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Polypropylene (PP), also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. It is produced via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene . Polypropylene belongs to the group of polyolefins and is partially crystalline and non-polar .
PP: pulse pressure postpartum, that is, postnatal postprandial: PPCS: prolonged post-concussion syndrome: PPD: packs per day postpartum depression, that is, postnatal depression purified protein derivative or Mantoux test, for tuberculosis testing PPE: personal protective equipment: PPF: posterior pharyngeal flap PPH: postpartum haemorrhage
American Society of Plastic Surgeons: ASRT: American Society of Radiologic Technologists: ASTRO: ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology) ASSH: American Society for Surgery of the Hand: AWHONN: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
In 1937 he was one of 11 founding members of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. [2] From 1941 to 1942 he was the president of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. [11] During WW II, he directed, with the aid of 75 instructors, a series of courses in plastic surgery for the instruction of U.S. Army medical and dental officers.
Aesthetic surgery is a central component of plastic surgery and includes facial and body aesthetic surgery. Plastic surgeons use cosmetic surgical principles in all reconstructive surgical procedures as well as isolated operations to improve overall appearance.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a peer-reviewed medical journal and the official publication of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It covers all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery , [ 1 ] including operative procedures, clinical or laboratory research, and case reports.
Reconstructive surgery is a term with training, clinical, and reimbursement implications. It has historically been referred to as synonymous with plastic surgery. [1] In regard to training, plastic surgery is a recognized medical specialty and a surgeon can be a "board-certified" plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. [2]
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