Publications by authors named "Kevin M Beshlian"
The Triangular Intermuscular Space is defined by borders of the teres major, teres minor, and long head of the triceps. Through this space pass the descending circumflex scapular artery, vena comitants, and lymphatics. We report 3 patients with truncal melanoma, presenting with recurrent disease in the TIS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: We reviewed our experience with 3 operative techniques for abdominal panniculectomies to determine differences in complication rates and levels of patient satisfaction.
Methods: This retrospective study included 92 consecutive patients who underwent abdominal panniculectomies over a 9-year period. Patients underwent one of 3 panniculectomy techniques: fleur-de-lis (n = 25), transverse incisions with minimal undermining (n = 30), or transverse incisions with extensive undermining (n = 37).
Background: In thin patients or in those with prior surgery that precludes the use of abdominal tissue for autologous breast reconstruction, the skin and fat of the lower buttock, perfused by perforating branches of the inferior gluteal artery, has been proposed as an alternative.
Methods: This study reviewed 19 reconstructions based on the inferior gluteal artery that were performed between July 2001 and March 2007. Patient characteristics, cancer stage and treatment, indications for use of gluteal tissue, surgical time, length of hospitalization, and complications were recorded.
Background: Free tissue transfer for coverage of complex wounds in the ischial and sacral area can be limited by the lack of adequate recipient vessels.
Methods: We reviewed the records of 3 patients seen between August 2002 and December 2005 who underwent free tissue transfer to ischiosacral defects.
Results: Two patients were quadriplegic, and 1 patient was ambulatory.