Post dermoid excision nasal tip deformity correction using gelatin sponge.

Reconstruction of the nasal tip after the excision of the dermoid cyst is difficult, especially if the size of the dermoid is large. Tip reconstruction using Interdomal sutures of alar cartilages and auricular cartilage graft has been used in such cases. We share a new method to manage the nasal tip defect following excision of nasal dermoid, using an absorbable gelatin sponge.

Etiopathological Factors Associated with Gynecomastia Patients Seeking Surgical Correction in the South Indian Population.

 Although several medical conditions are associated with gynecomastia, around 60% of cases are idiopathic. The role of endocrine testing in idiopathic gynecomastia is controversial. This study was done to determine the etiological and lifestyle factors associated with different grades of gynecomastia.

Objective Assessment of Microsurgery Competency-In Search of a Validated Tool.

Microsurgical skill acquisition is an integral component of training in plastic surgery. Current microsurgical training is based on the subjective Halstedian model. An ideal microsurgery assessment tool should be able to deconstruct all the subskills of microsurgery and assess them objectively and reliably.

An Easy Technique for Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy for Extremities Using Collagen Powder and Sterile Gloves.

Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become the standard of care for wound management. Application of NPWT to the hand and foot is technically challenging due to difficulty in obtaining a proper air seal. The cost of the treatment is another negative factor affecting NPWT in developing countries.