감염 Infection

[BACKGROUND] Surgical site infections (SSIs) following autologous breast reconstruction, particularly deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap procedures, pose a substantial clinical burden and is associated with increased risk of ho…

[BACKGROUND] The HARMONIC Shears is an ultrasonic surgical device enabling precise tissue dissection with simultaneous hemostasis. Its application in lower limb free flap reconstruction following trauma is underexplored. [METHODS] A retros…

[BACKGROUNDS] Free flap reconstruction has become the standard of care in the repair of complex defects of the head and neck; however, surgical site infection remains a key area for improvement. This study aims to better understand the risk…

[BACKGROUND] Most of the literature about soft-tissue coverage of open fractures is focused on Gustilo-Anderson IIIB/IIIC. A significant proportion of the flaps performed for coverage after open fractures is however performed for Gustilo-An…

[OBJECTIVE] Free tissue transfer is standard in head and neck reconstruction, with the thigh serving as a primary donor site. Contemporary evidence specifically addressing the tensor fascia lata perforator (TFLp) flap, particularly as an im…

Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) represents a significant advancement in the treatment of persistent periapical disease, evolving from conventional apicoectomy techniques into a precise, minimally invasive procedure. Indications for EMS includ…

Background Free flap reconstruction is integral to the management of complex lower limb trauma, yet flap failure and return to theatre remain clinically significant challenges. Outcomes may vary according to injury timing and context. Metho…

Penile augmentation procedures are controversial, primarily because most men seeking these interventions have penile dimensions within the normal range, and due to the associated risks of severe complications. This narrative review explores…

[OBJECTIVE] To describe the diagnosis and treatment of a Mycobacterium avium (M. avium) infection in a cat following subdermal hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injection. [ANIMAL STUDIED] A five-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat wit…

[INTRODUCTION] The evolution of abdominal wall reconstruction has produced multiple effective techniques for hernia repair. Transversus abdominis release and preperitoneal repair allow for the placement of large mesh constructs. The outcome…

With the increase of sporadic cases of foodborne botulism and the occurrence of several large incidents of botulinum contamination in food, botulism has received greater attention in clinical practice. Foodborne botulinum toxin poisoning is…

Tissue expander-based breast reconstruction is widely used following mastectomy due to its relative technical simplicity, minimal additional anesthesia, and reversibility. However, complications such as tissue necrosis, impaired vascularity…

Follicular unit excision (FUE) is a widely used hair transplantation technique with a favorable safety profile; however, rare but severe complications such as recipient-site scalp necrosis can occur. We report a 46-year-old male with androg…

[BACKGROUND] Protein intake plays a critical role in postoperative recovery and wound healing, particularly in procedures such as abdominoplasty. While ERAS protocols emphasize nutritional optimization, evidence in non-bariatric patients un…

[BACKGROUND] Patients undergo abdominoplasty/panniculectomy following excessive weight loss and/or to improve abdominal appearance/shape. The authors aim to compare clinical outcomes and quality of life (QoL) following these procedures in p…

[BACKGROUND] Rectus abdominis fat grafting (RAFG) has emerged as a valuable adjunct to liposuction and abdominoplasty to enhance muscular definition and abdominal contour. Despite its growing popularity, evidence regarding safety, standardi…

[INTRODUCTION] Although surgical site infection is one of the classic complications of breast reduction surgery, since 2024 the Société française d'anesthésie réanimation (SFAR) no longer recommends the administration of preoperative antibi…

[BACKGROUND] Superomedial pedicle breast reduction combined with a Wise pattern or vertical skin resection has become more popular recently. This review aimed to investigate the role of the type of skin resection that may alter the outcomes…

[BACKGROUND] Skin-reducing mastectomy (SRM) represents a surgical option that provides patients with ptotic breasts the advantage of undergoing simultaneous nipple-preserving mastopexy in conjunction with mastectomy. Nonetheless, existing d…

[BACKGROUND] Age-related physiological changes may influence surgical outcomes following breast reduction. This study investigates the association between patient age and postoperative complications using a large institutional cohort. [MET…