Treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa with intense pulsed light: a prospective study.

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition characterized by recurrent inflammation and infection of skin in intertriginous areas containing apocrine glands. Intense pulsed light uses high-energy broad-spectrum light. Current applications include hair removal and the treatment of acne vulgaris, which has a pathogenesis similar to that of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Developmental breast asymmetry.

Developmental breast asymmetry (DBA) can affect psychosocial well-being in the young female. Correction of breast asymmetry may present a reconstructive challenge, especially in tuberous breasts. Fifty-two cases of DBA treated between January 2002 and January 2006 were reviewed.

Structured assessment of microsurgery skills in the clinical setting.

Microsurgery is an essential component in plastic surgery training. Competence has become an important issue in current surgical practice and training. The complexity of microsurgery requires detailed assessment and feedback on skills components.

The 'round-the-clock' training model for assessment and warm up of microsurgical skills: a validation study.

Microsurgery is an essential technique in free flap reconstructions today. The technical skills involved require a learning curve, which may be affected by the current issues of limited training resources and patient safety. We describe a study on the value of a microsurgery training device as an assessment and warm up tool in basic microsurgery skills.

Validation of microsurgical models in microsurgery training and competence: a review.

Microsurgery has expanded the scope of many surgical specialties and is evolving into an integral part of training programmes. The complexity of microsurgery requires considerable time and resources for adequate training and practice. This article reviews the validation of microsurgical models for microsurgery training and competence.