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View article: Squamous cell carcinoma mimicking postburn granuloma of the forearm: a case report
Squamous cell carcinoma mimicking postburn granuloma of the forearm: a case report Open
Burn injuries can result in various benign cutaneous sequelae, whereas malignant transformation in the acute phase is exceedingly rare. We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising only 1 month after a thermal burn. A 73-year-…
View article: Non HIV-Associated Buffalo Hump as a Clinical Marker of Metabolic Disease
Non HIV-Associated Buffalo Hump as a Clinical Marker of Metabolic Disease Open
Background/Objectives: Cervicodorsal lipodystrophy, commonly referred to as “buffalo hump,” has traditionally been associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-related antiretroviral therapy. However, similar deformities may also occ…
View article: Malignant Pilomatricoma with Lung Metastases: A Case Report and Literature Review
Malignant Pilomatricoma with Lung Metastases: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Malignant pilomatricoma, an extremely rare tumor arising from hair follicles, most commonly occurs on the head, neck, and back. This tumor exhibits several noteworthy characteristics. First, it frequently recurs if it is incompletely excis…
View article: The treatment of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa with a thoracodorsal artery perforator V-Y advancement flap: a case report
The treatment of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa with a thoracodorsal artery perforator V-Y advancement flap: a case report Open
Hidradenitis suppurativa, a recurrent and chronic inflammatory skin disease, presents with extensive scars and multiple abscesses. Moreover, axillary hidradenitis suppurativa could be impacted by scar contracture, which can limit arm mobil…
View article: Clinical analysis of factors affecting the failure of free flaps used in head and neck reconstruction
Clinical analysis of factors affecting the failure of free flaps used in head and neck reconstruction Open
Background: Free tissue transfer is the preferred method of reconstructing head and neck defects, with a success rate of approximately 95%. Although flap failure is uncommon, it has a major impact on patient morbidity and diminishes qualit…
View article: Treatment of malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) on the knee with an anterolateral thigh free flap: A case report
Treatment of malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) on the knee with an anterolateral thigh free flap: A case report Open
Rationale: The World Health Organization defines a perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) as a mesenchymal neoplasia composed of perivascular epithelioid cells with characteristic morphological and immunohistochemical features. Altho…
View article: Case report of unusual complication following thread lifting: an obstructive stone in the parotid duct
Case report of unusual complication following thread lifting: an obstructive stone in the parotid duct Open
Advances in plastic surgery have included a shift toward less invasive procedures. To improve outcomes and avoid incisional surgery, numerous noninvasive face-lifting techniques have been studied. This includes thread-lifting, a technique …
View article: Malignant melanoma associated with a plaque-type blue nevus of the cheek: a case report
Malignant melanoma associated with a plaque-type blue nevus of the cheek: a case report Open
Blue nevi, which are characterized by collections of pigment-producing melanocytes in the dermis, have a variety of clinicopathological characteristics. Plaque-type blue nevus (PTBN) is a variant of blue nevi. PTBN presents at birth or ari…
View article: Limited eye movement caused by clumping of fibrin glue used in blowout fracture surgery: a care report
Limited eye movement caused by clumping of fibrin glue used in blowout fracture surgery: a care report Open
Fibrin glue is a topical agent widely used for hemostasis, wound healing, and surgical adhesion. Complications of fibrin glue itself are extremely rare because it is absorbed over time, but can occur as a result of inappropriate applicatio…
View article: Does reduction of the oncologic safety margin for facial basal cell carcinoma result in higher recurrence rates?
Does reduction of the oncologic safety margin for facial basal cell carcinoma result in higher recurrence rates? Open
In this large cohort study, we found 2-3 mm excision margins can yield enough safety in facial BCCs. The recurrence rates were found to be comparable with those reported after wider margins.
View article: Reconstruction of Medial Malleolar Defect Using Posterior Tibial Artery Perforator Based Deep Fascial Flap after Malignant Melanoma Ablation
Reconstruction of Medial Malleolar Defect Using Posterior Tibial Artery Perforator Based Deep Fascial Flap after Malignant Melanoma Ablation Open
The soft tissue structure near the medial malleolus is an area where the bone is covered only with thin skin and subcutaneous tissue without structures like ligaments or tendons. In addition to the above anatomical features, wearing normal…
View article: Surgical Decompression of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Associated with Ganglion Cyst: A Case Report
Surgical Decompression of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Associated with Ganglion Cyst: A Case Report Open
Ganglion cyst is a small fluid filled sac that forms over a joint or tendon sheath and can develop almost in any joint space of the body.Most cases present as a slow growing (usually over months) solitary lesion with no further symptoms.Bu…
View article: Treatment of Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma on the Cheek with Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Fasciocutaneous Free Flap: A Case Report
Treatment of Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma on the Cheek with Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Fasciocutaneous Free Flap: A Case Report Open
Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma (CLM) represents about 3% of the superficial soft tissue sarcomas 1 .It can develop almost in any part of the body sometimes arising from a previous scar 2 .Most cases present as a slow growing solitary nodule with…
View article: Fasciotomy in compartment syndrome from snakebite
Fasciotomy in compartment syndrome from snakebite Open
Background Local symptoms and signs of snake envenomation mimic the clinical features of compartment syndrome. It is important to measure the intracompartmental pressure to diagnose compartment syndrome. In this study, we present our exper…
View article: Epidemiologic study of hand and upper extremity injuries by power tools
Epidemiologic study of hand and upper extremity injuries by power tools Open
Background Hand injuries caused by chain saws, electric saws, and hand grinders range from simple lacerations to tendon injuries, fractures, and even amputations. This study aimed to understand the distribution of various types of hand and…
View article: Dear members of the Korean Cleft Palate- Craniofacial Association
Dear members of the Korean Cleft Palate- Craniofacial Association Open
View article: Reconstruction of cutaneous defects of the nasal tip and alar by two different methods
Reconstruction of cutaneous defects of the nasal tip and alar by two different methods Open
For cutaneous defects of up to about 4.0 cm2 of the alar and nasal tip, local flaps using our methods offered a good cosmetic and therapeutic result. The main advantage of our flaps is the minimal dissection required compared to bilobed an…
View article: OS09.7 Phase III radomized trial of autologous cytokine-induced killer cell immunotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma in Korea
OS09.7 Phase III radomized trial of autologous cytokine-induced killer cell immunotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma in Korea Open
\nIntroduction: Adoptive cell immunotherapy involves an ex vivo expansion of autologous cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells before their reinfusion into the host. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of CIK cell immunotherapy with radiothe…
View article: Primary Cutaneous Mucinous Carcinoma Treated with Narrow Surgical Margin
Primary Cutaneous Mucinous Carcinoma Treated with Narrow Surgical Margin Open
Primary cutaneous mucinous carcinoma (PCMC) is a rare malignant tumor of eccrine origin. Clinically, the carcinoma presents as a solitary, slow growing, and painless nodule. For this reason, this tumor is often considered to be a benign ma…
View article: Panfacial Bone Fracture and Medial to Lateral Approach
Panfacial Bone Fracture and Medial to Lateral Approach Open
Panfacial bone fracture is challenging. Even experienced surgeons find restoration of original facial architecture difficult because of the severe degree of fragmentation and loss of reference segments that could guide the start of facial …