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The aim of this review was to identify studies that used thromboelastography (TEG) or rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) in microsurgical free flap reconstruction and analyse whether it is a useful adjunct at predicting and identifying thrombotic complications. A search was conducted using the MEDLINE database using the keywords "thromboelastogram", "TEG", "thromboelastography", "free flaps" and "free tissue transfer" using a two-component search with the Boolean operators "OR" and "AND". Eight studies were retrieved using the search criteria. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria, and a further study was found citing several articles from the initial search. Combined, there were 528 patients who underwent 600 free flaps. A total of 10.3% (62) arterial and venous thromboses were reported in the studies, and the combined flap failure rate was 5.2% (26). A total of 67% (4/6) of the studies supported the use of TEG as a predictive tool to detect thromboses, including three retrospective case series and one prospective cohort, which were all statistically significant. There is low-quality evidence (level IV) that a pre-operative TEG and functional fibrinogen to platelet ratio of ≥42 can identify patients at risk of adverse post-operative thrombotic events following free flap surgery; however, further validation is required. Higher quality, standardised prospective or randomised control trials are required to further evaluate the predictive value of TEG. As a pre-operative screening tool, TEG can help to detect pathological changes in coagulation, aid in the transfusion of blood products, target anticoagulation therapy and predict possible adverse events aiding to further reduce patient morbidity.Temporal indentations are the most impacting craniofacial complication after coronal flap dissection. It is mainly due to a temporal fat pad or temporalis muscle dissection. Because of the great improvements achieved recently in CAD-CAM-aided surgery and the possibility of performing accurate pre-surgical virtual planning, it is now possible to correct it with a customised virtual approach. Furthermore, advancements in material science have allowed surgeons to rely on biocompatible materials like PEEK (showing a low complication and recurrence rate) for the manufacturing of patient-specific implants. We hereby describe our experience on a case of secondary and corrective surgery after a fronto-orbital remodelling, in which we used PEEK implants designed by CAD and optimized by finite element modelling.We describe a patient in whom the deep inferior epigastric artery served as a collateral pathway to the lower extremities, and free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer was successfully used for reconstruction instead of the originally planned free rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. A 74-year-old woman underwent subtotal tongue resection, followed by free flap tongue reconstruction for tongue cancer. Reconstruction using a free rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap was considered; however, preoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed complete occlusion of the bilateral external iliac arteries. Doppler ultrasonography revealed retrograde blood flow via the deep inferior epigastric artery, and the internal thoracic artery-deep inferior epigastric artery pathway served as a collateral pathway that supplied the lower extremities. The patient underwent reconstructive surgery using a free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, and the flap completely survived. The internal thoracic artery-deep inferior epigastric artery pathway serves as a critical collateral pathway to the lower extremities in patients with aortoiliac occlusive disease. Blockage of the deep inferior epigastric artery in patients in whom this vessel shows retrograde blood flow may result in lower extremity ischemia. Therefore, preoperative Doppler ultrasonography is warranted to confirm the direction of the blood flow, in addition to evaluation of the deep inferior epigastric artery and its perforators before planning rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap or deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap surgery.Low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) is now considered a different entity from high-grade serous ovarian cancer. The chemoresistance inherent to this type of ovarian cancer narrows the therapeutic options, especially in the recurrent setting. It is thought that the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of these tumours, and about 2 to 20% of LGSOC harbour a BRAF mutation. Here we present a case report of two patients with a BRAF V600E mutation that achieved sustained clinical responses with combination treatment with dabrafenib (BRAF inhibitor) and trametinib (MEK inhibitor).The literature demonstrates that the quality of cancer family history (CFH) as currently collected in the outpatient setting is inadequate to assess disease risk. Prior to implementation of a web-based application for cancer family history collection, we aimed to review the quality of collected CFH in a gynecologic oncology outpatient clinic and determine contributing patient factors. Medical records were reviewed for 200 new patients presenting between 4/2019-7/2019. CFH was collected during the patient interview and evaluated for inclusion of eight elements based on standards set by the genetics community. Univariate and multivariable linear regression analyses were utilized to evaluate the effect of patient characteristics on the number of relatives included in the CFH. Among our cohort of 200 patients, CFH was documented for 185 patients (92.5%). On univariate analysis, patients with a family history of cancer and prior genetic testing had significantly greater median number of relatives included in the CFH. On multivariable analysis, patients with family members with cancer had significantly more relatives included. Our data are consistent with the literature, suggesting that the current collection methods may not adequately capture all measures of a high quality CFH. Patients reporting no family history of cancer and those without prior genetic testing were least likely to have CFH that included key quality elements and these patients might benefit from health information technology CFH collection tools.
To examine overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) for different racial groups of women with surgically staged endometrial cancer by histologic subtype.

This is a retrospective cohort study of women with stage I-III endometrioid, serous, clear cell, and carcinosarcoma who underwent hysterectomy as primary surgical staging in the 2000-2016 SEER-Medicare database. OS and CSS outcomes were stratified by race (defined as White, Black, Other), stage, and histology. Survival was assessed with descriptive analyses, log-rank tests and unadjusted and adjusted multivariable cox regression models.

Of the 24,142 women identified, 85.5% were White, 8.5% Black, and 6% other races. Receipt of adjuvant therapy differed only for stage III endometrioid Black women were less likely to receive adjuvant treatment after hysterectomy (61.2% vs. 70.1% White, p=0.03). For stage I, Black women had worse CSS for all histologies other than clear cell in unadjusted and adjusted analyses. For stage II, Black women had worse CSS for endometrioid histology in unadjusted analyses and similar OS. For stage III, Black women with endometrioid carcinoma had worse CSS and OS in unadjusted analyses, but no significant difference in CSS in adjusted analyses. "Other" race showed improved OS for Stage I endometrioid adenocarcinoma without significant differences in outcomes when compared to White women.

Across histologies other than clear cell, Black women diagnosed with stage I endometrial cancer had consistently worse CSS, despite similar receipt of adjuvant therapy. Differences in CSS and OS at higher stages disappeared once accounting for treatment disparities.
Across histologies other than clear cell, Black women diagnosed with stage I endometrial cancer had consistently worse CSS, despite similar receipt of adjuvant therapy. Differences in CSS and OS at higher stages disappeared once accounting for treatment disparities.
Due to the use of different detection reagents and methods, coagulation analyzers can produce different results. Therefore, detection instruments, reagents and methods are important factors affecting the results of coagulation test. Therefore, this paper aims to establish reference intervals applicable to our laboratory for the Roche Cobas t 711 for routine coagulation assays.MethodsWe completed a preliminary evaluation of the analytical performance of the cobas t 711 before any experiment. Healthy volunteer recruitment and ostensibly healthy patients via physical examination were performed to collect individual reference samples. Data were grouped and compared according to age, and the Z test was used to determine whether there was a statistically significant difference between the mean values after grouping.

The self-established PT, APTT and TT reference intervals were 8.4-10.2s, 26.8-42.3s and 14.5-17.1s, respectively. The reference ranges of FIB, AT and DD for people aged 50 years or below were 1.85-3.78 (g/l), 83.9-113.2 (%) and 0-0.45 (mg/l), respectively, and those for people older than 50 years were 2.22-3.86 (g/l), 76.0-112.0 (%) and 0-0.52 (mg/l), respectively.

The self-built reference intervals for the Roche t 711 were basically consistent with those in the instructions, except the APTT ranges were slightly wider. Laboratories should establish applicable reference intervals according to their own conditions to provide guidance for the diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis of clinically related diseases.
The self-built reference intervals for the Roche t 711 were basically consistent with those in the instructions, except the APTT ranges were slightly wider. Laboratories should establish applicable reference intervals according to their own conditions to provide guidance for the diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis of clinically related diseases.[This corrects the article DOI 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.11.022.].
Instability is a common complication after revision total hip arthroplasty. Tripolar constrained (TC) and dual mobility (DM) liners cemented into tantalum acetabular revision (TM) shells are established alternatives that reduce instability risk. This study compares outcomes of TC and DM liners cemented into TM shells in complex revision hip replacements.

Fifty cases using a TM shell and a TC or DM cemented liner with at least 12 months of follow-up were identified. There were 25 TC and 25 DM liners. Clinical, radiographic, and patient-reported outcomes were collected. Reasons for re-revision and failures were analyzed.

The average age was 73 years in the TC group and 75 years in the DM group. The median follow-up duration was 50 months (23 - 96) and 13 months (12 - 21) for the TC and DM groups, respectively. The mean Harris Hip Score improved from 37 to 61 for the TC group and from 51 to 73 in the DM group at the last review. Two TC cases required revision for wear and liner failure. One DM insert was changed at reoperation for periprosthetic femur fracture. There were no failures of cement fixation in either group and no revisions for cup loosening.

In complex revision hip replacement with a history of instability or judged to have a high risk of instability postoperatively, TC and DM liners cemented into tantalum revision shells are both successful, giving acceptable results. The improved arc of movement with DM liners, minimizing impingement, makes them preferable except when there is a global abductor deficiency or severe joint laxity.
In complex revision hip replacement with a history of instability or judged to have a high risk of instability postoperatively, TC and DM liners cemented into tantalum revision shells are both successful, giving acceptable results. The improved arc of movement with DM liners, minimizing impingement, makes them preferable except when there is a global abductor deficiency or severe joint laxity.
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