Publications by authors named "Monica Frances-Monasterio"
Superficial lateral arm flap for post-burn antecubital contractures.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
January 2024
This paper presents a new variant of the distally based lateral arm fasciocutaneous flap that involves a straightforward and easy dissection as no specific vessel identification or inclusion is needed. Ten fresh cadavers were dissected to study the vascular supply. All three recurrent arteries-radial, ulnar, and interosseus-nourish the flap.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of the study was to present our experience with the vertical musculocutaneous trapezius (VMCT) flap and highlight its utility in the thoracic wall reconstruction in patients with bronchopleural fistula (BPF).
Materials And Methods: We present a five case series of patients with long-standing cavities and BPF. The VMCT flap was used, and a direct pathway into the defect was made through a separate posterior thoracotomy shortening the distance between the flap and the defect.
Article Synopsis
- The Canary Islands have experienced an influx of immigrants from sub-Saharan countries arriving via overcrowded boats, leading to new health issues.
- Researchers identified a new clinical condition characterized by massive edema and necrosis in the extremities, unlike the known "trench foot," with all cultures testing sterile.
- The cause is believed to be an inflammatory response due to seawater ingestion and rapid fluid replacement after severe dehydration, with early surgical intervention helping alleviate symptoms.
Objective: To summarize the features of the Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) and to sistematyze its diagnosis and therapeutic management.
Method: We performed a literature review in PubMed, obtaining a total of 3,308 articles, selecting 10 for its complete reading and 22 for the reading of the summary according to the content.
Results: In none of our patients, the MCC was the first suspected diagnosis.