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Transforming growth factor β1 signalling, wound healing and repair: a multifunctional cytokine with clinical implications for wound repair, a delicate balance by Klass, B R, Grobbelaar, A O, Rolfe, K J

“…Transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) is a multifunctional cytokine known to be involved in a number of human diseases. It is believed to play an important…”
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Dupuytren's contracture unfolded by Townley, W A, Baker, R, Sheppard, N, Grobbelaar, A O

“…Summary points Dupuytren's disease is a disabling condition common in elderly men Treatment is often unnecessary, but regular follow-up is needed to detect…”
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The growth factors involved in flexor tendon repair and adhesion formation by Branford, O. A., Klass, B. R., Grobbelaar, A. O., Rolfe, K. J.

“…Flexor tendon injuries remain a significant clinical problem, owing to the formation of adhesions or tendon rupture. A number of strategies have been tried to…”
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A comparison of one- versus two-stage surgery in an experimental model of functional muscle transfer with interposed nerve grafting by Urso-Baiarda, F, Grobbelaar, A.O

“…Summary Functional muscle transfer (FMT) combined with cross-facial nerve grafting (CFNG) is the gold standard treatment of chronic unilateral facial palsy,…”
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The mechanics of flexor tendon adhesions by Branford, O. A., Lee, D. A., Bader, D. L., Grobbelaar, A. O.

“…The mechanics of adhesions at a local tissue level have not been extensively studied. This study compared microstrains and macrostrains in adhesions of…”
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The attachment of intrinsic and extrinsic, mobilized and immobilized adhesion cells to collagen and fibronectin by Branford, O. A., Lee, D. A., Rolfe, K. J., Grobbelaar, A. O.

“…This study investigated the attachment of intrinsic and extrinsic, mobilized and immobilized adhesion cells to the extracellular matrix. Five New Zealand White…”
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Diagnosis of skin lesions by trainee surgeons: experience improves accuracy by Pearl, R A, Townley, W, Stott, D, Grobbelaar, A O

“…Accurate clinical diagnosis depends on the reliable recognition of signs and symptoms. This expertise comes from experience in seeing patients which has been…”
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Neuromuscular reinnervation efficacy using a YFP model by Woollard, A.C.S., Lichtman, J.W., Rolfe, K., Grobbelaar, A.O.

“…The gold standard reconstruction for facial reanimation is the functional muscle transfer. The reinnervation of a muscle is never complete, and clinical…”
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The relation between c-myc expression and interferon sensitivity in uveal melanoma by Tulley, P N, Neale, M, Jackson, D, Chana, J S, Grover, R, Cree, I, Grobbelaar, A O, Wilson, G D

“…Background/aim: Interferons (IFN) are currently being used to treat melanoma, including some patients with uveal melanoma. IFN is thought to inhibit tumour…”
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Long-term prospective follow-up of botulinum toxin treatment for facial rhytides by BULSTRODE, N. W, GROBBELAAR, A. O

“…Some wrinkles and unsightly facial expressions are due to hyperactivity of the underlying facial musculature. Clostridium botulinum type A exotoxin reversibly…”
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Necrotizing fasciitis caused by mono-bacterial gram-negative infection with E. coli – the deadliest of them all: A case series and review of the literature by Bayard, I.P.E., Grobbelaar, A.O., Constantinescu, M.A.

“…Unlike other skin and soft tissue infections, necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a very rare but potentially fatal condition. Common organisms causing NF are…”
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Reanimation of the brow and eye in facial paralysis: Review of the literature and personal algorithmic approach by Leckenby, J.I, Ghali, S, Butler, D.P, Grobbelaar, A.O

“…Summary Facial palsy patients suffer an array of problems ranging from functional to psychological issues. With regard to the eye, lacrimation, lagophthalmos…”
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Reanimation surgery in patients with acquired bilateral facial palsy by Butler, D.P, Johal, K.S, Harrison, D.H, Grobbelaar, A.O

“…Abstract Acquired bilateral facial palsy is rare and causes difficulty with speech and eating, but dynamic reanimation of the face can reduce the effect of…”
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Reducing postoperative morbidity after the insertion of gold weights to treat lagophthalmos by Misra, A, Grover, R, Withey, S, Grobbelaar, A O, Harrison, D H

“…Paralysis of the orbicularis oculi muscle leads to an unopposed action of the levator of the upper eyelid (lagophthalmos) in facial nerve palsy. The resultant…”
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Chronic axillary hidradenitis — the efficacy of wide excision and flap coverage by Soldin, Mark, Kaplan, Hilton, Hudson, Donald, Tulley, Paul, Grobbelaar, Addie

“…A number of different modalities of surgical treatment for axillary hidradenitis suppurativa havebeen suggested. This study compares three different methods of…”
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Paralysis of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve: treatment options by Tulley, P.N., Webb, A., Chana, J.S., Grobbelaar, A.O., Harrison, D.H., Tan, S.T., Hudson, D.A.

“…Isolated paralysis of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve results in an asymmetricalsmile with elevation of the lower lip on the affected side…”
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The use of a free vascularised fibula to reconstruct the radius following the resection of an osteosarcoma in a paediatric patient by Leckenby, J.I, Grobbelaar, A.O, Aston, W

“…Summary Osteosarcoma is the most common high grade bone malignancy in children and the surgical treatment traditionally involves amputation. In our case, a…”
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Dual-consultant led elective microsurgery: The implications on service provision and training by Butler, D.P, Woollard, A, Grobbelaar, A.O

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Camptodactyly: a unifying theory and approach to surgical treatment by Smith, P J, Grobbelaar, A O

“…Camptodactyly is an isolated congenital flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. Surgical experience with 16 patients (18 fingers)…”
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5-Year Series of Constricted (Lop and Cup) Ear Corrections: Development of the Mastoid Hitch as an Adjunctive Technique by Horlock, N, Grobbelaar, A O, Gault, D T

“…Despite the multitude of corrective procedures described, adequate surgical correction of the congenital constricted ear remains a challenge. The maintenance…”
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