In Situ Fenestration: A Simple Technique for Fenestration of Acellular Dermal Matrix During Breast Reconstruction.

Background And Aim: Acellular Dermal Matrices (ADMs) were first described for use in breast surgery in 2001, and in 2005 it was first described to be used in breast reconstruction. However, ADMs are also associated with increased postoperative complications. Fenestration of the ADM may reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.

Analysis of Popular Social Media Addressing Breast Augmentation, Implants, and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.

Background: Social media is part of modern life, for better or worse. Patients seek counsel on treatments, their side-effects, and the surgeon performing the surgery. Previous study has found several "dos" and "don'ts" regarding social media.

Hidden in plain sight: the (other) danger of COVID-19.

The Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) first emerged in Wuhan province, China, in late November 2019 and changed public healthcare perception. It has caused a significant decline in attendance to outpatient clinics. However, other diseases have not stopped, including malignant melanoma.

Morel Lavallée Lesion - A case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Morel-Lavallée lesion (MLL) is an uncommon entity, by which shearing forces result in a closed degloving lesion. This can result in an infected hematoma and lead to a life-threatening situation.

Presentation Of Case: We present a case of a 59-year-old patient who presented to our emergency department.

[MERKEL CELL CARCINOMA: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY].

Background: Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer. Though rare, in recent decades its prevalence has increased, and its incidence has tripled.

Objectives: To describe a cohort of MCC patients treated at a referral center in northern Israel, and to compare their characteristics and course of illness to cases reported in the literature.

[MELANOMA INCIDENCE, IMMIGRATION AND ORIGIN].

Background: Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes, whose prevalence has been increasing in recent decades. Early diagnosis allows removal of the tumor prior to the metastatic stage and may lead to a complete recovery.

Objectives: To compare melanoma incidence among different epidemiological groups in northern Israel, and to assess the impact of migration on the increase in incidence of the disease.

How Common Is Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma? First Four Cases in Israel.

Background: Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is found around breast implants. ALCL was discovered only two decades ago. In Israel we currently have four diagnosed cases (as of 2018).

[A CASE REPORT OF THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA (TTP) IN A BREAST CANCER PATIENT].

A 49-year-old patient with a genetic expression of BRCA1, was admitted for a bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with tissue expander, following left breast malignancy (post-lumpectomy and radiation in the same breast). After the operation there were signs of infection in the left breast, for which she was treated with antibiotics. A few days later, mild neurological signs appeared, which resulted in an extensive investigation, and the next day a seizure occurred.

What Is the Color of Your Lymph Node?

We describe a case of tattoo ink in an axillary lymph node, which was observed during an axillary dissection and mastectomy surgery. It is important to be aware of this phenomenon and correctly identify it at the time of surgery, as a misdiagnosis can have serious consequences.

Plastic Surgery Faces the Web: Analysis of the Popular Social Media for Plastic Surgeons.

Background: The use of social media is growing tremendously along with its impact on the practice of plastic surgery, for better or for worse. Patients are increasingly using social media to obtain information about either the procedure or the surgeon.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to examine social media posting regarding plastic surgery and to analyze successful online communication methods of the plastic surgeons with the public.

Pneumonia Risk in Urgently Intubated Burn Patients.

Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients with inhalation injuries. An increased risk of pneumonia has been demonstrated in trauma and burn patients urgently intubated in the field vs. emergency departments (EDs).

Unusual presentation of epidermoid cyst mimicking breast cancer involving the areola-Case report.

Introduction: Epidermoid cyst is very common benign lesion of the skin. And may appear anywhere on the surface of the body. Diagnosis is made in most cases by clinical examination, but histological evaluation may be needed in unusual cases.

Would Marjolin see it coming? Two unusual cases of squamous cell carcinoma.

Introduction: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common skin cancer, second in incidence only to basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The incidence of SCC increases significantly with age; thus, it is rarely diagnosed in young patients. In this paper, we present two cases of young patients who presented clinically with purulent lesions that were later diagnosed as large primary SCCs.

Achieving the Recommended Gestational Weight Gain in High-Risk Versus Low-Risk Pregnancies.

Background: Abnormal gestational weight gain (GWG) has been associated with adverse outcomes for mothers and their offspring.

Objectives: To compare the achievement of recommended GWG and lifestyle factors in women with high-risk versus normal-risk pregnancies.

Methods: Pregnant women hospitalized in a gynecological and obstetrics department and pregnant women who arrived at a community clinic for a routine checkup were interviewed and completed questionnaires relating to weight gain and lifestyle factors (e.

Gestational Weight Gain and Its Relationship with Maternal Characteristics.

Background: Both high and insufficient weight gain during pregnancy have been associated with adverse outcomes for mothers and their offspring.

Objectives: To describe self-reported weight gain during pregnancy, assess the concurrence of this weight gain with issued recommendations, and investigate associations between lifestyle factors and weight gain.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 109 pregnant women hospitalized in one gynecological and obstetrics department completed questionnaires related to weight gain and lifestyle factors such as smoking, diet and exercise.