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Complete Penile Amputation: An Anatomical Reference and Surgical Pearls to Ensure a Successful Replantation
08/16/2022
Omar Elfanagely, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS; Rachel H. Safeek, MD, MPH; Adam O'Toole, MD; Nitin J. Engineer, MD; Eugene C. Hsiao, MD; Juan Quintero, MD; Alyssa M. Simpson, MD; Milind D. Kachare, MD; Brooke E. Barrow, MD, MEng; Swapnil D. Kachare, MD, MBA
Complete self-inflicted penile amputation is an infrequent surgical and psychiatric emergency.This case series highlights the importance of understanding penile anatomy as well as specific pearls to a successful replantation. The outline...
Complete self-inflicted penile amputation is an infrequent surgical and psychiatric emergency.This case series highlights the importance of understanding penile anatomy as well as specific pearls to a successful replantation. The outline...
Complete self-inflicted penile...
08/16/2022
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Reconstruction of an Extensive Full-Layer Defect of the Upper Eyelid
08/16/2022
Natsuko Kakudo, MD, PhD; Yuki Matsuoka, MD; Mako Fujita, MD
In patients with upper eyelid full-thickness defects exceeding 50% of the eyelid width and with sufficient skin laxity in the upper eyelid, the posterior lamella should preferably be reconstructed using a tarsoconjunctival flap and the...
In patients with upper eyelid full-thickness defects exceeding 50% of the eyelid width and with sufficient skin laxity in the upper eyelid, the posterior lamella should preferably be reconstructed using a tarsoconjunctival flap and the...
In patients with upper eyelid...
08/16/2022
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Purse-String Suture Technique in Reducing Surgical Defect Size
08/16/2022
Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS; Karen Bach, BS; Samantha Marie Achauer, BS
The PSS is a simple and cost-efficient approach for the closure of large defects with satisfactory cosmetic results and minimal scarring. Despite its demonstrated versatility and success, the technique is still used relatively sparingly, and...
The PSS is a simple and cost-efficient approach for the closure of large defects with satisfactory cosmetic results and minimal scarring. Despite its demonstrated versatility and success, the technique is still used relatively sparingly, and...
The PSS is a simple and...
08/16/2022
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Apocrine Hidrocystoma of the Upper Eyelid
08/09/2022
Kalyan Dadireddy; Muntazim Mukit; Nina Krassilnik, MD; Hays Torgerson Cape, BS; Fabliha A. Mukhit, MD; Obianuju Mercy Anelo, MD
The patient in this study presented with an eyelid lesion consistent with apocrine hydrocystoma on pathology. These lesions are most commonly found on the scalp and face and consist of mobile, cystic nodules. Surgical excision is diagnostic...
The patient in this study presented with an eyelid lesion consistent with apocrine hydrocystoma on pathology. These lesions are most commonly found on the scalp and face and consist of mobile, cystic nodules. Surgical excision is diagnostic...
The patient in this study...
08/09/2022
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Littler Neurovascular Island Flap in the Loss of Pulp Substance of the Thumb
06/30/2022
Aharram Aharram; Sadougui Mohammed, MD; Moncef Aamahtil, MD; Mohammed Benhamou, MD; Amghar Jawad, MD; Omar Agoumi; Daoudi Abdelkrim
Because of its importance in grasping, pinching, and feeling an object, the thumb pulp requires adequate reconstruction. The Littler flap is an option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the thumb and index finger with sensory deficit....
Because of its importance in grasping, pinching, and feeling an object, the thumb pulp requires adequate reconstruction. The Littler flap is an option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the thumb and index finger with sensory deficit....
Because of its importance in...
06/30/2022
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Marjolin Ulcers of the Scalp Post Trauma and of the Neck Post Radiation, Diagnosis, and Reconstruction
06/21/2022
Jennifer Caudil, MS; Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS
This article focuses on 5 patients with variable presentations of MU and sheds light on the fluctuating presentation, the timeline of the malignancies, and the importance of an early diagnosis and intervention. These cases involved a venous...
This article focuses on 5 patients with variable presentations of MU and sheds light on the fluctuating presentation, the timeline of the malignancies, and the importance of an early diagnosis and intervention. These cases involved a venous...
This article focuses on 5...
06/21/2022
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Rare Presentation of Breast Implant Infection and Breast Implant Illness Caused by Penicillium Species
06/03/2022
Christopher Homsy, MD; Natalie Kuhn, BA
This case reports a 39-year-old woman with capsular contracture in addition to generalized symptoms who was found to have Penicillium fungal species infection of a saline implant 20 years after original augmentation mammaplasty. Penicillium...
This case reports a 39-year-old woman with capsular contracture in addition to generalized symptoms who was found to have Penicillium fungal species infection of a saline implant 20 years after original augmentation mammaplasty. Penicillium...
This case reports a 39-year-old...
06/03/2022
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Sharp Excision and Electrocautery Dermabrasion in the Treatment of Rhinophyma
05/19/2022
Alicia R. Billington, MD, BS , MEng; Jake K. Cartwright; Fulton A. Robinson; Natalie R. Dixon, MD
Rhinophyma is a disease of the sebaceous glands that can result in significant disfigurement. For advanced cases, surgical intervention with sharp excision and loop electrocautery provides an excellent treatment option.
Rhinophyma is a disease of the sebaceous glands that can result in significant disfigurement. For advanced cases, surgical intervention with sharp excision and loop electrocautery provides an excellent treatment option.
Rhinophyma is a disease of the...
05/19/2022
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Heel Reconstruction Utilizing the Medial Plantar Artery Flap
05/19/2022
Viet H. Do, MD; Matthew P. Fahrenkopf, MD; Arminder Kaura, MD
This patient presented with a large heel defect reconstructed with the medial planar artery flap. This flap provides durable, well-vascularized, sensate tissue with minimal donor site morbidity. All reconstructive surgeons should be familiar...
This patient presented with a large heel defect reconstructed with the medial planar artery flap. This flap provides durable, well-vascularized, sensate tissue with minimal donor site morbidity. All reconstructive surgeons should be familiar...
This patient presented with a...
05/19/2022
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Interesting Cases
Solitary Phalangeal Osteochondroma in a 12-Year-Old
04/27/2022

Shalini Salim, K Boopathi, R Saravanan

Shalini Salim, K Boopathi, R Saravana...
Case of a A 12-year-old-boy with unilateral solitary tumor confined to the middle finger proximal phalanx of non-dominant hand without any angulation, rotation deformity, or swellings elsewhere.
Case of a A 12-year-old-boy with unilateral solitary tumor confined to the middle finger proximal phalanx of non-dominant hand without any angulation, rotation deformity, or swellings elsewhere.
Case of a A 12-year-old-boy with...
04/27/2022
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