Aesthetic outcome of breast implant removal in 85 consecutive patients.

As we began to see increasing numbers of women concerned about their gel-filled breast implants, we became aware that we could not advise them with any degree of confidence what they might expect in terms of aesthetic result after implant removal. We decided to review the records and outcomes over a 2-year period of a number of patients who underwent implant removal. Eighty-five consecutive patients were reviewed, 69 of whom had undergone cosmetic augmentation and 16 of whom had breast reconstruction with silicone gel implant(s).

Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity following cutaneous laser surgery.

Cosmetic tattoo removal by laser is commonplace and is followed by recognized complications. We report a previously unrecognized complication: a case of forearm compartment syndrome following Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for treatment of a decorative tattoo.

Intestinal ileus secondary to Strongyloides stercoralis infection: case report and review of the literature.

Strongyloides stercoralis is an intestinal nematode that is widely distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics. Immigration patterns, travel, and poor hygiene can place patients in the United States at an increased risk. Endemic regions in the southeastern United States have been identified.

Storage of spheroplasts at -70 degrees C for transfection with phi X174 RF DNA.

A method was developed for preparation of spheroplasts used for transfection with phi X174 RF DNA. This method had a high-level competence and retained the competence for up to one year of storage in 7% DMSO at -70 degrees C.