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View article: Professional challenges faced by student radiographers during COVID-19
Professional challenges faced by student radiographers during COVID-19 Open
Studies such as this highlight the impact on student radiographers worldwide. Understanding students' lived experiences can inform improved support structures and help build more sustainable, student-centred training environments in both r…
View article: Current risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a systematic review of epidemiological studies
Current risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a systematic review of epidemiological studies Open
Recent epidemiological studies have attempted to accurately determine the risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). However, comparisons of previously published works are difficult due to widespread varia…
View article: Cardioplastic Approach to Omental Flap Coverage for Severe Aortic Root Infections in the Opioid Era
Cardioplastic Approach to Omental Flap Coverage for Severe Aortic Root Infections in the Opioid Era Open
Summary: Aortic root abscesses are severe sequelae of endocarditis that clinically manifest as life-threatening infection. As the opioid epidemic continues to yield a national crisis, the incidence and severity of this disease process have…
View article: Autologous Fat Grafting Does Not Increase Risk of Oncologic Recurrence in the Reconstructed Breast
Autologous Fat Grafting Does Not Increase Risk of Oncologic Recurrence in the Reconstructed Breast Open
Introduction: Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is a popular and effective method of breast reconstruction following mastectomy; however, the oncological safety of AFG remains in question. The purpose of this study is to determine if AFG incre…
View article: BREAST IMPLANT-ASSOCIATED ANAPLASTIC LARGE CELL LYMPHOMA
BREAST IMPLANT-ASSOCIATED ANAPLASTIC LARGE CELL LYMPHOMA Open
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is an emerging cancer of the immune system that can form around textured-surface breast implants. In this dissertation, the cellular and molecular mechanisms of BIA-ALCL a…
View article: Autologous Fat Grafting Does Not Increase Risk of Oncologic Recurrence in the Reconstructed Breast
Autologous Fat Grafting Does Not Increase Risk of Oncologic Recurrence in the Reconstructed Breast Open
Introduction Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is a popular and effective method of breast reconstruction after mastectomy; however, the oncological safety of AFG remains in question. The aim of this study was to determine whether AFG increase…
View article: The Role of Muscle-Derived Stem Cell-Enriched Scaffolds for Treating Volumetric Muscle Defects
The Role of Muscle-Derived Stem Cell-Enriched Scaffolds for Treating Volumetric Muscle Defects Open
Sir: Wang et al. recently investigated the role of muscle-derived stem cell–enriched scaffolds for muscle regeneration in a preclinical model of volumetric muscle loss.1 The use of muscle-derived stem cells to treat volumetric muscle loss …
View article: Finding Consensus After Two Decades of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Finding Consensus After Two Decades of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Open
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is an emerging and indolent, but potentially fatal cancer of the immune system that can develop around textured-surface breast implants. The World Health Organization firs…
View article: Oncogenic Drivers of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Oncogenic Drivers of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Open
Sir: It is with great pleasure that we read the article “Molecular Drivers of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma” by Blombery et al.1 Appearing in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery breast implant-associated anapl…
View article: Rural‐Urban Differences in Breast Reconstruction Utilization Following Oncologic Resection
Rural‐Urban Differences in Breast Reconstruction Utilization Following Oncologic Resection Open
Background Breast reconstruction (BR) is the reconstructive surgical technique that focuses on restoring normal form and function to the breast following oncologic resection. The goal of this study was to determine if BR disparities exist …
View article: Appalachian Status Is a Negative Predictor of Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer Resection
Appalachian Status Is a Negative Predictor of Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer Resection Open
Background Health care disparities in Appalachia are well documented. However, no previous studies have examined possible differences in the utilization of breast reconstruction (BR) in Appalachia. This study aims to determine if a dispari…
View article: The Role of Intraoperative Laser Speckle Imaging in Reducing Postoperative Complications in Breast Reconstruction
The Role of Intraoperative Laser Speckle Imaging in Reducing Postoperative Complications in Breast Reconstruction Open
Sir: We read with interest the article by To and colleagues entitled “Intraoperative Tissue Perfusion Measurement by Laser Speckle Imaging: A Potential Aid for Reducing Postoperative Complications in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.”1 The …
View article: Fiber Type Transition in Eccentric Exercised Normal vs. Stretch-Activated Channel Blocked New Zealand Rabbits
Fiber Type Transition in Eccentric Exercised Normal vs. Stretch-Activated Channel Blocked New Zealand Rabbits Open
The Butterfield lab is focused on investigating the mechanical and biochemical mechanisms that govern skeletal muscle function in order to better understand associated myopathies and dysfunction thereby allowing researchers and physicians …