Publications by authors named "Benjamin Appelo"

Complex facial lacerations are frequently encountered in the combat environment. Trauma with soft-tissue loss of the periorbital region offers particular challenges in terms of operative reconstruction. Cicatricial changes in the sub-acute phase can lead to eyelid malposition and lagophthalmos.

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Statins are a ubiquitous medication class in the primary care setting where they provide effective primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease by lowering cholesterol. While statins are mostly safe, muscle-related adverse events are well described. Very rarely patients can actually develop elevated creatine kinase (CK) consistent with myonecrosis.

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