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View article: Postoperative assessment of forehead contouring in facial feminization surgery
Postoperative assessment of forehead contouring in facial feminization surgery Open
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is essential for transgender women seeking alignment between facial appearance and gender identity. Frontal bone and sinus reshaping is a key component of FFS to achieve a more traditionally feminine conto…
View article: Free Flaps in Patients with Advanced Arteriosclerosis of the Tibial Vessels: Mini Vein Graft to the Peroneal Artery
Free Flaps in Patients with Advanced Arteriosclerosis of the Tibial Vessels: Mini Vein Graft to the Peroneal Artery Open
Summary: Lower extremity reconstruction with free flaps in patients with only peroneal artery runoff remains a challenge. Here, we present a novel technique for reconstruction of medial defects in the distal leg using a medial approach to …
View article: Robust coupling of angiogenesis and osteogenesis by VEGF-decorated matrices for bone regeneration
Robust coupling of angiogenesis and osteogenesis by VEGF-decorated matrices for bone regeneration Open
Rapid vascularization of clinical-size bone grafts is an unsolved challenge in regenerative medicine. Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF) is the master regulator of angiogenesis. Its over-expression by genetically modified human os…
View article: The double S technique to achieve aesthetic flat closure after conventional mastectomy
The double S technique to achieve aesthetic flat closure after conventional mastectomy Open
Background Lateral excess tissue after mastectomy is a frequent problem, which should be included into preoperative planning. Women with lateral tissue abundance are frequently impaired cosmetically and functionally. We suggest a novel onc…
View article: Evolution of a concept with enzymatic debridement and autologous in situ cell and platelet-rich fibrin therapy (BroKerF)
Evolution of a concept with enzymatic debridement and autologous in situ cell and platelet-rich fibrin therapy (BroKerF) Open
Background Deep partial-thickness burns are traditionally treated by tangential excision and split thickness skin graft (STSG) coverage. STSGs create donor site morbidity and increase the wound surface in burn patients. Herein, we present …
View article: Case Report: Reconstruction of a Large Maxillary Defect With an Engineered, Vascularized, Prefabricated Bone Graft
Case Report: Reconstruction of a Large Maxillary Defect With an Engineered, Vascularized, Prefabricated Bone Graft Open
The reconstruction of complex midface defects is a challenging clinical scenario considering the high anatomical, functional, and aesthetic requirements. In this study, we proposed a surgical treatment to achieve improved oral rehabilitati…
View article: Potential benefit in information providing and influence on patient anxiety and satisfaction by means of preoperative explanatory videos in total extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty: study protocol of a multicentre, double-blinded, randomised parallel-group controlled trial
Potential benefit in information providing and influence on patient anxiety and satisfaction by means of preoperative explanatory videos in total extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty: study protocol of a multicentre, double-blinded, randomised parallel-group controlled trial Open
Introduction The use of electronic media in informed consent giving has become increasingly important in recent years. Due to the easy access to information via electronical media, patients are primed in a heterogeneous manner concerning e…
View article: Orthoplastics in Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Knee: Treatment Concept for Composite Soft-tissue Defect with Extensor Apparatus Deficiency
Orthoplastics in Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Knee: Treatment Concept for Composite Soft-tissue Defect with Extensor Apparatus Deficiency Open
Introduction: Reconstruction of composite soft-tissue defects with extensor apparatus deficiency in patients with periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the knee is challenging. We present a single-centre multidisciplinary orthoplastic tr…
View article: Reconstruction of Spinal Soft Tissue Defects With Perforator Flaps From the Paraspinal Region
Reconstruction of Spinal Soft Tissue Defects With Perforator Flaps From the Paraspinal Region Open
Perforator paraspinal flaps are suitable for immediate reconstruction of spinal defects.
View article: It Takes Two to Tango: Coupling of Angiogenesis and Osteogenesis for Bone Regeneration
It Takes Two to Tango: Coupling of Angiogenesis and Osteogenesis for Bone Regeneration Open
Bone regeneration is a complex process requiring highly orchestrated interactions between different cells and signals to form new mineralized tissue. Blood vessels serve as a structural template, around which bone development takes place, …
View article: Capturing Plastic Surgery on Film—Making Reconstruction Visible
Capturing Plastic Surgery on Film—Making Reconstruction Visible Open
Summary: The Swiss Plastic Surgery Association (https://plasticsurgery.ch/en/) decided to produce a corporate video to illustrate the concept of "plastic surgery of confidence" to the public. We show the diversity of specializations and th…
View article: Metastasis of Meningioma: A Rare Differential Diagnosis in Subcutaneous Masses of the Scalp
Metastasis of Meningioma: A Rare Differential Diagnosis in Subcutaneous Masses of the Scalp Open
Background: Subcutaneous masses of the scalp have a wide range of differential diagnosis. After removal of a meningioma in the patient’s history, scalp metastasis from the previously resected meningioma should be considered. Methods: A 86 …