E-cigarette explosions: patient profiles, injury patterns, clinical management, and outcome.

Background: E-cigarette abuse, also known as vaping, is a widespread habit. Recently, there have been increasing reports of explosions of these devices resulting in serious burn injuries, especially to the groin, hand, and face. Overheating rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are supposed to be the responsible mechanism, especially in low quality fabrications.

In Vitro Differentiation of Myoblast Cell Lines on Spider Silk Scaffolds in a Rotating Bioreactor for Vascular Tissue Engineering.

Functional construction of tissue-engineered vessels as an alternative to autologous vascular grafts has been shown to be feasible, however the proliferation of seeded smooth-muscle cells remains a limiting factor. We employed a rotating bioreactor system to improve myoblast cell differentiation on a spider silk scaffold for tissue-engineered vessel construction. C2C12 myofibroblast cells were seeded on the surface of spider silk scaffold constructs and cultivated in a rotating bioreactor system with a continuous rotation speed (1 rpm).

[Indications for selective lymphadenectomy and systematic axillary, inguinal and iliac lymph node dissection].

Lymphadenectomy is a surgical procedure in which lymph nodes are surgically resected. It is usually carried out for oncological surgical treatment of various malignant diseases. These include carcinomas of the breast, penis, vulva and anus as well as malignant melanomas and the broad field of sarcomas.

Short-term efficacy and adverse effects of collagenase clostridium histolyticum injections, percutaneous needle fasciotomy and limited fasciectomy in the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Aims: Dupuytren's contracture (DC) is a chronic debilitating fibroproliferative disorder. Common treatment options include collagenase clostridium histolyticum injections (CI), percutaneous needle fasciotomy (NF) and limited fasciectomy (LF). Superiority of one specific treatment remains controversial.

Epidemiology and outcome analysis of 1359 intensive care burn patients: A 14-year retrospective study in a major burn center.

Aims: Globally, burn-related morbidity and mortality still remain high. In order to identify regional high-risk populations and to suggest appropriate prevention measure allocation, we aimed at analyzing epidemiological characteristics, etiology and outcomes of our 14-year experience with an intensive care unit (ICU) burn patient population.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted including patients treated between March 2007 and December 2020 in our intensive care burn unit.

Correlation between Bacterial Wound Colonization and Skin-Graft Loss in Burn Patients.

Loss of skin grafts can be a dangerous complication during the early postoperative course of patients with extensive burns. A major risk factor for impaired healing of grafts is local wound infection due to bacterial colonization. Burn wounds are particularly prone to bacterial colonization.

Complications and Disasters After Minimally Invasive Tissue Augmentation with Different Types of Fillers: A Retrospective Analysis.

Background: The interest in youthful appearance and rejuvenating procedures is unbroken in our society. Besides surgical procedures, permanent fillers are utilized. The incorrect and unprofessional use of these substances, auto-injections in particular, have devastating results for patients and are challenging for the plastic surgeon.

The surgical approach to Pyoderma gangrenosum: A retrospective monocenter study.

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a diagnosis of exclusion. It occurs rarely and is frequently misdiagnosed. It can result in severe tissue loss, particularly in surgical units with little experience.

Botulinum Toxin Versus Placebo: A Meta-Analysis of Treatment and Quality-of-life Outcomes for Hyperhidrosis.

Aims: This study aims at assessing the treatment effect, disease severity and quality-of-life outcomes of botulinum toxin (BTX) injections for focal hyperhidrosis.

Methods: We included randomized controlled trials of BTX injections compared with placebo for patients with primary or secondary focal hyperhidrosis. PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library were searched to August 2020.

Application of Critical Care Scores in Severely Burned Patients.

Early detection of sepsis is of crucial importance in patients with severe burn injuries. However, according to the S1-guideline, based on systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria, the early diagnosis of sepsis in severely burned patients is difficult. The value of the new definition of sepsis based on sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) according to S3-guidelines for patients with severe burn injuries is not described in detail in the literature.

Hot Bathtub, Cold Consequences-Misleading Wounds After Scald Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis.

Scalds in the elderly are frequently associated with the use of a bathtub and a disturbed consciousness. Therefore, the total burn surface area is often high. The initial clinical presentation displays a stark erythema of the skin, which frequently does not represent the true depth.

Spread of Hand Infection According to the Site of Entry and Its Impact on Treatment Decisions.

Hand infections can spread quickly and destroy functional structures. Early diagnosis and adequate therapy can prevent severe morbidities. The aim of this study was to evaluate systematically the spread of hand infections according to injury mechanism, pathogens, and entry site.

[Standards in medical treatment of burns].

Thermal injuries occur in every age group and are caused by flames, fluids, steam and direct contact. They are often trivialized but should actually be treated immediately to reduce secondary complications, such as infections and hypertrophic scars. Besides the pain, large wound areas are given priority.

Reconstruction of Basic Hand Function by a Free Osteocutaneous Spare-Part Flap From the Lower Leg After Septicemia: A Case Report.

Spare-part surgery is widely accepted and offers an option in extremely traumatized patients for reconstructive maneuvers. Standardized techniques are lacking, and the therapy needs to fit the patient's clinic. In a woman with necrosis of almost all extremities due to septic infection, we used the lower leg as a free osteocutaneous flap to reconstruct a basic hand function after amputation.

Anatomic relations between the lateral collateral ligament and the radial head: implications for arthroscopic resection of the synovial fold of the elbow.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the anatomic relationship between the radial head and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and when the LCL would be at risk of iatrogenic injury during arthroscopic resection of the synovial fold.

Methods: Thirty-four formalin-fixed upper extremities were dissected. A projection of the LCL onto the radial head was marked with a needle.

[Infection after dental intervention. Iatrogenic or general medical cause? Case report].

Whenever a dentist is dealing with abscess formation in the oral and maxillofacial region, it is mostly from dental origins. However, sometimes uncommon (co-)factors are present and responsible for major complications. Many general conditions or medications can significantly influence the course of an inflammation.