Immediate and delayed autologous abdominal microvascular flap breast reconstruction in patients receiving adjuvant, neoadjuvant or no radiotherapy: a meta‐analysis of clinical and quality‐of‐life outcomes
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50245
Abstract: Effects of postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) on autologous breast reconstruction (BRR) are controversial regarding surgical complications, cosmetic appearance and quality of life (QOL). This systematic review evaluated these outcomes after abdominal free flap reconstruction in patients… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; reconstruction patients; neoadjuvant radiotherapy; radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Telehealth: Could It Be an Avenue to Microvascular Breast Reconstruction for Patients with Geographical Barriers?
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1723821
Abstract: BACKGROUND All women undergoing a mastectomy have the right to reconstruction. However, many women do not receive reconstruction and many more are not aware of all the reconstructive options available to them. Travel distance to… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; reconstruction patients; breast reconstruction; telehealth ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Health Related Quality of Life Improvement in Patients Undergoing Spine vs Adult Reconstructive Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003588
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of outcomes in single-level spine and primary hip and knee arthroplasty patients. OBJECTIVE Compare baseline and post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing spine surgery procedures with total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total… read more here.
Keywords: adult reconstruction; adult; reconstruction patients; surgery ... See more keywords
Wearable Power-Assist Locomotor for Gait Reconstruction in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbot.2022.775724
Abstract: Wearable robotic exoskeletons (WREs) have been developed from orthoses as assistive devices for gait reconstruction in patients with spinal cord injury. They can solve some problems encountered with orthoses, such as difficulty in independent walking… read more here.
Keywords: patients spinal; cord injury; gait reconstruction; reconstruction patients ... See more keywords