Chinese Med J Peking
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Chinese Med J Peking · Oct 2002
Retrospective analysis of 67 consecutive cases of pure ovarian immature teratoma.
To investigate the development regularity, treatment methods and prognosis of ovary immature teratoma (POIT). ⋯ POIT is a potentially curable disease in today's practice. It is characterized by the fact that recurrent tumors may be converted back to mature ones as time goes on. With chemotherapy, these is a good opportunity to rescue those patients with recurrent tumors. At present, treatment of POIT gives the most satisfactory results among all malignant ovarian germ cell tumor types. Tests of serum specific tumor markers (CA19-9, AFP, CA125, CEA) performed preoperatively or before chemotherapy and during follow-up have been found helpful in the evaluation of prognosis.
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Chinese Med J Peking · Oct 2002
Clinical application and histological observation of pedicled buccal fat pad grafting.
To introduce the applied anatomy of pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) graft and a series of histological changes in the healing process of BFP as an uncovered pedicled graft. ⋯ Advantages of the pedicled buccal fat pad graft include an anatomic region that is consistent and easy to excise. The operation can be performed in one incision, affecting neither appearance nor function of the area. Use of the buccal fat pad provides a good reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the mouth.