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Nasal reconstruction
The nose has a central position in the face and serves as the key anatomic area for aesthetic and facial balance. Due to its central position the nose is very often involved in facial burns. Due to its importa...
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Frostbite
Frostbite (congelatio in medical terminology) is the medical condition, where a damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold. Frostbite is most likely to happen in body parts farthest from the h...
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Reconstruction/Correction of burn alopecia
Burn alopecia is a significant disfigurement and its sequelae includes not only physical problems, but also psychological problems, such as low self-esteem, unhappiness, and dissatisfaction. Therefore, burn al...
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Generation of adipose tissue based on tissue engineering: An overview
Reconstruction of soft tissue is a very common scenario in plastic and reconstructive surgery. In 2008, 4.9 millions of patients had to undergo plastic reconstructive treatment in the USA, 3.8 of those in conn...