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View article: Association of Plastic Surgeons of India Postgraduate Medical Education (APSI-PGME) Course: How Far Have We Reached?
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India Postgraduate Medical Education (APSI-PGME) Course: How Far Have We Reached? Open
The Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) felt the need to create an opportunity for the residents to participate in a mock viva voce patterned course on the national platform in front of examiners from the various centers and in…
View article: Gynecomastia: Evaluation and Management with Modified Intra-areolar Incision at Tertiary Care Center
Gynecomastia: Evaluation and Management with Modified Intra-areolar Incision at Tertiary Care Center Open
Objectives: To study the hormonal profile of patients of gynecomastia, preoperative evaluation management, and outcome. Materials and methods:Retrospective study of all male patients presenting to the outpatient in plastic surgery clinic w…
View article: Correction of long-standing flexion contracture of digits with surgical release and distraction histogenesis
Correction of long-standing flexion contracture of digits with surgical release and distraction histogenesis Open
Introduction: Longstanding contractures of the hand especially the digit significantly impair the function of the hand due to contracture of all the anatomical structures, including the skin, subcutaneous tissues, tendon sheath, tendons, a…
View article: Dermal regeneration templates and thin split thickness skin grafting: An option for reconstruction
Dermal regeneration templates and thin split thickness skin grafting: An option for reconstruction Open
Background: Raw areas post injury and excision of scar or tumor are of primary concern for both patients and attending surgeons because of notable functional and cosmetic impairment. Although split-thickness skin grafting (SSG) is a simple…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Forced Lockdown on Non-COVID Super-specialty Surgical Case Management in India
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Forced Lockdown on Non-COVID Super-specialty Surgical Case Management in India Open
Introduction:The nationwide lockdown in India and diversion of healthcare resources toward COVID care have hampered the non-COVID care.In this study, we assessed the effect of the first 6 weeks of lockdown on non-COVID super-specialty surg…
View article: Knowledge and Compliance of Hydroxychloroquine Prophylaxis for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection among Indian Health-Care Workers
Knowledge and Compliance of Hydroxychloroquine Prophylaxis for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection among Indian Health-Care Workers Open
Objective: In the initial days of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as chemoprophylaxis for health-care workers (HCWs) involved i…
View article: Minimally Invasive Approaches for Stone Clearance in Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia
Minimally Invasive Approaches for Stone Clearance in Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia Open
Crossed fused renal ectopia (CFRE) is a rare fusion anomaly of the kidneys, with a predisposition to calculus disease. Management of renal calculi in CFRE is not standardized because of paucity of literature. We managed a 32-year-old man w…
View article: No Traces of SARS-CoV-2 In Wounds of COVID-19 Positive Patients: A Pilot Study
No Traces of SARS-CoV-2 In Wounds of COVID-19 Positive Patients: A Pilot Study Open
Background This study was performed to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in wounds of COVID-19 positive patients. Methods This is a single-center observational study. COVID-19 patients with wounds (traumatic/infective/surgical) …
View article: Excision of Large Scalp Arteriovenous Malformations with Aesthetic Scalp Reconstruction
Excision of Large Scalp Arteriovenous Malformations with Aesthetic Scalp Reconstruction Open
While complete surgical excision with extirpation of the nidus is considered as the gold standard treatment, aesthetic hair bearing scalp restoration is also of paramount importance for the patient. This is done by using scalp tissue expan…
View article: Management of macrocystic lymphatic malformation at uncommon site with aqueous bleomycin sclerotherapy
Management of macrocystic lymphatic malformation at uncommon site with aqueous bleomycin sclerotherapy Open
Introduction: Lymphangioma are rare vascular malformation that results from maldevelopment of primitive lymphatic sacs. They are most frequently found in the neck and axilla, while intra-abdominal and mediastinal lymphangiomas are uncommon…
View article: Bleomycin sclerotherapy in massive macrocystic lymphatic malformation: minimal complications with maximum results
Bleomycin sclerotherapy in massive macrocystic lymphatic malformation: minimal complications with maximum results Open
Intralesional bleomycin sclerotherapy (IBS) is a safe, effective, and economical treatment option for the management of large cystic lymphangiomas and it avoids surgery-related complications.Level of Study: IV evidence studyType of Study: …
View article: The postburn severe flexion contracture neck correction with split-thickness skin graft: Our experience
The postburn severe flexion contracture neck correction with split-thickness skin graft: Our experience Open
Introduction: One of the most common burn sequels is postburn contracture (PBC) neck. These contractures affect the patient significantly causing both functional limitations and distorted aesthetic appearance. Therefore, the reconstruction…
View article: Outcome of Intralesional Bleomycin on Cystic Lymphangioma of Major Salivary Glands
Outcome of Intralesional Bleomycin on Cystic Lymphangioma of Major Salivary Glands Open
Introduction: Cystic Lymphangioma (CL) commonly involves head and neck region and axilla. Involvement of other sites like salivary glands is very rare. This study was done to assess the role of bleomycin sclerotherapy in salivary gland CL …
View article: Is multiple session of intralesional bleomycin mandatory for complete resolution of macrocystic lymphatic malformation?
Is multiple session of intralesional bleomycin mandatory for complete resolution of macrocystic lymphatic malformation? Open
Background: Intralesional bleomycin scelro-therapy has become a favored line of treatment for macrocystic lymphatic malformations. However the need for multiple sessions is a drawback associated with this treatment modality. Our aim is to …
View article: Small Intestinal Lymphangioma Presenting as an Acute Abdomen with Relevant Review of Literature
Small Intestinal Lymphangioma Presenting as an Acute Abdomen with Relevant Review of Literature Open
Cystic lymphangioma of small bowel mesentery is rare with clinical features ranging from an asymptomatic abdominal lump to acute intestinal obstruction. We discuss two cases of lymphangioma of small bowel mesentery who presented to us as a…
View article: Naso-orbital fistula and socket reconstruction with radial artery forearm flap following orbital mucormycosis
Naso-orbital fistula and socket reconstruction with radial artery forearm flap following orbital mucormycosis Open
Invasive mucormycosis is an uncommon cause of orbital exenteration. Reconstruction of an exenterated orbit is a surgical challenge. The loss of eyelids, adnexal structures, and even surrounding skin causes significant facial disfigurement.…
View article: Platelet growth factors from allogeneic platelet-rich plasma for clinical improvement in split-thickness skin graft
Platelet growth factors from allogeneic platelet-rich plasma for clinical improvement in split-thickness skin graft Open
This study demonstrated promising results on application of PRP to split thickness skin grafts. Further randomized studies with greater sample size may be undertaken to establish platelet rich plasma as a validated treatment modality.