Arterial thrombosis is a rare, but dreadful complication in microvascular surgery. Here we report on case of recurrent arterial latissimus dorsi (LD) free flap used for scalp reconstruction an 18-year-old woman who sustained gunshot wound (GSW) to the head. In immediate postoperative period, internal and external doppler signals were lost. Emergent surgical exploration revealed thrombosis, whic...

SUMMARY Rarely, basal cell carcinoma grows to a giant size, invading the underlying deep tissue and complicating the treatment and reconstruction modalities. A giant basal cell carcinoma on the scalp is in some cases treated with a combination of surgery and radiation therapy, resulting in local control, a satisfactory long-term cosmetic and functional result. We present a case with a neglected...

INTRODUCTION The scapula is one of the most common locations for chondrosarcomas. They may have a primary or secondary origin, and they can be due to a degeneration of benign lesions or be secondary to radiotherapy. The surgical treatment presents good survival rates, if safety margins are preserved. PRESENTATION OF CASE We present the case of a chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to a ra...

Radiodermatitis is a known complication in patients having undergone radiotherapy. It usually appears 2 to 5 years after irradiation. We are reporting on a case of radiodermatitis that occurred within months after coronary dilatation and stenting. It started with painful swelling, followed by a typical appearance on the skin surface. Histological finding confirmed the diagnosis. However, magnet...

Background. Use of an autologous latissimus dorsi (LD) flap in breast reconstruction accounts for a flexible and natural look of reconstructed breast and has maintained a strong popularity because of its ease of harvest, reliability, and ability to provide additional prosthetic coverage. Different complications (hematoma, seroma, flap necrosis, infection, hypertrophic scarring, and postoperativ...