피부이식 Skin Grafting

Vascular malformations are very difficult to treat and usually require a multidisciplinary approach. We report a case of a giant facial and scalp vascular malformation resection and large defect reconstruction with the use of artificial der…

[INTRODUCTION] Lymphedema, a debilitating characterized by localized fluid retention and tissue swelling, results from abnormalities in the lymphatic system. In the case of primary lymphedema, this condition is attributed to malformations i…

Many people living in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack access to safe surgical and anesthetic care. The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery (LCGS) recommended that all countries track surgical volume and target 5,000 proc…

[INTRODUCTION] Plastic surgery played a crucial role during the World Wars. Surgeons dedicated their careers to reconstructing facial injuries and residual deformities incurred during combat. Times of unprecedented trauma led to rapid innov…

Shrinkage, a heat-induced process, reorganizes collagen fibers, thereby reducing wound surface area. This technique, commonly applied in surgeries like periareolar mastopexy and skin grafting, is well-established. Despite its widespread use…

[INTRODUCTION] The British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics (BOAST) guide the optimal management of open lower limb fractures. Adherence of the newly established Orthoplastic service at the Major Trauma Centre c…

Although advances in free flap surgery have allowed the reconstruction of a wide range of complex scalp defects, simpler local options continue to play a role. We describe how bipedicled or 'bucket handle' scalp flap with skin grafting of t…

Prune belly syndrome (PBS), or Eagle-Barrett syndrome, is a rare congenital disorder marked by abdominal wall muscle deficiency, urinary tract anomalies, and cryptorchidism, causing significant abdominal wall laxity and functional impairmen…

Microsurgery is the gold standard for hard and soft tissue reconstruction in head and neck neoplasia and malformations. Fibular, iliac crest, and scapular free flaps are the main choices for reconstructive surgery of the jaws. Although wide…

This retrospective study evaluates the efficacy of the serratus anterior muscle (SAm) free flap combined with a split thickness skin graft (STSG) for thin resurfacing in reconstructive surgery, presenting an alternative to pure skin perfora…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous skin grafting has been the popular method for reconstructing post-burn defects. However, this technique has limitations such as high contracture rates and inadequate volume coverage. This report aims to propose the p…

[INTRODUCTION] Circumferential multiplanar degloving injuries of hand and wrist are devastating injuries which can severely compromise what is salvageable for achieving a functional hand, ending in amputations if not well managed. [CASE RE…

[BACKGROUND] This study compares patient-reported functional and aesthetic outcomes of split-thickness skin graft (STSG) versus hatchet flap closure of radial forearm free flap (RFFF) donor site. [METHODS] Patients with RFFF (2015-2020) we…

[BACKGROUND] This study compares the outcomes of osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap (OC-RFFF) and fibula free flap (FFF) reconstruction of mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN). [METHODS] Retrospective review of patients undergoing OC-R…

The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is the most commonly used flap for head and neck reconstruction. However, complications at the donor site are its major drawbacks. We aimed to identify the patient comorbidities and factors that predict d…

[BACKGROUND] A poor evidence basis exists regarding directly comparing objective and subjective donor-site morbidity associated with the forearm flap. The authors evaluated the postoperative donor-site complications and quality-of-life outc…

[BACKGROUND] The radial forearm free flap is frequently chosen for phalloplasty; however, flap size required for phalloplasty is associated with a large scar burden and functional concerns. We sought to investigate donor site functionality,…

Scalp avulsion injuries caused by machinery present substantial challenges necessitating urgent medical intervention. A 30-year-old female suffered near-complete scalp avulsion from entanglement in agricultural machinery and underwent surgi…

Ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) noninvasively measures the stiffness of tissue by producing and measuring tissue deformation. Scar formation, a crucial aspect of wound healing, can lead to functional and aesthetic complications whe…

[OBJECTIVES] To use portable colorimetry to quantify color differences between facial skin and potential three head and neck microvascular free tissue transfer (MFTT) donor sites-radial forearm (RF), anterolateral thigh (ALT), and fibula (F…