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[BACKGROUND] Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular anomalies associated with considerable morbidity and high recurrence rates. Their management remains challenging, with no universally accepted protocol. This study presents a…

: Simulation has become an integral part of contemporary surgical training, allowing safe acquisition of technical skills with objective performance assessment. Microsurgery and robotic surgery share several technical features, including fi…

[INTRODUCTION] Lymphedema, a debilitating characterized by localized fluid retention and tissue swelling, results from abnormalities in the lymphatic system. In the case of primary lymphedema, this condition is attributed to malformations i…

Rhinoplasty is one of the major surgical procedures most popular and it is generally performed modelling the internal bones and cartilage using a closed approach to reduce the damage of soft tissue, whose final shape is determined by means …

Advanced sarcoma treatment in complex anatomical regions such as the pelvis poses significant surgical challenges. This report details a case involving a 35-year-old man with recurrent osteosarcoma of the left hemipelvis, who underwent a 16…

[BACKGROUND] Multiple surgical alternatives are available to treat breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) providing a variable spectrum of outcomes. This study aimed to present the breast cancer-related lymphedema multidisciplinary approac…

[BACKGROUND] Retromolar trigone (RMT) cancer is a rare malignancy, which develops in a narrow area of the oral cavity. Surgical intervention requires wide excision and appropriate reconstruction usually with a free tissue transfer. Little h…

Adipofascial flaps have proven to be an excellent tool for multipurpose reconstruction as free or pedicled flaps. The anatomical studies in this field are now focused on improving esthetics in reconstruction while maintaining a minimal dono…

[BACKGROUND] Bilateral lower extremity lymphedema is a rare and invalidating condition that poses a great challenge to the scientific community, and deeply affects the quality of life (QoL) of affected patients. A combined protocol consisti…

[BACKGROUND] The use of conservative mastectomies has risen significantly during the last few years. The reconstructive choice of direct-to-implant reconstruction has become more practicable with modern mastectomy techniques. The initial tr…

[BACKGROUND] Safety of reconstructive microsurgery in elderly patients is still a topic of debate, because no conclusive evidence exists that provides indications and risk evaluation in elderly patients. The purpose of this study, which the…

[INTRODUCTION] In patients with short nipple to inframammary fold (N-IMF) distance, as in tuberous breast, the cohesivity and gel distribution of shaped implants work as a controlled tissue expander, progressively adapting the tissues to th…

Background The Sars-Cov-2 virus is characterized by a being highly contagiousness, and this is the reason why massive use of personal protective equipment is required by medical and paramedical staff of the COVID-19 dedicated departments. T…

[BACKGROUND] Lower body lift is a widespread procedure for massive weight loss patients aimed to improve the contour of the lower trunk, gluteal region and proximal lower extremity. The data about complications are confusing, and there is a…

[BACKGROUND] Nowadays, we have to face the fact that the Web represents one of the most important sources of information for patients. Postbariatric patients in particular are usually very motivated, and they are enthusiastic users of the W…

[BACKGROUND] Breast reconstruction is rapidly evolving, because of the changing face of cancer surgery and the growing acceptance of acellular dermal matrices and synthetic meshes. Although some early reports showed encouraging results afte…

[BACKGROUND] Although demand for prophylactic mastectomy is increasing over time among women at a high risk for breast cancer, there is a paucity of studies on long term patient-reported outcomes after this procedure. [METHODS] Between Jan…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is the most common complication and the main cause of dissatisfaction after augmentation mammoplasty, for both the patient and the plastic surgeon. The formation of fibrous tissue around the prosthesis alte…

[BACKGROUND] Macromastia is a health problem that requires the coordination of surgical and medical specialists. Goals of reduction mammaplasty are to alleviate physical, emotional and psychosocial discomforts and to restore a conical-shape…

Most reconstructive surgeons prefer a myocutaneous free flap for head and neck reconstruction due to its bulk and superiority in bacterial suppression. To obtain proper symmetry and contouring in the head and neck region, ancillary procedur…

Allergic reactions associated with silicone injection and implant were examined in a 50-year-old woman with a granulomatous reaction following breast silicone-gel prosthesis rupture who developed a delayed hypersensitivity to rubber compoun…

Based on the assumption that the umbilicus is a wound that has healed by second intention, we describe a method of reconstruction. The procedure consists of complete resection of the umbilical scar and its reconstruction by a linear incisio…