Ligation of lymph vessels for the treatment of recurrent inguinal lymphoceles following lymphadenectomy.

Background: Recurrent lymphocele following groin dissection is generally a self-limiting condition, but in a few cases, the lymphocele persists and for this, there are not many options. Few reports have proposed the efficacy of lymph vessel ligation with patent blue as a vessel locator. We have used this technique since 2007 in our very severe cases and herein present our results.

Monitoring of intraoral free flaps with microdialysis.

Because of the confined nature of their position, monitoring intraoral free flaps is a challenge, but it is essential to detect vascular complications in time to ensure the possibility of salvaging the flap. Microdialysis has been the standard technique of choice at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, since September 1998. In this study we present our experience of monitoring 78 intraoral free flaps.

[Compartment syndrome of the lower part of the leg, exceptional trauma mechanism].

Acute compartment syndrome (CS) is a limb threatening condition which warrants emergency treatment. We describe a case of a 37-year-old man with acute CS developed without major trauma. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment by decompressive fasciotomy is of vital importance in order to preserve limb function and to avoid complications.

[Injuries associated with unpowered scooters. Treatment at the Odense University Hospital 1996-2001].

Introduction: Since the beginning of the nineties, skate-boards, in-liners, roller skates, and during the past years non-powered scooters have gained increasing popularity. This surge of enthusiasm has resulted in an increasing number of injuries involving scooters.

Material And Methods: The subject of our study was to ascertain injuries resulting from scooter usage based on consecutive sampling of patients treated at the casualty department of Odense University Hospital in Denmark between January 1st 1996 and December 31st 2001.