Introduction: Ganglion cysts (GCs) are a form of benign soft tissue mass commonly seen on the dorsum of the wrist that could also form in the hand. They can cause pain and impede physical activities. Despite extensive studies, there has not been a thorough analysis of the top 50 GC articles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Liposuction has become the most sought-after aesthetic surgery across the globe, increasing the demand for more developments in patient safety protocols. Evidence of the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing intraoperative blood loss with minimal complications have led to its widespread applications across various surgical operations. However, the role and effectiveness of TXA in liposuction is not fully understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The quality of reporting in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is crucial for accurate interpretation and synthesis of evidence. The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines provide a standardized framework for reporting RCT abstracts. This study aimed to evaluate the adherence of RCT abstracts published in three major plastic surgery journals to the CONSORT tool guideline for reporting abstracts, utilizing Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4 artificial intelligence (GPT-4 AI) technology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMandibulectomy with free fibular flap reconstruction is a well-established procedure in head and neck surgery, recognized for its functional and aesthetic outcomes. However, this procedure carries certain risks, including the rare occurrence of late-onset donor site morbidities such as compartment syndrome. We report the case of a 67-year-old male with multiple comorbidities who developed compartment syndrome due to delayed hematoma formation at the donor site after undergoing segmental mandibulectomy with left fibular osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction.
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