BACKGROUND Using a too big or a too small size of an endotracheal tube in pediatric patients would result in tracheal injury or insufficient ventilation. Determining the appropriate endotracheal tube size is important because using an inappropriate size can cause complications. This study was performed to predict the appropriate endotracheal tube size by measuring the transverse diameter of the...

Subungual exostosis is a benign calcifying projection that occurs on the distal phalanx beneath or beside the nail. The problems in treatment are frequent postoperative recurrence and nail deformity or loss. Here, we describe the case of a male patient with a subungual exostosis beneath the proximal region of the nail plate of the right big toe. A precise preoperative evaluation of the anatomic...

768 Ann Dermatol Fig. 1. (A) Close-up view of the ectopic nail showing a bipartite structure. The root of the detached nail located on the distal phalanx extending through the proximal nail fold (PNF). (B) Both parts are separated with longitudinal incision and oblique incisions were made at the both corners of PNF. Care should be taken not to damage main matrix and insertion of tendon. (C) No ...

Figure 2 Technique of splinting metacarpal fractures directly or using the proximal phalanx as a piston. The main issue with the closed technique is maintaining the reduced position in a plaster cast once moulding is complete, thereby commonly necessitating surgical stabilisation. We describe a novel and useful technique that maintains the reduction in the intrinsic plus (Edinburgh) position wi...

Thumb pulp defects require adequate reconstruction for satisfactory sensate function and aesthetic appearance. We report a reconstructive case using neurovascular island flap raised from the ulnar side of middle finger tactile thumb pad defect. The was elevated as modified version conventional heterodigital in order to restore sensation without “double-sensibility” phenomenon. digital nerve sec...

BACKGROUND Hallux limitus/rigidus is a painful arthritic condition affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint that can be treated by implant arthroplasty, which, ultimately, may cause loss of the anatomical insertion points of the flexor hallucis brevis muscle. Preparation of the base involves resection of bone, thus compromising the insertion of the flexor hallucis brevis muscle. METHODS ...

INTRODUCTION Modified, reversal technique of fixation in digital replantation using K-wires was analyzed. The results obtained from the standard technique and reversal technique of fixation using K-wires were compared. OBJECTIVE The aim was to compare the results of osteofixation using K-wires in digital replantation when either standard or reversal, modified technique was used. METHODS A r...