Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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in the year since Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) found itself the epicentre of intense, global media attention initial studies have started to evaluate the abnormally high premature device failure rate suspected for their mammary prostheses. A cohort free from most of the usual confounding variables affords opportunities to improve upon previous estimates of rupture prevalence, assess the media effect and evaluate contemporary ultrasound scan (USS) accuracy. ⋯ this study not only reaffirms PIP's rupture prevalence to be higher than comparative breast prostheses, but also records the media's beneficial effect in improving recall. Importantly, there is a relatively high proportion of patients with ruptured devices of which they are otherwise unaware. Ultrasonography, at least in PIP-augmented women, seems to be a more accurate tool than previously measured, especially in the presence of rupture. Finally, 35.2% resisted all attempts at review despite repeated efforts and widespread media coverage.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Sep 2013
Fingertip reconstruction using the hypothenar perforator free flap.
The purpose of this study was to present the results of using the hypothenar perforator free flap for fingertip reconstruction. ⋯ The hypothenar perforator free flap provides acceptable functional and cosmetic outcomes for the reconstruction of fingertip defects. The authors recommend that this flap should be considered as a useful option for fingertip reconstruction.