BACKGROUND Tarsoconjunctival flap advancement, or the Hughes procedure, is among the techniques of choice for reconstructing full-thickness lower eyelid defects so as to restore normal anatomy and function with the best possible cosmetic outcome. The purpose of this study is to report the outcome of a series of patients treated with a modified Hughes procedure following malignant tumor removal....

The free muscle-sparing transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (MS-TRAM) and deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps involve transferring skin and subcutaneous tissue from the lower abdominal area and have many features that make them well suited for breast reconstruction. The robust blood supply of the free flap reduces the risk of fat necrosis and also enables aggressive shaping of...

BACKGROUND Pilonidal sinus disease has been treated for a long time with conventional open excision technique. The rhomboid flap of Limberg is a transposition flap that has been pleaded for treatment of this condition. METHODS We present our experience with the Limberg technique for both primary and recurrent pilonidal sinuses. One hundred and ten patients, with pilonidal sinus disease were t...

INTRODUCTION: Free tissue transfer has become a popular procedure for head and neck defect reconstruction. However, the choice of optimal flap remains challenging especially in recurrent cancer cases involving multiple surgical resections. Here, we describe the novel lower medial thigh perforator (LMTP) flap that can be used reliably to reconstruct head and neck defects in such a difficult situ...

Hernia ventralis merupakan penonjolan area vetral abdomen yang terjadi akibat kegagalan penutupan dinding setelah tindakan bedah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk observasi klinis dan pencitraan imaging defek hernia menggunakan omentum flap pada kucing lokal. pasien lokal betina berusia 2 tahun dengan bobot badan 3,6 kg dari Rumah Sakit Hewan Pendidikan Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Syiah Kuala...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES A broad range of skin flaps can be used to repair facial surgical defects after the excision of a tumor. The aim of our study was to develop a practical guideline covering the most useful skin grafts for each of the distinct facial cosmetic units. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a multicenter study in which 10 dermatologists with extensive experience in reconstructive ...

procedure. Ninety female patients had free flap breast reconstruction at the University of California, Irvine from January of 2004 to December of 2008. The average reimbursement was 38.3 percent of billed charges. The mean and median reimbursement was $6597 and $4962, respectively. Of these 90 patients, seven returned to the group for a cosmetic procedure, for a total of nine procedures. One of...

BACKGROUND Post-burn axillary and elbow scar contracture is a challenging problem to the reconstructive surgeon owing to the wide range of abduction and extension that should be achieved, respectively, while treating either of the joint. The aim of this paper is to highlight the use of subcutaneous pedicle propeller flap for the management of post-burn axillary and elbow contractures. METHODO...

Facial artery musculomucosal flaps (FAMM) are frequently utilised to restore medium-sized abnormalities after surgical removal of oral malignancies. This case series provides an overview how patients chosen for FAMM flap surgery, the operative anatomy, procedure, and benefits in reconstruction.