thePlasticsPaper - June 5th
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Skin Grafts
Full-thickness and split-thickness skin grafts have a donor and recipient wound. Their healing process occurs in 4 phases. This procedure is seldom unsuccessful.
Delay Phenomenon
The delay phenomenon increases flap survival by increasing axial blood, increasing ischaemia tolerance, and reducing sympathetic fibres.
Angiosomes
Angiosomes are a vascular territory. An underlying named artery supplies 3D composite blocks which are connected by choke vessels and can be used for tissue transfer.
thePlasticsPaper - May 29th
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Anatomy of the Skin
The anatomy of the skin is composed of 3 main skin layers and 4 main skin appendages. This article details and illustrates these layers and structures of the skin.
thePlasticsPaper - May 15th
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Classification of Vascular Anomalies, Malformations & Tumours
Vascular anomalies can be classified as malformations or tumours. This article details their pathology and classification systems
thePlasticsPaper - May 1st
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Wound Healing
Wound Healing is most commonly by primary and secondary intention. It involves hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and remodelling.
thePlasticsPaper - March 27th
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thePlasticsPaper - March 20th
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thePlasticsPaper - March 20th
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Anatomical Variations of the Median Nerve In Carpal Tunnel (Lanz)
Lanz analysed the branching pattern of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel in 246 hands. This paper details these results and compares them with other peer-reviewed literature.
thePlasticsPaper - March 13th
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Z-Plasty: Flap Design, Indications, Variations
Z-Plasty is a double transposition flap used to surgically treat scars. This article details indications, design, variations and complications of Z-plasty.
Brachial Plexus Anatomy
Brachial Plexus anatomy is a complex topic that can be difficult to learn. This article details the key anatomical points, provides mnemonics and detailed illustrations.
Burn Depth - Classification, Assessment, Characteristics.
A burn can be classified as superficial, partial thickness, or full-thickness. This article details the assessment of burns with charts, tables, and illustrations.
thePlasticsPaper - March 6th
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