OBJECTIVE To present a 1-stage technique for orbital reconstruction after exenteration with the use of myocutaneous rectus abdominis free flap in children. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE After orbital exenteration, a myocutaneous rectus abdominis free flap with long vascular pedicle is harvested from the abdomen. The flap is transferred to the orbit and the vascular pedicle is passed through an opening m...

background we present a novel method for augmenting the standard c-v flap used for nipple reconstruction with a free dermal graft which aims to improve the appearance of the nipple reconstruction, decrease loss of projection and improve patient satisfaction overall. methods the surgical technique for performing a free dermal graft augmentation of a cv flap is described. all patients who underwe...

Aim The main objective of the study was to describe the use of skin fold advancement flaps (SFAFs) and other reconstructive techniques for closure of large skin defects following mammary tumor excision in dogs. Materials and Methods Twelve dogs underwent reconstruction of large ventral skin defects following mammary tumor excision with wide margins. Skin fold flaps (flank fold flap and elbow ...

PURPOSE While brachytherapy is often used concurrently with flap reconstruction following surgical ablation for head and neck cancer, it remains unclear whether it increases morbidity in the particularly high risk subset of patients undergoing salvage treatment for recurrent head and neck cancer (RH&NC). MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective chart review was undertaken that evaluated patients ...

BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of the head and neck after adequate resection of primary tumor and neck dissection is a challenge. It should be performed at one sitting in advanced tumors. Defects caused by the resection should be closed with flaps which match in color, texture and hair bearing characteristics with the face. Cervicopectoral flap is a one such flap from chest and neck skin mainly use...

OBJECTIVE This study aims to report the use of the unilateral pectoralis major muscle flap for the treatment of the sternal wound dehiscence. METHODS A retrospective study including patients who underwent unilateral pectoralis major muscle flap was performed for the treatment of sternotomy dehiscence due to coronary artery bypass, valve replacement, congenital heart disease correction and med...

PURPOSE To determine the effect of different blades on laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap thickness created with the Amadeus I microkeratome (Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems). SETTING Emory University Department of Ophthalmology and Emory Vision, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. METHODS This retrospective nonrandomized comparative case study from January 2005 through June 2006 compared LASIK flap th...

We read with great interest the article by Shridharani et al. (2009) describing the banking of a surplus hemiabdominal deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap for future use. The authors describe a novel surgical technique and useful indication, particularly in the case of difficult flap harvest and/or junior microsurgical staff. We have also described a similar technique of bank...

CHRONIC volar flexion contracture of the fingers particularly following crush injuries or deep lacerations is frequently accompanied by shortening of deeper structures as well as skin. Surgical release of the contracture often exposes bare tendons and sometimes joints, and flap cover is required. Jackson and Brown (1970) described the use of cross-finger flaps for such cases. Joshi (1972) recom...