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Amra Kuc, MD

Reducing Wound Tension With DuoDERM Taping Technique
Interesting Cases
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 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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Direct Perforator Anastomosis of Free ALT Flap in Massive Weight Loss Due to Increased Size of Vessels
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
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 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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Expanded Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap for Burn Scar Reconstruction
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
A 41-year-old woman with a history of flame burns to her neck, chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities bilaterally presented to the clinic for reconstruction following bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer.
A 41-year-old woman with a history of flame burns to her neck, chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities bilaterally presented to the clinic for reconstruction following bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer.
A 41-year-old woman with a...
03/27/2021
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Case Report
11/13/2023
This report presents a case of paraffinoma in a 63-year-old man from Puerto Rico who, desiring breasts, serially injected mineral oil into each breast daily for 13 years.
This report presents a case of paraffinoma in a 63-year-old man from Puerto Rico who, desiring breasts, serially injected mineral oil into each breast daily for 13 years.
This report presents a case of...
11/13/2023
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Utilizing the Retrograde Descending Internal Mammary Vein in DIEP Flap Anastomosis
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
A 33-year old woman underwent a right mastectomy with bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction.
A 33-year old woman underwent a right mastectomy with bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction.
A 33-year old woman underwent a...
03/27/2021
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Large Chest and Abdominal Wall Defect Reconstruction With Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap to Right Gastroepiploic Artery Anastomosis
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
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 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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Creating Accurate Flap Designs Using a Hydrocolloid Dressing as a Template
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
In this report, we suggest the use of a hydrocolloid dressing as a template for accurate flap design.
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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Original Research
09/16/2024
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed...
09/16/2024
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