Article
Oncology
H. Coud Adam, A. C. Docherty Skogh, Edsander Nord, I. Schultz, J. Gahm, P. Hall, J. Frisell, M. Halle, J. de Boniface
Summary: The study showed that women undergoing delayed DIEP flap reconstruction were more likely to be of higher socioeconomic status, have higher education levels, and better health status. Even after adjusting for tumor and treatment factors, socioeconomic status, and comorbidity, the overall survival in the DIEP group remained significantly better than the control group.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Charalampos Varnava, Philipp Wiebringhaus, Tobias Hirsch, Alexander Dermietzel, Maximilian Kueckelhaus
Summary: Although microsurgical breast reconstruction is an interesting field in plastic surgery, not all plastic surgery departments have access to proper microsurgical training. A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the learning curve of a plastic surgery department and a single microsurgeon performing breast reconstruction with a DIEP flap. The study demonstrated improvements in surgery time and postoperative complications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Evgenious Evgeniou, Sumeet S. Teotia, Nicholas T. Haddock
Summary: Autologous breast reconstruction is considered superior to alloplastic options, and in cases of large-volume breast reconstruction, using an asymmetric four-flap reconstruction method can provide superior aesthetic results. Although one of the PAP flaps encountered complications in the study, there were no other issues encountered overall.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Gianluca Sapino, Sherilyn K. Tay, Michele Maruccia, Lloyd Nanhekhan, William Watfa, Gian Piero Mantovani, David Guillier, Pasquale Tedeschi, Russell Bramhall, Pietro Giovanni Di Summa
Summary: The present study aims to systematically summarize the evidence on abdominal-based free flap inset for breast reconstruction and provide principles and classification to guide the surgeon's choice. Four main breast anatomical features, including breast width, breast ptosis, breast projection, and upper pole fullness, were identified as the focus of the insetting technique. This study provides a framework to guide the surgeon's decision-making and optimize the aesthetic outcomes of abdominal-based free flap breast reconstruction.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
J. Christian Bruce, Maria Batchinsky, Nicole R. Van Spronsen, Indranil Sinha, Deepak Bharadia
Summary: Previous research has shown that online resources about breast reconstruction surgery have low readability, but specific online resources about autologous breast reconstruction have not been evaluated. This study assessed the readability of online patient-directed resources about the DIEP and TRAM flaps, which are commonly used in breast reconstruction. The results indicated that the readability level of both DIEP and TRAM resources were above the recommended 6th-grade reading level, and there was no significant difference in readability between the two procedures.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sora Linder, Hisham Fansa
Summary: This study evaluates the aesthetic outcome of neo-umbilicoplasty technique in DIEP-flap breast reconstruction. The results show that neo-umbilicoplasty can create a superior aesthetic result in a quick and safe manner.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Min Jeong Lee, Jongmin Won, Seung Yong Song, Hyung Seok Park, Jee Ye Kim, Hye Jung Shin, Young In Kwon, Dong Won Lee, Na Young Kim
Summary: This study compared the clinical outcomes of robotic and conventional deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstructions. The results showed that robotic DIEP flap offered enhanced postoperative recovery with reduced pain and shorter hospital stay.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jennifer Wang, Zyg Chapman, Emma Cole, Satomi Koide, Eldon Mah, Simon Overstall, Dean Trotter
Summary: The study retrospectively analyzed the use of ciNPT in treating abdominal donor sites in breast reconstruction patients, showing a lower rate of wound complications in the ciNPT group compared to the non-ciNPT group, although none reached statistical significance.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Mi Kyung Lee, Ji Won Hwang, Jin-Woo Park, Kyong-Je Woo
Summary: This study compared patient-reported outcomes between direct-to-implant (DTI) and deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flaps for immediate breast reconstruction, and evaluated whether outcomes change over time. The results showed that compared to DTI reconstruction, DIEP reconstruction was associated with higher satisfaction with breast reconstruction and overall outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes improved over time.
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Dung H. Nguyen, Irene T. Ma, Youna K. Choi, Yulia Zak, Monica M. Dua, Irene L. Wapnir
Summary: The authors presented a novel technique using omental fat-augmented free flap for autologous breast reconstruction, providing a viable alternative for women who are not candidates for traditional reconstructive options. This technique was successfully applied in three breast cancer patients with satisfactory postoperative outcomes and no complications.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Takumi Yamamoto, Takashi Kageyama, Hayahito Sakai, Yuma Fuse, Reiko Tsukuura, Nana Yamamoto
Summary: The study found that using the thoracoacromial artery/vein (TAA/V) as recipient vessels for DIEP flap breast reconstruction results in shorter operation time and decreased postoperative pain compared to using the internal mammary artery/vein (IMA/V).
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
N. Moellhoff, L. Prantl, Uv Fritschen, G. Germann, R. E. Giunta, A. Kehrer, T. Aung, F. Zeman, P. N. Broer, P. Heidekrueger
Summary: The study found that bilateral DIEP free-flap breast reconstruction surgery had significantly longer mean operative time compared to unilateral surgery. There were no significant differences in short-term complications and flap outcomes between the two groups, but the unilateral group had significantly higher rates of hematoma at the donor and recipient sites.
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY-OXFORD
(2021)
Article
Oncology
M. E. M. Joosen, S. J. Schop, L. L. Reinhoudt, S. M. J. van Kuijk, J. Beugels, A. P. de Bruine, D. Goudkade, E. M. Heuts, R. R. W. J. van der Hulst, A. A. Piatkowski de Grzymala
Summary: This study suggests an increased risk for breast cancer recurrence in women receiving a delayed DIEP flap reconstruction compared to women receiving an immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. However, caution is needed in interpreting these data due to potential selection bias.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Kristel E. Everaars, Esther P. M. Tjin, Erik H. de Laat, Coralie R. Arends, Stefan Hummelink, Dietmar J. O. Ulrich
Summary: This research aimed to explore factors associated with patient-reported breast and abdominal scar quality after deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. The survey results showed that there was a statistically significant worse scar appraisal for the abdominal scar compared with the breast scar. Most women reported high scores on at least one scar characteristic. Women expressed moderate positivity about the size, noticeability, location, and information provided regarding scarring.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul I. Heidekrueger, Nicholas Moellhoff, Raymund E. Horch, Joern A. Lohmeyer, Mario Marx, Christoph Heitmann, Hisham Fansa, Matthias Geenen, Christian J. Gabka, Steffen Handstein, Lukas Prantl, Uwe von Fritschen
Summary: This study investigated the overall outcomes of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstructions in Germany using the breast reconstruction database established by the German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (DGPRaC). The study included data from 3926 patients and 4577 DIEP flaps performed by 22 centers, showing low rates of total and partial flap loss, emergency vascular revision surgery, and revision surgery due to wound complications. Higher volume centers had significantly shorter operative time and length of hospital stay. Overall, the outcome and complication rates highlighted the high standard of microsurgical breast reconstruction in Germany at a national level.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Surgery
Pathik Aravind, Salih Colakoglu, Myan Bhoopalam, Ahmed Ibrahim, David Mathes, Christodoulos Kaoutzanis, Marc Mureau, Sashank Reddy
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the characteristics of perforators in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction and found that a single dominant perforator and medial row perforators may be associated with a higher risk of fat necrosis. Adopting a standardized perforator selection algorithm could help surgeons make operative decisions and improve postoperative outcomes.
JOURNAL OF RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Anouk H. Eijkelboom, Linda de Munck, C. Willemien Menke-van der Houven Van Oordt, Mireille J. M. Broeders, Desiree H. J. G. van den Bongard, Luc J. A. Strobbe, Marc A. M. Mureau, Marc B. Lobbes, Pieter J. Westenend, Linetta B. Koppert, Agnes Jager, Ester J. M. Siemerink, Jelle Wesseling, Helena M. Verkooijen, Marie-Jeanne T. F. D. Vrancken Peeters, Marjolein L. Smidt, Vivianne C. G. Tjan-Heijnen, Sabine Siesling
Summary: This study compared the treatments and time intervals between treatments of breast cancer patients diagnosed during and before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number of treatments started during and before the pandemic. The results showed that patients diagnosed during the transition period were less likely to receive neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for stage I, stage II, and hormone receptor+/HER2- tumors compared to 2018/2019. The time between diagnosis and first treatment decreased for patients diagnosed during the lockdown period. Additionally, there was an increase in the number of neo-adjuvant endocrine therapies and surgeries starting in week 14 of 2020, while the number of adjuvant chemotherapies decreased in week 15 and increased in week 22.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Babette E. Becherer, Ingrid Hopper, Rodney D. Cooter, Benoit Couturaud, Uwe von Fritschen, Erin Mullen, A. Graeme B. Perks, Andrea L. Pusic, Birgit Stark, Marc A. M. Mureau, Hinne A. Rakhorst
Summary: For the first time, independent, national, registry-based data from four breast implant registries were combined, which is a powerful step forward in optimizing international breast implant monitoring, evidence-based decision-making, and patient safety.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Babette E. Becherer, Erik A. Heeg, Danny A. Young-Afat, Marie-Jeanne T. F. D. Vrancken Peeters, Hinne A. Rakhorst, Marc A. M. Mureau
Summary: In this population-based study in the Netherlands, the incidence of unplanned revision surgery was lower in immediate implant-based breast reconstruction using a direct-to-implant approach compared to a two-stage approach. Additionally, more breasts were reconstructed within the planned number of operations in the direct-to-implant group.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jonathan Spoor, Marc A. M. Mureau, Juliette Hommes, Hinne Rakhorst, Anneriet E. Dassen, Hester S. A. Oldenburg, Yvonne L. J. Vissers, Esther M. Heuts, Linetta B. Koppert, Laura H. Zaal, Rene R. W. J. van der Hulst, Marie-Jeanne T. F. D. Vrancken Peeters, Eveline M. A. Bleiker, Flora E. van Leeuwen
Summary: This article introduces the Areola study, which aims to assess the risks of breast implant illness (BII) and autoimmune diseases in Dutch breast cancer survivors with silicone breast implants. The study design includes a retrospective cohort of breast cancer survivors who underwent implant-based reconstruction surgery between 2000 and 2015 in six major hospitals in the Netherlands. A comparison group of breast cancer survivors without breast implants and a group of women who received breast augmentation surgery will also be included. The study will collect data through a web-based questionnaire and link it with population-based databases to evaluate the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of BII and autoimmune disorders.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
J. X. Harmeling, T. A. Bruins, B. E. Becherer, M. J. Hoornweg, M. Harmsen, M. A. M. Mureau, H. A. Rakhorst
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Yara Lynn Blok, Jaco Suijker, Monique P. van den Tol, Carmen C. van der Pol, Marc A. M. Mureau, Jos A. van der Hage, Nicole M. A. Krekel
Summary: This study investigated the techniques and opinions of Dutch plastic surgeons and oncological breast surgeons regarding the preservation of pectoral fascia (PF) during mastectomy. The results showed that approximately one in five plastic surgeons and breast surgeons routinely preserve the PF, and even more surgeons preserve the PF in specific cases. There were significant differences in surgical techniques and opinions regarding PF preservation among the surgeons. Future studies should clarify the impact of PF preservation on oncological safety, complication rates, postoperative pain, cosmetic outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
J. Xavier Harmeling, Leonie A. E. Woerdeman, Ezgi Ozdemir, Michael Schaapveld, Hester S. A. Oldenburg, Cecile P. M. Janus, Nicola S. Russell, Linetta B. Koppert, Inge M. Krul, Flora E. van Leeuwen, Marc A. M. Mureau
Summary: There is no increased risk of adverse outcomes for breast reconstruction after previous chest radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). These findings are important for counseling patients and making shared decisions about breast reconstruction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sri K. Devarakonda, Reinier Timman, Paul F. Bouvy, Arvind Oemrawsingh, Inge Apon, Marc A. M. Mureau, Linetta B. Koppert, Leonieke W. Kranenburg
Summary: This study aimed to explore the trends in emotional functioning and psychosocial wellbeing of breast cancer survivors, as well as the demographic and treatment characteristics that may influence these trends. The findings showed a decline in psychosocial wellbeing and a steady improvement in emotional functioning over time. Women who underwent breast reconstruction experienced a more significant improvement in emotional functioning, while women with no partner or children showed a marginal decline in psychosocial wellbeing.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
F. P. Tange, P. S. Verduijn, B. G. Sibinga Mulder, L. van Capelle, S. Koning, C. Driessen, M. A. M. Mureau, A. L. Vahrmeijer, J. R. van der Vorst
Summary: This study aims to reduce the occurrence of fat necrosis by using ICG-NIR-FA technology to evaluate the perfusion of DIEP flaps. A total of 280 females undergoing autologous breast reconstruction with DIEP or msTRAM flaps will be randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. The main endpoint of the study is the difference in clinically relevant fat necrosis between the two groups evaluated at two weeks and three months after reconstruction.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
J. Juliet Vrolijk, Danny A. Young-Afat, Marc A. M. Mureau, Hinne A. Rakhorst, Annelotte C. M. van Bommel, C. M. van Bommel, Marije J. Hoornweg
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 on breast implant surgery in the Netherlands and identified lessons to prevent future capacity problems. The study found that hospital-based reconstructive and gender-affirming surgeries were heavily affected by the pandemic, while cosmetic surgeries in private clinics quickly recovered.
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Joep A. F. van Rooij, Jantien Roubos, Noelle J. M. C. Vrancken Peeters, Bianca F. M. Rijken, Eveline M. L. Corten, Marc A. M. Mureau
Summary: The current literature on reconstruction after head and neck cancer mainly focuses on short-term patient-reported outcomes (PROs), but more knowledge is needed on long-term consequences. A systematic review of 30 studies with 2358 patients revealed that reconstructive surgery generally leads to diminished oral function, worsened by radiotherapy. Patients experience anxiety and fear of cancer recurrence, but there is a progressive decrease in pain over time with some flaps having more favorable health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes. Age and bony tumor involvement are not associated with postoperative HRQoL.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Anthony M. Tonsbeek, Caroline A. Hundepool, Liron S. Duraku, Aniel Sewnaik, Marc A. M. Mureau
Summary: This study compared the postoperative outcomes of pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) and myofascial (PMMF) flaps for partial hypopharyngeal defect reconstruction. It was found that PMMF flaps had non-inferior results compared to PMMC flaps in terms of postoperative complications and also had some inherent advantages. Therefore, PMMF flaps can be considered as a reliable choice for reconstruction.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kira S. van Hof, Marlies Wakkee, Aniel Sewnaik, Aimee F. Herkendaal, Lisa Tans, Hetty Mast, Renate R. van den Bos, Marc A. M. Mureau, Marinella P. J. Offerman, Robert J. Baatenburg de Jong
Summary: The purpose of this retrospective study was to describe the medical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and costs of different treatments for early stage lip SCC. The study findings showed that Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) had the best outcomes and lowest costs among the treatments evaluated.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
N. J. M. C. Vrancken Peeters, Z. L. R. Kaplan, M. E. Clarijs, M. A. M. Mureau, C. Verhoef, T. van Dalen, O. Husson, L. B. Koppert
Summary: This study examined the long-term effects of axillary treatments on health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients. Except for axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) with axillary radiotherapy, other axillary treatments showed no significant impact on physical and psychosocial wellbeing. Patients who received ALND with radiotherapy experienced a significant decrease in physical and psychosocial wellbeing postoperatively.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
Arif Tri Prasetyo, Lisa Y. Hasibuan, Kevin Leonard Suryadinata
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Peter J. Nicksic, D'Andrea T. Donnelly, Weifeng Zeng, Allison J. Seitz, Samuel O. Poore, Aaron J. Suminski, Aaron M. Dingle
Summary: The study demonstrates that trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) or peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) can improve functional outcomes of peripheral nerve injury in rats. This finding is important in translating the therapy as a non-invasive treatment for high, mixed nerve injuries in humans.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
K. Can Bayezid, Suat Morkuzu, Erdem Karabulut, Adam Bajus, Libor Streit
Summary: This study compared the spontaneity outcomes of the most preferred neurotization methods in facial reanimation surgery. The results showed that dual innervation and contralateral facial nerve-driven strategies achieved the most promising outcomes, while motor nerve to the masseter had lower potential to elicit spontaneous smile.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Zidi Yu, Ziwei Zhang, Xiancheng Wang, Dandan Song, Quanding Yan, Yang Sun, Xiang Xiong, Xianxi Meng, Wenbo Li, Zhongjie Yi
Summary: Pathological psychologies such as anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are common in female patients scheduled to undergo rhinoplasty. BDD is more likely to be associated with depression. Rhinoplasty has little psychological impact on patients, but female patients with BDD are more likely to be dissatisfied with the surgery.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Lei Wang, Qian Zhu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Yulin Miao, Huan Liu, Fengli Gao
Summary: This comparative observational study found that microscopic varicocoelectomy had higher sperm motility and showed significant improvements in certain postoperative parameters compared to laparoscopic varicocoelectomy. Neither group experienced testicular atrophy.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Mohamed Dalmar, Mohamed El Sheikh, Richard Baker, Rajan Uppal
Summary: This study analyzed complications following cosmetic surgeries managed by plastic surgery services at Heatherwood and Wexham Park hospitals in 2022, including procedures performed internationally. The majority of complications were related to breast cosmetic surgery and abdominoplasties, with the most common complications being wound dehiscence, post-operative infection, and seromas. Turkey was the most popular country selected for surgery, and there is a need to increase public awareness of the risks involved in seeking international options and how to choose suitable clinics.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Rohun Gupta, Lawson E. Spence, Peter K. Firouzbakht, Brian A. Mailey
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Alexandre Mendonca Munhoz, Ary de Azevedo Marques Neto, Joao Maximiliano, Murillo Fraga
Summary: This study investigated the outcomes of silicone implants in breast augmentation and found that ergonomic style implants can achieve favorable results with lower complication rates.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Lee H. Kilmer, Allan A. Weidman, Brent R. Degeorge, John T. Stranix, Chris A. Campbell
Summary: The study aims to compare the oncologic, medical, and surgical outcomes of lumpectomy and oncoplastic breast reduction surgery (OBRS) on a national scale. A database was used to analyze patient data and match them based on various factors. The results showed that lumpectomy patients had higher rates of repeat lumpectomy or subsequent mastectomy, while OBRS patients had higher rates of surgical complications but fewer medical complications. Logistic regression analysis revealed that OBRS was associated with a decreased likelihood of repeat lumpectomy. Although OBRS was associated with increased wound complications, medical complications were found to occur less frequently.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Review
Surgery
M. Guiotto, C. M. Oranges, M. Cherubino, M. Maruccia, P. Tedeschi, D. F. Kalbermatten, W. Raffoul, P. G. di Summa
Summary: This study evaluated different surgical approaches for neoumbilicoplasty and correlated them with specific surgical needs. The results showed that direct suture, single flap, and multiple flap techniques can achieve overall satisfactory cosmetic outcomes with a low rate of surgical complications. Different surgical techniques are suitable for different patient populations and surgical scenarios.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Samuel Knoedler, Giuseppe Sofo, Barbara Kern, Konstantin Frank, Sebastian Cotofana, Sarah von Isenburg, Soren Konneker, Francesco Mazzarone, Amir H. Dorafshar, Leonard Knoedler, Michael Alfertshofer
Summary: This study compared real patient feedback with ChatGPT-generated reviews for the top five US plastic surgery procedures. It found that analyzing the emotional tone and review length can help differentiate real from fake reviews, and ChatGPT-generated reviews can convincingly deceive commercial AI detection software.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Gerlya Asirova, Jan Wynands, Sergey Frolov, Diana Almeida, Pavel Davydenko, Salem Madina
Summary: By assessing the development and growth of costal cartilage, the optimal age for ear reconstruction surgery in the Russian population was determined to be 10 years and older.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
S. Curran, E. Heffernan, S. Connolly, K. Levins, K. Cronin, R. Dolan
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Soo Min Cha, Ashwin Pai, Hyun Jong Lee, Hyun Dae Shin
Summary: In this retrospective case series, we found that non-vascularized iliac bone graft longer than 3 cm had satisfactory clinical outcomes in the treatment of non-union of the upper extremities.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
