Publications by authors named "Vasundhra Jain"
Penile Reconstruction with Radial Forearm Free Flap-Present State of the Art.
Indian J Plast Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Patients with penile defects, whether congenital or acquired, experience significant psychological distress, and the free radial artery forearm flap method has emerged as a preferred technique for reconstruction.
- A retrospective study over 16 years reviewed various cases, modifying the initial design to enhance urethral function and stability in the procedure.
- Results indicated that most patients regained sensation and could urinate standing; however, some experienced complications, and aesthetic outcomes varied, highlighting the technique's potential for effective rehabilitation.
Dry eye can initially cause mild symptoms of irritation and may rapidly progress to corneal scarring and blindness. Tear substitutes can only help for mild cases. With the advancement in microsurgical techniques, an option of transferring vascularized salivary glands has shown positive results.
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