Technical Strategies for Harvest of the Subtotal Pedicled Fillet of Thigh Flap for Reconstruction of External Hemipelvectomy and Hemicorporectomy Defects.

External hemipelvectomy and hemicorporectomy have been described in the literature for a variety of indications. A commonly used reconstructive technique is the pedicled anterior subtotal fillet of thigh flap. However, there are few descriptions regarding the technical pearls of harvest and inset of this flap.

Airway Obstruction Risk in Unique Infant Cleft Phenotype: PSIO Protocol Modification Recommendations.

Patients presenting with a unique unilateral cleft phenotype may be at risk of nasal airway obstruction which can be exacerbated by presurgical infant orthopedic (PSIO) appliance therapy and lip taping. Four patients presented to the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Cleft-Craniofacial Center with a cleft phenotype characterized by: An anteriorly projected greater alveolar segment and medial collapse of the lesser segment posteriorly, leading to cleft alar base displacement posteromedial to the anteriorly projected greater segment. Resultant bilateral nasal airway obstruction: cleft ala drape over the leading edge of the greater segment's alveolus (cleft side obstruction) and caudal septum displacement secondary to attachments to the orbicularis oris from the noncleft side (noncleft side obstruction).

A Qualitative Survey Study of United States Burn Units: Pathways to a Career in Burn Surgery.

With current changes in training requirements, it is important to understand the venues in the United States for a general surgery (GS) and plastic surgery (PS) resident interested in pursuing a burn surgery career. The study aims to evaluate the pathways to a career in burn surgery and the current state of leadership. A cross-sectional study was conducted between August and September 2017.