Kim HB

[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is widely used in autologous breast reconstruction, with its success heavily reliant on the vascular anatomy, particularly midline crossing-over vessels that facilitate contra…

Although autologous breast reconstruction using the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is a standard procedure, flap perfusion-associated complications remain a concern. This study aimed to investigate the correlation be…

Perforator flaps have transformed reconstructive microsurgery by enabling tissue-specific reconstruction while preserving muscle, fascia, and nerves, minimizing donor site morbidity. Modern techniques-including superthin, ultrathin, and pur…

The 3D head-up display (HUD) exoscope is a novel magnification system providing stereoscopic, high-definition visualization without conventional microscope eyepieces. It offers potential ergonomic and workflow advantages for microsurgeons. …

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based breast reconstruction is associated with increased risk of early infection and late-stage capsular contracture. [OBJECTIVES] We evaluated the feasibility of a dual drug-releasing patch that enabled the controlled…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to investigate the efficacy of microsurgery with intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) angiography as a treatment approach for ethmoidal dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF). [METHODS] Between January 2010 and Ju…

[BACKGROUND]  This study aimed to quantify the blood flow of free flaps and compare the blood flow of small vessel (0.8 mm) anastomosed free flaps. [METHODS]  This retrospective study included patients treated successfully with a perforato…

The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors are used to prevent organ transplant rejection and are preferred over other immunosuppressants due to its low nephrotoxicity. However, mTOR inhibitors have been associated with various adv…

[BACKGROUND] This study was performed to evaluate the hypothesis that capsule formation varies according to the radiation dose in muscle tissues; chest wall tissues, including the ribs; and acellular dermal matrices (ADM) that are in contac…

[BACKGROUND]  This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of the selective use of the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) and the superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap as a workhorse flap from the groin area w…

[BACKGROUND]  This study compared the reconstructive outcomes and fat necrosis of the profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap with those of the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. [METHODS]  Data on all DIEP and PAP flap breast …

[BACKGROUND]  Among the many factors involved in reconstructive microsurgery, identifying a good recipient vessel is one of the key elements leading to a successful result. [METHODS]  Multiple modalities have been used to identify recipien…

[BACKGROUND]  Overall success rate after diabetic foot reconstruction using free flap has been acceptable, but certain parts of the foot like the heel remains more challenging. [PATIENTS AND METHODS]  This retrospective study reviewed 37 p…