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[BACKGROUND] Postoperative wound healing remains a critical challenge, particularly in complex reconstructions such as free flap surgeries. Despite technical improvements, perfusion-related complications may cause partial flap loss. Followi…

[OBJECTIVE] Severe soft tissue damage with destruction of the dermis requires plastic reconstructive treatment. For multimorbid patients or patients unable to undergo major reconstructive surgery, use of dermal substitutes, such as a collag…

[BACKGROUND] Secondary lymphoedema (SL) is one of the most common and, at the same time, most significant consequences and complications of modern oncological therapy. Although a thorough patient history and physical examination are suffici…

[BACKGROUND] Extensive loss of soft tissue and bone due to neoplasia, trauma, or infection in extremities often leads to amputation. [CASE PRESENTATION] We present the case of a 72-year-old female patient presenting with an extended cutane…

[BACKGROUND] Degloving of the sole of the foot is a rare and serious injury because the heel pad cannot be replaced by similar tissue. The management is challenging and only a few cases have been reported with different treatment regimens. …

[BACKGROUND] The use of social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram is becoming an integral part of communication in plastic and aesthetic surgery. The potential reach provides significant opportunities to share information and rea…

[BACKGROUND] Industry funding of research studies can cause the results in the field of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery to be biased towards the sponsors. This paper aims to review randomised clinical trials (RCTs) published b…

[BACKGROUND] Research is an integral part of academic medicine. In plastic surgery, it sets the course for innovations in the specialty. The purpose of this study is to present the research performance of plastic surgeons in Germany for the…

[BACKGROUND] In the field of plastic and aesthetic surgery, continuous international publication is seen annually. However, the publication output is not regularly assessed for its level of evidence. In view of the strong publication activi…

Crush injuries of the lower extremity with extensive osseous and soft tissue damage impose a big challenge even for an interdisciplinary reconstructive approach. Multistep reconstruction with negative wound pressure therapy for soft tissue …

[BACKGROUND] A 61-year-old patient presented with a right Girdlestone hip and wound dehiscence due to extensive dead space after radical debridement and septic arthroplasty removal. A two-stage reconstruction with the application of a subcu…

[BACKGROUND]  Since 2015/16 the DGPRÄC collects, evaluates and publishes the research activities of academic sections, departments and clinics for plastic surgery at university hospitals in Germany, in order to raise the awareness of plasti…

[INTRODUCTION] This report serves to publicize the research of academic institutions for Plastic Surgery within our society DGPRÄC in 2017/2018 and sequels the funding report of 2015/2016. Applications to public, non-public, or industrial f…

This preliminary ex vivo study aimed to clarify the pathophysiologic mechanisms of fat tissue depletion by subcutaneous drug application. Therefore, the lipolytic effects of phosphatidylcholine plus deoxycholate (Lipostabil) (L) and of deox…

[BACKGROUND] Although multiple strategies for autologous breast reconstruction exist, a vertical midline scar in the abdominal wall as a result of previous laparatomy or abdominoplasty represents a major surgical challenge. To date, little …

[BACKGROUND] Malnutrition and overweight is a common problem in modern societies. Primary abdominal lipectomy is a standard surgical tool in patients with these problems. However, unknown secondary problems result from recent advances in ob…

There is still sparse information published about the surgical correction of female funnel chest deformity. Women with severe asymmetric funnel chest deformity often present with asymmetric, hypoplastic breasts. These patients frequently co…

Since the implementation and use of silicone implants in breast surgery the risks are published and discussed. Especially, the incidence of late silicone implant rupture and its potential risk to induce local siliconomas are still under dis…

The postgraduate training in plastic surgery in Germany has to be considered as young. A direct comparison of the postgraduate training in Germany with that of the United States of America is possible on an equal basis, as the quality of po…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE] Diabetes mellitus and its sequelae such as the "diabetic foot" are increasing in incidence and pose a challenging medical and financial problem. Interdisciplinary teams have been formed to prevent and treat these …