Training model for microvascular anastomosis.

A cadaver model was used for microvascular training as nonviable biologic model. Twenty-four fixed and 2 fresh adult cadavers were used for microvascular training. The radial artery, ulnar artery, and cephalic vein of the forearm were preferred.

Quantitative analysis of liposuction with B mode ultrasound.

Background: The objective of this study was to determine whether ultrasonography is a reliable method for monitoring subcutaneous fat thickness in the quantitative analysis of liposuction results.

Methods: Subcutaneous fat thicknesses before and 2 months after liposuction in prespecified areas were measured in 14 patients using a 7.5-MHz ultrasound scanner.

Subcutaneous emphysema of the hand caused by the suction drain -- a case report.

Subcutaneous emphysema of the hand can be related to non-infectious causes and most commonly high-pressure injection injuries. Surgical emphysema of the hand is rare. We report a case of surgical emphysema of the dorsum of the hand following the excision of a dorsal wrist ganglion when the inserted suction drain did not work properly, accompanied by the inadvertent compression of the patient's body.