Emotional Competence of Healthcare Workers and Its Impact on Patient Loyalty in Vietnamese Hospitals
Emotional Competence of Healthcare Workers and Its Impact on Patient Loyalty in Vietnamese Hospitals Open
Objective To evaluate the effect of healthcare employees’ emotional competence (EC) on patient loyalty in public and private hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, with a focus on the mediating roles of respect, trust, and rapport. Method A …
View article: Schistosomal appendicitis: A serious and often misdiagnosed condition
Schistosomal appendicitis: A serious and often misdiagnosed condition Open
Schistosomal appendicitis (SA) is a rare but serious complication of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease affecting over 250 million people worldwide. A recent retrospective study by Wang et al provides important insights into the clinicop…
View article: Insights and implications from the study on meniscus reconstruction using tendon autograft
Insights and implications from the study on meniscus reconstruction using tendon autograft Open
This letter addresses the recent study by Zhu et al on the predictive factors for coronal and sagittal graft extrusion length following medial meniscus reconstruction using tendon autografts. The study provides valuable insights into the i…
View article: Acalabrutinib with Rituximab Is Highly Effective First Line Treatment for Older Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Acalabrutinib with Rituximab Is Highly Effective First Line Treatment for Older Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Open
Introduction - We previously reported the efficacy and safety results of a combination of ibrutinib with rituximab in patients (pts) with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) ≥ 65 years. Due to the cardiac adverse events related to ibrutinib and fav…
View article: AbThera, Botox, and Fasciotens: A Trifecta in Open Abdomen Management
AbThera, Botox, and Fasciotens: A Trifecta in Open Abdomen Management Open
The management of patients with open abdomen (OA) has long been a frustrating problem for surgeons, with high morbidity and mortality. OA secondary to laparotomy for septic peritonitis (one of the commonest causes) requires the control of …
View article: Optimizing Surgical Outcomes in Congenital Syndactyly: Evaluation of Flap and Graft Techniques in Older Pediatric Patients
Optimizing Surgical Outcomes in Congenital Syndactyly: Evaluation of Flap and Graft Techniques in Older Pediatric Patients Open
Background Congenital syndactyly is a common congenital hand anomaly that impairs daily activities and impacts both functional and aesthetic outcomes. The fusion of adjacent fingers limits functionality and often requires surgical interven…
View article: Efficiency and safety of microvascular anastomotic coupler for wrist revascularization in traumatic injuries
Efficiency and safety of microvascular anastomotic coupler for wrist revascularization in traumatic injuries Open
Although the Synovis coupler demonstrated a significant reduction in anastomosis time and high patency rates, our data suggest that its effectiveness is more pronounced in venous anastomoses. The higher complication rates in arterial anast…
View article: Management of neonatal upper limb trauma complicated by arterial injury: A case report
Management of neonatal upper limb trauma complicated by arterial injury: A case report Open
This case report presents the clinical course and management of a 29-day-old female infant who presented with upper limb trauma secondary to entrapment beneath a sewing machine. Following admission, the patient exhibited clinical signs con…
View article: Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Using Lateral Cross-Wiring Technique Under Fluoroscopic Guidance
Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Using Lateral Cross-Wiring Technique Under Fluoroscopic Guidance Open
The lateral cross-wiring technique emerges as an effective treatment option for displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in pediatric patients. It facilitates both functional and cosmetic recovery while concurrently reducing the ri…
View article: THE RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL IN THE TREATMENT OF UNSTABLE INTERTROCHANTERIC FEMORAL FRACTURES AT HOSPITAL FOR TRAUMATOLOGY AND ORTHOPAEDICS
THE RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL IN THE TREATMENT OF UNSTABLE INTERTROCHANTERIC FEMORAL FRACTURES AT HOSPITAL FOR TRAUMATOLOGY AND ORTHOPAEDICS Open
Background Intertrochanteric fractures are highly prevalent among the elderly population, with approximately 90% occurring in individuals aged over 65. These geriatric fractures are associated with elevated mortality rates and significant …
View article: MICROSURGICAL REIMPLANTATION OUTCOMES FOR COMPLETE AND INCOMPLETE AMPUTATIONS OF DISTAL PHALANGES OF FINGERS
MICROSURGICAL REIMPLANTATION OUTCOMES FOR COMPLETE AND INCOMPLETE AMPUTATIONS OF DISTAL PHALANGES OF FINGERS Open
Introduction The intricate endeavor of replanting the distal phalanx of the finger remains a persistent challenge. In the pursuit of addressing this concern, microsurgical replantation procedures have been systematically examined for dista…
View article: TREATMENT OF IRRECOVERABLE RADIAL NERVE PALSY USING THE MODIFIED MERLE D’AUBIGNÉ TENDON TRANSFER METHOD
TREATMENT OF IRRECOVERABLE RADIAL NERVE PALSY USING THE MODIFIED MERLE D’AUBIGNÉ TENDON TRANSFER METHOD Open
Background Irrecoverable radial nerve palsy (RNP) leads to the inability to extend the wrist and fingers and significant reduction in grip strength. The aim was to assess the outcomes of treating non-recovering motor RNP using the modified…
View article: Ensemble learning of myocardial displacements for myocardial infarction detection in echocardiography
Ensemble learning of myocardial displacements for myocardial infarction detection in echocardiography Open
Background Early detection and localization of myocardial infarction (MI) can reduce the severity of cardiac damage through timely treatment interventions. In recent years, deep learning techniques have shown promise for detecting MI in ec…
View article: Thrombocytopenia Secondary to COVID-19 Vaccination: Side Effect or Coincidence?
Thrombocytopenia Secondary to COVID-19 Vaccination: Side Effect or Coincidence? Open
While widespread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination has helped achieve some control of the pandemic, vaccines have presented with side effects of their own, both common and rare. We present an unusual case of a 66-year-old who…
View article: Ensemble Learning of Myocardial Displacements for Myocardial Infarction Detection in Echocardiography
Ensemble Learning of Myocardial Displacements for Myocardial Infarction Detection in Echocardiography Open
Early detection and localization of myocardial infarction (MI) can reduce the severity of cardiac damage through timely treatment interventions. In recent years, deep learning techniques have shown promise for detecting MI in echocardiogra…
View article: Shockwave lithotripsy for urolithiasis: a 12-month analysis of referral data to a metropolitan Australian Hospital
Shockwave lithotripsy for urolithiasis: a 12-month analysis of referral data to a metropolitan Australian Hospital Open
Background: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) is still an important option in the treatment of renal tract stones. SWL is not without its limitations and alternatives should be considered. This study investigates the referral data…
View article: SOCIAL SUPPORT AS A MODERATOR OF CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMATOLOGY AMONG OLDER ADULTS
SOCIAL SUPPORT AS A MODERATOR OF CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMATOLOGY AMONG OLDER ADULTS Open
In a recent study (Jiang et al., 2016), people with limited future time perspective want to experience low arousal positive affect (e.g., calm).Do older people experiencing negative affect want to feel positive affect when they are alone?E…
View article: PAIN MANAGEMENT
PAIN MANAGEMENT Open
In a recent study (Jiang et al., 2016), people with limited future time perspective want to experience low arousal positive affect (e.g., calm).Do older people experiencing negative affect want to feel positive affect when they are alone?E…