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View article: Intravenous administration of ferric derisomaltose is associated with a higher incidence of infusion reactions than ferric carboxymaltose, and unaffected by dilution volume
Intravenous administration of ferric derisomaltose is associated with a higher incidence of infusion reactions than ferric carboxymaltose, and unaffected by dilution volume Open
Background The incidence of and risk factors for infusion‐related reactions to intravenous iron formulations remains poorly characterised. This study aimed to compare the rates of infusion reactions in patients receiving ferric derisomalto…
View article: AB153. SOH24AB_253. Microsurgical breast reconstruction training: are trainee’s up for the challenge?
AB153. SOH24AB_253. Microsurgical breast reconstruction training: are trainee’s up for the challenge? Open
Background: Microsurgical free flap reconstruction is a complex, multi-step process requiring a steep learning curve, advanced psychomotor capabilities, and repetitive practices over a time period. Consequently, microsurgical breast recons…
View article: AB131. SOH24AB_091. Training surgeons in real-time complex microvascular reconstructive techniques: do patient outcome differ in the hand of the novice versus the master?
AB131. SOH24AB_091. Training surgeons in real-time complex microvascular reconstructive techniques: do patient outcome differ in the hand of the novice versus the master? Open
Background: Reconstruction of the head and neck defect endeavours to overcome the variety of functional and aesthetic challenges that present to plastic surgeons1 Research lacks consensus on whether involvement of trainee surgeons results …
View article: ChatGPT-4 Can Help Hand Surgeons Communicate Better With Patients
ChatGPT-4 Can Help Hand Surgeons Communicate Better With Patients Open
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand and British Society for Surgery of the Hand produce patient-focused information above the sixth-grade readability recommended by the American Medical Association. To promote health equity, patie…
View article: Role for platelet rich plasma as an adjuvant therapy in wound healing and burns
Role for platelet rich plasma as an adjuvant therapy in wound healing and burns Open
Background Platelet rich plasma (PRP) contains high concentrations of growth factors. Intuitively, these were thought to be of potential benefit in healing of chronic wounds, skin grafts and graft donor sites. This was echoed in retrospect…
View article: Current trends in craniofacial reconstruction
Current trends in craniofacial reconstruction Open
Reconstruction of the head and neck continues to pose a variety of difficult functional and aesthetic challenges to the plastic surgeon. While the surgical treatment for midfacial and skull base tumours continues to advance, the three-dime…
View article: AB072. SOH22ABS075. Experience of NovoSorb® Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) in the reconstruction of complex wounds exposing bone
AB072. SOH22ABS075. Experience of NovoSorb® Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) in the reconstruction of complex wounds exposing bone Open
Background: NovoSorb® Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) is a synthetic bilayer polyurethane dermal substitute approved for reconstruction of full thickness skin defects. Developed at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, BTM h…
View article: Incidental thyroid tumour during surgical tracheostomy in a patient with toxic epidermal necrolysis
Incidental thyroid tumour during surgical tracheostomy in a patient with toxic epidermal necrolysis Open
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a severe cutaneous adverse inflammatory reaction resulting in skin sloughing at the dermal-epidermal junction with associated mucositis. This inflammation may affect the mucosal surfaces of the respirato…
View article: 244 The Lessons Learned from Managing Malignant Melanoma During COVID-19 Pandemic in a Plastic Surgery Unit in Ireland
244 The Lessons Learned from Managing Malignant Melanoma During COVID-19 Pandemic in a Plastic Surgery Unit in Ireland Open
Aim The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for healthcare systems. This has resulted in the pragmatic shift in practice of plastic surgery units worldwide. Many units reported a significant fall in urgent melan…
View article: 247 Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A One-Stage Reconstruction Approach Using Acellular Dermal Substitute
247 Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A One-Stage Reconstruction Approach Using Acellular Dermal Substitute Open
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic recurrent debilitating condition. It is characterized by abscesses, and can be complicated by rupture, scarring sinuses. The management of HS is multidisciplinary, involving general lifestyle modi…
View article: Superficial peroneal nerve neuroma after syndesmotic stabilisation surgery
Superficial peroneal nerve neuroma after syndesmotic stabilisation surgery Open
The ankle is a region crowded with multiple neurovascular and musculotendinous structures. We describe a case of a rare neurological complication following ankle surgery.
View article: Biofilm-sealed perforation of the gastric body: a rare sequela of gastric band erosion
Biofilm-sealed perforation of the gastric body: a rare sequela of gastric band erosion Open
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding is one of the cardinal bariatric interventions and due to its early safety profile, became the mainstay. Major long-term complications of gastric banding include pouch-herniation-dilation and gastric…
View article: Cervical spine hangman fracture secondary to a gelastic seizure
Cervical spine hangman fracture secondary to a gelastic seizure Open
A 42-year-old man reported to our service with a 1-week history of vague cervical neck pain on a background history of a gelastic seizure disorder. Radiological imaging confirmed a type II hangman’s fracture through the C2 pedicle. A CT an…
View article: Preoperative Patient Preparation Audit: Completed Loop Cycle
Preoperative Patient Preparation Audit: Completed Loop Cycle Open
Introduction Nurses usually check patients scheduled for surgery while the patients are still in the ward. A lack of complete preoperative patient preparation can cause delayed care and disastrous outcomes. The objective of this study was …
View article: Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate nipple reconstruction during autologous latissimus dorsibreast reconstruction: A review of patient satisfaction
Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate nipple reconstruction during autologous latissimus dorsibreast reconstruction: A review of patient satisfaction Open
Background Nipple-areolar complex (NAC) reconstruction following curative mastectomy is traditionally performed as a second-stage procedure several months after initial breast reconstruction. The recent literature has documented the increa…