Introduction e most common malignant tumours of the face are (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma. [1] BCC constitutes more than three quarters of skin cancers of the face [2] .Risk factors for BCC include sun exposure, fair skin type, ionising radiation, advanced age, immunosuppression [3] BCCs of the face are almost always curable when detected and treated early, [4] various tre...

we have found prefabrication of hairless radial forearm free flap to be a useful technique for nasal reconstruction. prior skin grafting and a suitable period of maturation permits safe, reliable surgery. its use should be considered in those patients whose forehead tissue is not suitable or in whom appropriate distant flaps are not available, as is often the case with hirsute males.

BACKGROUND Mainstay of post-burn reconstruction is release and split skin grafting. Pedicle flaps are cumbersome to the patient, require multiple procedures and hospitalization. Free flaps are technically demanding and facilities are not universally available. Here we evaluated the local perforator flaps for post-burn reconstruction. METHODS We have used sixteen perforator propellar flaps for...

BACKGROUND Tissue expansion is a widely used technique to create skin flaps for the correction of sizable defects in reconstructive plastic surgery. Major complications following the inset of expanded flaps include breakdown and uncontrolled scarring secondary to excessive tissue tension. Although it is recognized that mechanical forces may significantly impact the success of defect repair with...

AIM To compare the outcomes of finger reconstruction using arterialized venous flap (AVF), superficial palmar branch of the radial artery (SPBRA) flap, posterior interosseous perforator flap (PIPF), and ulnar artery perforator free (UAPF) flap harvested from the ipsilateral extremity. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the outcomes for 41 free flaps from the ipsilateral extremity in the reco...

The nose is an area commonly involved in dermatological surgery. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma frequently affect the nasal appendix and its adjacent structures. There is a broad repertoire of surgical techniques for the reconstruction of this area, including direct closure, local and distant flaps, and grafts. Small surgical defects may be repaired by direct closure or second intention...

Hyperbaric oxygen has been advocated, both as an adjunctive or primary form of treatment, for a variety of disorders, including gas gangrene, osteoradionecrosis, and carbon monoxide poisoning. It has also been used to improve ischemic wounds before skin grafting and to support ischemic flaps. In this review, we analyze the available literature that investigates the use of hyperbaric oxygen for ...

Purpose Myocutaneous flaps were commonly used to repair the mucosal defect that results from ablative tumor surgery. However, skin is not a perfect substitute for the oral mucosa because it can lead to poor hygiene due to hair growth and desquamation. The myodermal flaps used for the reconstruction of mucosa in oncologic surgery of the oral cavity. Material and method Pectoralis major and platy...