Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Jan 2017
ReviewSurgical anatomy of the first extensor compartment: A systematic review and comparison of normal cadavers vs. De Quervain syndrome patients.
De Quervain syndrome or tenosynovitis is a common wrist pathology caused by stenosing tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment. Multiple studies have demonstrated significant anatomic variation within the first extensor compartment. ⋯ Level III.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Jun 2016
ReviewAutologous fat grafting in onco-plastic breast reconstruction: A systematic review on oncological and radiological safety, complications, volume retention and patient/surgeon satisfaction.
This study presents an up-to-date overview of the literature on autologous fat grafting (AFG) in onco-plastic breast reconstruction, with respect to complications, oncological and radiological safety, volume retention and patient/surgeon satisfaction. ⋯ AFG in breast reconstruction is a promising technique. Safety is not compromised as cancer recurrence and complications are not observed. Whether AFG interferes with radiological follow-up remains to be elucidated. Randomized trials with sound methodology are needed to confirm these conclusions.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Jun 2016
ReviewAutologous fat grafting in onco-plastic breast reconstruction: A systematic review on oncological and radiological safety, complications, volume retention and patient/surgeon satisfaction.
This study presents an up-to-date overview of the literature on autologous fat grafting (AFG) in onco-plastic breast reconstruction, with respect to complications, oncological and radiological safety, volume retention and patient/surgeon satisfaction. ⋯ AFG in breast reconstruction is a promising technique. Safety is not compromised as cancer recurrence and complications are not observed. Whether AFG interferes with radiological follow-up remains to be elucidated. Randomized trials with sound methodology are needed to confirm these conclusions.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Jan 2016
ReviewPediatric lower extremity sarcoma reconstruction: A review of limb salvage procedures and outcomes.
In recent years, dramatic advances in the multidisciplinary treatment of pediatric sarcoma have resulted in significant improvement in the long-term survival of the patient. Thus, following tumor resection, significant effort has gone into limb salvage and improving functional outcomes. Plastic surgeons, in conjunction with orthopedic surgeons, are using techniques in microvascular free-tissue transfer and rotational flap surgery to preserve limb length. This study presents a review of the current reconstructive strategies and the oncologic, surgical, and functional outcomes in this population. ⋯ Plastic surgery procedures play an increasingly important role in pediatric lower extremity sarcoma reconstruction and functional limb salvage. Published series are limited in number and case volume; to date, no systematic review has been published. The existing data emphasize the role of microvascular free-fibula transfer as well as local muscle flap coverage in preserving limb length and function, with minimal risk of local recurrence and need for amputation.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Jan 2016
ReviewPediatric lower extremity sarcoma reconstruction: A review of limb salvage procedures and outcomes.
In recent years, dramatic advances in the multidisciplinary treatment of pediatric sarcoma have resulted in significant improvement in the long-term survival of the patient. Thus, following tumor resection, significant effort has gone into limb salvage and improving functional outcomes. Plastic surgeons, in conjunction with orthopedic surgeons, are using techniques in microvascular free-tissue transfer and rotational flap surgery to preserve limb length. This study presents a review of the current reconstructive strategies and the oncologic, surgical, and functional outcomes in this population. ⋯ Plastic surgery procedures play an increasingly important role in pediatric lower extremity sarcoma reconstruction and functional limb salvage. Published series are limited in number and case volume; to date, no systematic review has been published. The existing data emphasize the role of microvascular free-fibula transfer as well as local muscle flap coverage in preserving limb length and function, with minimal risk of local recurrence and need for amputation.