Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 15, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR - SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY IN MELANOMA: WHICH HOT NODES SHOULD BE HARVESTED AND IS BLUE DYE REALLY NECESSARY?

The article by Ranson et al., “Sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma: which hot nodes should be harvested and is blue dye really necessary?”1...
Injection, Injections
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 10, 2019
REVISITING THE RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FRAMEWORK: THE RECONSTRUCTION SUPERMARKET

Plastic and reconstructive surgeons apply a variety of techniques throughout the body with analogies having evolved to provide a conceptual...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 10, 2019
“SCARLESS REVERSE UMBILICOPLASTY”: A NEW TECHNIQUE OF UMBILICAL TRANSPOSITION IN ABDOMNOPLASTY

The navel plays a major role in the aesthetics of the abdomen. A navel which is abnormally shaped, malpositioned or has evident scarring...
Aesthetic, Aesthetical
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 10, 2019
SEPTOCUTANEOUS PERFORATOR MAPPING AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE MEDIAL ARM FLAP

The medial arm flap has a long history but remains underused despite providing multiple advantages. We reviewed our experience with...
Arm
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 10, 2019
CARBON DIOXIDE LASER TREATMENT IN BURN-RELATED SCARRING: A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

To investigate the effect of ablative fractional CO2 laser on burns scar appearance and dermal architecture at 6 weeks and up to 3-years...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 10, 2019
DIGITAL MODEL SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY FOR EAR RECONSTRUCTION OF MICROTIA WITH CRANIOFACIAL ASYMMETRY

Craniofacial asymmetry is often observed in microtia patients, duing to the accompanied craniofacial microsomia deformity, such as...
Regard, Depression
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 10, 2019
POST MASTECTOMY UPPER LIMB LYMPHEDEMA: COMBINED VASCULARIZED LYMPH NODE TRANSFER AND SCAR RELEASE WITH FAT GRAFT EXPEDITES SURGICAL AND PATIENTS' RELATED OUTCOMES. A RETROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY

Lymphedema resulting from breast cancer treatment is a chronic condition which can significantly compromise quality of life. Several...
Cancer, Breast, Breasts
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 9, 2019
MULTIPLE LYMPHATIC-VENOUS ANASTOMOSES IN REDUCING THE RISK OF LYMPHEDEMA IN MELANOMA PATIENTS UNDERGOING COMPLETE LYMPH NODE DISSECTION. A RETROSPECTIVE CASE-CONTROL STUDY

Sentinel lymph node biopsy is an indispensable surgical procedure in staging and management of intermediate-thick melanomas. Although...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 9, 2019
NAVIGATION-GUIDED FIBULA FREE FLAP FOR MANDIBULAR RECONSTRUCTION - A PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY

To analyze a novel technique of supporting fibula free flap harvest and fabrication with intraoperative navigation technology.

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 1, 2019
TENOSYNOVIAL GIANT CELL TUMOURS OF THE HAND: A MULTICENTRE CASE CONTROL STUDY

Many factors have been proposed to contribute to the risk of recurrent TSGCT ; however, we remain unable to predict those at risk which...
Hands
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 24, 2019
A SIMPLE CODE FOR EFFICIENT INDICATIVE NUMBER RECORDING WITH E-LOGBOOK

Although e-logbook was a welcome addition to surgical training many years ago its interface and functionality has not changed for many...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 16, 2019
“A MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF AGE AND SEX DEPENDENT CHANGES IN EYEBROW HEIGHT AND SHAPE”

Rejuvenation procedures of the periorbital region and the forehead with the eyebrow as a key structure are often performed in plastic...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
THE CORACOID PROCESS IS SUPPLIED BY A DIRECT BRANCH OF THE 2ND PART OF THE AXILLARY ARTERY PERMITTING USE OF THE CORACOID AS A VASCULARISED BONE FLAP, AND IMPROVING IT'S VIABILITY IN LATARJET OR BRISTOW PROCEDURES

A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the vascular supply of the coracoid is needed to en- sure that the coracoid remains...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
LETTER TO EDITOR: SURGICAL-SITE INFECTION FOLLOWING LYMPH NODE EXCISION INDICATES SUSCEPTIBILITY FOR LYMPHEDEMA: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA PATIENTS

Following the reading of the original article “Surgical-site infection following lymph node excision indicates susceptibility for lymphedema:...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
LIVE SURGERY - AN INNOVATIVE PLASTIC SURGERY TEACHING PROGRAMME FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS UTILISING REAL-TIME OPERATING THEATRE AUDIOVISUAL LINK-UPS

We sought to evaluate the concept of Live Surgery, a novel, modern method of surgical education utilising interactive tele-conferencing,...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
A COMPARISON OF PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOME MEASURES IN PATIENTS WHO RECEIVED BOTH DIEP FLAP AND PAP FLAP BREAST RECONSTRUCTIONS

Breast reconstruction should be routinely offered to patients undergoing mastectomy surgery for breast cancer.1 Post-operative recovery-time,...
Cancer, Breast, Breasts
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
ENDOSCOPIC RETRIEVAL OF RETRACTED FLEXOR TENDONS: AN ATRAUMATIC TECHNIQUE

The repair of retracted flexor tendons is a challenging problem for hand surgeons. The tendon stump should be handled in an atraumatic...
Hands
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
RE: NOT A PLASTIC SURGEON'S BEST FRIEND: DOG BITES AN INCREASING BURDEN ON UK PLASTIC SURGERY SERVICES

We believe there is an under-estimation on the burden and cost toward the NHS regarding dog bites. It is estimated that £9.5 million...
Regard
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
THE IDEAL INTERCOSTAL SPACE FOR INTERNAL MAMMARY VESSEL EXPOSURE DURING TOTAL RIB-SPARING MICROVASCULAR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION: A CRITICAL EVALUATION

Total rib-preserving free flap breast reconstruction using internal mammary vessel recipients usually involves vessel exposure in the...
Breasts, Breast
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Jan 15, 2019
FLAP RECONSTRUCTION AFTER GROIN AND MEDIAL THIGH SARCOMA RESECTION REDUCES THE RISK OF LOWER-EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA

Extensive resection is an effective treatment for sarcomas in the groin and medial thigh region; however, various complications may...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR - SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY IN MELANOMA: WHICH HOT NODES SHOULD BE HARVESTED AND IS BLUE DYE REALLY NECESSARY?

The article by Ranson et al., “Sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma: which hot nodes should be harvested and is blue dye really necessary?”1...

REVISITING THE RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FRAMEWORK: THE RECONSTRUCTION SUPERMARKET

Plastic and reconstructive surgeons apply a variety of techniques throughout the body with analogies having evolved to provide a conceptual...

“SCARLESS REVERSE UMBILICOPLASTY”: A NEW TECHNIQUE OF UMBILICAL TRANSPOSITION IN ABDOMNOPLASTY

The navel plays a major role in the aesthetics of the abdomen. A navel which is abnormally shaped, malpositioned or has evident scarring...

SEPTOCUTANEOUS PERFORATOR MAPPING AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE MEDIAL ARM FLAP

The medial arm flap has a long history but remains underused despite providing multiple advantages. We reviewed our experience with...

CARBON DIOXIDE LASER TREATMENT IN BURN-RELATED SCARRING: A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

To investigate the effect of ablative fractional CO2 laser on burns scar appearance and dermal architecture at 6 weeks and up to 3-years...

DIGITAL MODEL SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY FOR EAR RECONSTRUCTION OF MICROTIA WITH CRANIOFACIAL ASYMMETRY

Craniofacial asymmetry is often observed in microtia patients, duing to the accompanied craniofacial microsomia deformity, such as...

POST MASTECTOMY UPPER LIMB LYMPHEDEMA: COMBINED VASCULARIZED LYMPH NODE TRANSFER AND SCAR RELEASE WITH FAT GRAFT EXPEDITES SURGICAL AND PATIENTS' RELATED OUTCOMES. A RETROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY

Lymphedema resulting from breast cancer treatment is a chronic condition which can significantly compromise quality of life. Several...

MULTIPLE LYMPHATIC-VENOUS ANASTOMOSES IN REDUCING THE RISK OF LYMPHEDEMA IN MELANOMA PATIENTS UNDERGOING COMPLETE LYMPH NODE DISSECTION. A RETROSPECTIVE CASE-CONTROL STUDY

Sentinel lymph node biopsy is an indispensable surgical procedure in staging and management of intermediate-thick melanomas. Although...

NAVIGATION-GUIDED FIBULA FREE FLAP FOR MANDIBULAR RECONSTRUCTION - A PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY

To analyze a novel technique of supporting fibula free flap harvest and fabrication with intraoperative navigation technology.

TENOSYNOVIAL GIANT CELL TUMOURS OF THE HAND: A MULTICENTRE CASE CONTROL STUDY

Many factors have been proposed to contribute to the risk of recurrent TSGCT ; however, we remain unable to predict those at risk which...

A SIMPLE CODE FOR EFFICIENT INDICATIVE NUMBER RECORDING WITH E-LOGBOOK

Although e-logbook was a welcome addition to surgical training many years ago its interface and functionality has not changed for many...

“A MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF AGE AND SEX DEPENDENT CHANGES IN EYEBROW HEIGHT AND SHAPE”

Rejuvenation procedures of the periorbital region and the forehead with the eyebrow as a key structure are often performed in plastic...

THE CORACOID PROCESS IS SUPPLIED BY A DIRECT BRANCH OF THE 2ND PART OF THE AXILLARY ARTERY PERMITTING USE OF THE CORACOID AS A VASCULARISED BONE FLAP, AND IMPROVING IT'S VIABILITY IN LATARJET OR BRISTOW PROCEDURES

A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the vascular supply of the coracoid is needed to en- sure that the coracoid remains...

LETTER TO EDITOR: SURGICAL-SITE INFECTION FOLLOWING LYMPH NODE EXCISION INDICATES SUSCEPTIBILITY FOR LYMPHEDEMA: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA PATIENTS

Following the reading of the original article “Surgical-site infection following lymph node excision indicates susceptibility for lymphedema:...

LIVE SURGERY - AN INNOVATIVE PLASTIC SURGERY TEACHING PROGRAMME FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS UTILISING REAL-TIME OPERATING THEATRE AUDIOVISUAL LINK-UPS

We sought to evaluate the concept of Live Surgery, a novel, modern method of surgical education utilising interactive tele-conferencing,...

A COMPARISON OF PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOME MEASURES IN PATIENTS WHO RECEIVED BOTH DIEP FLAP AND PAP FLAP BREAST RECONSTRUCTIONS

Breast reconstruction should be routinely offered to patients undergoing mastectomy surgery for breast cancer.1 Post-operative recovery-time,...

ENDOSCOPIC RETRIEVAL OF RETRACTED FLEXOR TENDONS: AN ATRAUMATIC TECHNIQUE

The repair of retracted flexor tendons is a challenging problem for hand surgeons. The tendon stump should be handled in an atraumatic...

RE: NOT A PLASTIC SURGEON'S BEST FRIEND: DOG BITES AN INCREASING BURDEN ON UK PLASTIC SURGERY SERVICES

We believe there is an under-estimation on the burden and cost toward the NHS regarding dog bites. It is estimated that £9.5 million...

THE IDEAL INTERCOSTAL SPACE FOR INTERNAL MAMMARY VESSEL EXPOSURE DURING TOTAL RIB-SPARING MICROVASCULAR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION: A CRITICAL EVALUATION

Total rib-preserving free flap breast reconstruction using internal mammary vessel recipients usually involves vessel exposure in the...

FLAP RECONSTRUCTION AFTER GROIN AND MEDIAL THIGH SARCOMA RESECTION REDUCES THE RISK OF LOWER-EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA

Extensive resection is an effective treatment for sarcomas in the groin and medial thigh region; however, various complications may...

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