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]
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
doaj +2 more sources
Background The dorsolateral branch of the posterior intercostal artery (DLBPI) can be easily found while harvesting a latissimus dorsi (LD) musculocutaneous flap for breast reconstruction.
Su Bong Nam +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Using Local Flaps in a Chest Wall Reconstruction after Mastectomy for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Background Surgical ablation for locally advanced breast cancer results in large chest wall defects, which can then be managed with local flaps or skin grafts. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the outcomes of three types of local skin flaps.
Joo Seok Park +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Perforator Plus Fasciocutaneous Flaps in the Reconstruction of Post-Burn Flexion Contractures of the Knee Joint [PDF]
Background: A post-burn flexion contracture of the knee joint is a disabling condition which interferes with an upright posture and a bipedal locomotion.
Madhumita Gupta +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Versatility of advancement flaps for nasal reconstruction following Mohs` micrographic surgery [PDF]
: Advancement flaps are important reconstructive options after skin cancer removal on the nose. Donor areas vary according to defect location and size.
Felipe Bochnia Cerci
doaj +1 more source
Surgical pearl on reconstructing surgical defects of the nasal tip
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
doaj +1 more source
Pedicled nasal flaps in transnasal endoscopic surgery: review of indications and surgical techniques [PDF]
At present an exclusive endoscopic endonasal approach is sufficient in the majority of cases to treat pathologies involving the sinonasal compartment and the surrounding anatomical subsites (e.g. orbit, ventral skull base, upper parapharyngeal space, etc.
Russo F +7 more
core +1 more source
Estudo comparativo de retalhos tubulares de pele de ratos com dois tipos de cateter como molde
OBJETIVO: 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
doaj +1 more source
. Background:. An increasing number of traumatic injuries in low- and low-middle-income countries (LICs/LMICs) have coexisting injuries requiring soft-tissue coverage (flaps).
Patrick D. Albright, BS, MS +10 more
doaj +1 more source
Secondary nipple reconstruction using two surgical techniques
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
doaj +1 more source

