감염 Infection

[INTRODUCTION] In ptotic breasts, patients can undergo breast reduction or mastopexy before nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) to improve the esthetic outcomes. Literature also suggests the benefit of staged nipple-sparing mastectomy (SNSM) on…

[BACKGROUND] Vertical scar superomedial pedicle breast reduction offers a shorter scar and improved breast projection, yet its safety and outcomes in cases of severe macromastia remain under discussion. [METHODS] A prospective case series …

[BACKGROUND] The rising prevalence of cannabis use introduces unique considerations for surgical patients, yet its impact in breast surgery remains poorly characterized. This narrative review synthesized available evidence investigating out…

Thermal corneal injuries are uncommon but potentially vision-threatening. Full-thickness corneal perforation caused by monopolar electrocautery during cosmetic blepharoplasty is exceptionally rare and scarcely reported in the literature. We…

[BACKGROUND] Craniomaxillofacial trauma is a common occurrence in adults, often resulting from vehicle accidents, assaults, sports injuries, working accidents, and others. The primary goal of craniomaxillofacial trauma surgery is to restore…

[BACKGROUND] Saddle nose deformity caused by disruption of the keystone area remains surgically challenging. We developed a septum suspension technique using a rib bone cantilever graft to restore keystone continuity and improve airflow. […

[BACKGROUND] Cosmetic tourism has become increasingly popular, with patients seeking lower cost cosmetic surgery overseas. However, complications often necessitate management in local public hospitals upon their return, placing a burden on …

[BACKGROUND] This study represents the largest single-center cohort to date evaluating the early- and mid-term safety and effectiveness of a staged reconstructive strategy using 3D-printed microporous titanium prostheses, applied either alo…

[BACKGROUND] Implant pocket selection is a key determinant of safety and aesthetic outcomes in primary breast augmentation. Despite the widespread use of subglandular, subfascial, submuscular, and dual-plane techniques, no clear consensus e…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular Contracture (CC) is a key downstream complication of breast implant surgery captured by breast implant registries worldwide. A number of factors have a been linked to CC development including smooth implants and bacter…

Stage three osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), whether medication-related (MRONJ) or osteoradionecrosis (ORN), often necessitates aggressive surgical management due to extensive necrosis, infection, and risk of pathologic fracture. While free …

Gross breast asymmetry, characterized by significant differences in size or shape between breasts, poses both psychological and surgical challenges. Achieving optimal symmetry requires a tailored approach that balances patient preferences w…

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare genetic blistering skin diseases, with EB simplex (EBS) being the most common subtype, accounting for around 70% of cases. Although there is no cure for EB, recent advancements led to the histor…

[BACKGROUND] Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a challenging complication associated with antiresorptive medications. Its exact pathophysiology remains unclear, but dental extractions and infections are known triggers, …

[BACKGROUND] Chin augmentation is increasingly performed using both surgical (osseous genioplasty and alloplastic implants) and non-surgical (injectable fillers) techniques to improve facial harmony and profile. However, the long-term effec…

[OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to analyse respiratory infection rates (RI) in a representative cohort and evaluate if tumour size, pre-existing respiratory co-morbidities, smoking history, and tracheostomy predicted postoperative infection. …

Necrotising fasciitis is a rare and rapidly progressive infection that demands early diagnosis and aggressive management to prevent fatal outcomes. We present a case of a woman in her 70s who developed a necrotising fasciitis of the hand an…

The durability of silicone breast implants is critical for successful aesthetic and reconstructive outcomes. Intraoperative breast pocket irrigation is routinely performed to reduce infection and capsular contracture, but the effect of comm…

[OBJECTIVE] Nasal tip hypertrophy is common in Asians, and surgical refinement usually relies on tip grafts or structural implants. For patients who refuse any implant and whose bulbous tip is mainly caused by excessive soft tissue rather t…

[BACKGROUND] This retrospective analysis aims to assess the efficacy of microscope-aided implant decontamination combined with surgical intervention for peri-implantitis and identify factors influencing its success. [METHODS] Patients diag…