Topical platelet-derived growth factor enhances wound closure in the absence of wound contraction: an experimental and clinical study.

The effects of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) on wound healing in animal and human models were investigated. Four 1-cm2 wounds were made on the dorsum of 3 rats. A 0.

Use of cyanoacrylate (super glue) for the fixation and prefabrication of nasal cartilage grafts.

Background: Cartilage grafts are frequently too small to serve as dorsal grafts so that several segments must be secured together to achieve adequate dimensions. The suturing of graft segments is time-consuming and difficult.

Objective: This study examines the use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate for the prefabrication and fixation of nasal cartilage grafts.

Iatrogenic ureteric injuries: approaches to etiology and management.

Injury to the ureter is a risk of any pelvic or abdominal surgery, including laparoscopy and ureteroscopy. The morbidity associated with such injury may be serious, resulting in increased hospital stay, compromise of the original surgical outcome, secondary invasive interventions, reoperation, potential loss of renal function and deterioration of the patient's quality of life. Management of ureteric injuries, in conjunction with frank and open dialogue with the patient, can lead to an optimal outcome.