Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jan 2012
Biography Historical ArticleThe Goldwyn diary of November and December 1960, at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Lambaréné, Gabon.
Through unexpected circumstances, I went to Lambaréné, in Gabon, to be Dr. Albert Schweitzer's surgeon for 2 months, November and December of 1960. This diary I can honestly say I never thought would become public. ⋯ It was a world of its own and, though small, it came into being because of the arching ideals and unflagging dedication of a remarkable man. His example should inspire us to enlarge our personal horizons, not just to recognize the less fortunate but to act without delay on their behalf. For each of us, there is an Ogowe waiting to be crossed.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyLong-term psychological functioning of adults with severe congenital facial disfigurement.
In adults with severe congenital facial disfigurement, assessment of long-term psychological impact remains limited. This study determines the long-term psychological functioning in these patients and evaluates differences compared with patients with acquired facial disfigurement and a non-facially disfigured reference group. Also explored is the extent to which psychological functioning of the congenital group is related to satisfaction with facial appearance, fear of negative appearance evaluation by others, self-esteem, and severity of the facial deformity. ⋯ Risk, II.