Anthropometric Measurements and Analysis for Objective Assessment of Gynecomastia Surgery Results.

Background: Gynecomastia surgery is one of the most common aesthetic procedures in males. There is a lack of objective analytical parameters to judge outcomes. In this study, the authors aim to introduce novel anthropometric measurements and analysis techniques for the objective assessment of surgical outcomes based on specific aesthetic targets.

A Single-Center Experience With Gynecomastia Treatment Using Liposuction, Complete Gland Removal, and Nipple Areola Complex Lifting Plaster Technique: A Review of 448 Patients.

Background: Gynecomastia is defined as a benign enlargement of male breast glandular tissue. It is the most common breast condition in male, and the prevalence ranges from 32% to 72%. No standardized treatment exists for gynecomastia.

How Safe Is Reverse Sural Flap?: A Systematic Review.

Background: Soft tissue reconstruction of the lower third of the leg, the ankle, and the foot is challenging for reconstructive surgeons. The options for reconstruction are limited. Reverse sural flap is relatively easy to perform and considered a good option for reconstruction.

Novel Technique for Obtaining Aesthetic Results in Multiple Lipomatosis Surgery.

Unlabelled: Multiple lipomatosis is often perceived as a cosmetically disfiguring condition' and therefore' patients seek treatment. Multiple lipomas are commonly treated with excision or liposuction or a combination of both. To obtain a better aesthetic result, various modifications of the above have been tried, like using remote small incision, squeeze delivery technique' and endoscopic-assisted removal.

Microtia Ear Reconstruction Using Tissue Expander and Autologous Costal Cartilage: Our Experience and Comparing Two Age Groups.

Background: Ear reconstruction is one of the most challenging surgeries faced by reconstructive surgeons because of its complex three-dimensional structure. Various surgical methods and materials have been used over the years. The process of microtia reconstruction using tissue expander is performed in three stages of first that is implantation of tissue expander, second stage involves framework fabrication using autologous costal cartilage and implantation in the pocket and third stage involves tragus and concha reconstruction.

Erratum to: Epidemiology of burn injuries in Nepal: a systemic review.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s41038-017-0075-y.].

Epidemiology of burn injuries in Nepal: a systemic review.

Burn is a global public health problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. Southeast-Asian countries share a big burden of burn injuries, and Nepal is not an exception. We performed a systemic review to examine the epidemiological characteristics of burn injures in Nepal.