Autogenous control augmentation system - A refinement in diced cartilage glue graft for augmentation of dorsum of nose.

Background: In the context of different grafts being used for dorsal augmentation, diced cartilage with glue has gained worldwide acceptance.

Aims: To develop a system of tools to objectively evaluate the desired dimensions of the required graft for dorsal augmentation and to prepare a corresponding customized-glued-diced cartilage construct.

Materials And Methods: A modification of the diced cartilage glue technique called Autogenous control augmentation system (ACAS) was used in ten patients.

Treating mucormycosis using a multimodality approach: a case series.

Most fungal infections found in wounds are secondary or superadded, and are generally benign in their clinical course in healthy individuals, with the exception of mucormycosis. This is a life-threatening infection caused by fungi of the order Mucorales. Primary cutaneous disease may occur following traumatic implantation of spores, or use of contaminated bandages, or as a complication of extensive burns, diabetic acidosis and other specific immunocompromised conditions.

Osseous Metaplasia Mimicking Long Bone in Intramuscular Vascular Malformation.

We describe a case of intramuscular vascular malformation with extensive ossification within the posterior compartment muscles of leg which grossly mimicked long bone leading to equinus deformity of foot. Phleboliths and calcifications are characteristic of vascular malformations, while massive ossification is rare. To our knowledge, no extensive ossified vascular malformation within the leg muscle has been reported.

Efficacy and safety of oxum in treatment of chronic wounds.

Chronic wounds represent a major health burden contributing to substantial mortality, morbidity and costs. Several new treatment options are currently available, which has revolutionised the management of chronic wounds. The present study is a single centre, prospective, clinical trial comparing oxum (super oxidised water) and betadine as a topical treatment of chronic wounds conducted in 30 Indian patients, with 15 patients in each group.