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View article: Correction: Development of the Italian clinical practice guideline on diagnosing and treating obesity in adults: scope and methodological aspects
Correction: Development of the Italian clinical practice guideline on diagnosing and treating obesity in adults: scope and methodological aspects Open
View article: THE ROLE OF THE PLASTIC SURGEON IN SUSPECTED SPIDER BITES: CASE SERIES AND ITALIAN NATIONAL SURVEY ON DIAGNOSIS AND treatment
THE ROLE OF THE PLASTIC SURGEON IN SUSPECTED SPIDER BITES: CASE SERIES AND ITALIAN NATIONAL SURVEY ON DIAGNOSIS AND treatment Open
View article: Development of the Italian clinical practice guideline on diagnosing and treating obesity in adults: scope and methodological aspects
Development of the Italian clinical practice guideline on diagnosing and treating obesity in adults: scope and methodological aspects Open
Overweight and obesity are substantial, growing public health concerns due to their huge direct and indirect negative impact on health. Obesity-associated complications and comorbid conditions include metabolic, cardiovascular, renal, live…
View article: Scapular dyskinesis after breast reconstruction surgery for breast cancer: a retrospective clinical analysis on 67 patients
Scapular dyskinesis after breast reconstruction surgery for breast cancer: a retrospective clinical analysis on 67 patients Open
Purpose Mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery are often associated with postoperative pain and functional limitation at the ipsilateral shoulder, potentially leading to scapular dyskinesis. However, few studies have determined how t…
View article: Endothelial cell supplementation promotes xenograft revascularization during short-term ovarian tissue transplantation
Endothelial cell supplementation promotes xenograft revascularization during short-term ovarian tissue transplantation Open
View article: Exploring the role of surgical margins and reoperation in basal cell carcinoma recurrence: a study of 3036 cases
Exploring the role of surgical margins and reoperation in basal cell carcinoma recurrence: a study of 3036 cases Open
Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer globally, with its prevalence increasing due to chronic ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. Although surgical excision remains the cornerstone of treatment, a…
View article: Electrospun Collagen-Coated Nanofiber Membranes Functionalized with Silver Nanoparticles for Advanced Wound Healing Applications
Electrospun Collagen-Coated Nanofiber Membranes Functionalized with Silver Nanoparticles for Advanced Wound Healing Applications Open
Complex wounds pose a significant healthcare challenge due to their susceptibility to infections and delayed healing. This study focuses on developing electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofiber membranes coated with Type I collagen deriv…
View article: Availability and quality assessment of Clinical Practice Guidelines on orthoplastic surgery treatment of open fractures of the lower limb using AGREE II tool: A systematic review
Availability and quality assessment of Clinical Practice Guidelines on orthoplastic surgery treatment of open fractures of the lower limb using AGREE II tool: A systematic review Open
CPGs are critical to set up clinical pathways that are safe and evidence-based. Only 3 international CPGs address orthoplastic treatment of open lower limb fractures, 2 of which are judged reliable according to methodology. Therefore, it b…
View article: Treatment of distal femur aseptic nonunion after lateral locking plate fixation: Results of medial custom made plating and free fibula flap transfer using CAD-CAM technology
Treatment of distal femur aseptic nonunion after lateral locking plate fixation: Results of medial custom made plating and free fibula flap transfer using CAD-CAM technology Open
View article: A Multi-Center Retrospective Observational Analysis of Three-Year Experience of Our Protocol for Prevention and Monitoring of Surgical Site Infections in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
A Multi-Center Retrospective Observational Analysis of Three-Year Experience of Our Protocol for Prevention and Monitoring of Surgical Site Infections in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Open
Background: With the rise in the mastectomy rate, the number of patients who choose to undergo postmastectomy reconstruction has been increasing, and implant-based procedures are the most performed methods for postmastectomy breast reconst…
View article: Anti-infective management of infected skin ulcers
Anti-infective management of infected skin ulcers Open
Infected skin ulcers represent a frequent and intricate clinical challenge, necessitating prompt and comprehensive multidisciplinary interventions to avert complications. Anti-infective therapy constitutes a cornerstone in the therapeutic …
View article: Secondary Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Cervical Esophagus: Safer Flaps and Practical Tips in a Challenging Situation
Secondary Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Cervical Esophagus: Safer Flaps and Practical Tips in a Challenging Situation Open
Background: Cervical esophageal reconstruction is vital to improve the quality of life in cancer surgery patients. Microsurgery is crucial in providing vascularized tissue for defect repair, particularly in secondary cases with a higher ri…
View article: Secondary Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Cervical Esophagus: Safer Flaps and Practical Tips in a Challenging Situation
Secondary Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Cervical Esophagus: Safer Flaps and Practical Tips in a Challenging Situation Open
Background. Cervical esophageal reconstruction is vital for improving the quality of life in cancer surgery patients. Microsurgery is crucial, providing vascularized tissue for defect repair, particularly in secondary cases with a higher r…
View article: Nipple Reconstruction Using the “Arrow Flap” Technique: Outcomes and Patients Satisfaction
Nipple Reconstruction Using the “Arrow Flap” Technique: Outcomes and Patients Satisfaction Open
View article: Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery in SENONETWORK Italian breast centers: lights and shadows
Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery in SENONETWORK Italian breast centers: lights and shadows Open
View article: Inactivation of the tumor suppressor gene <i>Apc</i> synergizes with <i>H. pylori</i> to induce DNA damage in murine gastric stem and progenitor cells
Inactivation of the tumor suppressor gene <i>Apc</i> synergizes with <i>H. pylori</i> to induce DNA damage in murine gastric stem and progenitor cells Open
Helicobacter pylori infection is a major risk factor for the development of gastric cancer. The bacteria reside in close proximity to gastric surface mucous as well as stem and progenitor cells. Here, we take advantage of wild-type and gen…
View article: How Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix Influences the Development of the Breast Capsule 1 Year after Implantation: A Histopathological Analysis
How Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix Influences the Development of the Breast Capsule 1 Year after Implantation: A Histopathological Analysis Open
Background: In prepectoral breast reconstruction (PPBR) the acellular dermal matrix (ADM)’s integration capacity into the tissue is known. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of the ADM on development and composition of the per…
View article: Penile revascularization using the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery: An alternative vascular graft
Penile revascularization using the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery: An alternative vascular graft Open
View article: Online Breast Reconstruction Risk Assessment (BRA) Score Tool in Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction in a Case Series with Cutoff Determination
Online Breast Reconstruction Risk Assessment (BRA) Score Tool in Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction in a Case Series with Cutoff Determination Open
The Breast Reconstruction Risk Assessment (BRA) score is a tool for the prediction of the risk of complications in breast surgery, elaborated in 2014. This score assesses the risk of surgical complications related to each type of breast re…
View article: Early Seroma Treatment Protocol Based on US-Guided Aspiration in DTI Prepectoral Reconstruction: A Prospective Study
Early Seroma Treatment Protocol Based on US-Guided Aspiration in DTI Prepectoral Reconstruction: A Prospective Study Open
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View article: IMPROVEMENT OF SCAR QUALITY IN SPLIT-THICKNESS SKIN GRAFT DONOR SITES: A SINGLE BLIND RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL COMPARING RIGENASE® AND POLYHEXANIDE VERSUS HYALURONIC ACID AND SILVER SULPHADIAZINE BASED DRESSINGS
IMPROVEMENT OF SCAR QUALITY IN SPLIT-THICKNESS SKIN GRAFT DONOR SITES: A SINGLE BLIND RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL COMPARING RIGENASE® AND POLYHEXANIDE VERSUS HYALURONIC ACID AND SILVER SULPHADIAZINE BASED DRESSINGS Open
Skin graft is a reconstructive technique widely used in plastic surgery. A split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site represents a partial-thickness wound that is at high risk for infections, which is often underrated by healthcare pract…
View article: A New Ultrasound-assisted Protocol to Avoid Seroma-related Complications in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix
A New Ultrasound-assisted Protocol to Avoid Seroma-related Complications in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix Open
Summary: Seroma, with its secondary complications, represents one of the major unsolved problems in direct to implant breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix. The seroma formation not only represents a complication, but causes o…
View article: An innovative reconstruction approach for scalp dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans using acellular dermal matrix (ADM): experience of a third referral center and long‐term results
An innovative reconstruction approach for scalp dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans using acellular dermal matrix (ADM): experience of a third referral center and long‐term results Open
View article: The Effect of Adjuvant Radiotherapy on One- and Two-Stage Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction and on Autologous Reconstruction: A Multicenter Italian Study among 18 Senonetwork Breast Centres
The Effect of Adjuvant Radiotherapy on One- and Two-Stage Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction and on Autologous Reconstruction: A Multicenter Italian Study among 18 Senonetwork Breast Centres Open
Purpose. In modern breast cancer treatment, a growing role has been observed for breast reconstruction together with an increase in clinical indications for postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT). Choosing the optimum type of reconstructive te…
View article: Ischemic wound revascularization by the stromal vascular fraction relies on host-donor hybrid vessels
Ischemic wound revascularization by the stromal vascular fraction relies on host-donor hybrid vessels Open
Nonhealing wounds place a significant burden on both quality of life of affected patients and health systems. Skin substitutes are applied to promote the closure of nonhealing wounds, although their efficacy is limited by inadequate vascul…
View article: Central Mound Technique in Oncoplastic Surgery: A Valuable Technique to Save Your Bacon
Central Mound Technique in Oncoplastic Surgery: A Valuable Technique to Save Your Bacon Open
View article: PRESSURE ULCERS INCIDENCE IN A PERIOPERATIVE NEUROSURGICAL SETTING
PRESSURE ULCERS INCIDENCE IN A PERIOPERATIVE NEUROSURGICAL SETTING Open
Background. Pressure ulcer is a major burden in surgical patients, increasing the length of hospital stay and the healing process, possibly leading to infectious complications and higher health care costs. In current literature there is no…
View article: A NEW MALE NIPPLE AREOLAR COMPLEX DESIGN IN TRANS MEN CHEST MASCULINIZATION
A NEW MALE NIPPLE AREOLAR COMPLEX DESIGN IN TRANS MEN CHEST MASCULINIZATION Open
Background. Chest-Wall Contouring is generally the first surgical step Trans Men sex reassignment surgery. In case of medium/big size and ptotic breast, free nipple graft technique is the procedure of choice. The position and aspect of neo…
View article: Effective re-vascularization of non-healing wounds by the Stromal Vascular Fraction relies on the formation of hybrid vessels between host and transplanted cells.
Effective re-vascularization of non-healing wounds by the Stromal Vascular Fraction relies on the formation of hybrid vessels between host and transplanted cells. Open
With the increased prevalence of chronic diseases, non-healing wounds place a significant burden on both the quality of life of affected patients and health systems. Skin substitutes are applied to promote the closure of non-healing wounds…
View article: The effect of adjuvant radiotherapy on one- and two-stage prosthetic breast reconstruction and on autologous reconstruction: a multicenter Italian study among 18 Senonetwork Breast Centres
The effect of adjuvant radiotherapy on one- and two-stage prosthetic breast reconstruction and on autologous reconstruction: a multicenter Italian study among 18 Senonetwork Breast Centres Open
Purpose : In modern breast cancer treatment we observed breast reconstruction growing role together with an extension in clinical indications for postmastectomy radiotherapy(PMRT). Optimal integration between reconstruction procedures and …