Publications by authors named "Cheng-Hung Lin"

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  • * A total of 101 flap reconstructions were analyzed, with a follow-up involving various questionnaires and sensory testing, ultimately including 29 participants who reported no significant differences in functional or sensory outcomes between TP and MP flaps.
  • * Both flap types proved effective for coverage and sensation without substantial differences, and the study suggests the choice of flap should be based on individual patient needs, highlighting the need for further research on long-term outcomes for larger defects.
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Drug delivery in transplantation plays a vital role in promoting graft survival, preventing rejection, managing complications, and contributing to positive patient outcomes. Targeted and controlled drug delivery can minimize systemic effects. Thermosensitive hydrogels, due to their unique sol-gel transition properties triggered by thermo-stimuli, have attracted significant research interest as a potential drug delivery system in transplantation.

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Molten salts play an important role in various energy-related applications such as high-temperature heat transfer fluids and reaction media. However, the extreme molten salt environment causes the degradation of materials, raising safety and sustainability challenges. A fundamental understanding of material-molten salt interfacial evolution is needed.

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Scope: This study investigates the potential of glutamine to mitigate intestinal mucositis and dysbiosis caused by the chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU).

Methods And Results: Over twelve days, Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice are given low (0.5 mg kg) or high (2 mg kg) doses of L-Glutamine daily, with 5-FU (50 mg kg) administered between days six and nine.

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Background: High ulnar nerve injuries result in intrinsic muscle weakness and are inconvenient for patients. Moreover, conventional surgical techniques often fail to achieve satisfactory motor recovery. A potential reconstructive solution in the form of the supercharge end-to-side (SETS) anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) transfer method has emerged.

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The free medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) flap is a recently popularized flap. It has evolved from a composite myocutaneous flap to a pedicled perforator flap for lower limb reconstruction. It is also a versatile free perforator flap for extremity and head and neck reconstruction.

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  • * Early prosthetic use and physiotherapy are made more effective by providing painless soft tissue coverage on the stump, which aids in rehabilitation.
  • * A study at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital from 2009-2016 showed that soft tissue transfers after amputation improved outcomes, particularly in younger female patients, by preserving tibial bone length and enhancing overall functionality.
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) showcase remarkable immunoregulatory capabilities in vitro, positioning them as promising candidates for cellular therapeutics. However, the process of administering MSCs and the dynamic in vivo environment may impact the cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions of MSCs, consequently influencing their survival, engraftment, and their immunomodulatory efficacy. Addressing these concerns, hydrogel encapsulation emerges as a promising solution to enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of MSCs in vivo.

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Objectives: This study aimed to use a deep learning (DL) approach for the automatic identification of the ridge deficiency around dental implants based on an image slice from cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: Single slices crossing the central long-axis of 630 mandibular and 845 maxillary virtually placed implants (4-5 mm diameter, 10 mm length) in 412 patients were used. The ridges were classified based on the intraoral bone-implant support and sinus floor location.

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  • Lower extremity trauma often requires flap transfer for reconstruction, with the goal of achieving thin tissue coverage, which usually involves secondary debulking of the flap.
  • The study compares two debulking methods: conventional lipectomy and liposuction followed by excision of excess flap tissue, analyzing patient demographics, surgical details, and outcomes.
  • Results indicate similar postoperative complication rates for both methods, though liposuction leads to significant initial decreases in flap perfusion, which may not predict actual flap necrosis or complications accurately.
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Objective: Open tibial fractures are frequently encountered in high-energy traumas and can result in significant complications such as nonunion, osteomyelitis, and even amputation. Among open tibial fractures, Gustilo type IIIC cases are particularly challenging due to the concomitant occurrence of neurovascular injuries and soft tissue defects. This study aimed to assess factors that affect union time and complications in Gustilo IIIC tibial fractures.

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Background: Significant extension deficit is a common problem after a vascularized toe proximal interphalangeal joint transfer. One of the main causes related to extensor lag is central slip deficiency of the donor toes. In their clinical practice, the authors performed both the Stack and Te techniques to reconstruct central slip function during a joint transfer.

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Background: Posttraumatic finger osteoarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is a difficult problem. Over the past decade, we have reported several methods for improving the outcomes of vascularized toe joint transfer (VJT). In this study, we focused on determining poor prognostic factors which lead to a suboptimal outcome.

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In situ X-ray scattering measurements of CsPbX (X = Cl, Br, I) nanocrystal formation and halide exchange at NSLS-II beamlines were performed in an automated flow reactor. Total scattering measurements were performed at the 28-ID-2 (XPD) beamline and small-angle X-ray scattering at the 16-ID (LiX) beamline. Nanocrystal structural parameters of interest, including size, size distribution and atomic structure, were extracted from modeling the total scattering data.

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Artificial intelligence has revolutionised smart medicine, resulting in enhanced medical care. This study presents an automated detector chip for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using a support vector machine (SVM) and three-dimensional (3D) optical coherence tomography (OCT) volume. The aim is to assist ophthalmologists by reducing the time-consuming AMD medical examination.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome. No previous studies have compared preoperative and follow-up sonoelastography results or investigated the correlation of median nerve stiffness with the subjective/objective outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the preoperative and postoperative elastography after carpal tunnel release and find the correlation with associated subjective/objective outcomes.

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Background: In periarterial sympathectomy for intractable Raynaud phenomenon, the extent of adventitectomy and postoperative outcomes and hand perfusion assessment tools remain debatable. The authors evaluated the outcome of neurectomy of the nerve of Henle combined with ulnar tunnel release and periarterial adventitectomy in the treatment of refractory Raynaud phenomenon using objective measurements and patient-reported outcomes.

Methods: Nineteen patients with 20 affected hands were prospectively enrolled and underwent the proposed procedures from 2015 to 2021.

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Objective: Although many speech enhancement (SE) algorithms have been proposed to promote speech perception in hearing-impaired patients, the conventional SE approaches that perform well under quiet and/or stationary noises fail under nonstationary noises and/or when the speaker is at a considerable distance. Therefore, the objective of this study is to overcome the limitations of the conventional speech enhancement approaches.

Method: This study proposes a speaker-closed deep learning-based SE method together with an optical microphone to acquire and enhance the speech of a target speaker.

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Correction of a boutonnière deformity is one of the most demanding challenges in hand surgery. Surgical interventions are usually considered when functional use of the finger cannot be obtained after intense hand therapy. The authors introduce their newly described lambda (λ) repair, which is an easy-to-learn, straightforward surgical technique.

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Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a major complication after radiotherapy. Most studies on ORN have focused on patients with mandibular lesions, with few studies including patients with extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS). We included 198 patients with extremity STS who underwent limb-sparing surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy between 2004 and 2017.

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Solid organ and composite tissue allotransplanation have been widely applied to treat end-stage organ failure and massive tissue defects, respectively. Currently there are a lot of research endeavors focusing on induction of transplantation tolerance, to relieve the burden derived from long-term immunosuppressant uptake. The mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been demonstrated with potent immunomodulatory capacities and applied as promising cellular therapeutics to promote allograft survival and induce tolerance.

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Compelling experimental evidence confirms that the robustness and longevity of mixed chimerism (MC) relies on the persistence and availability of donor-derived hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) niches in recipients. Based on our prior work in rodent vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) models, we hypothesize that the vascularized bone components in VCA bearing donor HSC niches, thus may provide a unique biologic opportunity to facilitate stable MC and transplant tolerance. In this study, by utilizing a series of rodent VCA models we demonstrated that donor HSC niches in the vascularized bone facilitate persistent multilineage hematopoietic chimerism in transplant recipients and promote donor-specific tolerance without harsh myeloablation.

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Background: Postoperative free flap monitoring is a critical part of reconstructive microsurgery. Postoperative clinical assessments rely heavily on specialty-trained staff. Therefore, in regions with limited specialist availability, the feasibility of performing microsurgery is restricted.

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Background:  Reconstruction of the mutilated hand is one of the most difficult challenges for hand microsurgeons. When multiple digits are amputated, orthotopic digital replantation of the available remnants may not adequately restore the hand function. In such cases, heterotopic digital replantation may provide a more functional reconstruction.

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Mallet finger is a commonly encountered condition in daily practice. However, there is currently no consensus on whether surgical intervention or conservative treatment with orthosis splint is superior. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we compare the treatment outcomes between surgery and orthosis for bony and tendinous mallet finger.

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