The effect of stromal vascular fraction in an experimental frostbite injury model.

Background: Despite current treatment modalities, frostbite remains an injury with a poor prognosis which may cause functional morbidities. Several experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated that stromal vascular fraction is an autologous mixture, which can improve wound healing and vasculogenesis. The aim of this study was to show the beneficial effects of stromal vascular fraction on experimental frostbite healing.

Perivascular Injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A Versus Low Concentration of Ethanol.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of low concentration ethanol in increasing flap viability by perioperative perivascular application and compared it with that of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A).

Materials And Methods: Twenty-seven Wistar albino rats weighing 300-350 g were used in this study. The subjects were randomly divided into three equal groups: group E (ethanol, n = 9), group B (BTX-A, n = 9), and group S (saline, n = 9).

The Effect of Very Low Concentrations of Ethanol on Microvascular Artery and Vein Anastomosis: An Experimental Study.

Objectives: This study investigated the effect of very low concentrations of ethanol on artery and vein anastomosis. Also, it was aimed to determine the appropriate ethanol concentration to be used in vasospasm.

Methods: Rats were divided into five groups of eight rats, each group, as follows: Group i: saline; Group ii: 2.

Management and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Experience.

Objectives: Pressure ulcers are a common healthcare problem, particularly among hospitalized patients who need long-term treatment; however, preventive medicine can reduce the prevalence. A multidisciplinary approach is fundamental to providing proper care, and the general health status and cooperation of the patient determine treatment modalities. Simple methods can prevent pressure ulcers and their recurrence.

Congenital lateral cleft palate with unilateral craniofacial microsomia and lateral ankyloglossia.

Craniofacial microsomia is a group of anomalies that occur due to developmental defects in the first and second branchial arches during the embryological period. The disease has various craniofacial and extracraniofacial presentation patterns. Lateral cleft palate is distinct from the most common palate clefts because it is located lateral to the uvula.

Martius repair in urethrovaginal defects.

Aim: To repair a urethrovaginal defect in childhood is a challenge for a pediatric surgeon. Martius fat-pad flap repair is being used in women successfully. Here, we report 2 girls who had Martius repair for their urethrovaginal defects.

Effects of vinblastine on healing in microvascular anastomosis.

Reconstructive microsurgical procedures are getting more common in cancer patients. Adjuvant therapies, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immune therapy, are usually combined with surgical approaches to improve outcomes. This study was designed to investigate the effects of preoperative chemotherapy on healing in microvascular anastomosis.