Treatment of trunk defects using perforator flaps: A case series introducing suprascapular artery perforator flap

This case series explores the efficacy of freestyle perforator flaps, including the newly introduced suprascapular artery perforator flap (SSAP), in reconstructing trunk defects.Over a five-year period, 24 perforator flap procedures were performed on 19 patients, primarily for defect reconstruction after skin tumor and ulcer resections.Flap design

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The influences of social support expressed from doctors and disclosed from peers on patient decision-making: an analysis from the online health community

Abstract Patients are turning to OHCs to deal with the stresses and complications of infertility.As a stigmatized disease, infertile patients may value informational support and emotional support differently, which is ignored in existing studies.Based on social support theory, this study aims to reveal the role of informational support 9% 30 VOLUME

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Evaluation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and heavy metals in packaged white shrimp (Metapenaeus affinis) in Tehran

Heavy metals can easily contaminate the aquatic environment, especially shrimp.Considering the high nutritional value of shrimp and the importance of assessing its wholesomeness, this study aimed to determine the amount of some heavy metals (zinc, lead, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, copper, chromium, mercury, manganese, and titanium) and Polycyclic aro

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