Publications by authors named "Alma A Corpodean"
The Precision of Colour Doppler Ultrasonography Combined with Dynamic Infrared Thermography in Perforator Mapping for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction.
J Pers Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Perforator mapping is essential for planning microsurgical free flaps in breast reconstruction, with various mapping techniques available.
- A study involving 33 patients showed that using Dynamic Infrared Thermography (DIRT) and Colour Doppler Ultrasonography (CDUS) can effectively identify perforators, potentially replacing Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA).
- Results indicated a high confirmation rate of perforators detected by DIRT and CDUS, with DIRT being faster and equally accurate compared to CTA, suggesting that these methods could streamline preoperative assessment.
Article Synopsis
- The review highlights the significance of skin flap viability after mastectomy in immediate breast reconstruction and aims to compare current perfusion assessment methods.
- Researchers analyzed data from four major scientific databases, including studies published in English over the last decade, resulting in a total of 58 relevant studies.
- Indocyanine green angiography (ICG-A) is identified as the most preferred tool for assessing perfusion, especially in at-risk patients, while emerging technologies show potential for future use, emphasizing the importance of complementing these tools with clinical evaluation.
Abdominal wall reconstruction aims at restoring the anatomical, functional and aesthetic integrity of this region, while providing protection of abdominal viscera and prevent herniation. There are various techniques used for abdominal wall reconstruction. We present a difficult case of abdominal wall reconstruction performed with a pedicled antero-lateral thigh (ALT] flap with good postoperative results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAchieving good aesthetic outcomes during immediate reconstruction in women with large ptotic breast presents a unique challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. We present our paradigm regarding immediate reconstruction in patients with large ptotic breasts, using the inferiorly based dermal flap. Ten patients with large ptotic breasts underwent mastectomy and immediate implant reconstruction at the "Prof.
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