Revascularization of a specific angiosome for limb salvage: does the target artery matter?

Ischemic wounds of the lower extremity can fail to heal despite successful revascularization. The foot can be divided into six anatomic regions (angiosomes) fed by distinct source arteries arising from the posterior tibial (three), anterior tibial (one), and peroneal (two) arteries. This study investigated whether bypass to the artery directly feeding the ischemic angiosome had an impact on wound healing and limb salvage.

Breast augmentation.

Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the different variables that are inherent to breast augmentation. 2.

Breast augmentation.

The optimal technique for breast augmentation has always been debated, and numerous variables fit the needs of the variously shaped patients in our population. The purpose of this article is to present the advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques available in breast augmentation so that, in conjunction with the patient's physical examination, a sound surgical plan can be developed for aesthetic augmentation of the breast.