Publications by authors named "S Monstrey"
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- The free radial forearm flap (FRFF) is commonly used for phalloplasty but has drawbacks like noticeable scarring and deflation, leading to the search for alternatives.
- This study analyzed the long-term outcomes of the pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery (SCIP) flap for reconstructive surgeries conducted between 2012 and 2022.
- Results showed that 100% of SCIP-flaps achieved primary closure, but 14% of urethral reconstructions failed, while overall complication rates were comparable to other methods, although shaft sensation may be lower.
Purpose: Genital gender-affirming surgery in transmasculine patients encompasses both metoidioplasty and phalloplasty. Some patients opt to undergo staged phalloplasty by metoidioplasty first (SPMF). The aim of this study was to evaluate whether SPMF is associated with less surgical complications compared with immediate phalloplasty (IP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Advancements in resuscitative care and burn surgery have improved survival rates after extensive burn injuries, shifting focus to enhancing the quality of survival. Conventional treatment with split-thickness skin grafts (STSG) presents limitations such as donor-site morbidity, limited availability in extensive burn injuries, and hypertrophic scarring. Tissue engineering aims to address these drawbacks by developing optimal skin substitutes.
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- The study focused on how doctors use a treatment called intralesional corticosteroid administration (ICA) for keloids, which are raised scars.
- A group of 23 keloid experts worked together online to agree on the best methods for using this treatment to help improve results.
- They reached agreements on some practices but didn’t all agree on the exact dosage and other details, highlighting the need for clearer treatment guidelines.
Objective: Burn injuries pose a heightened risk of infection, which is primarily responsible for increased morbidity and mortality. Factors such as extensive skin damage and compromised immunity exacerbate this vulnerability. and are frequently identified in burns, with Gram-negative often resistant to antibacterial agents.
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