{"title":"Levator aponeurosis advancement with partial orbicularis oculi muscle resection for the treatment of Marin Amat syndrome with aponeurotic ptosis: two Case reports.","authors":"Kaito Noguchi, Ikubun Osawa, Satomi Kurihara, Sho Yokoyama, Yosihiko Tanabe","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2025.2451633","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2025.2451633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Marin Amat syndrome is a phenomenon in which eyelids close upon opening of the mouth during the recovery phase after facial nerve paralysis. In this report, we present two surgically treated cases of Marin Amat syndrome with aponeurotic ptosis. Case 1: A 66-year-old man had developed left Bell's palsy a year prior to presentation and underwent rehabilitation at the Neurology Department of Japan Community Healthcare Organization Chukyo Hospital. He was subsequently referred to the Ophthalmology Department for left eyelid ptosis. Case 2: A 75-year-old man developed left Bell's palsy more than 10 years prior to presentation and was referred to the Ophthalmology Department for left eyelid ptosis. Both patients had Marin Amat syndrome with aponeurotic ptosis. Levator aponeurosis advancement surgery and partial orbicularis oculi muscle resection were performed on the affected eyes. Both patients showed favorable postoperative outcomes. Simultaneous surgery involving levator aponeurosis advancement and partial orbicularis oculi muscle resection is effective for treating Marin Amat syndrome with aponeurotic ptosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"12 1","pages":"2451633"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11730868/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142984922","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}
Matilde Tettamanzi, Federico Ziani, Anna Manconi, Giovanni Arrica, Claudia Trignano, Edoardo Filigheddu, Silvia Rampazzo, Ilaria Ginatempo, Michail Sorotos, Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, Corrado Rubino, Emilio Trignano
{"title":"Evaluation of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy dressing in the management of mommy makeover surgery wounds.","authors":"Matilde Tettamanzi, Federico Ziani, Anna Manconi, Giovanni Arrica, Claudia Trignano, Edoardo Filigheddu, Silvia Rampazzo, Ilaria Ginatempo, Michail Sorotos, Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, Corrado Rubino, Emilio Trignano","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2025.2450102","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2025.2450102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This investigation explores the potential impact of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressing on mommy makeover surgical wounds. The focus is on optimizing the healing process and post-surgical care to mitigate complications like wound dehiscence, seroma, and hematoma.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A prospective study spanned from October 2015 to April 2022, involving 40 patients undergoing mommy makeover surgery for aesthetic purposes. The randomized division resulted in two groups. Group one (<i>n</i> = 20) had donor sites covered with NPWT dressing, while group two (<i>n</i> = 20) received standard dressings lacking known healing-promoting agents. The assessment of complications served as an index of NPWT efficacy, and scars were evaluated using the Vancouver Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Immediate post-surgical use of NPWT dressings significantly expedited wound healing compared to fine-mesh gauze dressings. Furthermore, it almost eradicated discomfort and pain in all patients, indicating excellent compliance. Patients tolerated NPWT well, with no instances of dressing failure or non-compliance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study underscores the utility of NPWT dressing in managing mommy makeover surgery wounds. The dressing's bio-occlusive properties create an optimal environment for wound healing, simultaneously minimizing pain, discomfort, and preventing key complications such as seroma and unfavorable scar appearance.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"12 1","pages":"2450102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11721609/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972649","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}
Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, Guido Firmani, Arianna Di Napoli, Theodor Mareș, Michail Sorotos
{"title":"Secondary intact capsulectomy with seroma without implant: revision of an incomplete treatment of BIA-ALCL - a case report.","authors":"Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, Guido Firmani, Arianna Di Napoli, Theodor Mareș, Michail Sorotos","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2025.2450099","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2025.2450099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a haematological malignancy which may occur in patients with textured breast implant history. While typically diagnosed at an early stage with good prognosis, it may present with local residual disease due to incomplete surgical excision.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We describe the case of a 42 year-old woman with a history of bilateral breast augmentation for cosmetic purposes 21 years prior, who developed recurring seroma of the left side. She sought help from her first surgeon who performed 2 breast implant exchange procedures placing textured devices and finally a bilateral breast implant removal over the course of two decades. The patient did not receive capsulectomies in the previous implant exchanges, and received sampling from the anterior capsule in the last procedure, where BIA-ALCL was diagnosed on the left side. She was referred to a tertiary cancer center where preoperative workup confirmed presence of local residual disease. Following multidisciplinary team management, she underwent revision of en-bloc capsulectomy of the left side without need for additional treatments. Post-operative course was uneventful with no signs of local recurrences at 18 months follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Residual disease in BIA-ALCL may be caused not only by tumor characteristics or extent, but also by misdiagnosis or late diagnosis. This case highlights the critical importance of thorough surgical excision in BIA-ALCL. The existence of guidelines and clinical practice recommendations direct surgeons on how to appropriately recognize and manage symptomatic patients in order to treat suspicious cases in a timely manner.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"12 1","pages":"2450099"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11722026/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972651","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":"Three rare cases of two-level skier's thumb injuries-review of the literature, anatomical variants and surgical treatment.","authors":"Alina Strohmaier, Mathias Haefeli","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2441186","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2441186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report three rare cases of two-level skier's thumb injuries and explain the diagnostic challenges, surgical treatments, and anatomical explanations to emphasize the importance of a systematic diagnostic approach in every skier's thumb injury, including clinical examination, radiography, and ultrasonography. A surgical method to treat these rare cases is presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"12 1","pages":"2441186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11650722/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142855950","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":"Post-traumatic Dupuytren's contracture in a paediatric patient: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Andia Soltani, Alexander Zargaran, Norbert Kang","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2436678","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2436678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dupuytren's disease is rare in children. We present the case of a 14-year-old boy who developed post-traumatic Dupuytren's contracture, which was treated by segmental fasciectomy. The disease was histologically confirmed. We review the literature describing similar cases, and this case-report provides an important reminder for clinicians reviewing similar presentations that paediatric post-traumatic Dupuytren's should be considered in the differential diagnosis and managed accordingly.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2436678"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11636136/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819656","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":"Reconstruction of traumatic tibial nerve defect with two parallel conduit strands: a case report.","authors":"Hiroyuki Shirakura, Atsuhiko Iwao, Noriko Ikari, Rina Iida, Keita Kobashi, Shoko Ashizuka, Akihito Higashi, Yuki Moriuchi, Hiroto Saijo, Kazuya Kashiyama, Katsumi Tanaka","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2407340","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2407340","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We herein report a case of traumatic tibial nerve defect involving the ankle joint. A 16-mm-long defect was observed in a 5-mm-diameter tibial nerve. Two 3-mm-inner-diameter PGA-collagen tubes were transferred to the bifurcated tibial nerve. Satisfactory recovery was achieved at 3 year and 9 months postoperatively.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2407340"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11443561/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362162","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":"Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Novel, Non-invasive Method to Treat Breast Capsular Contractures: a Case Report.","authors":"Owen T M Chan, Sarah Squire, S Larry Schlesinger","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2400138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2024.2400138","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We describe the first examples of breast capsular contracture amelioration using a non-surgical, transdermal treatment with platelet-rich plasma. The treated patients did not experience any complications or significant pain. This report illustrates the potential of a non-invasive treatment option for a common complication of breast augmentation.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2400138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11389626/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142297978","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}
Antonio Amabile, Stefano L'Erario, Carlotta Scarpa, Vincenzo Vindigni, Franco Bassetto, Francesco Marena
{"title":"The challenge of composite graft: the use of fluorescent light energy to improve engraftment.","authors":"Antonio Amabile, Stefano L'Erario, Carlotta Scarpa, Vincenzo Vindigni, Franco Bassetto, Francesco Marena","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2396946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2024.2396946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Composite graft is a useful tool for the reconstruction of specific facial aesthetic subunits with a single surgical stage. This technique, when successful, gives optimal results in the reconstruction of small defects of nose, ear, eyelid and lips. The aim of this work is to optimize the attachment of composite grafts in the reconstruction of small complex facial defects by combining it with Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) during the healing process of the graft. The beneficial effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) on wound healing might be attributed to anti-inflammatory signaling, cell proliferation, protein synthesis, and decreased bacterial infection. We previously experienced rewarding achievements using Photonic energy in the treatment of burns, non-healing wounds and pathological scars. Therefore, we chose to exploit the potential of bioluminescent energy to maximize aesthetical and functional results, enhancing the formation of new vascular connections and modulating both inflammatory and scarring processes. From the 2nd postoperative day, the patients were locally treated with 5 FLE sessions every (48/72 h) 2 or 3 days. We evaluated results in terms of time for engraftment, quality of the scarring, infective complications and morbidity of the donor site. Graft survival is subject to many factors, both local and systemic. To overcome these issues, various methods have been studied and described. We here report the successful reconstruction of full-thickness defects of the free margin of the nasal alar rim and the central portion of the inferior lip with a composite graft. These results were highly encouraging if compared with the literature. By analyzing our small cohort, we demonstrated how new technologies may push this traditional reconstructive procedure beyond their old boundaries: overcoming an increased size demand or a potential infective wound environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2396946"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11351365/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113154","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":"Is capsulectomy necessary for symptom improvement in patients undergoing implant removal for systemic symptoms?","authors":"Patricia McGuire, Caroline Glicksman","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2390080","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2390080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A case of symptom improvement after implant removal without capsulectomy is presented with a review of the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2390080"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11340222/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037325","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}
Francesco Silan, Lara Ortega Fernandez, Josep Parcet Riu, Sara Alvarez Alonso, Santiago Montes Moreno
{"title":"Intramuscular hemangioma of the infraspinatus muscle: a rare presentation.","authors":"Francesco Silan, Lara Ortega Fernandez, Josep Parcet Riu, Sara Alvarez Alonso, Santiago Montes Moreno","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2393819","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2393819","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intramuscular hemangiomas (IMH) are extremely rare, accounting for 0.8% of all hemangiomas. IMH must be included in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses, and unexplained muscular pain. We herein describe the case of a patient who presented with an atypical localization of IMH in the infraspinatus muscle.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2393819"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11338197/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020119","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}