Secondary nipple reconstruction using two surgical techniques
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2021 Background Although the initial projection after primary nipple reconstruction is excellent, nipple projection gradually flattens in most cases due to multiple causes.
Jae-Ho Chung +5 more
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Predictive and Protective Factors for Partial Necrosis in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Does Nulliparity Bias Flap Viability? [PDF]
, 2015 Although success rate of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction has greatly improved, complications still occasionally occur.
Barbara, Cagli +5 more
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A New Method for Creating a Definite Philtrum by the Flipping of an Orbicularis Oris Muscle Flap in a Patient with an Indistinct Philtrum [PDF]
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2013 The philtrum plays a key role in the appearance of the upper lip and nostril sill. Therefore, construction of the philtrum is crucial for attaining a natural appearance of the upper lip.
Hyun Nam Choi, Sin Rak Kim, Yea Sik Han
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Surgical pearl on reconstructing surgical defects of the nasal tip
Dermatology Reports, 2016 Repairing surgical defects of the nasal tip is challenging, mainly because of the lack of freely mobile skin available peripherally. The Peng flap is a one-stage cutaneous flap that circumvents this difficulty by recruiting skin from the nasal dorsum and
Artur César +3 more
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Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2020 Background For volar soft tissue defects of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint, free flaps are technically challenging, but have more esthetic and functional advantages than local or distant flaps. In this study, we compared the long-term surgical
Min Suk Choi +6 more
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Optimal management of post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis [PDF]
, 2017 Post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis is a rare complication after forearm or elbow injury that can result in loss of motion and significant disability.
Arief, Melissa S., Osterman, Arthur Lee
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Scalp reconstruction with supragaleal flap: a great option for large scalp avulsion [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2017 The treatment of large scalp defects remains a big challenge, even though several therapeutic options are available. According to localization, size and depth of injury, and patient's characteristics, the plastic surgeon may use techniques such as skin ...
Patricia de Azevedo Marques +5 more
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Sickle-shaped transposition flap oriented along relaxed skin tension lines for lower eyelid reconstruction [PDF]
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2020 Background The reconstruction of defects in the lower eyelid region is prone to complications such as ectropion and epiphora. This area is also aesthetically important; therefore, operations should be carried out with caution.
Tae Hyeon Lee +2 more
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Estudo comparativo de retalhos tubulares de pele de ratos com dois tipos de cateter como molde
Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de CirurgiõesOBJETIVO: A tubulização de retalhos de pele é um artifício técnico muito empregado na correção de hipospádias. Existem controvérsias quanto aos riscos e benefícios do uso de sondas para moldar a neo-uretra e promover a derivação urinária.
Antonio Henrique Rodrigues dos Passos +2 more
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Circular belt lipectomy : a retrospective follow-up study on perioperative complications and cosmetic outcome [PDF]
, 2005 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perioperative complications and cosmetic outcomes of circumferential belt lipectomy in patients with evident truncal excess.
Hofer, Stefan +2 more
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