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Pedicled Bilateral Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap With Intraflap Anastomosis for Hip/Thigh Reconstruction
12/05/2024
Aria Nisco, MD; Mahsa Taskindoust, MD; Jenny Yu, MD; Duane Wang, MD
Discover how deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are used for lower extremity reconstruction, optimizing perfusion, and overcoming challenges in complex defect coverage.
Discover how deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are used for lower extremity reconstruction, optimizing perfusion, and overcoming challenges in complex defect coverage.
Discover how deep inferior...
12/05/2024
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Drainless Implant Removal: A Technique to Minimize Breast Disfigurement After Explantation
11/15/2024
Claire Fell, BS; Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Emily Major, BS, MS; Shriya D. Dodwani, BA; Joshua MacDavid, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
This Case Q&A discusses implant removal prevalence, indications, capsulotomy and capsulectomy roles, post-removal surgical and nonsurgical options, and seroma use to reduce disfigurement.
This Case Q&A discusses implant removal prevalence, indications, capsulotomy and capsulectomy roles, post-removal surgical and nonsurgical options, and seroma use to reduce disfigurement.
This Case Q&A discusses implant...
11/15/2024
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A Case of Upper Extremity Gangrene Likely Secondary to Mucormycosis
10/17/2024
Ricardo Cortes, BS; Shaarav Ghose, BS ; John Chao, MD; Ashley Ignatiuk, MD
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the...
10/17/2024
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Aftermath of Sulfur Mustard Poisoning
09/24/2024
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves...
09/24/2024
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Cost Effective, Simple, and Reliable Intraoperative Breast Sizer for Selecting Implant Volume in Breast Reconstruction With Double-Drape, Double-Donut: Standard Lap Pad
08/08/2024
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent...
08/08/2024
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Use of the Trapezius Myocutaenous Flap for Shoulder Reconstruction
07/25/2024
Tyler Firlik, BS ; Olivia Means, MD
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use...
07/25/2024
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Antihelical Defect Closure By Secondary Intention: Revisiting an Old Paradigm
06/27/2024
Dieter Brummund, MD
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention...
06/27/2024
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Free Flap Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Review
06/17/2024
Abraham Zavala, MD, MSc; María I. Vargas, MD; Walter Ayala, MD; Miguel A. Chávez, MD; Jesús López, MD; Ricardo Delgado, MD
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses...
06/17/2024
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Case Q&A
Sunburn
06/11/2024
Stephen M. Milner, BDS, FRCSE, FACS, DSc(Hons), MBBS, FRCSE
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn...
06/11/2024
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Clinical Perspectives on the Use of Allograft Skin
05/28/2024
Stephen M. Milner, BDS, FRCSE, FACS, DSc(Hons), MBBS, FRCSE
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is...
05/28/2024
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Stephen M. Milner, BDS, FRCSE, FACS, DSc(Hons), MBBS, FRCSE
Dr Milner presents a Case Q&A of a 56-year-old male who sustained a deep flame burn to his trunk following a propane explosion at his home. 
Dr Milner presents a Case Q&A of a 56-year-old male who sustained a deep flame burn to his trunk following a propane explosion at his home. 
Dr Milner presents a Case Q&A of...
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This case presentation highlights the importance of preventing pulmonary embolism after plastic surgery due to potentially devastating consequences. 
This case presentation highlights the importance of preventing pulmonary embolism after plastic surgery due to potentially devastating consequences. 
This case presentation...
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Prophylactic Muscle Free Flap for Total Ankle Arthroplasty With Vascular Risk Factors
01/04/2024
Arman J. Fijany, MD; Maxim Pekarev, MD; Michael W. Downey, DPM, FACFAS; Sofia E. Olsson, BS
This case highlights the potential usage of prophylactic muscle free flaps to mitigate vascular risk factors in high-risk patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty.
This case highlights the potential usage of prophylactic muscle free flaps to mitigate vascular risk factors in high-risk patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty.
This case highlights the...
01/04/2024
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Original Research
Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: Is Surgery Still an Option?
04/08/2024
This study analyzed epidemiological changes in lateral epicondylitis surgery over a 9-year period prior to the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
This study analyzed epidemiological changes in lateral epicondylitis surgery over a 9-year period prior to the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
This study analyzed...
04/08/2024
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Case Q&A
Use of the Trapezius Myocutaenous Flap for Shoulder Reconstruction
07/25/2024
Tyler Firlik, BS ; Olivia Means, MD
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use...
07/25/2024
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