Reconstruction methods for and cosmetic evaluation of external nasal tumour resections: flap versus graft.

Nose reconstruction is challenging given the three-dimensional structure and free edge, and various methods have been reported. In general, local flaps provide cosmetic outcomes that are better than those following skin grafts, but there are no published comparative studies on Asians. To determine whether local flaps or skin grafts may optimally be used to reconstruct external nasal defects among Asians.

A Simple and Descriptive Assessment of Morphology Based on the Horizontal Plane of the Pediatric Head and Creation of a Normative Database in Japanese Children 6 Years Old and under: Horizontal Vector Analysis.

We herein introduce horizontal vector analysis, a simple method for assessing cranial morphology based on measurement of the head's horizontal plane, and use this method to establish normal cranial morphology in Japanese children Computed tomography scans taken in 2010-2019 in healthy Japanese children aged ≤ 6 years. The two measurement planes were parallel to the orbitomeatal plane: namely, a plane passing through the dorsum sellae (DS) and the plane superior to that with the maximal area (Max plane). A protractor was used to circumferentially measure the lengths from the central point to the outer surface of the skull.

Intraoperative local instillation anesthesia using injection technique from J-VAC drain for postoperative pain relief in male-type chest wall contouring surgery.

For postoperative acute pain during mastectomy, a few studies have reported the usefulness of an intraoperative local anesthesia instillation technique in which analgesics are injected through a drain placed under the skin, intraoperatively. This study presented a novel administration method, and the efficacy of local instillation anesthesia in male-type chest wall contouring surgery was assessed. Fifty-four patients underwent chest wall contouring surgery under general anesthesia.

Self-inflicted human bite followed by hand necrotizing fasciitis in an adult with Down syndrome.

Adults with Down syndrome are more prone to develop intellectual, physical, and psychological disorders than their pediatric counterparts. It is pertinent to prevent the occurrence of severe complications in these patients. This case demonstrates the importance of support, regular follow-up, and wound management in self-care of adults with Down syndrome.

Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome.

Introduction: Since we performed lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) for Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome and obtained relatively good results, we report the adaptation, effect of treatment, and mechanism of LVA.

Presentation Of Case: Case is a 28-year-old man with an increase of the circumference and pigment changes on the whole right leg and gluteal region from the time he was born. He exhibited signs of right leg cellulitis with a fever about 40° at frequency of the degree once a month.

Pedicled Flaps Versus Free Flaps for Back Reconstruction.

Background: Back reconstructions using a flap are relatively rare, and clinical reports on such reconstructions are few. We analyzed whether a pedicled flap or free flap was best for treating back defects and established a simplified algorithm for flap selection.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the cases of 22 patients who underwent flap reconstructions for the back between July 2000 and August 2016.