Publications by authors named "Lucie Dekerle"
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- This study investigates the impact of radiation on adipose tissue growth in tissue-engineering chambers (TECs) for breast reconstruction using a preclinical model involving Wistar rats.
- The research divides the rats into three groups: nonirradiated controls, irradiation after TEC implantation, and irradiation before TEC implantation, monitoring fat flap growth through MRI.
- Results show that while radiation significantly reduces fat flap growth, it does not affect the survival and vascularization of the flaps, indicating that TECs can still be viable options in radiation contexts for breast reconstruction.
Aim: We evaluated a cohort of advanced hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, treated with conservative surgery, reconstruction with infrahyoid flap and radio-chemotherapy.
Methods: We used partial pharyngo-laryngectomy and radio-chemotherapy to treat fifty-seven patients with stage III-IV hypopharyngeal SCC from November 1994 to December 2011. Clinical examination and speech therapy evaluation were used for estimation of laryngeal function.
Venous malformations are the most common slow-flow vascular malformations; they are not prone to volume decrease over time, and invasive treatment is usually required. There are 2 main techniques to address the definitive therapy of these lesions, sclerotherapy and surgical excision, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. We report the case of a 56-year-old man who came to our attention with persistent pain after multiple unsuccessful attempts to treat a large venous malformation located in the area of the right knee.
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