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View article: Sensory Recovery After Free Muscle Flap Reconstruction—A Clinical Study of Protective and Discriminative Function of Free Gracilis and Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flaps Without Neurotization
Sensory Recovery After Free Muscle Flap Reconstruction—A Clinical Study of Protective and Discriminative Function of Free Gracilis and Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flaps Without Neurotization Open
Background/Objectives: Free gracilis (GM) and latissimus dorsi muscle (LDM) flaps are reliable options for complex defect coverage, but long-term sensory outcomes remain underexplored. Sensory impairment, especially the loss of protective …
View article: Systemic Effects of Enzymatic Necrosectomy in Minor Burn Wounds Using NexoBrid®
Systemic Effects of Enzymatic Necrosectomy in Minor Burn Wounds Using NexoBrid® Open
Background/Objectives: Enzymatic debridement with NexoBrid® is an effective alternative to surgical debridement in burn care, but its potential systemic effects remain unclear. In the context of personalized burn care, understanding indivi…
View article: Epidemiological Characteristics and Prognostic Scoring in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Stevens–Johnson Syndrome: Insights from a 17-Year Burn Center Experience
Epidemiological Characteristics and Prognostic Scoring in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Stevens–Johnson Syndrome: Insights from a 17-Year Burn Center Experience Open
Background and Objectives: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) are rare yet life-threatening dermatologic conditions characterized by severe skin and mucous membrane involvement. Accurate prognostic systems …
View article: Long-Term Functional Outcomes Following Enzymatic Debridement of Deep Hand Burns Using Nexobrid®: A Retrospective Analysis
Long-Term Functional Outcomes Following Enzymatic Debridement of Deep Hand Burns Using Nexobrid®: A Retrospective Analysis Open
Background: For years, surgical debridement with autografting has been considered the standard of care in the treatment of severe burns of the hand. However, in recent years, enzymatic debridement has increasingly been reported as a good a…
View article: Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Hand: Management with Literature Review
Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Hand: Management with Literature Review Open
Summary: This report presents a case of necrotizing fasciitis following a seemingly minor injury sustained from handling a spiny plant. Despite initial primary care by a physician, the patient presented with severe septic shock and necroti…
View article: Postoperative Complications of Flap Procedures in Chest Wall Defect Reconstruction: A Two-Center Experience
Postoperative Complications of Flap Procedures in Chest Wall Defect Reconstruction: A Two-Center Experience Open
Background and Objectives: Chest wall defect reconstruction is a complex procedure aimed at restoring thoracic structural integrity after trauma, tumor removal, or congenital issues. In this study, postoperative complications were investig…
View article: Prognostic Factors in Necrotizing Fasciitis: Insights from a Two-Decade, Two-Center Study Involving 209 Cases
Prognostic Factors in Necrotizing Fasciitis: Insights from a Two-Decade, Two-Center Study Involving 209 Cases Open
Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a critical disease with high morbidity and mortality rates that poses significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Prognostic factors for the clinical course of NF remain unclear and are cu…
View article: Epidermoid Cysts after Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy for Dupuytren Contracture: Literature Review
Epidermoid Cysts after Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy for Dupuytren Contracture: Literature Review Open
Summary: This case report presents a rare complication after percutaneous needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren contracture: the development of epidermoid cysts. A 60-year-old man who had previously undergone a needle fasciotomy required a subse…
View article: Necrotizing Fasciitis after Panniculectomy Caused by Finegoldia magna
Necrotizing Fasciitis after Panniculectomy Caused by Finegoldia magna Open
Summary: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare yet severe complication after body contouring surgery. We present a case of a 54-year-old woman with a complex medical history who developed necrotizing fasciitis 9 days after panniculectomy and epi…
View article: In vitro evaluation of a synthetic (Biobrane®) and a biopolymer (Epicite) wound dressing with primary human juvenile and adult fibroblasts after different colonization strategies
In vitro evaluation of a synthetic (Biobrane®) and a biopolymer (Epicite) wound dressing with primary human juvenile and adult fibroblasts after different colonization strategies Open
Both wound dressing can be colonized by fibroblasts suggesting their high cytocompatibility. Fibroblast survival and morphology on Biobrane® and Epicite depended on the culture system and the fibroblast source.
View article: Microsurgical Reconstruction of Foot Defects: A Case Series with Long-Term Follow-Up
Microsurgical Reconstruction of Foot Defects: A Case Series with Long-Term Follow-Up Open
(1) Background: Microsurgical reconstruction of foot defects with free flaps is rare as it is a challenging task for a surgeon. For extensive defects, advanced surgical procedures, such as free flap transfer with microsurgical anastomosis,…
View article: Implant Replacement or Removal: What Happens after Capsular Contracture? A German Study Examining Breast Implant Revision Surgery and Patient Choices in 946 Cases
Implant Replacement or Removal: What Happens after Capsular Contracture? A German Study Examining Breast Implant Revision Surgery and Patient Choices in 946 Cases Open
Introduction: Capsular contracture most often leads to implant revision surgery for aesthetic or reconstructive purposes. However, little is known about which operation is chosen when revision surgery has to be performed. We performed anal…