Lip Reconstruction.

Lip reconstruction is challenging for plastic surgeons due to the unique functionality and aesthetic complexity of the lips within the lower third of the face. The etiology of lip defects varies from congenital to acquired causes of origin. The most common acquired cause of lip defects is resection of malignancy.

Propeller Perforator Flaps Used for Hand and Digit Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

Background: Propeller perforator flaps (PPFs) have increased in popularity due to the freedom in design and ability to cover a variety of defects without sacrificing the major vessels. Present reports of PPFs for upper limb reconstruction have not provided guidance for hand reconstruction, specifically. This study aims to review the current literature and evaluate techniques for use of PPFs in hand reconstruction.

Psychiatric Influences on Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Call for Help.

 Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders. However, no studies examine how psychiatric disorders influence surgical and financial outcomes. This study aimed to assess impact of a psychiatric diagnosis on patients treated for HS.

Clinical utility of the modified frailty index in predicting adverse outcomes in patients undergoing lower extremity free flap reconstruction.

Background: Identifying at-risk patients for complications remains challenging in patients with chronic lower extremity (LE) wounds receiving free tissue transfer (FTT) for limb salvage. The modified-5 frailty index (mFI-5) has been utilized to predict postoperative complications, yet it has not been studied in this population. The aim of this study was to determine the utility of the mFI-5 in predicting adverse postoperative outcomes.

Implications of Single-Vessel Runoff on Long-Term Outcomes of Free Tissue Transfer for Lower Extremity Reconstruction.

Background:  Patients with complex lower extremity (LE) wounds and single-vessel LE runoff (1-VRO) are often considered for amputation. While more challenging, free tissue transfer (FTT) is a means for limb salvage. This study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of limb salvage with FTT in patients with 1-VRO.