BACKGROUND Necrosis of skin flaps is considered as an important complication in reconstructive surgery. We conducted an experimental study to investigate the efficacy of low-molecular weight heparin, clopidogrel and their combination to improve the flap survival. METHODS Forty male, adult Sprague-Dawlay rats were divided randomly into 4 groups. Standard rectangular, distally based dorsal ran...

Background: Pain after periodontal flap surgery is very common and its control is very important during treatment. Although Ibuprofen is the most common used drug for the pain control in dentistry, it has its own side effects. Purpose: This study was aimed to compare the prophylactic and post operation effect of the ginger Zingiber Officinale (Zintoma) and Ibuprofen on the pain after surgical ...

IMPORTANCE There are limited data on the use of the supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) for parotid and lateral skull base (LSB) surgery. This flap can be an important reconstructive tool for these procedures. OBJECTIVE To describe the use of the SCAIF for parotid and LSB surgery and its success, as well as important technique modifications for successful use of the flap in this settin...

BACKGROUND Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has presented good results in the healing of chronic wounds. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of LIPUS on the viability of transverse rectus abdominal muscle (TRAM) flap in different regions (central and epigastric) in rats. METHODS Twenty-one Wistar male rats were homogeneously distributed into three groups as follows: g...

BACKGROUND During surgery, circulation changes in the deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap (DIEP). Although blood flow is an important parameter for surgical outcome, little research has been performed on this topic, especially during the process of transplantation. This study examined the pattern of perfusion of DIEP flaps over time. METHODS In all, 16 flaps were studied in 14 DIEP ...

Clinical application of lasers in periodontal surgery has continued to expand in the last decade; however, controversies remain regarding their use. This article will describe the clinical application of erbium: YAG lasers for periodontal surgery: flap operations, osseous surgery, and semi-lunar coronally repositioned flap procedures, and peri-implantitis treatment by laser will be discussed.

Background: In this prospective cohort study (flap-off epi-eye-surgery), the results of femtosecond optical maser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (femto-eye-surgery) and epipolis eye-surgery refractile surgery for myopia were compared.
 Purpose: Comparison or myopic astigmia improvement by a six- multidimensional amaris exciter maser establish that both femto- flap-off epi-eye-surgery are ...

Abstract Aim National reported mastectomy rate varies from 25% - 45%. Also, when a reduction therapeutic mammoplasty is needed, symmetrisation of the contralateral side will follow. Can “relative new” technique local perforator flaps, reduce volume mastectomies and surgery in District General Hospital? Method Retrospective review yearly breast cancer treatment operations Ipswich Hospital. Resul...

BACKGROUND Breast-conserving surgery is widely accepted as an appropriate method in breast cancer, and the lateral thoracodorsal flap provides a simple, reliable technique, especially when a mass is located in the lateral breast. This study describes the usefulness of a lateral thoracodorsal flap after breast conserving surgery in laterally located breast cancer. METHODS From September 2008 t...