Multivariate Analysis of Risk Factors for Complications in Pediatric Tissue Expansion.

Background: Tissue expanders represent one of the main surgical options for skin reconstruction in cases of tumors, traumalike burn injury, scar contracture, and alopecia. However, the tissue expander device is also associated with complications such as infection and extrusion. The aim of this study was to analyze risk factors for major complications of use of tissue expanders in pediatric patients using multivariate analysis.

Free superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flow-through flap transfer for reconstruction after excision of arteriovenous malformations of the hand: A case report.

The management of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the hand remains challenging. When radical excision results in large defects of both soft tissue and vessels, flow-through flap transfer is useful; however, flow-through flap options for hand and digit reconstructions are limited. Herein, we describe the use of a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flow-through flap after excision of an AVM of the hand.