ABSTRACT Background: Several case studies have described the use of the superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap as a pedicled flap for reconstruction of upper and lower ex tremities, or a free fasciocutaneous flap when a large amount of skin coverage is required for hemifacial atrophy, breast or head and neck reconstruction. Apparently, the anatomical findings of previous studies ar...

BACKGROUND Seroma formation after mastectomy typically delays recovery and adds to morbidity. AIMS This retrospective review was undertaken to identify factors which predict development of seroma after mastectomy for breast cancer patients. SETTING AND DESIGN 119 consecutive patients intended for mastectomy for the treatment of primary breast cancer were included. Factors taken into conside...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the top 10 cancers in terms of incidence, and continues to be associated with poor 5-year survival. Surgery for localized disease provides the best treatment option with potential for cure. This article discusses pre-operative management, and the evidence for and against biliary drainage prior to surgery, indications for the different types of pancreatic resections a...

A 25 year-old man presented with pain, swelling, and intermittent drainage from distal lateral aspect of his left knee three months after undergoing isolated ACL reconstruction with arthroscopic hamstring autograft and endobottom technique. His surgeon at that time tried to eliminate the pathology through arthroscopic wash out in two attempts. However, the pain, edema, and discharge recurred af...

Abstract Background Hemarthrosis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can create many adverse joint effects. Tranexamic acid (TXA) be used to minimize hemarthrosis and associated pain ACL reconstruction. We aimed compare the efficacies of intravenous (IV) administration intra-articular (IA) injection TXA during for reducing postoperative hemarthrosis. Methods A total 120 patien...

Biliary strictures and bile leaks account for the majority of biliary complications after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The aim of this study was to examine differences in biliary complications after adult LDLTs were performed by an experienced senior surgeon and an inexperienced junior surgeon. Surgeries included bile duct reconstruction after adult LDLT using a right liver graft,...