Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Combined with Human Acellular Dermis Matrix for the Nasal Reconstruction in Patients with Postoperative Deformities.

Introduction: Augmentation rhinoplasty is one of five aesthetic surgeries in the world. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) has been reported as a rational choice to augment the nasal dorsum and tip. However, its application for nasal tip augmentation has some debates.

PROGNOSTIC VALUES OF NEUTROPHIL/LYMPHOCYTE RATIO IN SEVERE BURN PATIENTS.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and prognostic value of the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in patients with severe burns. A retrospective study was conducted on 245 burn patients over 18 years old without comorbidity or combined injury, burn extent ≥20% TBSA, hospitalized within 24 hours after burn. The collected criteria included patient characteristics, NLR on admission, 3 and 7 day after burn, and outcome.

Evaluation of Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine Efficacy and Molecular Markers in Uncomplicated Falciparum Patients: A Study across Binh Phuoc and Dak Nong, Vietnam.

: Malaria continues to be a significant global health challenge. The efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) has declined in many parts of the Greater Mekong Subregion, including Vietnam, due to the spread of resistant malaria strains. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of the Dihydroartemisinin (DHA)-Piperaquine (PPQ) regimen in treating uncomplicated malaria and to conduct molecular surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance in Binh Phuoc and Dak Nong provinces.

Cost Analysis and Influencing Factors Amongst Severe Burn Patients.

This study analyzed the structure and determined the factors affecting the cost of treatment of severe burns patients. The results showed that the average total costs for a patient was 3275.9 USD.

Risk Factors for Death of Burn Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

The aim of this study was to investigate factors independently affecting outcomes of post-burn ARDS patients at the time of ARDS onset. A prospective study was conducted on 66 patients with ARDS, treated in the ICU at the Le Huu Trac National Burns Hospital in Hanoi, Viet Nam, from 2014 to 2017. Patients were divided into a survivor and non-survivor group.

A Simple Procedure of Fascia-Fat Grafting and Blepharoplasty as a Single-Stage Procedure for the Correction of Sunken Eyelids in Vietnamese Population.

Purposes: Upper sunken eyelids, which are characterized by the hollowness of the upper eyelids, often cause a poor aesthetic appearance. Herein, we present a simplified technique using fascia-fat grafts for volume augmentation combined with blepharoplasty as a single-stage procedure.

Methods: From January 2021 to December 2021, 30 patients with sunken eyelids visiting our clinic for hollow eyelid treatment underwent a fascia-fat grafting derived from the inguinal crease combined with simultaneous eyelid reconstruction.

Adiponectin Receptor Agonist Effectively Suppresses Hepatocellular Carcinoma Growth.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second lethal cancer. Short overall survival, low five-year survival rate, and unimproved treatment efficacy urge the need to improve HCC prognosis. Adiponectin is key protector against cancer and hepatic abnormalities.

Surgical management of pain or infection secondary to calciphylaxis: a wound center's experience and algorithmic multidisciplinary approach.

Background: The role of surgical management of calciphylaxis remains understudied.

Objective: This article reports a case series and algorithmic approach to the multidisciplinary management of calciphylaxis.

Methods: A single-center retrospective review of all adult patients with calciphylaxis treated surgically between January 2010 and November 2022 was performed.

Efficacy and safety of 595-nm pulsed dye laser treating port wine stains in Vietnamese patients: analysis of 124 cases and optimal treatment regimens.

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of 595-nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) for port wine stains (PWS) treatment in Vietnamese patients. The study also analyzed the association between the response to treatment and the characteristics of patients and treatment regimens. Parallelly, the study contributed to further optimal treatment sessions for different subjects based on the data collected.

Propofol TCI or sevoflurane anesthesia without muscle relaxant for thoracoscopic thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients: a prospective, observational study.

Background: Myasthenia gravis (MG) patients interact unpredictably with anesthetic agents, including neuromuscular blocking agents. Here, we investigate the effectiveness of general anesthesia without muscle relaxants using either propofol via target-controlled infusion systems (TCI) or sevoflurane in MG patients undergoing thoracoscopic thymectomy.

Methods: This prospective, open-label, observational study was conducted in a university hospital.

Complications of severe breast deformities after a silicone injection over 20-year and a successful surgical treatment.

Breast deformities caused by silicone injections affect aesthetic results and cause irreversible complications in patients. In the treatment, it is necessary to entirely remove silicone particles and infiltrated and fibrous breast tissues. The maximal preservation of healthy breast tissues is also critical.

The diagnostic and prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio on gastric cancer patients.

Gastric cancer (GC) is the remaining concern of cancer-associated health burden. Valuable predictive and prognostic indicators support the early diagnosis and improve outcome. Immune escape and inflammation are important cancer hallmarks.

Anatomic characteristics and novel transplantation model of the canine uterus.

Background: In Vietnam, the rate of absolute uterine factor infertility is increasing, but no study has been published on uterine transplantation. The present study was designed to comprehensively observe the canine uterine anatomy and to examine the possibility of using a living canine donor for uterine transplantation training and further research.

Methods: Ten female Vietnamese mixed-breed dogs were sacrificed for anatomical research, and 15 additional pairs were used to evaluate the novel uterine transplant model.

Flap application in reconstructive surgery to manage severe radiation-induced ulcers: a case series.

Introduction: Radiation-induced ulceration is a late-stage skin reaction after RT for cancer treatment.

Objective: The present study examined the use of a single-stage reconstructive procedure to manage radiation-related wounds.

Materials And Methods: Nine patients with radiation-induced chronic ulcer with accompanying severe complications were admitted to the Plastic, Reconstructive, and Regenerative Center of Viet Nam National Burn Hospital between October 2015 and September 2019.

Multidetector-Row Computed Tomographic Analysis of the Superficial Palmar Branch of Radial Artery Perforator Flaps.

Background: Soft-tissue defects in the hand and digits can be effectively covered by using the free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery (SPBRA) flap, which is harvested from the radial volar wrist. Because previous anatomical studies on this flap are limited, multidetector-row computed tomographic angiography of the upper limbs was conducted to characterize the three-dimensional anatomical structure of the SPBRA and its perforators in living patients.

Methods: This retrospective anatomical study was conducted from 2014 to 2019.

Risk Factors For Death And Prognosis Value Of Revised Baux Score For Burn Patients With Inhalation Injury.

A retrospective study was conducted on 314 burn patients with inhalation injury admitted to the National Burn Hospital during the period 2015-2019. The results showed that adult and male was predominant (81.9% and 77.

How the ARCH Project Could Contribute to Strengthening ASEAN Regional Capacities on Disaster Health Management (DHM).

Objective: The Project for Strengthening the ASEAN Regional Capacity on Disaster Health Management (ARCH Project) developed Regional Collaboration Drills (RCDs) and is proposing an ASEAN Academic Network to strengthen capacity in disaster health management (DHM) in ASEAN Member States (AMS), as well as developing a standard training curriculum in DHM. This study aims to clarify the impacts and sustainability of the ARCH Project.

Methods: The four previous RCDs and the enhancement of academic activities were reviewed.

Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem Cell (Adsc) Transplantation In The Management Of Chronic Wounds.

Our aim is to characterize chronic wound response to autologous adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC) sheet transplantation. A pilot descriptive longitudinal study was conducted at the Wound Healing Center of the Vietnam National Burn Hospital from July 1, 2019 to August 30, 2020. Thirty patients with 38 chronic wounds were enrolled in the study and were grafted with autologous ADSC sheets on the wound bed.

The use of propranolol in adult burn patients: Safety and outcome influence.

Objectives: This study investigated safety and effect of propranolol on adult patients with severe burn.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 124 severely adult burn patients who were randomly divided into propranolol and non-propranolol group. Propranolol was given by nasogastric tube to achieve the target of lowering 15-20% of initial heart rate.

Epidemiology And Risk Factors For Death Of Pediatric Burns In A Developing Country. An Experience From The National Burn Hospital.

This retrospective study investigated burn features and predicted factors for death of pediatric burn patients in Vietnam. The results showed that pediatric burn accounted for 48.1% of total admitted burn patients.

Characteristics And Outcome Influence Of Increased Plasma Triglyceride Level In Severely Burned Adult Patients.

The aims of this study were to investigate the profile of serum triglyceride level and its influence on outcomes in adult patients with severe burns. An observational study was conducted on 62 patients with burn extent from and over 20% TBSA. Results indicated that serum triglyceride level steadily increased from 1.

Prognosis value of revised Baux score among burn patients in developing country.

The aims of this study was to determine prognosis value of revised Baux score for burn patients in developing country. A retrospective study was conducted on all burn hospitalized patients at National Burn Hospital, Hanoi, Viet Nam during a period from 01/1/2015 to 31/12/2019. Collected criteria included age, burn extent, inhalation injury, death or survive, Baux and revised Baux score of each patients.

Lung-protective mechanical ventilation for patients undergoing abdominal laparoscopic surgeries: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in laparoscopic surgeries could contribute to postoperative pulmonary dysfunction. In recent years, intraoperative lung-protective mechanical ventilation (LPV) has been reportedly able to attenuate ventilator-induced lung injuries (VILI). Our objectives were to test the hypothesis that LPV could improve intraoperative oxygenation function, pulmonary mechanics and early postoperative atelectasis in laparoscopic surgeries.

Characteristics and gender influence on outcomes of burns in adolescents.

The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics and influence of gender difference on the outcome of adolescent burns. A retrospective study was conducted on 641 burn patients (10 - 19 years old) admitted to the Viet Nam National Burn Hospital over a three-year period (2016 - 2018). Demographic data, burn features and outcome including complications, length of hospital stay and mortality of male and female groups were compared.