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Publications: Dr Georgios Pafitanis

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Montemurro P, Pafitanis G, Asokan H, Hedén P ( 2022 ) . The impact of parity in primary breast augmentation: A clinical and cost-effective case control study . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 75 , ( 7 ) 2337 - 2342 .
Nicolaides M, Pafitanis G ( 2022 ) . Overcoming size discrepancy in microvascular anastomosis: the 'sliced-pants' technique . Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England vol. 104 , ( 3 ) 234 - 235 .
Abbassi O, Freer F, Sing QY, Hoshimatsu H, Karakawa R, Song D, Pafitanis G ( 2022 ) . Multi-pedicled long fasciocutaneous free flaps in complex lower extremity reconstruction . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 75 , ( 2 ) 893 - 939 .
Paladino J, Pafitanis G, Marshall B, Akelina Y, Ascherman J ( 2022 ) . Traditional Vessel Patency Assessments May Fail to Detect Back-Wall Sutures in End-to-End Microvascular Anastomoses . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery vol. 149 , ( 2 ) 352E - 354E .
Montemurro P, Pellegatta T, Pafitanis G ( 2021 ) . The effect of implant surface on the recurrence rates of capsular contracture following revision breast surgery: Early results from a single surgeon retrospective comparative study . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 74 , ( 12 ) 3307 - 3315 .
Citron I, Sadigh P, Iliadis AD, Bystrzonowski N, Wynell-Mayow W, Heidari N, Vris A, Pafitanis G ( 2021 ) . Towards an orthoplastic dynamic soft tissue classification for closed ankle pilon fractures . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 74 , ( 10 ) 2776 - 2820 .
Song D, Pafitanis G, Li J, Li Z ( 2021 ) . The Role of Measurement of Pedicle Length for DIEP Flap Transferring in Breast Reconstruction: A Single-Center, Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial . Ann Plast Surg
Song D, Li J, Pafitanis G, Li Z ( 2021 ) . Bilateral Anterolateral Thigh Myocutaneous Flaps for Giant Complex Chest Wall Reconstruction . Annals of Plastic Surgery vol. 87 , ( 3 ) 298 - 309 .
Nicolaides M, Pafitanis G, Vris A ( 2021 ) . Open tibial fractures: An overview . Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma vol. 20 ,
Pafitanis G, Kyprianou K, Chen HC ( 2021 ) . Microvascular anastomosis in atherosclerotic vessels: Technical challenges and recommendations . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 74 , ( 7 ) 1633 - 1701 .
Pafitanis G, Nicolaides M, O'Connor EF, Raveendran M, Ermogenous P, Psaras G, Rose V, Myers S ( 2021 ) . Microvascular anastomotic arterial coupling: A systematic review . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 74 , ( 6 ) 1286 - 1302 .
Nicolaides M, Vris A, Heidari N, Bates P, Pafitanis G ( 2021 ) . The effect of delayed surgical debridement in the management of open tibial fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Diagnostics vol. 11 , ( 6 )
Cooper L, Pafitanis G ( 2021 ) . Optimising venous assessment for free tissue transfer in the lower limb . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 74 , ( 3 ) 644 - 710 .
Hamada MW, Pafitanis G, Nistor A, Kim YH, Myers S, Ghanem A ( 2021 ) . Validation of an in vivo porcine simulation model of pedicled latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap elevation . European Journal of Plastic Surgery vol. 44 , ( 1 ) 65 - 74 .
Ghanem A, Kearns M, Ballestín A, Froschauer S, Akelina Y, Shurey S, Legagneux J, Ramachandran S et al. ( 2020 ) . International microsurgery simulation society (IMSS) consensus statement on the minimum standards for a basic microsurgery course, requirements for a microsurgical anastomosis global rating scale and minimum thresholds for training . Injury vol. 51 , S126 - S130 .
Nikkhah D, Pafitanis G ( 2020 ) . Posterior Wall First Anastomosis for Replantation . Plast Reconstr Surg vol. 146 , ( 6 ) 827e - 828e .
Boyce L, Nicolaides M, Hanrahan JG, Sideris M, Pafitanis G ( 2020 ) . The early response of plastic and reconstructive surgery services to the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 73 , ( 11 ) 2063 - 2071 .
Song D, Pafitanis G, Reissis D, Koshima I, Zhang Y, Narushima M, Zhou X, Li Z ( 2020 ) . A Sequential Thoracoacromial Artery Perforator Flap for Reconstructing the Donor Site of Sternocleidomastoid Myocutaneous Flaps: Extended Indications and Technical Modifications . Annals of Plastic Surgery vol. 84 , ( 6 ) 657 - 664 .
Sleiwah A, Pafitanis G, Din A ( 2020 ) . The Validity of Particle-Rich Ink as an End-Product Patency Assessment in Simulated Microvascular Anastomosis Training Using Non-Living Models . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY . vol. 107 , 173 - 173 .
Pafitanis G, Pawa A, Mohanna PN, Din AH ( 2020 ) . The Butterly iQ: An ultra-simplified color Doppler ultrasound for bedside pre-operative perforator mapping in DIEP flap breast reconstruction . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 73 , ( 5 ) 983 - 1007 .
Pafitanis G, Hadjiandreou M, Alamri A, Uff C, Walsh D, Myers S ( 2020 ) . The exoscope versus operating microscope in microvascular surgery: A simulation non-inferiority trial . Archives of Plastic Surgery vol. 47 , ( 3 ) 242 - 249 .
Pafitanis G, Nikkhah D, Myers S ( 2020 ) . The Dunning–Kruger effect: Revisiting “the valley of despair” in the evolution of competency and proficiency in reconstructive microsurgery . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 73 , ( 4 ) 783 - 808 .
Song D, Liu D, Pafitanis G, Liu Z, Wang X, Zhou X, Liu J, Li Z ( 2020 ) . Extensive Microsurgical Reconstruction of Chest Wall Defects for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: A 10-Year Single-Unit Experience . Annals of plastic surgery vol. 84 , ( 3 ) 293 - 299 .
Kim YH, Kim GH, Pafitanis G, Miller R, Kim SW ( 2020 ) . Limb Salvage Using Combined Linking Perforator Free Flaps . International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds vol. 19 , ( 1 ) 44 - 50 .
Ciudad P, Manrique OJ, Bustos SS, Pafitanis G, Forte AJ, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Vargas M et al. ( 2020 ) . The Modified Extended Fleur-De-Lis Latissimus Dorsi Flap for Various Complex Multi-directional Large Soft and Bone Tissue Reconstruction . Cureus vol. 12 , ( 2 )
Nikkhah D, Pafitanis G ( 2020 ) . Posterior Wall First Anastomosis for Replantation . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery827E - 828E .
Pafitanis G, Vris A, Reissis D, Sadri A, Alamouti R, Myers S, Sadigh P ( 2020 ) . Recycling of flap pedicle in complex lower extremity reconstruction: A proof of free muscle flap neovascularization . Archives of Plastic Surgery vol. 47 , ( 6 ) 619 - 621 .
Pafitanis G, Nicolaides M, Kyprianou K, O'Sullivan J, Sitpahul N, Kiranantawat K, O'Connor EF, Myers S et al. ( 2020 ) . The "crater" Arteriotomy: A Technique Aiding Precise Intimal Apposition in End-to-side Microvascular Anastomosis . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open
Pafitanis G, Pahal GS, Myers S, Ramakrishnan V ( 2020 ) . The “Needle-splint” Technique: A method of accurate apposition and eversion during microvascular anastomosis . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open vol. 8 , ( 1 ) 1 - 3 .
Papavasiliou T, Chatzimichail S, Pafitanis G ( 2020 ) . Three-dimensional printed microvascular clamps: A safe, cheap, and effective instrumentation for microsurgery training . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open
Pafitanis G, Amorosi V, Elia R, Di Taranto G, Alamouti R, Chen SH, Chen HC ( 2019 ) . Saphenous vein graft with mechanisms of “anchor-pipe” and pressure “step-down” to ensure the use of carotid artery as recipient for free flap transfer in vessels-depleted neck . Microsurgery vol. 39 , ( 7 ) 669 - 670 .
Elia R, Pafitanis G, Ciudad P, Chen HC ( 2019 ) . Accessory penis: A rare method of peno-urethral separation of sexual function and voiding following successful complex hypospadias reconstruction with a free ileum flap . Archives of Plastic Surgery vol. 46 , ( 4 ) 381 - 385 .
Banda CH, Georgios P, Narushima M, Ishiura R, Fujita M, Goran J ( 2019 ) . Challenges in global reconstructive microsurgery: The sub-Saharan african surgeons’ perspective . JPRAS Open vol. 20 , 19 - 26 .
Mendis KC, Pafitanis G, Bulstrode N ( 2019 ) . A technique to aid minimal access harvesting in the second stage of autologous ear reconstruction . Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England vol. 101 , ( 4 )
Nikkhah D, Miller R, Pafitanis G, Vijayan R, Sadigh P ( 2019 ) . Five Simple Techniques to Enable Rapid Elevation and Donor Site Closure of the Anterolateral Thigh Flap . J Hand Microsurg vol. 11 , ( 1 ) 54 - 56 .
Pafitanis G, Elia R, Miller R, Wu CH, Ciudad P, Chen HC ( 2019 ) . The use of cross-limb venous bridge in extremity reconstruction of soft tissue defects following surgical excision of chronic wound . Microsurgery vol. 39 , ( 3 ) 278 - 279 .
Pafitanis G, Hadjiandreou M, Miller R, Mason K, Theodorakopoulou E, Sadri A, Taylor K, Myers S ( 2019 ) . The use of mobile computing devices in microsurgery . Archives of Plastic Surgery vol. 46 , ( 2 ) 102 - 107 .
Pafitanis G, Cooper L, Hadjiandreou M, Ghanem A, Myers S ( 2019 ) . Microvascular anastomotic coupler application learning curve: A curriculum supporting further deliberate practice in ex-vivo simulation models . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 72 , ( 2 ) 203 - 210 .
Pafitanis G, Chen HC ( 2019 ) . The pinprick test: Key considerations in execution of skin flap perfusion testing . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open vol. 7 , ( 9 )
Ciudad P, Vijayan R, Pafitanis G, Kaya B, Parra Pont L, Agko M, Manrique OJ, Kiranantawat K et al. ( 2019 ) . A simple and effective method to optimize limb position after complex lower limb free flap reconstruction with concurrent external fixation . Microsurgery vol. 39 , ( 1 ) 98 - 99 .
Pafitanis G, Narushima M, Yamamoto T, Miller R, Koshima I ( 2019 ) . Insights to establish early learning curve in clinical supermicrosurgery . Microsurgery vol. 39 , ( 1 ) 100 - 101 .
Di Taranto G, Elia R, Pafitanis G, Amorosi V, Liao LY, Chen SH, Chen HC ( 2019 ) . Late occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma arising from skin-lining flap . Microsurgery vol. 39 , ( 1 ) 96 - 97 .
Huang L, Pafitanis G, Song D, Hu D, Niu P, Hong X, Qi R, Wei X et al. ( 2018 ) . Anatomical Basis of the Intermediate Dorsal Pedal Neurocutaneous Perforator Pedicled Propeller Flap: A Cadaveric Dissection . Clinical Anatomy vol. 31 , ( 7 ) 1077 - 1084 .
Virdee J, Pafitanis G, Alamouti R, Brohi K, Patel H ( 2018 ) . Mind the gap: 11 years of train-related injuries at the Royal London Hospital Major Trauma Centre . Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England vol. 100 , ( 7 ) 520 - 528 .
Narushima M, Yamasoba T, Iida T, Matsumoto Y, Yamamoto T, Yoshimatsu H, Timothy S, Pafitanis G et al. ( 2018 ) . Pure skin perforator flaps: The anatomical vascularity of the superthin flap . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery vol. 142 , ( 3 ) 351E - 360E .
Pafitanis G, Narushima M, Yamamoto T, Raveendran M, Veljanoski D, Ghanem AM, Myers S, Koshima I ( 2018 ) . Evolution of an evidence-based supermicrosurgery simulation training curriculum: A systematic review . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 71 , ( 7 ) 976 - 988 .
Pafitanis G, Ghanem A, Myers S ( 2018 ) . "to Err Is Human." - Managing Human Error in Reconstructive Microsurgery Training with Defense Barriers . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open vol. 6 , ( 4 )
Chi Z, Pafitanis G, Pont LEP, Vijayan R, Marcelli S, Gao W, Li Z, Zhou X et al. ( 2018 ) . The use of innervated radial artery superficial palmar branch perforator free flap for complex digital injuries reconstruction . Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery vol. 52 , ( 2 ) 111 - 116 .
Ciudad P, Vijayan R, Pafitanis G, Parra Pont L, Kaya B, Agko M, Manrique OJ, Chang WL et al. ( 2018 ) . A simple and effective crepe bandage splinting method to decrease tension after large superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap donor site closure . Microsurgery vol. 38 , ( 2 ) 230 - 231 .
Song D, Pafitanis G, Pont LEP, Yang P, Koshima I, Zhang Y, Iida T, Zhou X et al. ( 2018 ) . Chimeric thoracoacromial artery perforator flap for one-staged reconstruction of complex pharyngoesophageal defects: A single unit experience . Head and Neck vol. 40 , ( 2 ) 302 - 311 .
Pafitanis G, Hadliandreou M, Gilleard O, Moir G ( 2018 ) . Eccentric hyperbola: A new modified cutaneous scar re-excision on convex surfaces . Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery vol. 22 , ( 1 ) 28 - 29 .
Miller R, Alamouti R, Pywell S, Pafitanis G, Sadigh P ( 2018 ) . Establishing a paediatric hand trauma management pathway: A closed loop multi-centre audit . International Journal of Surgery
Robustillo M, Pont LP, Pafitanis G, Ciudad P, Grandes D, Iglesias I ( 2018 ) . Immediate breast reconstruction with a 'modified fleur-de-lis' abdominal-free flap in a patient with previous abdominal surgery . Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery vol. 51 , ( 1 ) 89 - 92 .
Miller R, Pafitanis G ( 2018 ) . Loop ligation: objective assessment of surgical efficiency in vessel ligation with electromagnetic hand motion analysis . Journal of Surgical Simulation vol. 5 , 60 - 63 .
Pafitanis G, Veljanoski D, Suciu CO, Ghanem AM, Myers S ( 2018 ) . Non-living microvascular training models: Face validity of liquid latex and the challenge of structural vs. “physiological” patency assessment . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 71 , ( 1 ) 53 - 54 .
Pafitanis G, Veljanoski D, Ghanem AM, Myers S ( 2018 ) . Pork Belly: A simulation training model for intramuscular perforator dissection . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open vol. 6 , ( 2 )
Pafitanis G, Alamouti R, Nikkhah D, Shibu M ( 2018 ) . The Rubber Glove Osteotomy Method for Soft Tissue Retraction in Digital Replantation . vol. 2 , ( 1 )
Pafitanis G, Cooper L, Vijayan R, Ghanem A, Myers S ( 2017 ) . Putting the heart into microvascular training: The micropump, a practical “heart-like” device to enhance vascular anastomosis non-living simulation . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 70 , ( 12 ) 1787 - 1788 .
Pafitanis G, Raveendran M, Myers S, Ghanem AM ( 2017 ) . Flowmetry evolution in microvascular surgery: A systematic review . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 70 , ( 9 ) 1242 - 1251 .
Song D, Pafitanis G, Yang P, Narushima M, Li Z, Liu L, Wang Z ( 2017 ) . Innervated dorsoradial perforator free flap: A reliable supermicrosurgery fingertip reconstruction technique . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery vol. 70 , ( 8 ) 1001 - 1008 .
Pafitanis G, Serrar Y, Raveendran M, Ghanem A, Myers S ( 2017 ) . The Chicken Thigh Adductor Profundus Free Muscle Flap: A Novel Validated Non-Living Microsurgery Simulation Training Model . Arch Plast Surg vol. 44 , ( 4 ) 293 - 300 .
Tang L, Pafitanis G, Yang P, Li Z, Jia M, Koshima I, Song D, Chi Z ( 2017 ) . Combined multi-lobed flaps: A series of 39 extensive hand and multi-digit injuries one-staged reconstructions using modified designs of ALT, DPA and chimeric linking flaps . Injury vol. 48 , ( 7 ) 1527 - 1535 .
Pafitanis G, Veljanoski D, Ghanem AM, Myers S ( 2017 ) . Intimal Surface Suture Line (End-Product) Assessment of End-to-Side Microvascular Anastomosis . Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open vol. 5 , ( 7 ) e1409 - e1409 .
Pafitanis G, Narushima M, Harima M, Ghanem A, Myers S, Koshima I ( 2017 ) . A Unique Lymphaticovenous Supermicrosurgery Training Curriculum: Reflections on Validation and Competency Thresholds . Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open vol. 5 , ( 6 ) e1382 - e1382 .
Pafitanis G, Hadjiandreou M, Withers L, Dent H ( 2017 ) . Medicons: toward clinical examination diagrams standardization in medical documentation . Adv Med Educ Pract vol. 8 , 347 - 351 .
Theodorakopoulou E, Meghji S, Pafitanis G, Mason KA ( 2017 ) . A review of the world's published face transplant cases: ethical perspectives . Scars Burn Heal vol. 3 ,
Pont LP, Pafitanis G, Ciudad P, Kaya B, Gutierrez AD ( 2017 ) . Re: National breast reconstruction utilization in the setting of postmastectomy radiotherapy: Two-stage implant-based breast reconstruction . Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery vol. 33 , ( 5 ) E4 - E5 .
Pafitanis G, Veljanoski D, Patel B ( 2016 ) . Single-incision laparoscopic surgery operative performance by experienced surgeons: a randomized trial comparing articulating versus standard straight instruments . Journal of Surgical Simulation vol. 3 , 43 - 48 .
Mason KA, Theodorakopoulou E, Pafitanis G, Ghanem AM, Myers SR ( 2016 ) . Twelve tips for postgraduate or undergraduate medics building a basic microsurgery simulation training course . Medical Teacher vol. 38 , ( 9 ) 872 - 878 .
Pafitanis G, King IC, Ghanem AM, Myers SR ( 2016 ) . Re: Microvascular free flaps are a safe and suitable training procedure during structured plastic surgery residency: A comparative cohort study with 391 patients . J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
Theodorakopoulou E, Mason KA, Pafitanis G, Ghanem AM, Myers S, Iwuagwu FC ( 2016 ) . Free-tissue transfer for the reconstruction of war-related extremity injuries: A systematic review of current practice . Military Medicine vol. 181 , ( 1 ) 27 - 34 .
Pafitanis G, Spyridon K, Theodorakopoulou E, Mason K, Ygropoulou O, Mousafiri O ( 2015 ) . A case report of abdominal compartment syndrome caused by malposition of a femoral venous catheter . International Journal of Surgery Case Reports vol. 12 , 84 - 86 .
Pafitanis G, Dent H ( 2015 ) . Clinical examination diagrams of signs: The CEDOS survey . International Journal of Surgery vol. 18 , 241 - 242 .
Magos T, Loizides S, Panteli M, Pafitanis G, Whitehouse P, Singh KK ( 2015 ) . UK foundation-year 1 doctors-a survey uncovering infrequent theater experience regardless of time, place, or surgical specialty . Journal of Surgical Education vol. 72 , ( 3 ) 515 - 521 .
Pafitanis G, Pappas-Gogos G, Koulas S ( 2015 ) . Abdominal Compartment Syndrome due to Malposition of a Femoral Venous Catheter. A Case Report and Review of Literature . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY . vol. 102 , 275 - 275 .
Pafitanis G, Dent H ( 2015 ) . Clinical Examination Diagrams Of Signs: CEDOS Survey . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY . vol. 102 , 205 - 205 .
Mownah OA, Pafitanis G, Drake WM, Crinnion JN ( 2015 ) . Contemporary surgical treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism without intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurement . Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England vol. 97 , ( 8 ) 603 - 607 .
Mownah O, Pafitanis G, Crinnion J ( 2015 ) . Treatment of Sporadic Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) using a Focussed Approach without Intra-Operative Parathormone Measurement (IOPTH) . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY . vol. 102 , 18 - 18 .
Magos T, Loizides S, Panteli M, Pafitanis G, Whitehouse P, Singh KK ( 2015 ) . UK Foundation-Year 1 Doctors-A Survey Uncovering Infrequent Theater Experience Regardless of Time, Place, or Surgical Specialty . Journal of Surgical Education
Pafitanis G, Koulas S, Tsimoyiannis E ( 2014 ) . A case series of isolated splenic echinococcal cysts: A 20-year experience and learning reference for current training . International Journal of Surgery vol. 12 ,
Pafitanis G, Loizides S, Patel B ( 2014 ) . The effect of different single ports on performance in single-incision laparoscopic surgery . Journal of Surgical Simulation vol. 1 , 6 - 11 .
Pafitanis G, Koulas S, Bikos S, Tsimoyiannis E ( 2013 ) . Paediatric case of a large gastric rupture after a blunt abdominal trauma: Report of a case in a District General Hospital . International Journal of Surgery Case Reports vol. 4 , ( 2 ) 235 - 237 .
Badiani S, Yissemidou M, Pafitanis G, Sarkar S, Patel B ( 2011 ) . Quantitative analysis of time and number of repetition required to complete proficiency based laparoscopic cholecystectomy curriculum on VR simulator . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY . vol. 98 , 34 - 35 .
Pafitanis G, Sarker S-J, Sarker SK, Patel B ( 2011 ) . Single-port access surgery (SPAS) operative performance by experienced surgeons: articulated versus standard straight instruments . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY . vol. 98 , 160 - 160 .
Pafitanis G, Sarker S-J, Sarker SK, Patel B ( 2011 ) . Single-port access surgery (SPAS): assessment of the 'chopsticks' technique on the skills of expert laparoscopic surgeons . BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY . vol. 98 , 35 - 35 .
Briasoulis E, Kamposioras K, Tzovaras V, Pafitanis G, Kostoula A, Mavridis A, Pavlidis N ( 2008 ) . CENP-B specific anti-centromere autoantibodies heralding small-cell lung cancer. A case study and review of the literature . Lung Cancer vol. 60 , ( 2 ) 302 - 306 .
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