Microvascular coupler device versus hand-sewn venous anastomosis: A systematic review of the literature and data meta-analysis.

Background: Successful vascular anastomosis is essential for the survival of free tissue transfer. The aim of the study is to review the current literature and perform a meta-analysis to assess the potential advantages of a mechanical anastomosis coupler device (MACD) over the hand-sewn (HS) technique for venous anastomoses.

Methods: A systematic Medline search was performed to gather all reports of articles related to MACD from 1984 until now.

Risk factors associated with relapse of eyelid basal cell carcinoma: results from a retrospective study of 142 patients.

Of skin cancers, 9% arise at the periocular level, constituting a significant threat due to the proximity to intracranial structures, such as the eyes, nerve endings and proximal tissues. Tumour recurrence can be frequent and represents a primary clinical challenge for the surgeon. To present a retrospective study on the treatment of eyelid tumours at a tertiary care centre in Italy over an eight-year period and, in particular, to underline the risk factors associated with tumour relapse.