Morel-Lavallée syndrome of the tibia.

Morel-Lavallée syndrome of the tibia is a rarely published entity which needs special attention in the treatment of the degloving injury conjoined with tibial fracture. The authors present the case of a radiologically easily manageable tibial fracture complicated by soft tissue damage. The authors discuss the pertinent literature, the pitfalls and controversies of the treatment and the authors would like to offer our suggestions for minimising the complications.

Endoscopic transaxillary subglandular breast augmentation using silicone gel textured implants.

We present our experience with endoscopic transaxillary subglandular breast augmentation using textured silicon gel implants. Fourteen implants were placed in seven patients through a 4 cm axillary incision, in a subglandular pocket, with the help of a 10 mm, 30 degrees endoscope with a subcutaneous retractor and endoscopic diathermy. The implant was inserted with the help of a plastic bag.

Successful partial ear replantation after prolonged ischaemia time.

We present the case of a 34-year-old male patient who had successful replantation of upper pole of pinna 33 h after amputation. As no vein was anastomosed, systemic heparinisation and subcutaneous injection of heparin to the replanted ear were used to encourage outflow. Complications included arterial spasm and bleeding.