Publications by authors named "M Rosie Shrout"

Lymphedema is a frequent complication of breast cancer treatment. As the survival rates of breast cancer continue to increase, the number of women with lymphedema will also increase. Surgical treatment of lymphedema has made significant advances during the past 20 years, and our understanding of these procedures continues to evolve.

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Romantic relationships are a key health determinant underlying both morbidity and mortality. Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser's prolific research revealed cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and immune pathways connecting marriage to health and longevity.

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Although many breast cancer survivors adjust to cancer treatment and survivorship, a sizable subgroup of women do not do so, resulting in psychological distress. Over time, this psychological distress can contribute to immune dysfunction and accompanying worsened physical symptoms as women navigate survivorship. Dr.

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Background:  The presence of a chimeric gracilis and profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap with a common arterial pedicle has been demonstrated on computed tomography angiography in up to 59% of patients and confirmed in a cadaveric model. Already utilized for head and neck reconstruction by Heredero et al, this novel flap could provide more volume than either flap alone which is advantageous, particularly in patients with sizable defects. The purpose of this study was to determine the average tissue volume that can be utilized from this chimeric flap.

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  • - Pseudoarthrosis, a serious complication of spinal fusion surgery, has a high occurrence rate (35%-40%) and current revision options often fail and can cause additional issues like junctional kyphosis.
  • - An innovative technique using pedicled vascularized bone grafts (VBGs) helps improve spinal fusion by enhancing structural integrity and blood supply, and can be applied at various spinal levels with minimal extra time and no need for additional incisions.
  • - A case study involving a 68-year-old woman showed that bilateral rib and iliac crest VBGs effectively augmented her complex spinal surgery, leading to significant functional improvements and satisfaction without complications after three months of recovery.
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