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View article: Ex Vivo Preservation of Porcine Vascularized Composite Soft Tissue Allografts
Ex Vivo Preservation of Porcine Vascularized Composite Soft Tissue Allografts Open
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate ex vivo perfusion (EVP) for vascularized composite tissue preservation. We hypothesized that EVP could maintain allografts in near‐physiologic conditions for ≥ 24 h. Methods Twenty superio…
View article: Orthotopic forelimb transplantation in a Yucatan minipig model: Anatomic and in vivo study
Orthotopic forelimb transplantation in a Yucatan minipig model: Anatomic and in vivo study Open
Introduction Above elbow transplants represent 19% of the upper extremity transplants. Previous large‐animal models have been too distal or heterotopic, did not use immunosuppression and had short survival. We hypothesize that an orthotopi…
View article: Septic Wrist or Wrist Inflammation? A 19-Year Review
Septic Wrist or Wrist Inflammation? A 19-Year Review Open
BACKGROUND: The existing diagnostic criteria for septic wrist are non-specific and patients with non-infectious etiologies risk undergoing unnecessary surgeries. This study aimed to identify predictive parameters to differentiate septic wr…
View article: Comparing the educational quality of free flap technique videos on public and paid platforms
Comparing the educational quality of free flap technique videos on public and paid platforms Open
Background Surgical videos are reshaping the landscape for surgical education. As this form of education has rapidly grown and become a valuable resource for experienced surgeons, residents, and students, there is great variability in the …
View article: Lymphoscintigraphy versus Indocyanine Green Lymphography—Which Should Be the Gold Standard for Lymphedema Imaging?
Lymphoscintigraphy versus Indocyanine Green Lymphography—Which Should Be the Gold Standard for Lymphedema Imaging? Open
Early detection and treatment can slow the progression of lymphedema. To diagnose lymphedema in the subclinical phase, a sensitive imaging modality is required. Radioisotope-based lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) has been the “gold standard” for a…
View article: SP50. Can LVA Still Be Successfully Performed in Advanced Fluid-predominant Lymphedema?
SP50. Can LVA Still Be Successfully Performed in Advanced Fluid-predominant Lymphedema? Open
PURPOSE: Historically, supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is regarded technically difficult/unachievable and therefore contraindicated in advanced lymphedema demonstrating "diffuse" pattern and/or absence of "linear" pa…
View article: 123. Comparison of Ex Vivo Normothermic Preservation of Vascularized Composite Allografts in a Porcine Model: 12 vs 24 Hour Perfusion?
123. Comparison of Ex Vivo Normothermic Preservation of Vascularized Composite Allografts in a Porcine Model: 12 vs 24 Hour Perfusion? Open
PURPOSE: Ex vivo normothermic perfusion (EVNP) has proved effective in extending the commonly accepted preservation times following extremity amputation. This technology has the premise to extend the ischemia time for all vascularized comp…
View article: SP30. Vascularization of Calvarial Bones by Maxillary Artery
SP30. Vascularization of Calvarial Bones by Maxillary Artery Open
PURPOSE: Cranial bones receive a dual blood supply from extracranial and intracranial source vessels. Although the vascularization of the scalp and soft tissues based on these vessels is well known, there is little published data on the co…
View article: 113. Significance and Implications of Partial Trapezoidectomy in Management of Scapho-Trapezio-Trapezoid (STT) Osteoarthritis
113. Significance and Implications of Partial Trapezoidectomy in Management of Scapho-Trapezio-Trapezoid (STT) Osteoarthritis Open
PURPOSE: Trapeziectomy with partial trapezoid excision is a common surgical approach for scapho-trapezio-trapezoidal osteoarthritis (STT OA). While some studies show similar outcomes between trapeziectomy with partial trapezoidectomy, vers…
View article: 128. Propeller Buccal Myomucosal Flap: Anatomical Study and Preliminary Experience in 25 Primary Cleft Palate Reconstructions
128. Propeller Buccal Myomucosal Flap: Anatomical Study and Preliminary Experience in 25 Primary Cleft Palate Reconstructions Open
PURPOSE: Buccal artery myomucosal (BAMM) flap has been well-described for cleft palate (CP) reconstruction. However, anatomic analysis and application of a completely islanded propeller flap have not been reported in the literature. METHOD…
View article: D119. Propeller Buccal Myomucosal Flap: Anatomical Study and Preliminary Experience in 25 Primary Cleft Palate Reconstructions
D119. Propeller Buccal Myomucosal Flap: Anatomical Study and Preliminary Experience in 25 Primary Cleft Palate Reconstructions Open
PURPOSE: Buccal artery myomucosal (BAMM) flap has been well-described for cleft palate reconstruction. However, anatomic analysis and application of a completely islanded propeller flap have not been reported in the literature. METHODS: An…
View article: D6. Significance and Implications of Partial Trapezoidectomy in Management of Scapho-Trapezio-Trapezoid (STT) Osteoarthritis
D6. Significance and Implications of Partial Trapezoidectomy in Management of Scapho-Trapezio-Trapezoid (STT) Osteoarthritis Open
PURPOSE: Trapeziectomy with partial trapezoid excision is a common surgical approach for scapho-trapezio-trapezoidal osteoarthritis (STTOA). This study seeks to determine the efficacy of partial trapezoidectomy for the treatment of STTOA. …
View article: D123. Free Flap Technique Videos: Are Public Platforms Comparable to Paid Platforms?
D123. Free Flap Technique Videos: Are Public Platforms Comparable to Paid Platforms? Open
PURPOSE: Surgical videos have reshaped the landscape for surgical education; therefore, it has become imperative to understand the quality and cost of the knowledge we consume. This study aims to assess and compare the quality of free flap…
View article: PC33. Comparison of Ex Vivo Normothermic Preservation of Vascularized Composite Allografts in A Porcine Model: 12 vs 24 Hour Perfusion
PC33. Comparison of Ex Vivo Normothermic Preservation of Vascularized Composite Allografts in A Porcine Model: 12 vs 24 Hour Perfusion Open
PURPOSE: Ex vivo normothermic perfusion (EVNP) extends the ischemia time for soft tissue flaps. We hypothesized that extended EVNP of flaps for 24-hour was feasible and outcomes were equivalent to 12-hour preservation. METHODS: Eighteen su…
View article: D63. “Flying Squirrel” Liposuction in Treating Post-mastectomy Arm Lymphedema - 2-year Experience
D63. “Flying Squirrel” Liposuction in Treating Post-mastectomy Arm Lymphedema - 2-year Experience Open
PURPOSE: Liposuction is a time-tested treatment for solid-predominant lymphedema. However, its technical execution, physiological effects, and impacts on the pathophysiology remain debated. In this study we report our 2-year experience of …
View article: D106. Outcomes of Calvarial and Soft Tissue Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Rib Osteomyocutaneous Free Flap
D106. Outcomes of Calvarial and Soft Tissue Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Rib Osteomyocutaneous Free Flap Open
PURPOSE: The latissimus dorsi-rib osteomyocutaneous free flap (LDRF) has been used for autologous reconstruction of large composite calvarial and scalp defects. In this study, we aim to present patient-reported and clinical outcomes for pa…
View article: Robotic Diagnosis and Management of Acute Cholecystocolonic Fistula
Robotic Diagnosis and Management of Acute Cholecystocolonic Fistula Open
Cholecystocolonic fistula (CCF) is a rare complication of biliary tract disease. Increased use of imaging has aided in diagnosing these fistulae preoperatively and has established laparoscopy as a safe alternative to laparotomy. Here, we p…
View article: Trauma center funding: time for an update
Trauma center funding: time for an update Open
Background Uncompensated care (UC) is healthcare provided with no payment from the patient or an insurance provider. UC directly contributes to escalating healthcare costs in the USA and potentially impacts patient care. In Texas, there ha…
View article: 2: Ex-vivo Normothermic Preservation Of Amputated Limbs With A Hemoglobin-based Oxygen Carrier (HBOC-201) Perfusate
2: Ex-vivo Normothermic Preservation Of Amputated Limbs With A Hemoglobin-based Oxygen Carrier (HBOC-201) Perfusate Open
Background: Ex-vivo normothermic perfusion (EVNP) has been used as an alternative to static cold storage (SCS) to improve allograft quality in solid organ and vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA). Perfusates containing red bloo…
View article: Histomorphometry in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: Experimental Comparison of Different Axon Counting Methods
Histomorphometry in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: Experimental Comparison of Different Axon Counting Methods Open
PURPOSE: Histomorphometry is a common tool to quantitatively evaluate outcomes of peripheral nerve regeneration by measuring axonal parameters such as count, diameter, and myelination. Manual measurement across the entire nerve cross-secti…
View article: Limb Transplantation Following Ex Vivo Normothermic Perfusion in an Orthotopic Forelimb Swine Transplantation Model
Limb Transplantation Following Ex Vivo Normothermic Perfusion in an Orthotopic Forelimb Swine Transplantation Model Open
PURPOSE: Ischemia-reperfusion injury remains a major limiting factor for limb replantation and transplantation. Ex-vivo normothermic limb perfusion has been proven to preserve viability and function of amputated limbs longer than cold stor…
View article: Enhancement of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Using Intracellular Sigma Peptide
Enhancement of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Using Intracellular Sigma Peptide Open
PURPOSE: Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) are major inhibitory factors for peripheral nerve regeneration. CSPGs upregulate in the extracellular matrix of injured nerves and counteract the effects of Schwann cell-derived neurotroph…
View article: Abstract 141: Posteriorly Based Buccal Artery Myomucosal Flap For Cleft Palate Repair: An Anatomical Study
Abstract 141: Posteriorly Based Buccal Artery Myomucosal Flap For Cleft Palate Repair: An Anatomical Study Open
Purpose: The Buccinator myomucosal flap is a versatile flap for lengthening and repair of cleft palate defects. Posteriorly-based pedicled flaps are supplied either by the buccal artery or a branch of the facial artery. Clinical applicatio…
View article: Abstract 48: Feasibility Of Extremity Transplantation Following Ex Vivo Normothermic Limb Perfusion (EVNLP)
Abstract 48: Feasibility Of Extremity Transplantation Following Ex Vivo Normothermic Limb Perfusion (EVNLP) Open
Purpose: Ischemia-reperfusion injury remains a major limiting factor for limb replantation and transplantation. Ex-vivo normothermic limb perfusion has been proven to preserve viability and function of amputated limbs longer than cold stor…
View article: Abstract 49: Outcomes Of Ex-vivo Normothermic Limb Perfusion (EVNLP) With A Hemoglobin-based Oxygen Carrier (HBOC-201)
Abstract 49: Outcomes Of Ex-vivo Normothermic Limb Perfusion (EVNLP) With A Hemoglobin-based Oxygen Carrier (HBOC-201) Open
Purpose: Ex-vivo normothermic limb perfusion (EVNLP) has been proven to preserve limb viability and function for a longer duration than static cold storage (SCS). Perfusates containing red blood cells (RBCs) as oxygen carriers improve outc…
View article: Ex-Vivo Normothermic Limb Perfusion With a Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carrier Perfusate
Ex-Vivo Normothermic Limb Perfusion With a Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carrier Perfusate Open
Introduction Ex-vivo normothermic limb perfusion (EVNLP) has been proven to preserve limb viability better than standard cold storage. Perfusates containing packed red blood cells (pRBC) improve outcomes when compared to acellular perfusat…