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Performing a concurrent gynecologic operation and mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction using a free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap may increase the risk of complications such as umbilical necrosis due...
Orthognathic surgeries often utilize rigid fixation for stabilization of the osteotomy site. The longterm fate of rigid fixations is still under investigation, and whether they should be routinely removed is...
Reduction mammoplasty is a popular operation worldwide. Early complications include bleeding, wound dehiscence, and nipple-areolar complex (NAC) ischemia. Although uncommon, NAC ischemia can lead to necrosis of the NAC. NAC...
Dystrophic calcification (DC) is a rare manifestation of calcium salt accumulation in non-skeletal tissues, often associated with local tissue damage. This case report presents a 45-year-old female patient who manifested...
Verrucous carcinoma (VC) is a rare, highly keratinized, well-differentiated, low-grade squamous cell carcinoma. A 58-year-old male presented with a 5-year history of a recurrent growing hyperkeratotic mass with intermittent bloody...
Background: Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a localized bone disorder in which fibro-osseous tissue replaces the normal bone structure. Patients with craniofacial FD often present with gradual swelling, deformity, and compromised...