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A total of 18 patients with massive vascular malformations of the head and neck region were treated with compartmentalization using nonabsorbable sutures followed by injection of a sclerosant agent into each compartment. The indication for …

The problem with neurofibromatosis is that it has always been classified from a pathological point of view. This really does not help when it comes to clinical management. This article presents a classification that relates to the severity …

Uniform patient photographs that create permanent records are essential for any visually oriented medical specialty. These images are valuable for any plastic surgeon's practice for various reasons; thus, standards and recommendations for c…

A modified facelifting technique with simultaneous carbon dioxide laser resurfacing makes for improved quality of the overlying skin, which enhances the effect of repositioning of the deep facial structures. Concerns have been expressed wit…

A new technique is described for the treatment of major vermilion defects using a cross-lip vermilion flap as a multistaged procedure. There is minimal disfigurement of the lip. The reconstruction is achieved using tissue of similar quality…

Children who receive radiation for malignant tumors in the orbital area frequently develop widespread craniofacial deformities. These affect the skull, orbit, maxilla, and mandible. When these patients seek treatment at a later age, they re…

We present a new technique for breast reconstruction following removal of silicone breast implants. The technique uses locally available tissue to provide a soft and natural-appearing breast. The twin objectives of mastopexy and breast augm…

Neurofibromatosis of the skull base is a syndrome that may occur in an isolated fashion or as a component of Von Recklinghausen disease. This article discusses the clinical features of neurofibromatosis, diagnostic methods, and surgical tre…

A case of arteriovenous fistula formation following punch hair grafting is presented. This is indeed a potential complication of a hair plug transplantation procedure in both recipient and donor sites. Surgical excision of the fistula in th…

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition resulting from an exotoxin of Staphylococcus aureus. Presenting symptoms include high fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting progressing to hypotension, oliguria…

In localized orbitotemporal neurofibromatosis, the treatment depends very much on the type and severity of the orbital involvement and on the functional state of the eye. The condition can be conveniently divided into three groups, each req…

Three cases of haemangioma of the nasal bone are illustrative of a rare clinical entity. These were treated by current craniofacial surgical techniques. The advantages of this approach are obvious minimising of the facial deformity, obtaini…

An uncommon well developed alveolabial sulcus in a baby born with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate is presented. The possible embryonic explanation for this extremely rare finding is discussed.…

Infection following breast implants is an uncommon event. This is somewhat surprising, since the human breast is not a sterile anatomical structure. The flora found in the breast are derived from the nipple ducts and closely resemble those …

Interest in the anatomy of the buccal fat pad was aroused by two clinical cases where the fat pad was involved by pathology. In one, there was an extensive lipoma of the buccal fat pad which had been unsuccessfully operated on on two previo…

One hundred eighteen women treated with mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction for carcinoma were evaluated for recurrence of disease and survival. Fourteen women (12%) suffered relapse of their cancer and 10 patients (9%) died of t…

Maxillary hypoplasia and retrusion is complex. It may involve the dentoalveolar area, or it may involve the whole midface. It may be difficult to recognize, since the patient may come only with the complaint of nasal deformity, and the occl…

In moderate to severe plagiocephaly, the transverse diameter of the orbit on the affected side is consistently decreased. In these cases, the supraorbital rim has been expanded by the required amount and bone grafted. This makes for greater…

The ablepharon macrostomia syndrome is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. It is characterised by bilateral absence or hypoplasia of lower eyelids, macrostomia and multiple other congenital anomalies. Three cases have been reported (McCar…

Tissue expansion has been a reconstructive technique for nearly 10 years. All published work has described serial expansion by percutaneous injection into a buried reservoir. This paper reviews a small series of patients who had tissue expa…

A large series of cranial bone grafts performed during a 6-year period is presented. The types of grafts are discussed and the techniques of taking the grafts are described. The complications have been few. Full-thickness skull penetration …

In 16 women who underwent face lift operations, we performed intraoperative stretching of the undermined facial and neck skin using either a silicone bag for expansion or skin traction sutures. The object of this endeavor was to attempt to …