Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
September 2024
Matrices are used with increased frequency to assist with tissue expander or implant-based breast reconstruction. These devices usually have a high cost, especially when they are human-derived. We present the use of fascia lata for implant and expander-based subpectoral reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose. Pheochromocytoma in association with pregnancy is a very rare, without specific symptoms, life-threatening condition, increasing both maternal and fetal mortality up to 50%. The present paper illustrates the case of a pregnant woman, diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, aiming to demonstrate and discuss the difficulties that arouse during the diagnosis and the problems concerning the treatment.
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