Clinical Determinants Differentiating the Severity of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Cancer Patients: Hospital Care or Home Recovery.

Cancer patients may carry a worse prognosis with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most of the previous studies described the outcomes of hospitalized cancer patients. We aimed to study the clinical factors differentiating patients requiring hospital care vs.

Injection Lipolysis: A Systematic Review of Literature and Our Experience with a Combination of Phosphatidylcholine and Deoxycholate over a Period of 14 Years in 1269 Patients of Indian and South East Asian Origin.

Background: Phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (PC-DC) injections have been used as nonsurgical alternatives to liposuction. DC as a constituent for lipolysis has recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Aim: PC and DC have independently been used in lipolysis.

Lip designing: the need for a beautiful smile: an Indian perspective.

Background: Smile is the defining element of the face, its impact holding utmost importance in the perception of feelings. Lip is an integral part for a perfectly perceived smile. The aim of the present manuscript is to present an innovative approach to smile improvement by lip design in Indian context.

Patterns of use and tolerance of anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies in older adults with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Background: Limited data are available regarding the tolerance of anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antibodies among elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). We retrospectively reviewed our experience of treating elderly patients with mCRC with these agents between 2004 and 2011.

Methods: Patients with mCRC ≥ 65 years treated with anti-EGFR agents were included in this analysis.

Periprosthetic atypical mycobacterial infection in breast implants: a new kid on the block!

Introduction: Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures. Infection in the breast implant surgery can range from simple wound infection to periprosthetic infection usually with skin commensals such as staphylococci. However, with routine use of broad-spectrum antibiotics atypical mycobacterial infections are being increasingly reported.

Ethnic rhinoplasty.

This article examines the surgical techniques of rhinoplasty in relation to aesthetic considerations of various ethnic groups. Rhinoplasty in general is challenging, particularly in the ethnic population. When considering rhinoplasty in ethnic patients one must determine their aesthetic goals, which in many cases might deviate from the so-called norm of the "North European nose.

Volume enhancement of upper lip in secondary cleft deformity using composite mastoid tissue.

Background: Secondary cleft lip deformity correction needs thorough assessment and planning to optimize treatment and achieve good results. Deficient volume of the upper lip, which is one of the most common secondary cleft lip deformities, has been addressed in many ways using tissues from local or distant areas. Consideration must be given to safety, easy availability of the tissues, minimum morbidity, and longevity of the results when selecting a procedure.

Improved surgical access for facial dimple creation.

As an alternative to blind coring of the soft tissue from the buccal mucosa to the dermis or the placement of transcutaneous sutures, both of which can be associated with untoward side effects, the authors describe a safe and effective method for creating dimples through an open technique that replicates the anatomical basis of a natural dimple.

Surgical complications of lipoplasty--management and preventive strategies.

Background: Lipoplasty and its associated complications are well researched and documented. In most articles, the focus has been on the major life-threatening complications of liposuction. Most of these major complications are related to conditions other than surgical trauma per se, namely anaesthesia, hypothermia, long duration of surgery and fluid overload.

Anesthesia considerations in large-volume lipoplasty.

Background: Large-volume lipoplasty is becoming more common and has been proven to be safe and effective. Large-volume lipoplasty is normally performed with the patient under general anesthesia. Techniques of general anesthesia and fluid management are important factors in improving the safety of large-volume lipoplasty.

Technical considerations in replantation of total scalp avulsions.

Total scalp avulsions are devastating injuries and replantation is the best form of reconstruction. We present our experience of replantation of six totally avulsed scalps done between 1996 and 2004. All were technically successful, but one was lost in the post-operative period due to accidental shearing of the scalp during nursing care.