Ahmed Elsaftawy
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View article: Considerations in Flap Selection for Soft Tissue Coverage of the Hand and Digits
Considerations in Flap Selection for Soft Tissue Coverage of the Hand and Digits Open
Background/Objectives: The goal of reconstructive hand surgery is to achieve both functional and aesthetic restoration. The primary aim of this study is to perform a detailed, practice-oriented evaluation of perforator-based and local flap…
View article: Anatomical Variations and Morphometric Features of the Anterior Cerebral Artery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 24,015 Cases
Anatomical Variations and Morphometric Features of the Anterior Cerebral Artery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 24,015 Cases Open
Background/Objectives: The anterior cerebral artery (ACA), as one of the terminal branches of the internal carotid artery, supplies the medial and superior portions of the frontal lobes as well as the anterior portions of the parietal lobe…
View article: Reconstructive Strategies in Post-Traumatic Osteomyelitis of the Lower Limb: A Case Series and Surgical Algorithm Analysis
Reconstructive Strategies in Post-Traumatic Osteomyelitis of the Lower Limb: A Case Series and Surgical Algorithm Analysis Open
Background: Post-traumatic osteomyelitis (PTO) of the lower extremity is among the most demanding problems in orthoplastic reconstructive surgery. It typically follows open fractures, failed osteosynthesis, or implant infection. Effective …
View article: Breast Reconstruction in a Female Patient With Poland Syndrome
Breast Reconstruction in a Female Patient With Poland Syndrome Open
Summary: Poland syndrome (PS) is a congenital anomaly characterized by unilateral hypoplasia or absence of the pectoralis major muscle, often associated with breast asymmetry. Achieving symmetry while preserving the contralateral breast re…
View article: The complete anatomy of the ophthalmic artery: a meta-analysis with clinical implications
The complete anatomy of the ophthalmic artery: a meta-analysis with clinical implications Open
This meta-analysis provides essential anatomical reference data on the ophthalmic artery, including its morphometry, branching patterns, and relationship to the optic nerve. These findings have direct clinical relevance in improving the sa…
View article: From Transplant to Reamputation: A Case Report on Chronic Rejection and Innovative Treatment in Hand Allotransplantation
From Transplant to Reamputation: A Case Report on Chronic Rejection and Innovative Treatment in Hand Allotransplantation Open
Summary: Vascularized composite allotransplantation provides upper limb amputation patients with functional and aesthetic restoration but is limited by the challenges of chronic rejection. This case report highlights a patient who underwen…
View article: In the Era of Advanced Microsurgery, Is There Still a Place for Pedicled Abdominal Flaps? A Retrospective Analysis
In the Era of Advanced Microsurgery, Is There Still a Place for Pedicled Abdominal Flaps? A Retrospective Analysis Open
Background: Upper extremity reconstruction poses a significant challenge due to the complex anatomical and functional requirements of the hand and forearm. While free flaps have become the gold standard, pedicled abdominal flaps remain a v…
View article: The Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct and Cisterna Chyli: A Meta-Analysis with Surgical Implications
The Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct and Cisterna Chyli: A Meta-Analysis with Surgical Implications Open
Background: The thoracic duct (TD) and the cisterna chyli (CC) exhibit a high degree of variability in their topographical and morphometric properties. Materials and Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Go…
View article: Case report: Sequential treatment strategy for advanced basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: integration of vismodegib, radiotherapy, surgery, and high-intensity focused ultrasound
Case report: Sequential treatment strategy for advanced basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: integration of vismodegib, radiotherapy, surgery, and high-intensity focused ultrasound Open
Managing advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in patients with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome presents unique clinical challenges due to the tumor’s aggressive nature and potential for widespread metastasis. This case study details a sequential trea…
View article: Enhancing Buttock Contours: A Safer Approach to Gluteal Augmentation with Ultrasonic Liposuction, Submuscular Implants, and Ultrasound-Guided Fat Grafting
Enhancing Buttock Contours: A Safer Approach to Gluteal Augmentation with Ultrasonic Liposuction, Submuscular Implants, and Ultrasound-Guided Fat Grafting Open
Background: The global popularity of gluteal augmentation has risen significantly, driven by the desire for enhanced buttocks size and shape to align with individual patient preferences. This increased demand has prompted extensive researc…
View article: Buttock Augmentation with Ultrasonic Liposuction and Ultrasound-Guided Fat Grafting: A Retrospective Analysis Based on 185 Patients
Buttock Augmentation with Ultrasonic Liposuction and Ultrasound-Guided Fat Grafting: A Retrospective Analysis Based on 185 Patients Open
Background: The popularity of gluteal augmentation has surged in recent decades, primarily due to satisfactory aesthetic results. Objectives: The primary goal of this retrospective analysis was to present the key characteristics of a large…
View article: The topographical anatomy of the posterior auricular artery: a computed tomography angiography analysis with implications for reconstructive surgery
The topographical anatomy of the posterior auricular artery: a computed tomography angiography analysis with implications for reconstructive surgery Open
The present study demonstrated the complete anatomy of the PAA. The most frequent origin of the said artery was from the ECA, and its mean length was 45.07 mm; which did not differ significantly between males and females (p > 0.05). Moreov…