The gut microbiome and melanoma: A review.

Disturbances in the microbial ecosystem have been implemented in chronic inflammation, immune evasion and carcinogenesis, with certain microbes associated with the development of specific cancers. In recent times, the gut microbiome has been recognised as a potential novel player in the pathogenesis and treatment of malignant melanoma. It has been shown that the composition of gut microbiota in early-stage melanoma changes from in situ to invasive and then to metastatic disease.

Bilateral Anteverted Conchal Bowls: Surgical Correction of a Rare Anomaly.

Anteverted conchal bowl is a rare auricular anomaly in which a convexity of the conchal bowl is seen. The condition may pose both aesthetic and functional implications for affected patients. Most cases are benign and require minimal or no intervention.

Paediatric Burns of the Hand: Our Experience Over Three Years.

Background and aim Contact burn injuries to the hand are common in the paediatric population, with the most common aetiology involving touching hot surfaces in the household. The hand is also often involved in paediatric scald injuries. The aim of this study was to determine the different presentations of hand burn injuries and analyse the outcomes in the paediatric population at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital (RACH).

Breast oedema following free flap breast reconstruction.

Objectives: Breast oedema causes significant morbidity and is historically difficult to quantify. The aim of this study was to identify changes in breast tissue water content from pre-operative levels in the native breast to post-operative levels in mastectomy skin flaps and free flaps in the reconstructed breast.

Materials And Methods: One hundred patients undergoing unilateral mastectomy and immediate free flap breast reconstruction were examined pre-operatively and at three post-operative appointments.