Reconstruction of Orbital Wall Fractures with a Combination of Resorbable Plates and Antibiotic-Impregnated Collagen Sheets.

Orbital wall fractures are common in maxillofacial trauma, and artificial implants are often used for reconstruction. However, there has always been concern about infection because implants are directly exposed to the airway. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a combination of resorbable plates and antibiotic-impregnated collagen sheets in reconstructions of orbital fractures and to determine whether it had an effect in reducing postoperative antibiotic use.

Aesthetic Reconstruction of an Old Burr Hole Defect Using a Cancellous Bone Chip and a Porous Polyethylene Implant.

Burr hole trephination is a minimally invasive procedure but can leave a depressed scar at the surgical site. Various materials have been studied to fill such defects; however, to the best of our knowledge, there are no reports of reconstructing old, depressed scars from burr hole surgery. This report presents a patient with depressed scarring near the anterior hairline of the frontal bone on both sides due to burr hole trephination for a subdural hematoma 27 years prior.

Defect-Oriented Versus Back Scar-Oriented Flap Design in Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap: A Patient-Reported Satisfaction Outcome Comparison Using BREAST-Q.

Background: The design of the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap in breast reconstruction has several options. To date, there have been no reports on the surgical outcomes with flap designed based on the defect shape of the mastectomy site and flap shape of the donor site. To compare patient satisfaction according to the flap design, we designed and conducted independent three sub-studies targeting fifty-three breast reconstruction patients using BREAST-Q scale.

The changes of distance between nipples following correction of women pectus excavatum.

The breasts in women pectus excavatum patients frequently appear to be slanting medially along the inclination of the distorted ribs. This study aims to evaluate changes in the distance between the nipples and to find out whether medially slanting breasts are corrected in women pectus excavatum patients following modified Nuss procedure. This case series analysis enrolled 22 young women patients with pectus excavatum between October 2011 and September 2020.

Angioleiomyoma of the Parotid Gland Fed by the Superficial Temporal Artery.

Angioleiomyoma in the head and neck area is rarely observed. This report introduces 2 cases of angioleiomyoma discovered in the parotid gland, particularly with the superficial temporal artery (STA) as the feeding vessel. Each patient was evaluated preoperatively by clinical manifestation and computed tomography scan, but the difficulty was encountered due to nonspecific radiologic features of angioleiomyoa.

Verapamil-containing silicone gel reduces scar hypertrophy.

A hypertrophic scar is a common dermal fibroproliferative lesion usually treated with topical silicone. Verapamil, a type of calcium channel blocker, is considered a candidate drug for the treatment of hypertrophic scars. Here, we report that the addition of verapamil to topical silicone gel enhances treatment outcomes of hypertrophic scars.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, Captopril, Improves Scar Healing in Hypertensive Rats.

Pathological cutaneous scars, with aberrant extracellular matrix accumulation, have multiple origins. Antihypertensive medications, such as calcium channel blockers, have been used to treat pathological scars. However, a relationship between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, pathological scars, and blood pressure (BP) has never been reported.

Antihelical Auricular Reconstruction With Adipoperichondrial Turnover Flap and Full-thickness Skin Graft.

Reconstruction of the antihelical area can be challenging because the cartilage can be easily exposed due to the thin overlying soft tissue, and it has a lack of tissue mobility. Skin graft can be hesitant to perform in antihelical defects where the bare cartilage is exposed.A 70-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma of the antihelix of the left ear was referred to our department for surgical excision.

Acellular dermal matrix (Insuregraf) in the prevention of Frey's syndrome and surgical site depression after parotidectomy.

Background: Parotidectomy is the treatment of choice in many parotid tumors. Due to the extensive nature of the procedure, unfavorable complications such as gustatory sweating, surgical site depression are common. Various techniques using fascia, muscle or AlloDerm have been developed but debate still remains regarding its availability and affordability.

Identifying Preoperative Factors Associated with the Volume Discrepancy in Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction with the Extended Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap Coverage.

Background: The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is a versatile option for breast reconstruction. However, the indications are limited because of volume discrepancy between the breast and the flap. We conducted this study to identify preoperative factors associated with the volume discrepancy in patients undergoing breast reconstruction with the extended LD flap.

Quadrangular Fixation of Pectus Bars to Prevent Displacement in Nuss Procedure.

Background: Double pectus bars are sometimes inserted to correct pectus excavatum. Method of double-bar fixation to prevent bar displacement has been rarely reported. We have used quadrangular fixation of the double pectus bars.

Cosmetic Reconstruction of Frontotemporal Depression Using Polyethylene Implant after Pterional Craniotomy.

Purpose: Pterional craniotomy is a useful approach for the treatment of a variety of intracranial pathologies. However, it can result in temporal hollowing, which causes significant craniomaxillofacial asymmetry and esthetic deformity. The present study was performed to determine the postoperative outcomes of patients following frontotemporal depression reconstruction using a high-density porous polyethylene (HDPE) implant (Medpor®; Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) after pterional craniotomy.

Changes in thoracic cavity dimensions of pectus excavatum patients following Nuss procedure.

Background: Using a simple and intuitive method, we evaluated changes in the dimensions of the thoracic cavity of pectus excavatum (PE) patients following the Nuss procedure.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of 141 patients who had undergone the Nuss procedure. The thoracic cavity was visualized using computed tomography (CT) scans and its dimensions determined by measuring the anteroposterior (AP) and transverse (T) diameters at three anatomical landmarks (the jugular notch, and manubriosternal and xiphisternal joints).

Gender-specific relationship between alcohol consumption and injury in the South Korean adults: A nationwide cross-sectional study.

Alcohol-related injuries have been concerned worldwide. However, there have been no large cross-sectional epidemiologic studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between alcohol and the prevalence of injury according to gender in a representative sample of the South Korean population.

Leiomyoma originating from axilla: A rare case report and differential diagnosis.

Introduction: Leiomyoma is a form of benign tumor originated in hypertrophy of the smooth muscles, which is most prevalent in the uterus and gastrointestinal tract. However, Leiomyoma originating from smooth muscle at the vessels lying on deep soft tissue is very rare.

Case Report: Our case was a rare case of leiomyoma originating from the axillary region, which was initially diagnosed as a fibroadenoma on radiological examination.

Is breast asymmetry caused by volume differences in women with pectus excavatum?

This study determined the breast volumes of female patients with pectus excavatum that led to asymmetry and hypoplasia compared with normal women. This retrospective study enrolled 13 patients diagnosed with pectus excavatum and 13 normal women, randomly selected from a healthcare centre (n = 26), between January 2012 and December 2014. We measured breast volumes (n = 52) based on chest computed tomography (CT) of all patients using Image J software and divided them into four groups according to the side and presence of pectus excavatum.

Socioeconomic Disparities in the Prevalence of Blepharoptosis in the South Korean Adult Population Based on a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: We investigated the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and the prevalence of blepharoptosis in a representative South Korean population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on data obtained in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2010 to 2012. In total, 17,178 Korean adults (7,261 men and 9,917 women) aged 19 years or older were enrolled.

Topical Application of a Silicone Gel Sheet with Verapamil Microparticles in a Rabbit Model of Hypertrophic Scar.

Background: The authors developed a novel treatment based on the topical application of a silicone gel sheet containing verapamil microparticles. The ability of these silicone gel sheets to inhibit hypertrophic scar in a rabbit ear wound model was examined.

Methods: Ten New Zealand White rabbits with a total of 80 wounds in both ears were used in this study.

Volume Measurement of Various Tissues Using the Image J Software.

Various methods have been introduced to assess the tissue volume because volumetric evaluation is recognized as one of the most important steps in reconstructive surgery. Advanced volume measurement methods proposed recently use three-dimensional images. They are convenient but have drawbacks such as requiring expensive equipment and volume-analysis software.

Treatment of mallet fracture using a percutaneous fixation technique with an 18-gauge needle.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a simple and intuitive treatment method using an 18-gauge needle for mallet fractures that involve more than one-third of the articular surface. We performed a retrospective review of 17 patients who underwent closed reduction using an 18-gauge needle with transfixation of Kirschner wire between March 2007 and October 2013. According to the Wehbe and Schneider classification, 15 cases were type IB, 1 was type IIB, and 1 was type IIC.

Emerging Fixation Technique to Prevent Pectus Bar Displacement: Needlescope-Assisted 3-Point Fixation.

Background: Bar flipping displacement is one of the most common complications after the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum. We evaluated the results of a modified Nuss procedure with needlescope-assisted bar fixation.

Methods: The records of 41 patients with pectus excavatum who underwent single pectus bar insertion with the Nuss procedure between July 2011 and August 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.

Endotine Midface for Soft Tissue Suspension in Zygoma Fracture.

Treatment of zygomatic fractures necessitates dissection beneath the soft tissues of the cheek. Inadequate resuspension may lead to deformities, including cheek ptosis, lower lid ectropion, and lateral canthal dystopia. The authors present their experience using a biodegradable suspension device for cheek flap resuspension.

Surgical Treatment of Polyotia.

Polyotia is an extremely rare type of the auricular malformation that is characterized by a large accessory ear. A 3-year-old girl presented to us with bilateral auricular abnormalities and underwent two-stage corrective operation for polyotia. In this report, we present the surgical details and postoperative outcomes of polyotia correction in the patient.