[Systematic investigation of surgical site infections (SSI) in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (ERCS): Feedback].

Surgical site infection (SSI) in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (ERCP) is quite uncommon compared to other surgical specialities but remains one of the main complications. The aim of our study was to provide feedback on the systematic investigation of SSI in ERCP. This is a monocentric retrospective study, including all paediatric and adult patients who have undergone ERCP surgery between 01/01/2014 and 31/12/2021.

[Osteosynthesis of subcondylar fractures using a rectangular 3-dimensional stabilization plate].

The current international opinion for the treatment of displaced subcondylar fractures has become more aggressive after the rediscovery of the submandibular incision and the creation of new fixation material. We report 19 patients with displaced subcondylar fractures who were treated with reinforced rectangular plates. The pure titanium plates are slightly concave and measure 13 by 9 mm.

[Loss of substance of the lateral region of the face].

The lateral region of the face is often exposed to trauma and may also be the site of tumor localization. Exeresis may lead to major tissue loss. We report several surgical techniques, from the most simple to more complicated, available for facial repair.

[Does the choice of mammoplasty pedicle influence the shape of reduced the reduced-sized breast?].

Thirty seven patients with breast hypertrophy were restrospectively reviewed with a mean follow-up of 2 years. Reduction mammoplasty was performed with 3 different pedicles (superior, inferior and both) involving a glandular resection of a least 500 g on each side in all cases. The results were evaluated according to both objective and subjective criteria.

Recurrent sclerosing Basal-cell carcinomas requiring ablative cranio facial surgery - a 3-case report.

The authors report on 3 cases of facial recurrent sclerosing basal cell carcinomas requiring large ablative cranio facial surgery and reconstruction involving regional or even free flaps. Special emphasis is made on the aggressive behavior of this specific histological form and on the necessity of an early diagnosis, a radical initial treatment and a close life time follow-up. Surgery with careful histological control of the margins is the treatment of choice whereas radiotherapy is an alternative for small lesions or nonsurgical patients.

[A simple procedure for the passive suspension of the paralyzed labial commissure].

Different techniques can be used to repair paralytic labial commissurae. Ideally, microsurgical procedures or dynamic suspension methods can correct kinetic paralysis but in certain patients (elderly subjects, poor general health, precarious postsurgical rehabilitation) such procedures may represent an excessively aggressive procedure. We therefore used static suspension of the paralytic labial commissurae based on desepidermization of a nasogeneal flap.

[The value of 3-dimensional computed tomography in the preoperative evaluation of mandibular condyle fractures].

The recent expansion of surgical treatment for displaced condylar neck fractures should rely on a precise and careful preoperative radiological assessment. Two goals must be achieved. First the diagnosis must be confirmed by usually sufficient conventional imaging.

[Complex reconstruction of the lower lip. Apropos of various cases].

Preservation of buccal cavity relations raises problems when treating extensive defects of lower lip. After a review of anatomical features, several case reports are presented to illustrate the advantages and inconveniences of three interventions for labial reconstruction.

[Isolated sub-orbital plexiform neurofibroma].

An unexpected finding on histology in a 73 years old patient was an isolated suborbital plexiform neurofibroma. Since this tumor is specific for von Recklinghausen's disease, the diagnosis was that of a minor form of the disease. The different cephalic manifestations of von Recklinghausen's disease are reviewed.