Long-Term Functional Outcomes Following Enzymatic Debridement of Deep Hand Burns Using Nexobrid: A Retrospective Analysis.

: For years, surgical debridement with autografting has been considered the standard of care in the treatment of severe burns of the hand. However, in recent years, enzymatic debridement has increasingly been reported as a good alternative, especially for burns of the hand, as it selectively preserves viable tissue. In this study, we aim to evaluate the long-term function of the hand after enzymatic debridement in deep dermal burns.

Microvascular Muscle vs. Fascio-Cutaneous Free Flaps for Reconstruction of Plantar Load-Bearing Foot Defects-An International Survey.

: The reconstruction of plantar load-bearing foot defects faces many plastic surgeons with a major challenge. The optimal patient- and defect-oriented reconstructive strategy must be selected. : To analyze the current trends and recommendations in reconstruction of plantar load-bearing foot defects, we conducted an international survey among plastic surgeons querying them about their recommendations and experiences.

The Role of Density in Achieving Volume and Weight Symmetry in Breast Reconstruction.

Background:  Knowledge of tissue and implant density is crucial in obtaining both volume and weight symmetry in unilateral breast reconstruction. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine and compare the density of abdominal and breast tissue specimens as well as of 5th generation breast implants.

Methods:  Thirty-one breast tissue and 30 abdominal tissue specimens from 61 patients undergoing either mammaplasty or abdominoplasty as well as five different 5th generation breast implants were examined.

Giant Penoscrotal Lymphedema-What to Do? Presentation of a Curative Treatment Algorithm.

Background: While rare, penoscrotal lymphedema (PL) is accompanied with devastating effects on the quality of life of patients. Moreover, especially for patients with excessive (giant) PL, no standardized curative treatment has been defined. This article therefore retrospectively evaluates the authors' surgical treatment approach for giant PL, which includes resection alone or in combination with a free vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT).