In Vivo Comparison of the Efficacy and Duration of Local Antibiotics on Smooth, Textured and Polyurethane Implant Surfaces.

Background: Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications after breast surgery involving silicone implants. The most likely cause of this condition is biofilm formation. In this study, the efficacy of local antibiotherapy against biofilm formation on implant surfaces was investigated.

Comparison of the Effects of Skin Microneedling with Cupping Therapy and Microneedling Alone: An Experimental Study.

Background: Microneedling promotes percutaneous collagen induction; cupping therapy creates negative pressure and leads to increased blood flow in the applied area. The addition of cupping therapy to microneedling is thought to contribute positively to microneedling's effects. This study was carried out to investigate the histologic effects of adding cupping therapy to microneedling.

Comparison of the Results of Suture and Resorbable Plate-Screw Fixation in Craniosynostosis.

Background: Although many fixation methods are used alone or in combination for craniosynostosis, only few studies have compared the effectiveness and long-term results of these methods.

Method: In this study, patients in whom suture or resorbable plate-screw system was used for fixation were evaluated in terms of postoperative results and complications. The data of patients who underwent surgery for craniosynostosis between 2002 and 2019 were retrospectively reviewed and evaluated.

Use of Erythropoietin and Fibrin Glue Mixture for Peripheral Nerve Repair.

Background: Erythropoietin has neuroregenerative effects. Fibrin glue may be used for nerve repair and controlled release of substances. In this study, the authors investigated the effects of erythropoietin-containing fibrin glue on nerve repair, based on the hypothesis that erythropoietin-containing fibrin glue would positively affect nerve regeneration.

Endoscopic Orbital Reconstruction With Temporalis Muscle Flap.

Temporalis muscle flap is one of the most commonly used flaps in orbital reconstruction. Although multiple case series in the literature have reported elevation of the flap with an open incision and a retrograde approach from the periorbital region, to the best of the authors' knowledge, no studies have reported the use of an endoscopic method. Therefore, the authors' study presents endoscopy-assisted temporalis muscle reconstruction of a defect that occurred in the periorbital region following orbital exenteration.