Ear Nose Throat J
December 2024
Amputations of the earlobe after a human bite are rare. But when they appear, they present a challenge for the plastic surgeon, due to its reconstruction since the earlobe is anatomically built only from skin and cartilage. In these cases, the retro auricular flap represents a perfect solution for reconstruction.
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March 2024
Necrotizing fasciitis is one of the most serious and deadly infections in surgery. The tissue defects that result after a severe infection with necrotizing fasciitis are often not easy to resolve surgically. The importance of this article is to show the reconstructive efficacy of the lotus petal flap based on two perforators.
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May 2022
Postburn contractures are the result of deep burns that are not treated properly and promptly. Severe contractures require more than one surgery to be completely relieved. Their surgical treatment is very difficult and challenging for reconstructive surgeons.
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