The Combined Effect of Intravenous and Topical Tranexamic Acid in Liposuction: A Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial.

Background: Tranexamic acid (TXA) use in surgical procedures due to its hemostatic effects has been gaining an increased interest. In plastic surgery, the effects of TXA have been studied intravenously (IV), and there have been some reports regarding local use.

Objectives: A comparative study examining the combined effect of IV and local TXA was conducted.

Corrigendum to: A New Suturing Method for Optimal Wound Healing: Technique and Experience.

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A Surgical Alternative in the Treatment of Recurrent Diaphragmatic Hernia after Total Gastrectomy.

Treament of hiatal hernia remains a challenge for surgeons. The techniques for treatment started with cruroplasty, which was later associated with extensive mobilization of the esophagus, with or without fundoplication. Other solutions included the use of synthetic or biological mesh and autologous tissue reinforcement.

A New Suturing Method for Optimal Wound Healing: Technique and Experience.

Background: Wound closure utilizing barbed sutures has been associated with healing problems, such as thread extrusion, infection, and the increase of an inflammatory response around the scar.

Objectives: In our study, the senior author described a novel technique of skin incision and wound closure based on de-epithelization and bi-layer tension-free closure that minimizes complications.

Methods: In this retrospective study, the authors reviewed the evolution of wound healing for the novel technique developed by the senior author by analyzing clinical reports of 817 patients who underwent surgery for abdominoplasty or breast reduction utilizing power-assisted liposuction mammaplasty with the new incision and closure technique.