Neo-Omphaloplasty within a Vertical Scar: The Double Trapezium Flap Technique.

Various techniques for neo-omphaloplasty (or umbilicoplasty/umbiliconeoplasty) have been established in recent decades. However, when the omphaloplasty must be integrated into a vertical scar, most of these techniques are unsuitable. We established a technique comprising two "cross-border" trapezium flaps that come together in a key-lock fashion to be applicable for umbilical reconstruction in vertical scars.

Abdominoplasty in a Patient With Type 3 von Willebrand Disease: A Case Report.

von Willebrand disease (vWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder that is characterized by a quantitative or qualitative deficiency of the von Willebrand factor (vWF). Type 3 is the most severe form of vWD with a near-complete absence of vWF and a significantly increased risk of excessive bleeding and hematoma during a surgical procedure. To date, no data on surgical and hemostatic management of a type 3 vWD patient undergoing body-contouring surgery has been published.

[Change of Gaze Pattern depending on the Stage of DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: a Preliminary Eye-Tracking Investigation].

Background: Breast reconstruction using autologous tissue is an integral part of breast cancer treatment. While many studies have elucidated the impact of breast reconstruction on patients' quality of life, self-esteem, sexuality and more, there is a lack of objective data regarding the effects on external observers. Aim of this study was to investigate the change in gaze pattern of independent observers depending on the stage of DIEP-flap breast reconstruction.

[The frequency of performing vascular anastomoses determines the learning curve in a retrospective analysis of 212 participants of the Munich course of microsurgery].

Objective: Microsurgical courses are a widely accepted and common method of acquiring microsurgical skills outside of the operation theatre. In-vivo models are often used to prepare surgeons for vascular microsurgery in patients. Although microsurgical courses are commonly offered and attended, the learning curve acquired in such courses remains elusive.