Publications by authors named "Luiza Vieites"

Keloid is the maximum expression of pathological fibroproliferative skin wound healing, whose pathophysiology is not yet fully understood. Its occurrence in the perineum and genitalia is uncommon. A systematic review was carried out regarding the occurrence and treatment of keloids on the penis.

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Background: Prosthetic titanium plates are frequently used in the stabilization of rib fractures and are typically contoured to the patient's anatomy at the time of implant in the operating room. Smith et al. [17] described the use of a 3D prototype biomodel of his patient's skeletal anatomy for preoperative customization of standard titanium plates for rib fractures.

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