50 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” This study concluded that microsurgical reconstruction is a reliable method to achieve stable coverage of large, complex scalp defects, although cancer control rates were poor.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study analyzed trends in tissue expansion research and identified acellular dermal matrix's effect on breast reconstruction complications as a current key topic, with patient-activated controlled expansion as a potential future focus.
2 citations
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the cosmetic and functional implications of brow ptosis and emphasizes the importance of brow repositioning for optimal aesthetic outcomes, but it reports no new results.
December 2023 in “Medicine” This study observed that platelet-rich gel for scalp defect reconstruction was more cost-effective and less painful but resulted in poorer hair growth compared to the external tissue expansion technique.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different stem cells have benefits and challenges for tissue repair, and more research is needed to find the best types for each use.