Publications by authors named "Lukasz Latkowski"

<br><b>Introduction:</b> There are 2 methods for correcting facial deformities resulting from facial nerve paralysis - dynamic and static. Although dynamic methods are the standard approach in selected patient groups, static facial suspension using synthetic material provides a minimally invasive alternative for those who do not qualify for them.</br> <br><b>Aim:<b> Presenting experiences with the use of non-absorbable polypropylene mesh in the Department of Plastic Surgery in Polanica-Zdrój and reviewing the literature related to static facial reanimation methods.

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Patau syndrome was first described in 1960 as a group of birth defects caused by trisomy of chromosome 13 (T13). Providing accurate information and relevant reproductive genetic counseling that would allow parents to make informed decisions is not easily accomplished because of the limited information available prenatally. Only 1/3 of all cases of T13 are diagnosed prenatally, which means it cannot be expected that most cases will be detected early in pregnancy, that the parents will decide to terminate the pregnancy, and that difficulties will be avoided.

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