Publications by authors named "Marjanne J L Descamps"
Postoperative neurological complications following foot and ankle surgery are common. This article reviews the structural architecture of peripheral nerves and innervation patterns around the foot and ankle; describes the pathophysiology of surgery-related nerve injury; and illustrates the postoperative neurological complications using specific case examples.
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Cleft Palate Craniofac J
November 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the effectiveness of fetal MRI in providing a definitive prenatal diagnosis of cleft palate, particularly for expectant mothers with an ultrasound diagnosis of cleft lip.
- MRI was conducted around 34 weeks of gestation, and results were compared to the actual birth diagnosis to measure predictive values and radiologist skill improvement.
- Findings indicate a high positive predictive value (96%) for detecting palate involvement, enhancing the ability to counsel families and plan effective postnatal care.
A formula determining resection weights for reduction mammaplasty.
Plast Reconstr Surg
February 2008
Background: Reduction mammaplasty is a frequently performed plastic surgical procedure, yet preoperative assessment usually excludes an estimated resection weight. In this retrospective study, a formula was derived using regression analysis of routinely measured preoperative anthropomorphic measurements and intraoperative resection weights.
Methods: Data were collected from 214 consecutive breast reduction patients operated on at a tertiary referral center between January of 1993 and January of 2006.