Evolution of the Fontan Procedure The Fontan operation is the treatment of choice for patients with a single anatomic or functional ventricular chamber. From the late 1940s, survivors with a functionally univentricular heart could be palliated with a systemic-to-pulmonary artery…
Summary and Key Points The majority of fillers currently used are hyaluronic acid, Poly-L-lactic acid, or calcium hydroxyapatite-based. Adverse events range between immediate, early, and late onset events. An informed consent discusses the diagnosis, nature and purpose of intervention, risks…
Summary and Key Features Various energy-based devices in dermatology, their complications, and means to prevent them. Legal and professional considerations including what constitutes an informed consent and the value of such consent when legal action is taken. Data on medical…
1 What does the term “laser” stand for? Laser is an acronym for “ L ight A mplification by S timulated E mission of R adiation.” Herd RM, Dover JS, Arndt KA. Basic laser principles. Dermatol Clin. 1997;15:355–372. 2 What…