TRAM flap for immediate post mastectomy reconstruction: comparison between pedicled and free transfer.

Unlabelled: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is primarily carried out to improve the patients' quality of life. The most commonly used autologous tissue for reconstruction is the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap (TRAM). The TRAM flap could be transferred either as pedicled or a free flap with microvascular anastomosis.

Ileocecal interpositional graft for gastric replacement after total gastrectomy.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the technique of ileocecal segment interpositional graft after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer with assessment of its advantages and disadvantages.

Patients And Methods: This is a prospective study carried out at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. Twenty four patients with gastric carcinoma were identified from December 1998 to February 2003.

Management of parapharyngeal space tumors at the National Cancer Institute, Egypt.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors as regards clinicopathological features, preoperative assessment, different surgical approaches, perioperative complications, patterns of recurrence and the role of non-surgical treatment.

Materials And Methods: This study included twenty-five patients with (PPS) tumors presented to NCI, Cairo University, from October 2001 to March 2003. The data of each patient included age, sex, presenting symptoms and signs, provisional diagnosis, preoperative investigations, operative data, histopathological examination, non-surgical treatment and state of follow up.