Abstract Background Auricular concha has been Transmission widely used as a supporting material in rhinoplasty or repairing of auricular defects.However, complications, trauma or iatrogenic excision often result in concha defects which destroy the normal structure of the external ear and further influence daily life.Local flaps are often applied to
Hazard magnitude scales are widely adopted to facilitate communication regarding hazard events and the corresponding decision making for emergency management.A hazard magnitude scale measures the strength of a hazard event considering the natural forcing phenomena and the severity of the event with respect to average entities at risk.However, exist
The family of Columbidae, including pigeons and doves, remains understudied despite their patrimonial value and high ecological and conservation relevance.Currently, 353 extant columbid species are listed in the IUCN red list, with about 20% of them being threatened with extinction.However, there has been little effort so far to synthetize the avai
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a microbial infection of the heart valves or the mural endocardium that leads to the formation of vegetations Cutting Board composed of thrombotic debris and microorganisms often associated with the destruction of the cardiac tissues.Most of the infections are bacterial (bacterial endocarditis), although fungi and oth