Improving Cost-efficiency in Bilateral Direct-to-Implant Reconstructions with Acellular Dermal Matrix.

The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for bilateral breast reconstruction has increased in recent years. Detection of BCRA mutation and therefore bilateral risk-reduction mastectomy is one of the main reasons for this increase. High cost of ADM is considered a major drawback for its use.

Functional and anatomical basis for brain plasticity in facial palsy rehabilitation using the masseteric nerve.

Several techniques have been described for smile restoration after facial nerve paralysis. When a nerve other than the contralateral facial nerve is used to restore the smile, some controversy appears because of the nonphysiological mechanism of smile recovering. Different authors have reported natural results with the masseter nerve.

Complications following reconstruction of soft-tissue sarcoma: importance of early participation of the plastic surgeon.

Background: Soft-tissue sarcomas (STSs) are rare malignant mesenchyme-derived tumors arising most frequently in the extremities. Current treatment involves wide excision and radiotherapy. Reconstruction of defects following limb-sparing surgery is best achieved with free flaps immediately after primary resection.