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Disparities in Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Southeast Asia. However, significant disparities in access to postmastectomy breast reconstruction persist due to cultural, economic, and healthcare‐related factors. These disparities result in unequal access to care, impacting patient outcomes, and overall quality of life.
Antoinette Nguyen, Jeewon Chon, Brigid Coles, Robert Galiano   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Value of Dynamic Infrared Thermography in Pedicled Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Background:. Dynamic infrared thermography (DIRT) is a noninvasive imaging technique that can provide indirect and real-time information on skin perfusion by measuring skin temperature.
Thomas Sjøberg, MD, James B. Mercer, PhD, Sven Weum, MD, PhD, Louis de Weerd, MD, PhD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a Cutting Guide for Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Free Flap Harvest

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
A custom radius cutting guide for osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap harvest was developed in an iterative process with six head and neck surgeons and one hand surgeon. This article details its development and use in eight patient cases. ABSTRACT Objectives The osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap (OCRFFF) is used for the reconstruction of bony
Carly Fassler, Michael C. Topf, Alexis Miller, Whitney Jin, Juan M. Colazo, Lauren Luther, Douglas Weikert, Kyle Mannion, Alexander J. Langerman, Robert Sinard, Eben Rosenthal, Sarah Rohde   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

PEDICLED PERFORATOR FLAPS IN NASAL RECONSTRUCTION: A REVIEW [PDF]

, 2014
The use of perforator flaps in face reconstruction is becoming increasingly common. They are particularly useful in nose reconstruction, where they can be tailored to match the complex three-dimensional structure of the nasal concave and ...
CORDOVA, Adriana, D'ARPA, Salvatore, MELLONI, Carlo, MOSCHELLA, Francesco, Rossi, Matteo, TOIA, Francesca   +5 more
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Anterior Neck-scar Contracture Reconstruction Using a Long Skin-pedicled Flap

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Summary:. We previously reported cases of anterior-neck reconstruction using super-thin and perforator-supercharged skin-pedicled flaps harvested from the pectoral area and back.
Akatsuki Kondo, MD, Teruyuki Dohi, MD, PhD, Nikki Izumi, MD, Tomohiro Ochi, MD, Rei Ogawa, MD, PhD, FACS   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Novel 3D Printed Multi‐Material Simulator for Endoscopic Stapes Surgery: The “3D Stapes Trainer”

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
The 3D Stapes Trainer represents a promising platform for training in endoscopic stapes surgery. This simulator consists of a multi‐use temporal bone holder and a single‐use middle ear box, printed with material Jetting 3D printing technology. Eight participants in a university ear surgery course used the simulator to perform endoscopic stapes surgery.
Giulia Molinari, Nicolas Emiliani, Laura Cercenelli, Barbara Bortolani, Rossana D'Azzeo, Arianna Burato, Livio Presutti, Gabriele Molteni, Emanuela Marcelli   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of chimerical ALT perforator flap with vastus lateralis muscle mass for the reconstruction of oral and submandibular defects after radical resection of tongue carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study

BMC Oral Health, 2020
Background Patients with tongue carcinoma who undergo combined tongue and neck radical resection often have simultaneous oral and submandibular defects. Due to its high flexibility, the anterolateral thigh (ALT) perforator flap is gradually being adopted
Rong Yang, Xiaoshan Wu, Pathak Ajit Kumar, Yafei Xiong, Canhua Jiang, Xinchun Jian, Feng Guo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical application of the mixed reality technique to assist the location and anatomy of perforator vessels of the anterolateral femoral flap

口腔疾病防治, 2022
Objective To explore the clinical application value of mixed reality technology in locating perforator vessels and assisting perforator vessel dissection to harvest anterolateral thigh flaps.
YUAN Zongyi, MING Huawei, ZHANG Xing’an, HAN Xinsheng, WANG Huadong, LI Ting, CHEN Fangyuan, TAN Xiaoyao   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Total posterior leg open wound management with free anterolateral thigh flap: case and literature review. [PDF]

, 2013
Soft tissue coverage of the exposed Achilles tendon is a unique reconstructive challenge. In this report, we describe the management of a large posterior leg wound with exposed Achilles tendon using a free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap. A careful review
Chou, Stephanie, Osman, Soleiman, Rosing, James, Sahar, David E   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous versus alternative flaps for perineal repair after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum in the era of laparoscopic surgery [PDF]

, 2017
Aims: Plastic surgical reconstruction of the perineum is often required after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum. Options for this reconstruction include a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap, gluteal fasciocutaneous flap, and ...
Johnstone, Mark Scott
core   +1 more source