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View article: The Preservation of Umbilical Blood Supply in Combined Ventral Hernia Repair and Abdominoplasty: A Narrative Review
The Preservation of Umbilical Blood Supply in Combined Ventral Hernia Repair and Abdominoplasty: A Narrative Review Open
Introduction Combined ventral hernia repair and abdominoplasty treat risk factors such as high body mass index and weak abdominal musculature, providing excellent intraoperative exposure and improved patient outcomes. Unfortunately, a comb…
View article: Exploring Age-Related Variations in Carpal Bone Volume: Implications for Clinical Practice and Anatomical Understanding
Exploring Age-Related Variations in Carpal Bone Volume: Implications for Clinical Practice and Anatomical Understanding Open
Background: Clinically recognizing the changes in carpal bone volumes and understanding their implications in predicting osteoarthritis (OA) is crucial in clinical practice This study aimed to explore age-related differences in carpal bone…
View article: Classification of postoperative complications in plastic and reconstructive surgery: a systematic review
Classification of postoperative complications in plastic and reconstructive surgery: a systematic review Open
"Introduction: Postoperative complications are an integral aspect of the surgical audit, being a surrogate marker of surgical quality. Despite demonstrated efficacy in most specialties, there is scarce validation of current systems in plas…
View article: Can probiotic gargles reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity in adult patients? A pilot, triple-blind, randomised, controlled trial and feasibility study.
Can probiotic gargles reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity in adult patients? A pilot, triple-blind, randomised, controlled trial and feasibility study. Open
This pilot study suggested that probiotic gargles do not reduce post-tonsillectomy pain or bleeding, highlighting the importance of pilot and feasibility studies in clinical research.
View article: Suture material choice can increase risk of hypersensitivity in hand trauma patients
Suture material choice can increase risk of hypersensitivity in hand trauma patients Open
Introduction Hypersensitivity is an unfortunate potential outcome in patients undergoing surgery following traumatic injuries to their hands. In our practice, we noted that certain suture types may increase the risk of the patient developi…
View article: Can probiotic gargles reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity in adult patients? A pilot, triple-blind, randomised, controlled trial and feasibility study
Can probiotic gargles reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity in adult patients? A pilot, triple-blind, randomised, controlled trial and feasibility study Open
Objective This study aimed to determine the efficacy of probiotic gargles compared with placebo gargles on reducing post-tonsillectomy morbidity in adults. Method This was a triple-blind, randomised, controlled trial and feasibility study.…
View article: Efficacy of Probiotic Gargles in Reducing Post-operative Complications in Adult Post-tonsillectomy Patients: a Study Protocol for a Pilot Double-blinded, Randomised Controlled Trial and Feasibility Study
Efficacy of Probiotic Gargles in Reducing Post-operative Complications in Adult Post-tonsillectomy Patients: a Study Protocol for a Pilot Double-blinded, Randomised Controlled Trial and Feasibility Study Open
Background: Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed otolaryngologic procedures on children and adults. Despite improvements in surgical techniques, postoperative morbidity remains a significant clinical problem. Postoperative p…
View article: Effects of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 lockdown measures on emergency plastic and reconstructive surgery presentations
Effects of <span>COVID</span>‐19 lockdown measures on emergency plastic and reconstructive surgery presentations Open
Background In Australia, the COVID‐19 pandemic has caused severe social disruptions, including restrictions to the movement of people. Healthcare centres around the world have seen changes in the nature of injuries acquired during the COVI…
View article: Different collagenase delivery for Dupuytren disease in public hospitals
Different collagenase delivery for Dupuytren disease in public hospitals Open
Background: The delivery protocol of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (collagenase) injection for Dupuytren’s disease is variable, due to limited evidence for any one approach and widespread ‘off-label’ delivery occurring in Australia.…
View article: In-Vivo Quantitative Mapping of the Perforasomes of Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforators
In-Vivo Quantitative Mapping of the Perforasomes of Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforators Open
Background: There is limited understanding of anatomy of perforator angiosomes, or “perforasomes,” of the deep inferior epigastric artery (DIEA). A perforasome is defined as the territory perfused by a single perforator vessel of a named a…
View article: Dupuytren’s disease and collagenase: evidence for a paradigm shift in management
Dupuytren’s disease and collagenase: evidence for a paradigm shift in management Open
Introduction: Dupuytren’s disease (DD) is a common disease which leads to significant functional impairment of the hand. The recent introduction of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (CCH) as a therapeutic option has changed the approach…
View article: Vasopressin casts light on the suprachiasmatic nucleus
Vasopressin casts light on the suprachiasmatic nucleus Open
Key points A subpopulation of retinal ganglion cells expresses the neuropeptide vasopressin. These retinal ganglion cells project predominately to our biological clock, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). Light‐induced vasopressin release e…