Management of a giant lymphocele following varicose vein surgery: a case report.

Background: A lymphocele or lymphocyst is formed when lymphatic fluid accumulates in a space, following disruption of lymphatic channels. Here, we report a case of a giant lymphocele in a middle-aged female, who underwent Trendelenburg operation (saphenofemoral junction ligation) for varicose veins of her right lower limb.

Case Presentation: A 48-year-old Pakistani Punjabi female presented to the plastic surgery outpatient department with a history of painful, progressive swelling of the right groin and medial aspect of the right thigh for 4 months.

Taking a step down on the reconstruction ladder for head and neck reconstruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Most of the head and neck cancers are time-critical and need urgent surgical treatment. Our unit is one of the departments in the region, at the forefront in treating head and neck cancers in Pakistan. We have continued treating these patients in the COVID-19 pandemic with certain modified protocols.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT): Our Experience in Pakistan With Locally Made Dressing.

Introduction Worldwide numbers of patients suffering from complex wounds appear to increase annually. These patients present with acute, sub-acute and chronic wounds which can be difficult to manage. Management of these patients typically requires a multi-disciplinary approach by a plastic surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon and infectious disease control team.