Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Nov 2012
ReviewComplications of acellular dermal matrices in abdominal wall reconstruction.
Acellular dermal matrices have been increasingly used in abdominal wall reconstruction. Unique characteristics of these grafts have allowed surgeons to reconstruct increasingly complex abdominal wall defects. This has resulted in a myriad of complications related to the acellular dermal matrix with unique management strategies as compared with synthetic mesh. ⋯ Complications are frequent in abdominal wall reconstruction. Many acellular dermal matrices have properties that allow for conservative management and maintenance of reconstruction when complications occur. With traditional synthetic mesh reconstruction, complications likely result in mesh explantation and prolonged morbidity. With acellular dermal matrix reconstruction, however, more conservative treatment strategies will allow for mesh salvage.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Nov 2012
Multicenter StudyHow "successful" is calvarial reconstruction using frozen autologous bone?
The authors investigated the long-term outcome of frozen autologous bone cranioplasty in patients who had undergone decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury. ⋯ Therapeutic, IV.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Nov 2012
Advanced cranial reconstruction using intracranial free flaps and cranial bone grafts: an algorithmic approach developed from the modern battlefield.
The objective of this study was to report outcomes after initiation of an algorithmic approach (Bethesda protocol) using intracranial free flaps, cranial bone autografts, and dermal/fat grafts to treat warfare-related cranial frontofacial defects after war-related decompressive craniectomy. ⋯ Therapeutic, IV.