Management of split-thickness donor sites with synthetic wound dressings: results of a comparative clinical study.

This prospective, randomized, single-blinded, clinical study aimed at evaluating 3 different synthetic wound dressings for treating split-thickness skin graft donor sites. Seventy-seven patients were randomly assigned to 3 study groups: Suprathel, Biatain-Ibu, Mepitel. Wounds were inspected daily until complete reepithelization.

Free-style local perforator flaps: concept and classification system.

Background: Defect reconstruction according to the free-style concept applied to perforator flaps allows flap harvesting in any anatomical region where an audible Doppler signal of a perforator is detected. We report the results of a study in which local perforator flaps were selected for reconstruction in different anatomical areas and were harvested using the free-style concept.

Methods: During a 2-year period, defect coverage was carried out in 21 patients (n=21) in the following anatomical areas: cervical (n=3), sternal/parasternal (n=4), axillary (n=2), tibial (n=5), trochanteric (n=2) and sacral/gluteal (n=5).

Closed-open rhinoplasty with extended lip dissection: a new concept and classification of rhinoplasty.

Background: Open rhinoplasty represents a surgical technique that has increased in popularity during the past several decades. However, to achieve full access to the entire nasal framework, a transcolumellar incision is required. In this study, the authors present the results of a rhinoplasty technique avoiding the transcolumellar incision while offering full access to the entire osteocartilaginous framework.

Suprathel, a new skin substitute, in the management of partial-thickness burn wounds: results of a clinical study.

Objective: A prospective, randomized, bicentric, nonblinded, clinical study was conducted to evaluate the impact on wound healing of Suprathel in partial-thickness burn injuries. Suprathel represents an absorbable, synthetic wound dressing with properties of natural epithelium.

Methods: Thirty patients suffering from second-degree burn injuries were included in the study, with a mean of age 40.

Controlling nasal length with extended spreader grafts: a reliable technique in primary rhinoplasty.

Background: The short nose characterized by a reduced distance from the nasal radix to the tip represents a challenging deformity in facial plastic surgery. Several techniques have been described in the literature for augmentation of the short nose, but none emphasizes the surgical maneuvers necessary to preserve nasal length in primary rhinoplasty and to avoid the development of a short nose deformity.

Methods: The authors present a surgical technique for avoiding postoperative nasal shortness and for controlling nasal length in primary rhinoplasty.