Objective: NovoSorb (Poly-Novo Ltd, Australia) biodegradable temporising matrix (BTM) is a novel artificial dermal matrix. Previous literature is weighted towards its use in burns reconstruction; however, this paper describes its use within a range of wound aetiologies. The authors present one of the largest and most diverse case series to date, and aim to provide an independent benchmark of clinical practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is currently no validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) that is specific to nipple-areola complex (NAC) reconstruction. This paper evaluates all patient-reported outcomes for NAC reconstruction in the literature.
Methods: Systematic literature searches of The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE and World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were conducted to identify all primary studies with patient-reported outcomes for NAC reconstruction.
J Surg Tech Case Rep
January 2011
Introduction: Maxillofacial injuries form a major aspect of trauma management in trauma centers. Prompt diagnosis and management is needed to provide better quality of life and cosmetic results as compared to delayed interventions.
Material And Methods: We present a retrospective study of 189 patients of complex, operable maxillofacial injury with an analysis of patients'; age and gender, mode of injury, vehicle details and associated injuries along with the maxillofacial injuries admitted in a tertiary care hospital in Northern India over one year.