Surface enlargement of a new arterialised venous flap by the surgical delay method.

Background/aim: The delay method is a surgical, pharmacological and combined method that includes two or more time separated phases, which gives bigger flap surface. In our research we explored the possibility of flap surface enlargement in a new arterialised venous flap (AVF) on an experimental rabbit ear model by the delay surgical method. The aim of this research was to establish vitality surface of our AVF and to maintain the difference in flap vital surface between AVF flaps, with or without performing the delay surgery method.

Skin vascularisation field by the ascending branch of the peroneal artery ramus perforans.

Background/aim: Soft tissue defects in the distal third of the lower leg are persistent and constitute a major problem in the reconstructive surgery. This study presents an analysis of the anatomical vascularization filed of ascending branch of the peroneal artery ramus perforans (PARS). The aim of this study was to assess reliability of the distal flap on the antero-lateral aspect of a lower leg distal third.

[Ultrasonographic findings validity in the identification of metastatic regional lymph nodes in patients with cutaneous melanoma].

Unlabelled: BACKGROUND/AIM. Early identification of lymph node (LN) metastases has both therapeutic and prognostic significance in patients with cutaneous melanoma. Ultrasonographic (US) examination of LN morphological characteristics and US of LN morphological and vascular characteristics are diagnostic methods used in identification of regional LN metastases, thus rendering a base for lymphonododisection indication.