Trending archive
Every article that has appeared in Trending stays here. Search by title, journal, author or PMID, and narrow by date.
196 articles
March 20267
Orthoplastic management of open calcaneal fractures: A systematic review of flap selection and complications.
This systematic review examined flap-based orthoplastic reconstruction in adults with open calcaneal fractures. Thirteen studies reporting 88 major flap reconstructions were included.
Operative protocol for re-do orthognathic surgery.
This study aimed to analyse the spectrum of unsatisfactory outcomes requiring secondary surgery, the technical challenges involved, and the results achieved in a cohort of patients undergoing reoperative orthognathic…
Dragonfly Flap: Ethmoidal- and Sphenopalatine-Based Technique for Repair of Large Septal Perforation.
The dragonfly flap is a novel endoscopic technique for the repair of large nasal septal perforations using a bilaterally extended mucosal flap based on the ethmoidal arteries, with optional sphenopalatine arterial…
Cleft Lip and Palate is Common in PORCN-Related Focal Dermal Hypoplasia in Asians: Three New Case Reports and Literature Review.
The report describes three patients with focal dermal hypoplasia, an X-linked dominant disorder caused by loss-of-function variants in PORCN and characterized by abnormalities involving ectodermal, skeletal…
The Submandibular-Facial Artery Perforator Flap (S-FAPF): A Novel Tool for Lower Face Reconstruction.
Facial skin reconstruction is challenging, requiring tissue quality, color match, and optimal aesthetic outcomes. Local flaps, such as submental flaps, offer advantages over free flaps but can be limited by bulk or…
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Allergic Contact Dermatitis from 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate Adhesives.
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) associated with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate adhesives used for surgical wound closure.
Simultaneous Orthognathic Surgery and Costal Bone Grafting in Hemifacial Microsomia: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review.
A 20-year-old woman with type IIA hemifacial microsomia developed progressive mandibular resorption after previous two-jaw surgery, leaving a “floating” ramus-condyle segment and recurrent facial asymmetry.
February 202612
A prospective study of hair transplantation combined with concentrated growth factors for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
This prospective randomized comparative trial evaluated whether concentrated growth factor (CGF) injections improve outcomes when combined with follicular unit extraction (FUE) in 26 male patients with androgenetic…
Orofacial Cleft Disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined orofacial cleft prevalence, care access, and outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations in US-based studies.
Disparities in Cleft Care for Hispanic/Latino Patients in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis examined US studies comparing cleft care for Hispanic/Latino children with care for non-Hispanic White children.
Levator Veli Palatini Reconstruction Using an Autologous Tendon Graft in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: What I Do.
BackgroundSevere velopharyngeal insufficiency following salvage surgery poses a major challenge for cleft surgeons, particularly when repeated operations have left the soft palate both shortened and densely…
Augmentation-First Approach for Breast Asymmetry Correction Using Crisalix 3D Imaging: A Series of 3 Cases.
Three patients with differing degrees of breast asymmetry underwent individualized correction using a sequential augmentation-and-reduction strategy.
CAD/CAM-assisted subperiosteal implant rehabilitation of a severely atrophic maxilla: A digital workflow case report.
A 53-year-old woman with a severely atrophic maxilla presented with advanced peri-implantitis involving multiple maxillary implants.
The Most Efficient Surgical Technique to Treat Velopharyngeal Insufficiency After Primary Cleft Palate Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared five surgical techniques for velopharyngeal insufficiency after primary cleft palate repair, using improvement in hypernasality as the outcome.
LIMA Protocol for Palatal Fistula Reduction and Early Postoperative Maxillary Morphology in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This double-blind randomized controlled trial compared the Lima protocol with the Two-Flap technique for primary palatoplasty in infants aged 9 months to 2 years with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
IRF6 Gene Polymorphisms Influence the Susceptibility of Nonsyndromic Cleft Lips With or Without Palate: A MOOSE-Compliant Meta-Analysis.
This MOOSE-compliant meta-analysis pooled 53 published case-control studies to assess six IRF6 polymorphisms and susceptibility to nonsyndromic cleft lip with or without palate (CL ± P) across ethnic groups.
Congenital double lower lip in a newborn with feeding difficulties.
A full-term male newborn was admitted on his first day of life with feeding difficulties and hypoglycemia. Examination showed a protruding, bifid mass along the lower-lip mucosa that interfered with breastfeeding…
Midface volumization and skin quality enhancement with a hyaluronic acid-polynucleotide hybrid filler: a 24-week prospective open-label study.
This single-center, prospective, open-label clinical trial evaluated a hyaluronic acid–polynucleotide hybrid filler in 15 adults with moderate-to-severe anteromedial cheek volume loss.
Topical Nitropaste Reduces Partial Free Nipple Graft Loss in Gender-Affirming Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This randomized controlled trial evaluated topical nitroglycerin during double-incision mastectomy with free nipple grafts in adults at a tertiary hospital.
January 20265
A Novel Single-Stage Pleated Nailbed Flap for Toe Macrodactyly Debulking.
The report describes a single-stage, nailbed-preserving debulking technique for toe macrodactyly, applied to four toes in three patients.
Results from the Multicenter Nonrandomized BREAST-II Trial for Total Breast Reconstruction Solely Using Autologous Fat Transfer: 1-Year Follow-Up.
This multicenter, nonrandomized clinical trial evaluated total breast reconstruction using autologous fat transfer (AFT) with external expansion in women with a history of or planned mastectomy at 8 Dutch hospitals.
Tissue Adhesive Versus Sutures for Skin Closure in Primary Cleft Lip Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed cyanoacrylate adhesives versus conventional sutures for skin closure in primary cleft lip repair.
Treatment of Dupuytren's Disease of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
This systematic review and network meta-analysis assessed treatments for Dupuytren’s disease affecting the proximal interphalangeal joint in adults, including 19 randomized controlled trials.
Not Just for Kids: A Systematic Review of Outcomes of the Thenar Flap.
This systematic review assessed functional outcomes after thenar flap reconstruction for fingertip injuries, focusing on whether patients aged 30 years and older face greater risk of joint contracture.
Stay updated for free
Get the 3 most interesting publications in one specialty each week.
Weekly email. Unsubscribe anytime.
Want this personalized?
Stop searching the literature. Choose what you follow and xxcode will build your personalized medical digest.
- Your specialties
- Your filters and thresholds
- Clinical Research + Case Reports, tuned separately
- Automatic weekly delivery
- Audio and text
Prefer listening? Personalized audio digests are available with Pro.