Efficacy of indocyanine green fluoroscopy for sentinel node biopsy in head and neck melanoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The objective of this review was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of ICG (indocyanine green) for sentinel lymph node (SLN) detection in head and neck melanoma. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement standards (PRISMA) were followed when conducting this review with a comprehensive search of the following online databases; Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and CENTRAL, World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry (http://apps.who.

Infantile Asymmetrical Diffuse Infiltrative Lipomatosis of the Abdomen and Upper Thighs: A Case Report with Long-Term Follow-up.

The authors present the case of an 11-year-old male patient with a diffuse infiltrative lipomatosis involving the abdomen, flanks, and upper thighs by applying body contouring principles at this early age. Abdominoplasty can be used in children for various purposes, including harvesting a full-thickness skin graft in burns or to treat congenital anomalies involving the pelviabdominal area.

Aesthetic Restoration of Severe Hemifacial Atrophy With Free Adipofacial Antero Lateral Thigh Flap Followed by Autologous Fat Grafting; Optimizing Result and Long-Term Outcome.

Background: Hemifacial atrophy (Romberg disease) is characterized by progressive soft tissue and bone atrophy on 1 side of the face. The process of atrophy usually starts in the late first or early second decade of life. Romberg Patients usually require soft tissue augmentation for the correction of their defect.

Facial Reanimation With Free Latissumus Dorsi Muscle Transfer, a Comparative Study Between Lateral and Supine Approach.

In this article, the authors present the versatility of the Latissmus dorsi muscle as a donor option in facial reanimation and compare between different approaches in harvesting this muscle.The study included 24 Latissimus Dorsi (LD) functional muscles were transferred for smile reanimation of complete facial palsy. The patients were classified into 2 groups in which the muscle either harvested with supine or lateral (trans-axillary) approach.

Pediatric Microsurgery in the Reconstruction of Complex Posttraumatic Foot and Ankle Defects: A Long-Term Follow-Up with a Comprehensive Review of the Literature.

Background:  Lower limb reconstruction is a well-recognized challenge to the trauma or plastic surgeon. Although techniques and outcomes in the adult population are well documented, they are less so in the pediatric population. Here, we present our experience in the management of posttraumatic foot and ankle defects with free tissue transfer in children.

3D printing guided surgery in the treatment of unicoronal craniosynostosis orbital dysmorphology.

Purpose: The purpose of our study was to improve the minor asymmetries of fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) by introducing a simple model to guide the FOA in unicoronal synostosis which may help saving time and cost.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 16 consecutive patients with unicoronal synostosis corrected by FOA guided by a guide model. Patients with syndromic craniosynostosis or associated craniofacial anomalies were excluded from the analysis.

Facial skin cancer reconstructive and cosmetic outcomes: Analysis with algorithm for its management.

Background: Management of facial skin cancer and its complications is important research topics needing continuous update to improve the outcome.

Objective: The study is to share our findings with surgeons and healthcare providers. The authors provide their efforts by pooling data from multiple institutions; as reporting surgical outcomes is significantly lacking and much needed in the Middle East and North Africa region in order to meaningfully improve quality of care.

Extended Bifurcated Superficial Temporal Artery Island Flap for the Reconstruction of a Periorbital Burn: A Case Report.

A 47-year-old man with severe thermal burn injury to the face, including bilateral periorbital regions, presented with bilateral upper and lower ectropion with loss of both eyebrows. The periorbital area was reconstructed with the extended bifurcated superficial temporal artery flap with two islands extending out of territory to restore both eyebrows, lower eyelid, and add length to upper eyelid. After 12 months of the operation, the patient showed complete resolution of postburn sequels in addition to a high grade of satisfaction.

Superficial temporal artery flap for reconstruction of complex facial defects: A new algorithm.

Background: A variety of island flaps can be based on the superficial temporal artery with variable tissue composition. They can be used for defect reconstruction, cavity resurfacing, facial hair restoration, or contracture release.

Methods: Seventy-two patients underwent facial reconstruction using a superficial temporal artery island flap from October 2010 to October 2014.

Bifurcated Superficial Temporal Artery Island Flap for the Reconstruction of a Periorbital Burn: An Innovation.

Background: Facial burns represent between one-fourth and one-third of all burns. The long-term sequelae of periorbital burns include significant ectropion and lagophthalmos as a result of secondary burn contractures in the lower and upper eyelids, in addition to complete or incomplete alopecia of the eyebrows.

Methods: A retrospective study of 14 reconstructive procedures for 12 postburn faces was conducted with all procedures performed since 2010 at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Al-Hussein University Hospital, and at the Craniofacial Unit, Nasser Institute Hospital.

Maximizing the safety of glycerol preserved human amniotic membrane as a biological dressing.

Introduction: Preservation of human amniotic membrane (HAM) in glycerol 85% has been used clinically but the use of glycerol 98% can give the maximum virucidal activity and increases the safety of HAM.

Objective: To determine the degree of clinical efficacy of HAM preserved in glycerol 98% as a biological dressing in management of donor site of split thickness skin graft (STSG).

Patients And Methods: 40 subjects were enrolled in this randomized, controlled study conducted in Al-Azhar University Hospitals from August 2013 to June 2014.