A Simple Technique Using Peri-Prosthetic Irrigation Improves Implant Salvage Rates in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

: Implant-related complications leading to implant loss contribute to major morbidity in immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). Various techniques have been advocated to improve rates of reconstruction salvage. The objective of our study was to assess if a peri-prosthetic irrigation system was an effective adjunct to the conventional wash-out technique in improving reconstruction salvage rates.

Primary amelanotic melanoma of the rectum mimicking adenocarcinoma.

Patient: Male, 55 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Melanoma Symptoms: Worsening constipation • tenesmus • weight loss

Medication: - Clinical Procedure: Chemoradiation therapy Specialty: Oncology.

Objective: Challenging differential diagnosis.

Background: Malignant melanoma is usually readily diagnosed by the presence of melanin granules.