Sravya L Chilukuri, Vaibhav Duggal, Amit Elazar, George D Xipoleas
{"title":"The Use of Oxygen Therapy in Management of Mastectomy Flap Ischemia.","authors":"Sravya L Chilukuri, Vaibhav Duggal, Amit Elazar, George D Xipoleas","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007157","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oxygen plays a major role in wound healing by improving vessel growth and facilitating wound closure. Topical oxygen therapy has been widely accepted as a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, but its benefit in compromised flaps and grafts in the field of plastic surgery has gained traction. It is possible to decrease flap necrosis and increase viability with topical oxygen therapy. We present a case of a 48-year-old woman who received topical oxygen therapy to treat postmastectomy areas of skin necrosis. As the patient underwent treatment using topical oxygen therapy to the mastectomy flaps, skin demarcation of bilateral breasts continued to improve and eventually completely resolved. This case demonstrated the significant ability of topical oxygen therapy to promote wound healing in flap ischemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7157"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487945/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paula Lancheros-Ramirez, Daniel Guerrero-Calderón, Alexander Ramirez-Folleco
{"title":"Surgical Approach for Sciatic Nerve Entrapment Secondary to Biopolymer Injection.","authors":"Paula Lancheros-Ramirez, Daniel Guerrero-Calderón, Alexander Ramirez-Folleco","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007146","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The patient presented with a history of deep injection of a nonmedical substance (biopolymer) into the gluteal region, resulting in compression of the sciatic nerve. The surgical technique used to remove biopolymers from the subcutaneous tissue, muscle tissue, and sciatic nerve is described. A structured review of the current surgical approaches for the sciatic nerve was conducted. The preoperative evaluation, intraoperative technique, and postoperative follow-up of the clinical case are detailed. The described surgical approach effectively decompresses the sciatic nerve, removes the biopolymer material from the subcutaneous tissue and muscle tissue, and improves symptoms, cosmetic outcomes, recovery time, and the need for additional surgery. Given the limited information on the management of biopolymer removal and nerve compression, this technique represents a viable alternative, offering benefits in recovery and cosmetic outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7146"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487928/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Takayuki Matsuda, Shimpei Ono, Taishi Murakami, Rei Ogawa
{"title":"Bilateral Lower Limb Acute Compartment Syndrome Related to Drug Abuse: Two Case Reports.","authors":"Takayuki Matsuda, Shimpei Ono, Taishi Murakami, Rei Ogawa","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007158","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007158","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is typically observed in a unilateral limb, whereas bilateral lower limb ACS is rare, and few cases are reported. We report 2 cases of bilateral lower limb ACS induced by drug abuse and prolonged Japanese traditional Seiza position. Case 1 involved a 34-year-old man who developed bilateral lower limb ACS after prolonged Seiza sitting while under the influence of amphetamines. He underwent bilateral fasciotomy but required below-knee amputation due to infection. Case 2 involved a 31-year-old man found unconscious in the Seiza position for 11 hours after a suspected benzodiazepine overdose. Despite fasciotomy, he required staged amputations due to poor wound healing. We believe that prolonged Seiza, a traditional Japanese sitting posture, is a key factor in both cases, leading to severe bilateral ACS. We also point out that bilateral ACS should raise clinical suspicion for drug or alcohol use, as substance-induced unconsciousness is a major contributing factor. These cases tend to involve prolonged compression, increasing the risk of severe tissue damage, delayed diagnosis, and even amputation. Clinicians should consider ACS in cases of substance abuse-related immobilization to enable early diagnosis and treatment for better outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7158"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487932/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reply: Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction in Patients With or Without Previous Abdominal Surgery: A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Gauthier Zinner, Carlo M Oranges","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007141","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007141","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7141"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487927/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wael Mohamed Ayad, Mohamed Osama Ouf, Tarek Zayid, Ahmed I Rashed
{"title":"Free Parascapular Flap Versus Free Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flaps in Upper Limb Reconstruction.","authors":"Wael Mohamed Ayad, Mohamed Osama Ouf, Tarek Zayid, Ahmed I Rashed","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007202","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Upper limb tissue reconstruction poses significant challenges in achieving stable coverage and functional restoration. This study evaluated the efficacy of the free parascapular (PS) flap and the free superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap for upper extremity defect reconstruction, comparing their unique characteristics, aesthetic outcomes, and complications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective clinical trial was conducted at a tertiary care hospital between February 2023 and February 2025, involving 20 patients who were divided into 2 groups: 10 received PS flaps (group A) and 10 received SCIP flaps (group B). Data on flap characteristics, operative time, donor-site morbidity, and aesthetic outcomes were collected and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group A flaps exhibited significantly greater flap lengths (18.4 ± 6.9 versus 9.2 ± 3.2 cm), pedicle lengths (8.6 ± 1.6 versus 5.64 ± 0.82 cm), and pedicle diameters (3.19 ± 1.02 versus 0.77 ± 0.2 mm) (<i>P</i> < 0.001). SCIP flaps offered logistical advantages, including supine positioning and consistent use of a 2-team approach (100% versus 50%, <i>P</i> = 0.03), with shorter operative times (334.3 ± 40.03 versus 413.6 ± 85.3 min, <i>P</i> = 0.01). Aesthetic outcomes were comparable. Complications were infrequent, with 1 total flap loss in group A and partial necrosis in group B.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both PS and SCIP flaps are reliable options for upper limb reconstruction. PS flaps offer larger pedicle dimensions, whereas SCIP flaps enable shorter operative times and concealed donor sites.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7202"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nirbhay S Jain, Kevin Y Chen, Lacey R Pflibsen, Lauren E Wessel
{"title":"Management of Suprascapular Nerve Compression via Nonoperative Methods.","authors":"Nirbhay S Jain, Kevin Y Chen, Lacey R Pflibsen, Lauren E Wessel","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007148","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007148","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7148"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487946/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jeewon Chon, Peter Laub, Mike Wesolowski, Audrey K Mustoe, Safi Bajwa, Taylor Drew, Naomi Desai, Nazanin Azarvash, Timothy King
{"title":"Erratum: Presence of Tissue Expanders Does Not Affect Radiotherapy Dose Distribution to Heart and Lungs: Erratum.","authors":"Jeewon Chon, Peter Laub, Mike Wesolowski, Audrey K Mustoe, Safi Bajwa, Taylor Drew, Naomi Desai, Nazanin Azarvash, Timothy King","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007235","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006819.].</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487905/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Krystof Stanek, Michael Silver, Andrew Edman, Lisa Nussbaum, Peter H Weinstock, Carolyn R Rogers-Vizena
{"title":"Gauging the Optimal Simulator Complexity for Learning Cleft Lip Repair: A Cost-Benefit Analysis.","authors":"Krystof Stanek, Michael Silver, Andrew Edman, Lisa Nussbaum, Peter H Weinstock, Carolyn R Rogers-Vizena","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007156","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Simulation is valuable for surgical education. The popularity of high-fidelity cleft lip simulation has grown, yet cost limits widespread use. To address this, we developed a reduced-complexity prototype that preserves essential anatomy (skin/soft tissue and orbicularis oris muscle) but omits advanced features found in a previous trainer (nasal cartilages and skeleton). To evaluate the effect of simulator complexity, a hybrid retrospective-prospective cohort study compared trainees' self-assessed improvement using both the new lower complexity simulator (LCS) and its higher complexity simulator (HCS) predecessor.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Residents' and fellows' self-assessed knowledge and confidence in specific aspects of cleft lip repair were compared pre- and postsimulation using a 6-question, 4-point, cleft lip self-assessment and a 6-question, 5-point self-confidence questionnaire. Poisson regression analysis was used to analyze the effects of simulator type on self-improvement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 52 participants, 26 used the new LCS, and 26 trained with the old HCS. Significant improvements pre- to postsimulation were observed in both groups. The difference in net score improvement between the LCS (mean = 3.7, SD = 2.2, <i>P</i> < 0.01) and HCS (mean = 2.7, SD = 1.9, <i>P</i> = 0.03) groups was not statistically significant (<i>P</i> = 0.09). Multivariable analysis also did not show a significant effect of simulator type on net self-assessed improvement (odds ratio = 1.30, 95% confidence interval = 0.96-1.77).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>For relative novices, a reduced-complexity cleft lip simulator is likely as effective as its more complex counterpart. Cost-effective, reduced-complexity simulators have the potential to broaden accessibility of simulation-based education.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 10","pages":"e7156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12487915/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manoj H Palavalli, Maria T Huayllani, Yevgeniya Gokun, Yurong Lu, Jeffrey E Janis
{"title":"Erratum: Surgical Approaches to Orbital Fractures: A Practical and Systematic Review: Erratum.","authors":"Manoj H Palavalli, Maria T Huayllani, Yevgeniya Gokun, Yurong Lu, Jeffrey E Janis","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007237","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004967.].</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 9","pages":"e7237"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12479107/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145200700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ja'Neil G Humphrey, Mark Waithaka, Daniel Najafali, Amaka Ehighibe, Joseph Nthumba, Peter Nthumba
{"title":"The Thoracoepigastric Flap: An Effective Reconstructive Method for Large Upper Extremity Defects in Low- and Middle-income Countries-A Single-center Study.","authors":"Ja'Neil G Humphrey, Mark Waithaka, Daniel Najafali, Amaka Ehighibe, Joseph Nthumba, Peter Nthumba","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007136","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000007136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Injury to the upper limbs, among the most injured anatomical regions of the body, often results in the loss of the skin envelope and the exposure of vital structures, including bone and neurovascular bundles. Reconstructive options in resource-constrained environments are curtailed by both equipment and skilled manpower, necessitating avoidance of resource-intensive techniques. Thoracoepigastric flap (TEF) reconstructions of the forearm, wrist, and hand are simple to perform, provide a sizeable versatile integument cover, and avoid the hygiene and edema complications associated with classic groin flaps in these settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients receiving upper extremity reconstruction with TEFs after upper extremity trauma by a single surgeon at our resource-limited tertiary care center were analyzed retrospectively. Patient demographics, mechanism of injury, surgical indication, and postoperative complications were collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Between 2011 and 2024, 42 patients, with a mean age of 31 years, underwent TEF reconstruction of upper extremity soft-tissue defects. Most patients in our cohort who had extensive soft tissue loss on an average had 5.3 visits to the operating theater and an average length of stay of 23 days. Defect and flap sizes were not uniformly available from patient charts and were therefore not analyzed. The commonest complication was flap tip necrosis requiring skin grafts in 2 patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>When raised as double flaps, TEFs are particularly advantageous in low- and middle-income countries because they do not require microsurgical skill, provide extensive coverage for large trauma-related defects, and offer a reliable option for limb reconstruction, especially in settings where follow-up care may be uncertain.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 9","pages":"e7136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12479104/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145200727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}