A comparative study of clinical outcome in ALT free flap reconstruction using superficial or deep and single or dual recipient vein anastomosis in different sites.

Background: During the free flap surgery obtaining a suitable recipient vein is an important factor for successful outcome. As in all other flaps even in ALT flap, single or double venous anastomosis, superficial or deep venous anastomosis is still a matter of debate among the micro vascular surgeons. Though dual vein anastomosis is a time-tested method, single vein anastomosis has the advantage of reducing the operative time and hospitalization cost.

Efficacy of Surgical Excision and Adjuvant High-dose Rate Brachytherapy in Treatment of Keloid: Our Experience.

Background: Keloids are dermal tumors that are due to increased production of collagen caused by abnormal and prolonged wound healing. The incidence of recurrence is extremely high if only conservative measures are used. This study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy surgery and high dose rate brachytherapy as an adjuvant therapy for treatment of keloids.

Fibula Musculo-Osteocutaneous Flap with Full Thickness of Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle.

Background: Fibula flap has been a gold standard method for reconstruction of the mandible. It has been used for reconstruction of maxilla as well as long bones, effectively. Fibula flap in selected cases has been used as a pedicled flap.