Indocyanine green angiography in oncoplastic breast surgery, a prospective study.

Introduction: The use of Indocyanine green angiography (ICG-A) in oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS) has not yet been investigated. This prospective trial applied ICG-A in volume displacement and replacement OBCS to localize perforators and determine tissue supplied by the perforator. Furthermore, to investigate and correlate the intraoperative ICG-A to postoperative surgical site infection, skin necrosis, epidermolysis, and timely onset of adjuvant therapy.

[Corrosions and frostbites].

Thermal burns are by far the most frequent and account for approx. 90% of all burns, while frostbites, chemical and electrical burns (CB) cover the remaining approx. 10%.

Study protocol for a 10-year prospective observational study, examining lymphoedema and patient-reported outcome after breast reconstruction.

Introduction: Over the last decades, treatment of breast cancer has become increasingly more effective. Consequently, an increasing number of women are living with late effects of breast cancer treatment, including disfiguring scars, deformity or asymmetry of the breast, secondary lymphoedema and other physical and psychosocial late effects. Data from this study will provide knowledge on how to guide breast reconstruction in the future towards outcomes with fewer complications, higher long-term quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome.

Use of Indocyanine Green Angiography decreases the risk of complications in autologous- and implant-based breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG-A) is an imaging technique used to visualize tissue perfusion in real time. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate all published papers on breast reconstruction using ICG-A, which provides information on complication rates and to investigate whether the use of this peroperative method decreases the risk of complications.

Materials And Methods: MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, and UpToDate were searched using relevant terms.

[Dercum's disease].

Dercum's disease is a rare disease, which mainly affects women and has an unknown prevalence and aetiology. The disease is characterised by generalised obesity and more than three-month painful subcutaneous adipose tissue not responding to usual pain treatment. A suggested classi-fication of the disease includes four types: generalised diffuse, generalised nodular, localised nodular and juxta-articular.

[Fillet flap used for reconstruction after hemipelvectomy and amputation of a lower extremity].

In this case report, a 67-year-old woman presented with increasing pain in the left side of the thigh and pelvis. A PET scan revealed a large malignant tumour in the left side of the pelvis and proximal left femur, and an ultrasound-guided biopsy diagnosed an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. Combined orthopaedic and plastic surgery resulted in a left-sided hemipelvectomy and amputation of the left leg.

[Metformin and surgery before general anaesthesia].

Danish national guidelines recommend discontinuation of metformin 48 h prior to general anaesthesia due to the presumed increased risk of lactic acidosis. By reviewing recent studies concerning the risk of metformin-associated lactic acidosis it is found, that studies indicate, that metformin does not increase the risk of lactic acidosis. However, comorbidities such as cardiovascular insufficiency, sepsis, dehydration and impaired kidney function are risk factors.

The Danish translation and validation of the Berlin Questionnaire for sleep apnoea.

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is an increasing health problem related to cardiovascular disease, poor quality of life, daytime sleepiness and un-restorative sleep with an estimated prevalence up to 20% in the adult population. Approximately 82% of men and 93% of women with moderate to severe OSA remain undiagnosed. Relevant, fast, accurate and cost-effective screening methods are essential.

[Turban tumour with intracranial invasion].

This is a case report of a 76-year-old woman, who had Brooke-Spiegler syndrome (BSS) and presented with multiple confluent tumours of the scalp. An MRI showed an intracranial invasion. Multiple excisions were made due to recurrence of the intracranial tumour, and reconstruction was achieved with free flaps and skin grafts.

Breastfeeding difficulty after polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) mediated breast augmentation.

Introduction: Breast augmentation using polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) has been routinely used in the past as a minimal invasive procedure. However, several patients undergoing this procedure have started to report complications. We report a case of breast augmentation using PAAG leading to a delayed infection and breastfeeding complication.

Validation of the Danish STOP-Bang obstructive sleep apnoea questionnaire in a public sleep clinic.

INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnoea is common; a prevalence of 1-5% was previously reported. However, only few cases are diagnosed and receive treatment. The aim of this study was to validate the Danish translated version of the STOP-Bang screening tool for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in a public sleep clinic.

[Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome in a young man].

A 24-year-old man presented with orofacial swelling, peripheral facial palsy and fissured tongue. Apart from a previous episode of peripheral palsy, he had no history of illness. Biopsy of the lip, blood tests, magnetic resonance imaging of the head and lumbar puncture showed no pathology.