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All publications by 'Hassan Z'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Staff

St Helens and Knowsley Hospital Staff - Publications pre April 2024

Use of Botulinum Toxin Injections in the Treatment of Cold Intolerance

Abstract There is currently no consensus on the treatment of cold intolerance in extremities in post-trauma patients. We aim to present two cases where botulinum toxin type A injections were used to improve symptoms of cold intolerance. Botulinum toxin type A (Allergan) was injected into the area around the palmar..

Published: 28/03/2024
Authors: Sigamoney KV, Naji S, Hassan Z, McArthur P

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Use of volar distal radius plate dorsally for wrist arthrodesis in patients with upper limb spasticity: A retrospective

Summary Standard wrist arthrodesis implants are generally designed for adult joints with arthritis. They are often too big for patients with limb spasticity who generally tend to have osteopenic and smaller bones for their age, resulting in high complication rates. We previously described the novel use of volar distal radius..

Published: 07/05/2023
Authors: Bamal R, Sultan R, Cappuyns L, Hassan Z, McArthur P

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Nonaesthetic Applications for Botulinum Toxin in Plastic Surgery

Extract We applaud the original article “Nonaesthetic Applications for Botulinum Toxin in Plastic Surgery,”1 which aims to highlight the evolution of the alternative uses of botulinum toxin by the plastic surgery community. It succeeds in providing an overview of the range of indications, using an evidence-based approach for the benefit..

Published: 10/01/2022
Authors: Gill P, Henry A, Hassan Z, McArthur P

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Palmar psoriasis or missed BCC?

Abstract Case report A 76-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of previous BCCs excised from the head and legs was referred from the dermatology team with a biopsy proven superficial BCC to the left palm. The patient had presented to the dermatology team with the same lesion 7 years prior to..

Published: 21/01/2021
Authors: Ramadan S, Sharma N, Hassan Z

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A bifid reversed palmaris longus muscle causing median nerve compression in a child

​Letter. George, S. and Hassan, Z. (2018). A bifid reversed palmaris longus muscle causing median nerve compression in a child. Journal of hand surgery (European volume). Published online 10th January

Published: 01/02/2018
Authors: George S, Hassan Z

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An endophytic squamous cell carcinoma of the distal phalanx masquerading as a bone cyst

Whittam, A; Hassan, Z. (2018). An endophytic squamous cell carcinoma of the distal phalanx masquerading as a bone cyst . Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 43 (2), 210-211

Published: 22/12/2017
Authors: Whittam AM, Hassan Z

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Discrepancies between biopsy

​Armstrong A; Hart-Pinto, A; Sharma, N; Hassan, Z. (2016). Discrepancies between biopsy and formal excision histology of non-melanoma skin cancer. Journal of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (JPRAS). 69 (12), 1714-1716

Published: 23/02/2017
Authors: Hart-Pinto AD, Sharma N, Hassan Z

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3-Dimensional Model

​ Abstract The European Working Time Directive and streamlined training has led to reduced training time. Surgery, as an experience-dependent craft specialty is affected more than other medical specialties. Trainees want to maximize all training opportunities in the clinical setting, and having predeveloped basic skills acquired on a simulated model can..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Graham K, Hassan Z

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Pocket Guide to Plastic Surgery

​ Abstract There are a number of handy pocket guides in plastic surgery that can help residents, trainees, and medical students to gain consolidated and concise information. We have reviewed 5 of the more popular pocket guides in plastic surgery with a view to assist the discerning buyer to choose the pocket..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Hassan Z, Shokrollahi K

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Recurrent lentigo maligna melanoma

​ Abstract There are various types and combinations of coexisting cutaneous neoplasms which have been documented in the past but are uncommon. In this report we describe a case of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) colonised by recurrent lentigo maligna melanoma. A review of the literature has established the coexistence of lentigo..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Ahmad F, Brackley P, Hassan Z

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