Publications by authors named "Margarita Moustaki"
Cutaneous melanoma metastases: Clinical and dermoscopic findings.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of cutaneous melanoma metastases (CMM) in 42 melanoma patients, noting that accurate diagnosis remains difficult due to variability in these features.
- Results showed that both male and female patients exhibited different dermoscopic patterns of CMM, with the homogenous and amelanotic types being the most prevalent, and specific patterns associated with the depth of the primary melanoma.
- The findings suggest that deeper melanomas are more likely to show vascular structures in their metastases, and in some cases, CMM may be the first sign of underlying melanoma.
Autologous fat is considered the ideal material for soft-tissue augmentation in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The primary drawback of autologous fat grafting is the high resorption rate. The isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue inevitably led to research focusing on the study of combined transplantation of autologous fat and adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) and introduced the theory of 'cell-assisted lipotransfer'.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrosurgery simulation training system and set up: An essential system to complement every training programme.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
July 2017
Introduction: Microsurgical techniques are essential in plastic surgery; however, inconsistent training practices, acquiring these skills can be difficult. To address this, we designed a standardised laboratory-based microsurgical training programme, which allows trainees to develop their dexterity, visuospatial ability, operative flow and judgement as separate components.
Method: Thirty trainees completed an initial microsurgical anastomosis on a chicken femoral artery, assessed using the structured assessment of microsurgical skills (SAMS) method.
Effect of computer games and musical instruments on microsurgery.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
July 2017
Scalp reconstruction is a challenging area in plastic surgery. The susceptibility of potentially exposed brain tissue is almost always a concern along with the provision of adequate soft tissue coverage in cases of full-thickness defects. The applied reconstructive strategy also affects efficiency in malignant disease treatment providing both local control of the disease and vigorous monitoring for recurrence or metastasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Nasal reconstruction after tumor extirpation is a necessity. The aim of the current study was to present the Greek experience in this field for a long period.
Materials And Methods: Charts of patients who underwent nasal reconstruction, from 1985 to 2006, were reviewed retrospectively.