Treatment of wide scar contracture of antecubital fossa with bipedicle flap from scar tissue.

Many surgical techniques exist for reconstruction of burn scar contracture of the antecubital fossa, such as Z plasty, VY plasty, lateral arm flap, and medial arm flap. Another option is direct release of the scar contracture and skin graft of the defect area, which requires prolonged splinting and risk of graft failure. Additionally, in the areas with exposed tendons or vessels, we cannot use grafts.

Treatment of flexion contractures following burns in extremities.

In order to release and cover defects in burn contractures over joints, several surgical procedures have been proposed. Skin grafting is easy to do, but it requires immobilization, and tends to contract again, different types of flaps without skin grafting are alternatives. These flaps have their specific indications, limitations and some disadvantages such as a bulky, unattractive appearance in donor or recipient sites, partial necrosis, and sometimes patients dissatisfaction.

Repair of skin covering osteoradionecrosis of the mandible with the fasciocutaneous supraclavicular artery island flap: case report.

Introduction: Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is a serious complication following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Reconstructive procedures in the head and neck region use a wide range of flaps for defect closure. The methods range from local, mostly myocutaneous flaps and skin grafts to free microsurgical flaps to ensure a satisfactory functional and aesthetic result.

Transfer of a single flexor carpi ulnaris tendon for treatment of radial nerve palsy.

Between 1993 and 2002, 108 patients with isolated and persisting radial nerve palsy, underwent transfer of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon alone to extensor digitorum communis, extensor indicis proprius and extensor pollicis longus. Only patients with sufficient flexor carpi ulnaris muscle power (grade M5) underwent this procedure. Long-term functional results were reviewed at a mean postoperative follow up of 48 (range 3-120) months.

Surgical correction of the overgrown columellar labial junction: complementary method.

The overgrown columellar labial junction remains a controversial and neglected aspect of rhinoplasty. The authors encountered this problem in a large number of their patients and found that routine techniques were not sufficient to correct it. They therefore developed a complementary method in rhinoplasty that is safe and easy to handle, with long-lasting, satisfactory results for both the patient and the surgeon.

Reconstruction of major forehead soft tissue defects with adjacent tissue and minimal scar formation.

Repair and reconstruction of soft tissue defects involving over 50% of the forehead using remaining forehead tissue has not been reported in the literature. The few existing reports mainly concern cases in which less than half of the forehead was involved. The forehead comprises one third of the face and with regard to its prominent position, it is one of the major contributing components to facial beauty.

Postburn reconstruction of nipple-areola complex.

Reconstruction of burned nipple-areola complex is a significant problem. Many techniques are available. Most have been fraught with loss of nipple projection within 6 months.

Ideal soft tissue facial profile in Iranian females.

This study was carried out on 100 photographs of Iranian young adult females, ages ranging from 16 to 40 years. Each photograph was scanned, the image was projected onto a computer monitor, and computerized sketches were obtained from them. With the help of a review committee, 10 of the best sketches were selected and analyzed.

Eyebrow reconstruction following burn injury.

Facial burns represent between one-fourth and one-third of all burns. Absence of the eyebrows or distortions in their position alter the character of the face. Thus, eyebrow repair or reconstruction can be an important "finishing touch" in the overall reconstruction of a burned face.