The FALD-V: A predictive formula for preoperative volume assessment of adipose tissue transplantation in FALD flap.

Background: The fat-augmented latissimus dorsi (FALD) flap is an evolution of the traditional latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, which allows to obtain a total autologous breast reconstruction (BR) avoiding the use of breast implants. The aim of this study was to develop a predictive preoperative formula in order to estimate and optimize the amount of fat to be transferred during FALD flap BR, using only anthropometric measurements.

Methods: We conducted a prospective clinical study between September 2020 and April 2023.

The Ergonomic FALD Flap for One-stage Total Breast Reconstruction.

Background: The fat-augmented latissimus dorsi (FALD) flap combines this pedicled flap with immediate intraoperative fat transfer. Very little is described concerning its inset at the mammary site. Our efforts have concentrated on seeking the best flap orientation and skin-adipose paddle shaping, to improve the aesthetic outcome and to obtain a complete breast reconstruction (BR) in one stage.

25-year Follow-up of Primary Tibial Periosteal Graft for Hard Palate Repair in Cleft Lip and Palate: Outcomes, Concerns and Controversies.

Objective: This study evaluates long-term outcomes in adults with Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate (UCLP/BCLP) treated during the period 1992 to 1995 with tibial periosteal graft in primary repair.

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù (Italy).