Malata CM

[OBJECTIVE] Implant-based breast reconstructions are conceptually simple but prone to surgical revisions. Additional procedures often fail to address the problems associated with the reconstructive outcome, especially in patients who have r…

[OBJECTIVES] Following radical oncological resection, full-thickness upper central trunk defects present a significant challenge. Common reconstructive options include pedicled flaps, such as pectoralis major, rectus abdominis, and latissim…

[OBJECTIVES] The components separation technique (CST) is a widely described abdominal wall reconstructive technique. There have, however, been no UK reports of its use, prompting the present review. [METHODS] Between 2008 and 2012, 13 pat…

Breast reconstruction following mastectomy can be reliably undertaken using many different techniques. Although excellent cosmetic results can be achieved without contralateral balancing surgery, many unilateral breast reconstructions requi…

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an unusual skin condition causing inflammation and sterile ulceration. It may occur in the context of a systemic disease or in otherwise healthy patients following trauma. Treatment is immunosuppression. Surgica…

[INTRODUCTION] Immediate small breast reconstruction poses challenges including limited potential donor site tissues, a thinner skin envelope, and limited implant choice. Few patients are suitable for autologous reconstruction while contral…

[BACKGROUND] The aim of this study was to describe the indications, surgical technique and outcomes of abdominoplasty as a novel tool for revising complicated urostomies. [PATIENTS AND METHODS] Four patients (3 female, 1 male; mean body ma…

[INTRODUCTION AND AIMS] Cosmetic tourism, driven by the promise of inexpensive operations abroad, is increasingly popular despite warnings from professional bodies regarding associated risks. Increasing numbers of individuals have presented…

[BACKGROUND] Over the past decade, abdominoplasty has become an increasingly popular aesthetic procedure both in improving anterior abdominal contour and scar revisions. The associated post-operative complications have been widely reported.…

[INTRODUCTION] Round expander-implants (Beckers 25 and 50) and anatomical expander-prostheses filled with firm cohesive gel (McGhan Style 150) are established choices for single-stage expander breast reconstruction. Because of their drawbac…

[PURPOSE] To determine the incidence of capsular contracture (CC) requiring revisional surgery in patients receiving postoperative radiotherapy (RT) or no RT following mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. [MATERIAL AND METHODS] …

[BACKGROUND] Breast reconstruction using the TRAM flap and its variations in patients with pre-existing abdominal scars is controversial. In our practice, abdominal scars are considered not to be a contraindication for such reconstruction. …

Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but potentially lethal condition, often requiring extensive soft tissue debridement and complex reconstructive surgery. The disease has been noted to complicate Caesarian section wounds, and our department ha…

In 2003, a new extra full projection (EFP) anatomic cohesive silicone gel breast implant was introduced onto the European market. This review presents the early experience of a single surgeon with this new implant over a 29-month period. Be…

Recently, an anatomic breast implant filled with soft cohesive silicone gel was introduced by Mentor Medical Systems onto the European market. This study reports the early experience of a single surgeon with this implant. All patients who r…

Numerous techniques have been described for the correction of gynaecomastia, and the surgeon is faced with a wide range of excisional and liposuction procedures. There is a paucity of literature describing an integrated approach to the mana…

An application of the LeJour vertical mammaplasty skin pattern for skin-sparing mastectomy is presented. The approach provides adequate access for the mastectomy, axillary dissection, and immediate breast reconstruction. The technique is id…

Silicone breast implant surface texturing has been shown to reduce the short-term incidence of adverse (Baker III/IV) capsular contracture in augmentation mammaplasty in double-blind randomised controlled trials. It is, however, undetermine…

In reconstructive breast surgery, the permanent tissue expander has become popular because it avoids expander-implant exchange and gives the patient some control over the final breast size. It may, however, be associated with a number of co…

Patients undergoing head and neck surgery for malignancy especially resection of parts of the upper aerodigestive tracts need a secure airway intra- and postoperatively. A tracheostomy is an effective method of achieving this objective. In …

Tumours involving the temporal bone have historically carried a bad prognosis. The only prospect of cure is radical en bloc resection. Temporal bone resection for malignancies is, however, such a formidable undertaking that many centres lab…

Of the potential health risks of silicone breast implants it is the concern about implant durability, life span and the possible association with connective tissue disease which has attracted most attention. A prospective study addressing t…