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Liposuction in body-shaping treatment for Kobberling-Dunnigan syndrome

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 26 (3), 2011
INTRODUCTION: Kobberling-Dunnigan syndrome is characterized by a series of alterations in metabolism and body fat distribution. Body dysmorphism and the Cushingoid appearance may have negative social and psychological impacts on the patient, including difficulty with social adaptation. In such cases, lip...

Plexiform neurofibroma of the upper limb

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 26 (3), 2011
The authors present an unusual case of plexiform neurofibroma affecting the upper limb in a patient diagnosed with type 1 neurofibromatosis. Tumor resection was performed on the median nerve. The patient showed maintenance of limb function and remission of symptoms of pain after four years of follow-up....

Reintervenciones por complicaciones después de realizada colecistectomía laparoscópica
Reinterventions in complications of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Rev. cuba. cir; 50 (3), 2011
Durante estos años varios centros con experiencia en colecistectomía laparoscópica han publicado sus complicaciones y tratamiento a estas. El objetivo de este estudio es describir la experiencia en 23 pacientes reintervenidos por complicaciones posoperatorias de la colecistectomía laparoscópica real...

Replacement of fetal calf serum by human serum as supplementation for human fibroblast culture

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 26 (3), 2011
INTRODUCTION: Fetal calf serum (FCS) is commonly used as a supplement in the culture medium for fibroblast cells. This supplementation is far from ideal as sample quality varies from batch to batch and the composition of FCS is not completely known. In addition, FCS may be contaminated with viruses and/o...

Adipose tissue mature stem cells in skin healing: a controlled randomized study

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 26 (3), 2011
BACKGROUND: The differences between fetal and adult scars suggest the possibility of manipulating skin scarring outcomes. This study aimed to assess whether the use of adult stem cells from adipose tissue is beneficial to skin healing. METHODS: This was a randomized controlled study for which 18 patients...