Dorsal intercostal artery flap; A reliable option for coverage of myelomeningocele defects: A case series.

Meningomyelocele is a common congenital condition and its reconstruction poses a challenge for surgeons. The dorsal intercostal artery (DICA) flap offers a one-stage tension-free closure with adequate results. This study, spanning from January 2019 to September 2022, analyses the outcome of nine DICA flaps for meningomyelocele reconstruction, where the average size of the DICA flap was 6.

A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Articles on Otoplasty.

A bibliometric analysis was conducted in April 2024 to review the current trends in otoplasty. It involved a literature search of the Scopus database for original articles with the query terms "otoplasty" and "pinnaplasty," without restricting publication dates or selecting journals in the database. The top 100 articles with the highest citations were reviewed.

Robotic-assisted free flap harvesting for diverse soft tissue reconstruction: a PRISMA scoping review of clinical outcomes over the last decade.

Introduction: The aim of our study was to assess the advantages and limitations of robotic technology in diverse reconstructive procedures.

Methods: A scoping review was conducted in Oct'23, on published studies from 2013 to 2023, focussing on robotic-assisted free flap harvesting. Three databases Ovid-MEDLINE, Scopus, and PubMed were searched.

Exploring the application of CHATGPT in plastic surgery: a comprehensive systematic review.

Objective: To determine the impact of ChatGPT in plastic surgery research and assess the authenticity of such contributions.

Methods: The study conducted a literature search in Sep'23 from databases like Pubmed, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, and OVID Medline.The following keywords 'ChatGPT', 'chatbot', 'reconstruction', 'aesthetic' and 'plastic surgery' were used.

Use of Cephalic Vein for Venous Anastomosis in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Case Series.

To describe the use of the cephalic vein as a recipient vessel for venous outflow in head and neck reconstruction. The cephalic vein is used as a vessel in cases where there is a paucity of veins in the neck. This may be due to previous surgery, previous radiation therapy, or advanced cancer.

Should 1 or 2 Venous Anastomoses Be Done in Microsurgical Flap Transfer?

Background: Venous compromise is still the most common cause of free flap failure. The need of a second venous anastomosis to prevent free flap failure is controversial. It is proposed that the use of dual venous anastomoses reduces venous compromise.

Free flap reconstruction after lower limb trauma - outcome analysis using National Surgical Quality Improvement Programme (NSQIP) parameters.

Objective: To assess the outcomes of free flap reconstructions performed for the management of lower limb trauma.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi and included data from June 2017 to May 2019 of patients who underwent free flap reconstruction as part of management of lower limb trauma.

Results: The mean age of the 8 adult patients was 34±11 years.

Rare Presentation of an Ulnar Artery Aneurysm in a Six-Month-Old Baby: Case Discussion.

Ulnar artery aneurysm cases have been rarely reported in the literature previously. A number of these cases occur in the adult population and are mostly occupational associated. In children, however, this condition is much less.

Reducing the donor site morbidity in radial forearm free flaps by utilizing a narrow radial forearm free flap.

Background: The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) has remained a leading choice of many plastic surgeons as a fasciocutaneous flap due to its versatility, pedicle length, and simple elevation technique. However, donor site morbidity has led many reconstructive surgeons to limit their use of the RFFF and to use other flaps instead. We propose that using a narrow RFFF (nRFFF) decreases the aesthetic and functional morbidity of the donor site.