Modified snodgrass hypospadias repair using the lembert suturing technique.

Background: Surgical repair of hypospadias deformity is a challenging and complex issue. However, the technique of Snodgrass and its modifications attend promising functional and cosmetic results.

Purpose: To assess the Lembert suturing technique effectiveness as a modification of the Snodgrass technique in lowering an urethrocutanous fistula rate.

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Cost-effectiveness of a Novel, Simple Modification to the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System.

Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has shown remarkable adaptation in wound management worldwide. Numerous studies have provided evidence that demonstrates both the medical and financial advantages of NPWT. In this study, the VAC Therapy System, one of the leading commercially used NPWT systems, has been utilized to treat patients with either acute or chronic wounds requiring surgical intervention, with the aim of demonstrating the efficacy of using a modified version of the VAC system while reducing the total associated cost.

Evaluation of bilateral interdigitated Pacman flap for reconstruction of skin defects in different parts of the body.

Restorative surgical repair using different surgical modalities is required on the excision of skin lesions or when treating traumatic lacerations; each modality has advantages and drawbacks. In this article, we evaluate the efficacy of using a bilateral interdigitated Pacman flap to reconstruct circular and oval cutaneous defects on different parts of the body. Fourteen patients with soft tissue defects on different parts of the body underwent reconstruction using a bilateral interdigitated Pacman flap.

The utility of a novel vacuum-assisted foreign body extraction technique from wounds.

Retained soft tissue foreign bodies following injuries are frequently seen in the Emergency and Plastic Surgery practice. The patients with such presentations require a watchful and detailed clinical assessment to overcome the anticipant possibility of missing them. However, the diagnosis based on the clinical evaluation is usually challenging and needs to be supported by imaging modalities that are suboptimal and may fail in identifying some types of foreign bodies.

Double vest lipodermal flaps for depressed facial scars.

Introduction: Depressed tethered scar is a common problem that can cause emotional, social and behavioural problems, especially when it involves the exposed body parts. Several techniques have been described for treating these depressed scars, but none of these can fulfil the optimal results.

Aim: Evaluating the aesthetic outcome of using a double vest lipodermal flaps for treating depressed facial scars.