Publications by authors named "D D Vernon"

Introduction: The aim was to analyze the implementation of the Onco-Geriatrics model in a remote ultramarine territory: West-French Guiana. The population is socially precarious in terms of income, social coverage and administrative status, and most often speaks a non-French language and has a non-Western culture.

Methods: Narrative description of the implementation and retrospective study of anonymized data from the database of older patients managed for cancer between September 2014 and December 2020.

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  • The buccal fat pad (BFP) has been used for repairing various head and neck defects, and this study investigates a specific technique called the buccal fat advancement-transposition (BFAT) flap for midface reconstruction.
  • Ten human specimens were studied to assess the BFAT flap's capabilities, revealing a mean volume of 7.1 cm and an axial reach of 6.9 cm.
  • A case study showcased the successful application of the BFAT flap to address a large midface defect following surgery for a skin cancer, demonstrating its potential usefulness in diverse reconstructive situations.
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Background: Septorhinoplasty is one the most common class of procedures performed worldwide, and opioids are frequently prescribed for post-operative pain [1].

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the rate of post-operative opioid prescription refills following septorhinoplasty.

Methods: This study was a case-control study of patients who underwent septoplasty and other secondary concomitant procedures.

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Nasal reconstruction remains one of the most challenging surgeries for facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. The addition of defects extending beyond the nose adds a layer of complexity to an already technically demanding surgery. This article will focus on the management of composite defects extending beyond the boundaries of the nose.

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Embedding culturally sensitive body, hand, and facial gestures in social robots will make them more acceptable in Africa.

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