Oranges CM

BackgroundThe optimal dissection technique for flap elevation in abdominoplasty remains debated, particularly in high-risk patients after massive weight loss. The LigaSure Impact™ (LS) vessel-sealing system (Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland) is a…

[INTRODUCTION] Capsular contracture remains a significant challenge in breast implant surgery. Recent research has focused on the role of inflammatory mediators, particularly leukotrienes. The aim of this article was to conduct a systematic…

[BACKGROUND] Although not routinely advocated for average-risk patients, contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) is recommended by current guidelines to reduce mortality in high-risk patients with unilateral breast cancer. This systemat…

[BACKGROUND] While radiotherapy (RT) and chemotherapy (CT) significantly improve breast cancer outcomes, they may affect breast reconstruction by causing vascular damage and delayed wound healing. This retrospective study evaluates how preo…

: The DIEP flap is among the preferred techniques in autologous breast reconstruction due to better long-term outcomes, including higher satisfaction and more natural breast shape compared to implant-based breast reconstruction. With the ri…

[BACKGROUND] The excision of oropharyngeal carcinoma of more than 50% of the soft palate followed by static reconstruction may result in functional deficits, including velopharyngeal insufficiency, swallowing, and speech difficulties. We de…

[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is now considered the gold standard for autologous breast reconstructions (BRs). Previous abdominal surgery (PAS) is considered to be a potential contraindication to abdominal…

[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is considered the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction. Many patients have had previous abdominal surgery (PAS), which poses a challenge in flap harvesting and m…

Despite improvements in surgical techniques, the optimal timing for free-flap reconstruction in Gustilo type III lower limb fractures remains controversial. Although existing interventions have shown positive outcomes, comprehensive data as…

[BACKGROUND] Symptomatic macromastia is a debilitating condition that affects millions of women worldwide. Although reduction mammoplasty is the gold standard treatment, the association between estrogen levels and wound healing has been est…

Breast augmentation is a very popular cosmetic surgery-which may subsequently influence the technique and outcomes of breast reconstruction in the event of breast cancer. After mastectomy, several surgical approaches are available for this …

[BACKGROUND] Little is known about the influence of handedness on the outcome of operations in plastic surgery. Our study addresses the question of whether there is a difference between the right and left sides in the outcome of plastic sur…

[BACKGROUND] Upper blepharoplasty for dermatochalasis is a common oculoplastic procedure worldwide, but postoperative suture removal can be uncomfortable or impractical for some patients. [AIMS AND OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to compare o…

[BACKGROUND] Recalcitrant bone nonunion and osseous defect treatment is challenging and often requires vascularized bone transfer. The medial femoral condyle flap has become an increasingly popular option for reconstruction. The study aims …

[BACKGROUND] Skin-grafted free gracilis muscle flaps are commonly used for lower extremity reconstruction. However, the loss of sensory function may lead to increased patient morbidity. This study prospectively analyzed the sensory and neur…

[BACKGROUND] The lateral arm free flap (LA-FF) has become an increasingly popular choice in the reconstruction of soft tissue defect in many anatomical regions. However, there is a paucity of literature regarding its safety and efficacy. Th…

[BACKGROUND] Previous studies have shown a higher complication rate in bilateral (BL) compared to unilateral (UL) deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstructions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to offe…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Neoumbilicoplasty aims to reconstruct an aesthetically pleasing new umbilicus following agenesis, malignancy, anatomical distortion, or umbilicus loss. Despite the wide variety of surgical techniques described, l…

[BACKGROUND] Breast-conserving surgery is the standard of care for early-stage breast cancer but can often result in unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes. Oncoplastic surgery aims to address these issues by combining local excision with plastic…

[BACKGROUND/AIM] Breast-conserving surgery is the preferred treatment for early-stage breast cancer but can often result in unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes. Oncoplastic surgery aims to improve both oncologic and aesthetic outcomes by combi…

[INTRODUCTION] This work aims to assess lower limb free flaps spontaneous sensory recovery by comparing and analyzing a single standardized reconstructive procedure, namely the free noninnervated anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap in order to e…

[BACKGROUND] The indications for microsurgical breast reconstruction remain debated, particularly concerning the safety of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps in elderly women. Free tissue transfer still carries a risk of perio…

[BACKGROUND] Chin augmentation has maintained a high level of popularity among patients and facial plastic surgeons. Several procedures exist to enhance the appearance of a small chin. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic liter…

(1) Background: An increasing number of patients undergo bariatric surgery and seek body contouring surgery after massive weight loss (MWL). Abdominoplasty itself is associated with a high complication rate in these patients, particularly d…

Abdominoplasty and its different approaches have been widely described to improve abdominal wall contour. However, the role of reverse abdominoplasty, a less commonly performed technique, and its indications are not fully understood. Recent…

(1) Background: Breast hypertrophy is a prevalent condition among women worldwide, which can affect different aspects of their quality of life. Uncertainty exists in the medical literature about recommendations for return to work after redu…

(1) Background: Lower extremity microvascular reconstruction aims at restoring function and preventing infection while ensuring optimal cosmetic outcomes. Muscle (M) or fasciocutaneous (FC) free flaps are alternatively used to treat similar…

[BACKGROUND] Free and pedicled flaps are both valuable surgical strategies for lower limb reconstruction. Evidence that compares both techniques is scarce. Our aim is to synthetise all the comparative studies by conducting a meta-analysis t…

[PURPOSE] The setting regarding the ideal timing for deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) reconstruction remains unclear. Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is performed at the same time as mastectomy, while delayed breast rec…