A patient with a growing sternal mass, initially thought to be a lipoma, is diagnosed with undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. Management includes staging, wide local excision, and possible radiotherapy. Reconstruction options involve pectoralis major or free ALT flap for the sternal defect.
An infant presents with a large erythematous lesion on the face. Diagnosis of infantile hemangioma is confirmed with GLUT-1 positive immunohistochemistry. First-line treatment is propranolol (2mg/kg/day). Surgery may be indicated for visual obstruction, airway issues, or ulceration.
The SCALPEL mnemonic is a comprehensive guide to effectively approaching questions during plastic surgery interviews. This sections provides details this specific strategy that can be used to answer any question (even when you don't really know what to say!).
By following the IDEA! framework, you can effectively balance personal insights with broader perspectives, ensuring your responses are well-rounded, insightful, and reflective of a comprehensive understanding of plastic surgery.
SCARRED is a meticulously crafted framework, tailored for addressing behavioural questions in plastic surgery interviews.
The ACED mnemonic is your key to confidently answering personal questions during plastic surgery interviews. Whether discussing your achievements, passion for the field, or future career plans, ACED provides a structured approach to deliver comprehensive and impressive answers.
Dear Lord, this is such a boring question! It's one of those questions which P'Fella hates
The aim of this section is to improve your ability to diagnose and treat necrotizing fasciitis. A good candidate will be able to convey the important details, explain the severity of the emergency to the patient, and be aware of the urgency of the condition.
Audits are similar to pressure sores - not really that exciting, but an essential part of the Plastic Surgery curriculum. This section will focus on the commonly asked audit questions to help build your answer.
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