Can the outcome of open carpal tunnel release be predicted?: a review of the literature.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition affecting 1% of the population. Open carpal tunnel release is the most commonly performed procedure for this condition. About 70-90% of patients have good to excellent long-term outcomes with open carpal tunnel release.

Atypical pyoderma gangrenosum after breast reduction.

Although rare, pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) occurs as one of the worst local complications following plastic surgery to the breast. The early manifestations are similar to a necrotizing wound infection, so diagnosis and correct management are often delayed. Failure of response to the aggressive treatment strategies needed for necrotizing wound infections and the phenomenon of pathergy will often raise the clinical suspicion of PG.