Publications by authors named "Maxene Weinberg"
Outcomes of the Keystone Island Perforator Flap: A Systematic Review.
J Reconstr Microsurg
November 2022
Background: The Keystone Design Perforator Island Flap (KDPIF), first described by Behan in 2003, has been demonstrated as a versatile, safe, and straightforward reconstructive option for various soft tissue defects. The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the indications, variations, and overall complication profile of the keystone flap in reconstructive surgery.
Methods: A literature review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines using MeSH term "surgical flaps" with the keyword "keystone flap.
Background: Multiple single-institution studies have revealed that breast free flap compromise usually occurs within the first 48 postoperative hours. However, national studies analyzing the rates and timing of breast free flap compromise are lacking. This study aimed to fill this gap in knowledge to better guide postoperative monitoring.
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- Infantile digital fibromatosis is a rare, benign tumor in children, primarily affecting the fingers and toes, characterized by specific histological features.
- The article reviews diagnosis and treatment options by analyzing 20 publications from the PubMed/MEDLINE database and creating a treatment algorithm.
- A successful case study involved excising a symptomatic nodule from a 9-month-old child, with no complications or recurrence noted after two years, while asymptomatic nodules may be monitored or treated nonsurgically.
Background: Flexor tenolysis surgery for flexor digitorum profundus and superficialis adhesions is a common procedure performed by hand surgeons. Releasing these adhered tendons can greatly improve hand function and improve quality of life. Recent evidence, however, has shown that the outcomes of tenolysis surgeries are often suboptimal and can result in relapsing adhesions or even tendon ruptures.
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