Computer-Aided Surgical Simulation in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Cost Comparison among Traditional, In-House, and Commercial Options.

Background:  Computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS) has redefined surgery, improved precision and reduced the reliance on intraoperative trial-and-error manipulations. CASS is provided by third-party services; however, it may be cost-effective for some hospitals to develop in-house programs. This study provides the first cost analysis comparison among traditional (no CASS), commercial CASS, and in-house CASS for head and neck reconstruction.

The vastus lateralis free flap for lower extremity gustilo grade III reconstruction.

Background: Orthopedic trauma patients with Gustilo grade III injuries to the distal third of lower extremity present challenges to optimum reconstructive management. There is no consensus on the ideal autologous tissue for transfer in large lower extremity defect reconstruction. We present a large case series utilizing the vastus lateralis (VL) free flap for lower extremity Gustilo grade III reconstruction.

The biplanar oncoplastic technique case series: a 2-year review.

Background: Oncoplastic techniques for breast reconstruction following partial mastectomy are now commonly included in the armamentarium of most reconstructive plastic surgeons. These techniques have been frequently used for women with large breast volume and less frequently used form women with small to moderate breast volume. Most women with smaller breast volumes have been typically considered for mastectomy.

Biplanar oncoplastic surgery: a novel approach to breast conservation for small and medium sized breasts.

Unlabelled: Biplanar oncoplastic surgery represents a novel technique with which to address partial breast reconstruction defects in small to medium sized breasts. Traditional oncoplastic volume displacement techniques may correct contour irregularities but do not address volumetric asymmetries. Volume replacement techniques classically rely on autologous tissue flaps.

Endovascular papillary angioendothelioma (Dabska tumor): underrecognized malignant tumor in childhood.

Endovascular papillary angioendothelioma, or Dabska tumor, was first presented in 1969 by Maria Dabska where she presented cases occurring in 6 children. The tumor was described as being a low-grade angiosarcoma characterized by papillary endovascular proliferations of atypical endothelial cells and anastomosing vascular channels within the dermis. Since its original description, only 30 case reports have been written describing the varying presentation, clinical course, and histopathology of this tumor.

Correlation of complications of body contouring surgery with increasing body mass index.

Background: There have been conflicting reports regarding the incidence of postoperative complications in body contouring procedures in obese and morbidly obese patients. Our subjective impression has been that the complication rate is significantly higher for these patients than it is for other weight groups.

Objective: The purpose of our study was to conduct a retrospective chart review to delineate our institution's complication rate in body contouring operations across all weight groups and to identify predictors of poor outcomes/complications that would help guide patient selection.