End of the Reconstructive Ladder, Local Flaps & Tissue Expansion & more.
Also: The Sunday quiz, podcast snippet, & recommended articles on reconstructive surgery.
Designing the Perfect Local Flap, Book Review, & Eyelid Reconstruction.
Also: The Sunday quiz, podcast teaser, & 3 recommended articles.
Full Thickness Grafts: Origin Story, Best Techniques & tips.
Also: Sunday Quiz, Sneak Peak of Podcast upcoming episode.
Congenital and Nasal Dermoid Cysts - Clinical Scenario
A patient presents with a firm, non-compressible swelling at the left eye's outer corner, apparent since birth but worsening.
Giant Cell Tumours of Tendon Sheath - Clinical Scenario
A 40-year-old woman presents with a 2x2 cm mass near her ring finger's DIPJ, painless and unchanged for 3 months.
Macrodactyly - Clinical Scenario
A 3-year-old presents with isolated macrodactyly of the right index finger. The case discusses history taking, aetiology involving a Pi3KCA gene mutation, necessary investigations, a treatment algorithm, and the role of medical treatments.
Macrodactyly: Aetiology, Investigations, & Management
Macrodactyly involves disproportionate digit overgrowth, often due to lipofibromatosis of the nerve and PiK3CA mutations. Diagnosed via X-rays, MRI, and genetic tests, it's treated surgically to debulk and stop growth. Surgical management focuses on nerve issues to reduce recurrence.
Congenital Dermoid Cysts: Pathology, Presentation, & Treatment
An overview of congenital dermoid cysts, benign growths from ectodermal entrapment, common in the head and neck. Focus on orbital and nasal presentations and surgical management to prevent complications.
Venous Flaps: Physiology, Classification, & Evaluation
Thatte and Thatte classify venous flaps into three types based on vein number and function. Venous flaps are infrequently used due to low survival rates and venous congestion, despite their reliable anatomy and minimal donor site morbidity.
Mathes and Nahai Classification
The Mathes and Nahai Classification, introduced in 1981, describes the vascular supply to muscle and musculocutaneous flaps based on major and minor pedicles. This system is essential for planning reconstructive surgeries to ensure optimal flap survival and function.
Breast Augmentation - Clinical Scenario
Breast augmentation consultation: A patient seeks fuller breasts. Steps include assessing medical history, expectations, and explaining implant options.
Cervical Lymph Nodes of the Neck: Drainage & Levels
The cervical lymph nodes of the neck are organized into levels based on their anatomical locations and drainage patterns. These nodes drain specific areas of the head and neck, aiding in identifying primary tumor sites and guiding surgical management.
Top 3 Plastic Surgery Resources, How to Assess a Breast, & New “Lessons”
Also: Sunday quiz, tuberous breast deformity, and evidence on capsular contracture.
Congenital Brachial Plexus Palsy: Anatomy, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Congenital Brachial Plexus Palsy: Upper limb movement loss at birth, often from birthing traction. Early surgical exploration recommended if no biceps function after 3 months.
Overview of Breast Augmentation: Implants, Surgery, & Complications
Breast augmentation uses implants to enhance size and shape, with techniques tailored to patient needs and potential complications like BIA-ALCL.
Giant Cell Tumours of the Tendon Sheath: Presentation, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Giant Cell Tumours are neoplastic lesions on tendon sheaths, often in hands. Diagnosed via physical exam and imaging, often treated with surgical excision. Recurrence is common.
Glomus Tumours - Clinical Scenario
A patient presents with severe, sharp thumb pain and bluish nail discoloration, suggesting a glomus tumor.
Toxic Quizzing, Sunday Quiz Round 1, Dupuytren's Management Tips.
Also: Pronator Syndrome, theFellow's Corner and Evidence Deep-Dives.
Glomus Tumours: Pathology, Diagnosis, & Management
A glomus tumor is a benign lesion from glomus cells in the Sucquet-Hoyer canal, often causing severe pain in young adults’ nail beds or palms. It aids in thermoregulation. Diagnosis involves imaging and histology. Excision is the main treatment; for multiple lesions, consider laser or sclerotherapy.
Congenital Brachial Plexus Palsy - Clinical Scenario
A newborn presents with a limp left arm since delivery, suspected of congenital brachial plexus palsy.
Sternal Wound Infections - Clinical Scenario
A 57-year-old woman presents with signs of deep sternal wound infection (DSWI).
Dupuytren's Disease - Clinical Scenario
A 65-year-old male farmer presents with stiffness and contracture in his middle finger, impacting daily activities.
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome - Clinical Scenario
A 45-year-old male experiences numbness and tingling in his right ring and little fingers, suggesting ulnar tunnel syndrome.
Pronator Syndrome - Clinical Scenario
A 52-year-old woman presents with numbness in her right thumb, index, and middle finger, and pain in the anterior forearm.
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