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View article: Hybrid Total Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Combining Acellular Dermal Matrix Placement and Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap Coverage: A Report of Two Cases
Hybrid Total Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Combining Acellular Dermal Matrix Placement and Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap Coverage: A Report of Two Cases Open
Reconstruction of complex Achilles tendon defects involving both the tendon and the overlying soft tissues represents a challenging scenario for plastic surgeons. In this report, we present an innovative technique of hybrid total Achilles …
View article: Rectus Abdominis Fascia Plication Within DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Impact on Abdominal Wall Morbidity and Patient Satisfaction Evaluated with the BREAST-Q
Rectus Abdominis Fascia Plication Within DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Impact on Abdominal Wall Morbidity and Patient Satisfaction Evaluated with the BREAST-Q Open
Background: The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction, but donor site morbidity, such as abdominal bulging, remains a concern. Rectus fascia plication is a recognized trea…
View article: Aesthetic use of recycled perforator flaps to correct contour deformities during abdominoplasty procedures
Aesthetic use of recycled perforator flaps to correct contour deformities during abdominoplasty procedures Open
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View article: The Management of Mild Skin Laxity in Post-Gravidic Diastasis Recti: A Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Mini-Inverted-T and Mini-Abdominoplasty With BODY-Q
The Management of Mild Skin Laxity in Post-Gravidic Diastasis Recti: A Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Mini-Inverted-T and Mini-Abdominoplasty With BODY-Q Open
Introduction Post-gravidic diastasis recti is corrected with conventional abdominoplasty in patients with adequate skin laxity. For unsuitable patients, other procedures are considered. Methods A retrospective review was conducted on patie…
View article: Gastroepiploic Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for Extremity Lymphedema: Tips and Insights from Extensive Clinical Experience
Gastroepiploic Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for Extremity Lymphedema: Tips and Insights from Extensive Clinical Experience Open
Background and Objectives: Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition that leads to significant morbidity, including recurrent infections, fibrosis, and functional limitations. Conservative treatments often offer limited relief, par…
View article: Functional Reconstruction of a Huge Lateral Thoraco‐Abdominal Defect With Combined Innervated Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Vastus Lateralis Free Functional Muscle Transfer: A Case Report
Functional Reconstruction of a Huge Lateral Thoraco‐Abdominal Defect With Combined Innervated Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Vastus Lateralis Free Functional Muscle Transfer: A Case Report Open
Full thickness thoraco‐abdominal defects are traditionally challenging to reconstruct, exposing the patient to a significant risk of wound complications and functional impairment. The authors present an extremely challenging and unique cas…
View article: From Angiosomal to Bi‐Angiosomal and Extra‐Angiosomal Pedicled Perforator Flaps: Optimizing the Use of Local Tissues in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
From Angiosomal to Bi‐Angiosomal and Extra‐Angiosomal Pedicled Perforator Flaps: Optimizing the Use of Local Tissues in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Open
Introduction The use of free‐style and propeller perforator‐based flaps has been popularized for the reconstruction of moderate size defects in the trunk and extremities, while their application in the field of abdominal reconstruction is …
View article: Lower Abdominal vs. Lateral Thigh Perforator Flaps in Microsurgical Sarcoma Reconstruction: The Aesthetics of Donor Site Matters
Lower Abdominal vs. Lateral Thigh Perforator Flaps in Microsurgical Sarcoma Reconstruction: The Aesthetics of Donor Site Matters Open
Introduction: Sarcoma resection often leaves patients with big defects only amenable through microsurgical reconstruction. In such cases, it is hard for the surgeon to uphold low donor-site morbidity with an aesthetic result. The purpose o…
View article: 9. Randomized Controlled Study Using Autologous Fat Grafts, Hybrid Filler And Fractional Co2Laser Resurfacing In Treatment Of Elastosis: Analysis Of Outcomes And Patient Satisfaction
9. Randomized Controlled Study Using Autologous Fat Grafts, Hybrid Filler And Fractional Co2Laser Resurfacing In Treatment Of Elastosis: Analysis Of Outcomes And Patient Satisfaction Open
PURPOSE: Actinic elastosis is a non-curable skin condition manifesting with wrinkling, reduction of elasticity, pigmentation, and roughness of the skin. The aim of this study is to compare fat grafting, fractioned CO2 laser resurfacing and…
View article: 13. Efficacy Of Renuvion Helium Plasma To Improve The Appearance Of Loose Skin In Patients Candidate To Abdominoplasty After Massive Weight Loss: Controlled Randomized Study
13. Efficacy Of Renuvion Helium Plasma To Improve The Appearance Of Loose Skin In Patients Candidate To Abdominoplasty After Massive Weight Loss: Controlled Randomized Study Open
PURPOSE: Renuvion was first helium plasma device utilized for subdermal tissue heating to reduce skin laxity under an FDA general clearance for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate…
View article: D1. Same Versus Different Projection Implants in Asymmetric Tuberous Breasts: Analysis Long-term Outcome and Patient’s Satisfaction
D1. Same Versus Different Projection Implants in Asymmetric Tuberous Breasts: Analysis Long-term Outcome and Patient’s Satisfaction Open
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to analyze the outcomes using same or different projection implants in patients with asymmetry grade A or B and tuberous breast grade I, II or III. METHODS: Inclusion criteria: Primary surgical procedure f…
View article: D4. Analysis of Long-term Outcomes and Satisfaction of Patients Undergoing Brachioplasty Following Massive Weight Loss
D4. Analysis of Long-term Outcomes and Satisfaction of Patients Undergoing Brachioplasty Following Massive Weight Loss Open
PURPOSE: Brachioplasty is often performed in the post-bariatric patient. However, it has the drawback of resulting in long scars. This prompts the question: to what extent do these scars affect patient satisfaction? The aim of this study i…
View article: Innovative Application of GalaFLEX Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate Scaffold in Breast Reduction/Mastopexy with Inferiorly Based Dermo-adipose Flap
Innovative Application of GalaFLEX Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate Scaffold in Breast Reduction/Mastopexy with Inferiorly Based Dermo-adipose Flap Open
Summary: Breast reduction is one of the most required plastic surgery procedures worldwide, improving significantly the quality of life for patients with macromastia and gigantomachia. Despite various proposed approaches aiming to yield mo…
View article: Conjoined thoracodorsal perforator‐supercharged dorsal intercostal artery perforator propeller flap for reconstruction of a complex upper back defect: Case report and review of the literature on supercharged pedicled perforator flaps
Conjoined thoracodorsal perforator‐supercharged dorsal intercostal artery perforator propeller flap for reconstruction of a complex upper back defect: Case report and review of the literature on supercharged pedicled perforator flaps Open
The reported complications' rate of perforator propeller flaps is variably high, but the etiology of distal flap necrosis, potentially linked to vascular insufficiency, is yet to be clarified. Vascular augmentation procedures have been pre…
View article: Thigh reconstruction between form and function: An algorithm for flap selection based on a series of 70 oncological patients
Thigh reconstruction between form and function: An algorithm for flap selection based on a series of 70 oncological patients Open
Introduction Thigh reconstruction after oncological resection represents a challenge in terms of ideal morphological and functional outcomes to aim for. Very few papers presented a comprehensive approach to this topic, most of them being o…
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: Puboplasty as an integral step in massive weight loss abdominal contouring: a retrospective assessment of results, stability, and patients’ satisfaction
Puboplasty as an integral step in massive weight loss abdominal contouring: a retrospective assessment of results, stability, and patients’ satisfaction Open
Ex-obese patients complain about abdomen and pubis deformities following massive weight loss, due to skin and soft tissue redundancy. Abdominoplasty is often the first corrective procedure performed, but residual mons pubis deformities may…
View article: Impact on Patient’s Appearance Perception of Autologous and Implant Based Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy Using BREAST-Q
Impact on Patient’s Appearance Perception of Autologous and Implant Based Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy Using BREAST-Q Open
Introduction The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a better quality of life with one of the two techniques and if the results are in line with those already present in the literature. The hypothesis from which we started is…
View article: Innovative Technique to Improve Chest Shape following Gynecomastia Correction in Post-bariatric Surgery Patients
Innovative Technique to Improve Chest Shape following Gynecomastia Correction in Post-bariatric Surgery Patients Open
INTRODUCTION: Male breast reshaping after massive weight loss represents a challenging procedure because of the severe aesthetic deformity of the chest shape, due to soft tissue excess and ptosis. We present the role of intercostal artery …
View article: Fatal Clostridium Infection in a Leg-Amputated Patient after Unsuccessful Knee Arthroplasty
Fatal Clostridium Infection in a Leg-Amputated Patient after Unsuccessful Knee Arthroplasty Open
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a possible complication occurring after prosthesis implantation. We describe the case of a patient with early postoperative multidrug-resistant polymicrobial PJI and mixed infection of the surgical wound…