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Multi-functional electrospun antibacterial core-shell nanofibrous membranes for prolonged prevention of post-surgical tendon adhesion and inflammation by Shalumon, K.T., Sheu, Chialin, Chen, Chih-Hao, Chen, Shih-Heng, Jose, Gils, Kuo, Chang-Yi, Chen, Jyh-Ping

“…[Display omitted] The possibility of endowing an electrospun anti-adhesive barrier membrane with multi-functionality, such as lubrication, prevention of…”
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Outcomes following head neck free flap reconstruction requiring interposition vein graft or vascular bridge flap by Di Taranto, Giuseppe, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Elia, Rossella, Sitpahul, Ngamcherd, Chan, Jeffrey C. Y., Losco, Luigi, Cigna, Emanuele, Ribuffo, Diego, Chen, Hung‐Chi

“…Background Interposition vein grafts (IVG) and vascular bridge flaps (VBF) have been exploited as vascular conduit in challenging head and neck…”
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A prospective study on combined lymphedema surgery: Gastroepiploic vascularized lymph nodes transfer and lymphaticovenous anastomosis followed by suction lipectomy by Di Taranto, Giuseppe, Bolletta, Alberto, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Losco, Luigi, Elia, Rossella, Cigna, Emanuele, Rubino, Corrado, Ribuffo, Diego, Chen, Hung‐Chi

“…Background There is no consensus on the appropriate treatment of lymphedema. Proposed techniques include lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), vascularized lymph…”
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Extracellular Vesicles of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Promote the Healing of Traumatized Achilles Tendons by Chen, Shih-Heng, Chen, Zhi-Yu, Lin, Ya-Hsuan, Chen, Shih-Hsien, Chou, Pang-Yun, Kao, Huang-Kai, Lin, Feng-Huei

“…Healing of ruptured tendons remains a clinical challenge because of its slow progress and relatively weak mechanical force at an early stage. Extracellular…”
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Comparison of long‐term clinical outcomes among different vascularized lymph node transfers: 6‐year experience of a single center's approach to the treatment of lymphedema by Ciudad, Pedro, Agko, Mouchammed, Perez Coca, John Jaime, Manrique, Oscar J., Chang, Wei‐Ling, Nicoli, Fabio, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Chen, Hung‐Chi

“…Background This study evaluated the long‐term clinical outcomes among different vascularized lymph node transfers (VLNT) used at our institution. Methods…”
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Functional Hyaluronic Acid-Polylactic Acid/Silver Nanoparticles Core-Sheath Nanofiber Membranes for Prevention of Post-Operative Tendon Adhesion by Chen, Chih-Hao, Cheng, Yuan-Hsun, Chen, Shih-Heng, Chuang, Andy Deng-Chi, Chen, Jyh-Ping

“…In this study, we prepared core-sheath nanofiber membranes (CSNFMs) with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) embedding in the polylactic acid (PLA) nanofiber sheath…”
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Assembly of Interfacial Polyelectrolyte Complexation Fibers with Mineralization Gradient for Physiologically‐Inspired Ligament Regeneration by Liu, Yu‐Chung, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Kuan, Chen‐Hsiang, Chen, Shih‐Hsien, Huang, Wei‐Yuan, Chen, Hao‐Xuan, Wang, Tzu‐Wei

“…Current synthetic grafts for ligament rupture repair often fail to integrate well with the surrounding biological tissue, leading to complications such as…”
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APOBEC3G Is a p53-Dependent Restriction Factor in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection of Human Cells Included in the p53/Immune Axis by Gladwell, Wesley, Yost, Oriana, Li, Heather, Bell, Whitney J, Chen, Shih-Heng, Ward, James M, Kleeberger, Steven R, Resnick, Michael A, Menendez, Daniel

“…Identifying and understanding genetic factors that influence the propagation of the human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to health benefits and…”
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Electrospun Water-Borne Polyurethane Nanofibrous Membrane as a Barrier for Preventing Postoperative Peritendinous Adhesion by Chen, Shih-Heng, Chou, Pang-Yun, Chen, Zhi-Yu, Lin, Feng-Huei

“…Peritendinous adhesion is a major complication after tendon injury and the subsequent repairs or reconstructions. The degree of adhesion can be reduced by the…”
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Microglial regulation of immunological and neuroprotective functions of astroglia by Chen, Shih-Heng, Oyarzabal, Esteban A., Sung, Yueh-Feng, Chu, Chun-Hsien, Wang, Qingshan, Chen, Shiou-Lan, Lu, Ru-Band, Hong, Jau-Shyong

“…Microglia and astroglia play critical roles in the development, function, and survival of neurons in the CNS. However, under inflammatory conditions the role…”
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Comparison of ileocolon flap and jejunum flap for voice reconstruction by Lin, Katie Kai‐Yuan, Chen, Hung‐Chi, Chen, Shih‐Heng

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Free gastroepiploic lymph nodes and omentum flap for treatment of lower limb ulcers in severe lymphedema: Killing two birds with one stone by Di Taranto, Giuseppe, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Elia, Rossella, Bolletta, Alberto, Amorosi, Vittoria, Sitpahul, Ngamcherd, Chan, Jeffrey CY, Ribuffo, Diego, Chen, Hung‐Chi

“…Background and Objectives In patients with lymphedema, the disruption of the lymphatic network increases skin turgor and fibrosis of subcutaneous tissue,…”
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Thirty‐five years of single surgeon experience in the reconstruction of esophagus and voice with free ileocolon flap following total pharyngolaryngectomy by Chen, Hung‐Chi, Ciudad, Pedro, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Agko, Mouchammed

“…Background Several surgical options exist for the reconstruction of total pharyngolaryngectomy defect. The purpose of this report is to present our experience…”
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The Induced Membrane Technique for the Management of Segmental Tibial Defect or Nonunion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yu, Yi-Hsun, Chan, Soa-Yu, Chen, Shih-Heng, Hsu, Chen-An

“…Purpose. To identify the predicting factors for union and infection after applying the induced membrane technique (IMT) for segmental tibial defects. Methods…”
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The Transplantation of 3-Dimensional Spheroids of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Promotes Achilles Tendon Healing in Rabbits by Enhancing the Proliferation of Tenocytes and Suppressing M1 Macrophages by Chen, Shih-Heng, Lee, Yun-Wei, Kao, Huang-Kai, Yang, Pei-Ching, Chen, Shih-Hsien, Liu, Shao-Wen, Yang, Pei-Ching, Lin, Yu-Jie, Huang, Chieh-Cheng

“…Background: Tendons have limited regenerative potential, so healing of ruptured tendon tissue requires a prolonged period, and the prognosis is suboptimal…”
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Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction with free jejunum or radial forearm flap as diversionary conduit: Functional outcomes of patients with persistent dysphagia and aspiration by Losco, Luigi, Aksoyler, Dicle, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Bolletta, Alberto, Velazquez‐Mujica, Jonathan, Di Taranto, Giuseppe, Lo Torto, Federico, Marcasciano, Marco, Cigna, Emanuele, Chen, Hung‐Chi

“…Background A diversion loop provides an alternative pathway for food intake from the bucco‐gingival sulcus into the thoracic esophagus. Therefore, the bolus…”
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Experience in reconstruction of esophagus, epiglottis, and upper trachea due to caustic injuries in pediatric patients and establishment of algorithm by Aksoyler, Dicle, Ercan, Alp, Losco, Luigi, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Chen, Hung‐Chi

“…Background Unintentional swallowing of corrosive agents cause problems in the pediatric population. Swallowing dysfunction can be seen after injuring the…”
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A novel role of microglial NADPH oxidase in mediating extra-synaptic function of norepinephrine in regulating brain immune homeostasis by Jiang, Lulu, Chen, Shih-Heng, Chu, Chun-Hsien, Wang, Shi-Jun, Oyarzabal, Esteban, Wilson, Belinda, Sanders, Virginia, Xie, Keqin, Wang, Qingshan, Hong, Jau-Shyong

“…Although the peripheral anti‐inflammatory effect of norepinephrine (NE) is well documented, the mechanism by which this neurotransmitter functions as an…”
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Repair of the marginal artery with an interpositional vein graft during colon interposition for esophageal reconstruction by Sert, Gokhan, Chen, Shih‐Heng, Chen, Hung‐Chi

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Subpicomolar diphenyleneiodonium inhibits microglial NADPH oxidase with high specificity and shows great potential as a therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative diseases by Wang, Qingshan, Chu, Chun-Hsien, Oyarzabal, Esteban, Jiang, Lulu, Chen, Shih-Heng, Wilson, Belinda, Qian, Li, Hong, Jau-Shyong

“…Activation of microglial NADPH oxidase (NOX2) plays a critical role in mediating neuroinflammation, which is closely linked with the pathogenesis of a variety…”
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