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Reducing Wound Tension With DuoDERM Taping Technique

03/27/2021

We present a new technique used to minimize wound tension during the recovery period. Our technique involves placing DuoDERM, a hydrocolloid dressing, on each side of the wound closure with silk tape on top to bring the tissue together,...

We present a new technique used...

03/27/2021

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Swan-Neck Deformity in Cerebral Palsy

03/27/2021

Leyu Chiu , BA;

Paul A. Luce , MD;

Nicholas S. Adams , MD;

A 34-year-old woman with cerebral palsy presented with swan-neck deformity of the left index and long fingers.

A 34-year-old woman with...

03/27/2021

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The Vertical Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap As a Versatile and Viable Option for Perineal Reconstruction

03/27/2021

Michael S. Wong , MD;

Demetrius M. Coombs , BS ;

Nirav B. Patel , MD, MS, JD;

Matthew R. Zeiderman , MD, BA;

A 55-year-old man with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus status-post radiation presented with an ulcerated lesion warranting pelvic exenteration and abdominoperineal resection (APR) and leaving a significant soft-tissue defect...

A 55-year-old man with a history...

03/27/2021

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Diagnosis of Arteriovenous Malformation in the Finger

03/27/2021

Ali Sawani , BS ;

Katherine Marie Huber , MD, BS;

Sherma Zibadi , MD;

Wyatt G. Payne , MD;

A 61-year-old right-handed man presented with a 2.5-cm subcutaneous mass to the dorsal radial aspect of the right long finger at the proximal interphalangeal joint.

A 61-year-old right-handed man...

03/27/2021

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Creating Accurate Flap Designs Using a Hydrocolloid Dressing as a Template

03/27/2021

Jared M. Gopman , MD, BS, MS-IV;

Amra Kuc , MD;

Deniz Dayicioglu , MD;

In this report, we suggest the use of a hydrocolloid dressing as a template for accurate flap design.

In this report, we suggest the...

03/27/2021

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Direct Perforator Anastomosis of Free ALT Flap in Massive Weight Loss Due to Increased Size of Vessels

03/27/2021

Amra Kuc , MD;

Justin D. Daggett , MD;

Deniz Dayicioglu , MD;

Kathryn S. King , MD;

A 67-year-old male patient with a history of massive weight loss (MWL) presented with a left lower extremity wound 15 cm with an exposed tibiofibular joint following a motorcycle accident.

A 67-year-old male patient with...

03/27/2021

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Management of Fractures in the Edentulous Mandible

03/27/2021

Nicholas S. Adams , MD;

Suraj Jaisinghani , MS, MD;

Reynaldo D. Rivera , DDS, MD;

A 66 year-old man presented to a level 1 trauma center following a motor vehicle rollover. He had loss of consciousness and complained of pain in his lower jaw.

A 66 year-old man presented to a...

03/27/2021

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Posterior Auricular Mass

03/27/2021

Gerhard S. Mundinger , MD;

Ian R. Wisecarver , BS;

Luke A. Cusimano , MD;

A 2-year-old African American boy presented with a mass involving the posterior superior right helix at the root.

A 2-year-old African American...

03/27/2021

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Large Chest and Abdominal Wall Defect Reconstruction With Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap to Right Gastroepiploic Artery Anastomosis

03/27/2021

Alicia R. Billington , MD, BS , MEng;

Ricardo J. Gonzalez ;

Amra Kuc , MD;

Angie Zhang , BA;

Deniz Dayicioglu , MD;

Paul D. Smith , MD;

Amanda Zimmerman , MD;

A 39-year-old woman presented with a twice-recurrent, full-thickness left chest and abdominal wall metaplastic sarcomatoid carcinoma (MSC).

A 39-year-old woman presented...

03/27/2021

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Salvage Operation Using the Free Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap for Necrosis of the Free Scapular Flap After Harvesting Both Flaps in a Chimeric Pattern

03/27/2021

Shigeki Sakai , MD, PhD;

Kazuo Kishi , MD, PhD;

Naohiro Ishii , MD, PhD;

A 39-year-old man presented with a diabetic ulcer on his left heel and proximal plantar surface. After debridement of the ulcer and bone abrasion, reconstruction with a free scapular flap was planned.

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