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All publications by 'Harper-Machin A'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

Handwritten Operative Note Compliance in Plastic Surgery.

Abstract Accurate and comprehensive documentation of operations is crucial to optimise patient care. Omissions may cause compromised management, or medicolegal issues. A closed-loop audit was completed at a plastic surgery centre to identify whether Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) standards were met. It aimed to identify and address limitations of..

Published: 30/08/2023
Authors: Harper-Machin A

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Restoration of smile: The role of the masseteric to facial nerve transfer in facial reanimation

Objectives The masseteric nerve has become a popular donor nerve for transfer in facial reanimation surgery. Results are comparable to, if not better than other nerve transfer techniques. This article describes the use of a masseteric to facial nerve transfer for facial reanimation in a group of patients with facial..

Published: 17/05/2022
Authors: Snashall E, Harper-Machin A, Martin H

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The Surgical Art Face©: Developing a Bespoke Multimodal Face Model for Reconstructive Surgical Education

Abstract Surgical and educational challenges exist in relation to the teaching of facial reconstructive surgery due to the complexities of the facial landscape and training models available. This chapter will describe the development and implementation of alternative modes of teaching facial reconstructive techniques in a multi-disciplinary setting, pioneered by Surgical..

Published: 04/09/2021
Authors: Harper-Machin A

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Primary Melanoma of the Breast Parenchyma: An Oncoplastic Approach

Summary Primary melanoma of the breast parenchyma (PMPB) is a rare and aggressive disease, with only a few cases reported in the literature. We present the case of a 50-year old woman who underwent mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using a free DIEP flap following recurrence after breast conserving surgery...

Published: 18/12/2020
Authors: Snashall E, Kiernan T, Harper-Machin A, Taghizadeh R

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