Postoperative complications after displaced intra-articular calcaneal fracture operations.

Background: The objective was to compare postoperative complications in the management of displaced intra articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) between two groups; the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) group versus the percutaneous fixation (PF) group.

Methods: A total of 243 DIACFs were diagnosed and 127 of them received operations either with ORIF 75 (59.1 %) or PF 52 (40.

Masculinizing chest-wall surgeries in transgender patients, a retrospective single-center study.

Introduction: Masculinizing chest-wall contouring surgery is an important surgical intervention for most transmasculine patients; a vast improvement in quality of life for this group of patients has been documented as a result of receiving surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of such surgeries performed at our university hospital between 2008 and 2020, as well as the current quality of life of the patients.

Methods: All 16 patients operated between 2008 and 2020 were sent a questionnaire consisting of both BREAST-Q and BODY-Q modules, considered fitting for our study purposes, as well as the BECK Depression Index and a short two-question form with space for feedback.

A role for pelvic sentinel lymph nodes in lower extremity melanoma?

Background And Objective: Consensus on management of pelvic sentinel lymph nodes (PSLNs) has not been reached and thus the extent of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) of the groin in melanoma patients varies among centers and surgeons. Lymphatic drainage to PSLNs is often identified in, but the diagnostic and clinical relevance of PSLNs has been debated. Our aim was to determine if the presence of PSLNs affected recurrence or survival rates in patients with melanoma in the lower extremities.

Dual-Layer Rotation: A Versatile Therapeutic Mammoplasty Technique.

Background: Multifocal or complex breast lesions are a challenge for breast-conserving surgery, particularly surgery in small breasts or those located in the upper inner quadrant. The dual-layer rotation technique exploits the idea of manipulating the skin and glandular tissue in separate layers to fill the resection cavity via vertical mammoplasty if skin excision is not required, except in the central area.

Methods: The authors performed a retrospective review of consecutive breast cancer patients who underwent DLR mammoplasty between 2017 and 2019 at a single institution.

Can supine breast magnetic resonance imaging help hit the target in extreme oncoplastic surgery?

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical value of supine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for tumor localization in breast cancer patients with large or multifocal tumors detected by prone MRI, scheduled for oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (OBCS). Outcomes were compared with those of patients who underwent wide local excision (WLE) or OBCS without MRI guidance.

Methods: Over a 2-year period, consecutive patients with large or multifocal disease scheduled for OBCS with MRI-only findings were invited to participate (Group-1).