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Solitary fibrous tumor of the parapharyngeal space: report of 2 cases and a literature review
The solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is usually described as a lesion arising from the pleura. Rarely, it has been described in the parapharyngeal space (PS). This study aims to report two cases of SFT in the PS a...
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Variations of the thoracodorsal axis: application for scapular tip free flap harvesting
To illustrate variations of the vascular anatomy of the subscapular system highlighting practical implications on surgical access, patient positioning, and strategies to maximize the exposure of vascular pedicle.
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Open AccessSurgical margins of the oral cavity: is 5 mm really necessary?
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the oral cavity. Primary treatment involves surgical resection of the tumour with a surrounding margin. Historically, the most commonly accepted margin ...
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Re-laparoscopy for the treatment of complications after laparoscopic appendectomy: is it possible to maintain the minimally invasive approach?
Despite laparoscopy is considered an adequate tool for the diagnosis and management of postoperative surgical complications, its role after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) remains uncertain. The aim of this stu...
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Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Patients with Melanoma: Which Is Its Prognostic Value?
Oncological impact of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in melanoma remains controversial. We aimed to determine the significance of TILs on melanoma-specific survival (MSS), recurrence-free survival (RFS)...
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Development and Validation of a Novel Nomogram to Predict the Risk of Postoperative Intraabdominal Abscess after Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Minimally invasive step-up approach for the management of postoperative intraabdominal abscess after laparoscopic appendectomy
Postoperative intraabdominal abscess (IAA) is the most feared complication after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). We aimed to evaluate the management of this complication in a large cohort of patients undergoin...
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide. The use of laparoscopy to manage acute appendicitis has increased over the last decades. Laparoscopic appendectomy has shown lower r...
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Usefulness of intraoperative culture swabs in laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis
Intraabdominal abscess (IAA) is a feared complication after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for complicated appendicitis. Benefits of obtaining intraoperative culture swabs (ICS) still remain controversial. We ...
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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The prevalence of obesity has risen rapidly in the last decades. The laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has demonstrated to be a safe and effective procedure with good long-term outcomes in morbidly obese p...
