Christine Y Yoon, Alan M Engler, Hailey Konisky, Avia Hogeg, Alan J Detton, Mark A Erlich, Priti L Mishall, Adi Pinkas
{"title":"Unilateral double facial artery: an anatomic variant and clinical implications.","authors":"Christine Y Yoon, Alan M Engler, Hailey Konisky, Avia Hogeg, Alan J Detton, Mark A Erlich, Priti L Mishall, Adi Pinkas","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2376136","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2376136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This paper reports a rare anatomical variant of the facial artery (FA) - namely, a double FA pattern - which has significant implications in a wide range of surgical and aesthetic medicine disciplines.</p><p><strong>Case: </strong>The study involves a case report and literature review of the FA and its variants. The case is that of a 61-year-old female cadaver with a unilateral FA variant branching pattern discovered during a cadaveric dissection for an anatomy course.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The dissection revealed an unusual supply of the typical FA distribution by two separate branches from either side of the maxillary artery. The first branch, termed FA1, followed a typical FA course arising from the external carotid to supply the lower portion of the face <i>via</i> lingual, inferior labial, and mental arterial branches. The second branch, termed FA2, arose superior to the maxillary artery near the origin of a typical transverse facial artery, to supply the upper portion of the face <i>via</i> superior labial, lateral nasal, and angular arterial branches. No direct communication between the two branches was observed grossly <i>via</i> dissection. The observed branching pattern has not previously been reported in literature and has critical implications for surgical planning and intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study emphasizes the importance of understanding variant FA anatomy in procedures requiring precise anatomical knowledge of arterial supply to the face. Duplicate and/or secondary facial arteries necessitate careful consideration for their potential consequences on the success of surgery of the head and neck, dermal fillers, and embolization for epistaxis procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2376136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11249143/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141621162","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":"Open reduction and internal fixation of a radius and ulna fracture in a patient with an elbow arthrodesis: a case report.","authors":"Kyle Mangum, Taylor Blackwood, Tammam Hanna, Justin Harder, Evan Hernandez, Brendan MacKay","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2378062","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2378062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report outlines the effective use of the Titanium Elastic Nail System (TENS) for treating a peri-implant mid-shaft radius and ulna fracture in a patient with previous elbow arthrodesis and rotational full-thickness flap coverage. Given the paucity of literature surrounding this complex problem, we present a minimally - invasive treatment option which facilitated complete fracture healing, demonstrating the TENS's efficacy in complex orthopedic scenarios.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2378062"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11234911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141581081","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":"Leveraging the outcome of a frontal bone tumor facial reconstruction case by a multimodal approach.","authors":"Marek Dobke, Frederic J Kolb, Douglas M Arm","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2365174","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2365174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The importance of multimodality in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions cannot be overemphasized. Herewith a case of facial malignancy encompassing all stages of management and requiring multimodal approaches for diagnosis, oncological treatment, anatomical reconstruction, and ultimately aesthetics and \"identity\" is presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2365174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11229730/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141559962","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":"Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid (Preiser's disease): a case report and review of the literature.","authors":"Jared J Topham, Bret Wehrli, Assaf Kadar","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2374550","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2374550","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid bone, Preiser's disease, was originally described as a deteriorative pathology whereby the osseous structure necroses due to loss of blood supply. It may present with multifactorial etiology, which is still largely not well understood. We describe a case of Preiser's disease in a 70-year-old female, with worsening pain and loss of range of motion in her right wrist over a two-year period. Past medical history was significant for Sjogren's disease, fibromyalgia, and dystonia. Pain began several months following traumatic right dorsal wrist injury. Diagnosis of traumatic scaphoid fracture was originally suspected. Conservative treatment was unsuccessful. Radiographs did not demonstrate evidence of primary fracture. CT scan and MRI demonstrated osteonecrosis of the proximal pole of the scaphoid, but no evidence of fracture, either residual or healing, was found. Proximal row carpectomy was performed for avascular necrosis of the scaphoid. Histology confirmed diagnosis and verified absence of fracture. Postoperatively, the patient's pain and range of motion improved. This report combines histological findings of Preiser's disease with radiographic images which may ameliorate understanding of the clinical pathophysiology. We describe an unusual manifestation of Preiser's disease whereby a single traumatic event, in the absence of fracture, led to idiopathic scaphoid avascular necrosis, which may have been associated with Sjogren's syndrome and fibromyalgia. These conditions may have negatively impacted microvasculature and decreased bone mineral density, inversely correlated with the production of fatty marrow, facilitating the onset of osteonecrosis in the scaphoid.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2374550"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11225627/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555653","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":"A case of extracapsular silicone gel implant rupture with contralateral gel migration.","authors":"Rebecca Patrick, Sydney Bormann, Heather Karu","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2357121","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2357121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Symmastia is a rare complication of augmentation mammaplasty that occurs when a breast implant crosses the midline and connects with the contralateral implant pocket. We present a case of implant rupture, migration to the contralateral breast, and ultimate symmastia following a traumatic fall in a patient with prior breast augmentation.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2357121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11123507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141155337","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}
Arthur R Celestin, Valeria P Bustos, Amer H Nassar, Kaimana Chow, Alex Neusner, Swapnil Kachare, Joseph Upton, Arriyan S Dowlatshahi
{"title":"Partial hand replantation using free microsurgical replantation with staged heterotopic banking of amputated parts: towards improving long term outcomes.","authors":"Arthur R Celestin, Valeria P Bustos, Amer H Nassar, Kaimana Chow, Alex Neusner, Swapnil Kachare, Joseph Upton, Arriyan S Dowlatshahi","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2350471","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2350471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In hand trauma, the uninjured forearm has been touted as the ideal site for ectopic banking in digit/hand amputations. Here, we describe the temporary ectopic implantation and subsequent replantation of a partially amputated hand and highlight the \"<i>Three R's</i>\" - Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Revision over the first year of recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2350471"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11110872/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141082726","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}
Yong-Seok Nam, Dong Yun Lee, Jung Soo Yoon, SooA Lim, SuRak Eo
{"title":"Accessory first lumbrical muscle within the carpal tunnel: a case report.","authors":"Yong-Seok Nam, Dong Yun Lee, Jung Soo Yoon, SooA Lim, SuRak Eo","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2351130","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2351130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremity. Palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis, and lumbricals have infrequently been reported as causes of nerve compression. During routine Korean cadaver dissection, we incidentally identified an anatomic variant of first lumbrical muscle within the carpal tunnel in both wrists. The aberrant musculature originated from the radial side of the second FDS muscle at distal forearm level, running separately across the wrist beneath the flexor retinaculum. The dissected anomalous muscle was identified as an additional muscle belly of the first lumbrical muscle. Compression of the median nerve at the wrist might rarely be caused by the presence of such a tendon or muscle anomaly found in this study. Surgeons should be aware of possible anatomic variations in the carpal tunnel, and be prepared to modify their surgical plan accordingly.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2351130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095276/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140944515","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}
Christos N Noulas, Markos A Markou, George I Voulgaris, Eleni I Effraimidou, Nikolaos A Papadopulos
{"title":"Single-stage full-depth scalp reconstruction with Matriderm®: a clinical case report and a brief literature review.","authors":"Christos N Noulas, Markos A Markou, George I Voulgaris, Eleni I Effraimidou, Nikolaos A Papadopulos","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2342329","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2342329","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reconstructing scalp defects after basal cell carcinoma removal in elderly patients is challenging. This case report emphasizes Matriderm® as a successful alternative, addressing limitations of traditional methods. The application of Matriderm® in resource-limited scenarios adds insights to surgical literature, and its' usage addresses challenges in patients, contributing to surgical knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2342329"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11078070/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140892649","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}
Demetris Savva, Andreas Vassiliou, Elena Theophanous, Marios Loizou, Anneza Yiallourou
{"title":"Carney complex: a case report of bilateral breast myxoid fibroadenomas.","authors":"Demetris Savva, Andreas Vassiliou, Elena Theophanous, Marios Loizou, Anneza Yiallourou","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2347653","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2347653","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carney complex is a rare autosomal dominant familiar multiple neoplasia syndrome combined with cardiocutaneous manifestations. Our report describes a Carney complex case with bilateral myxoid fibroadenomas that led to a bilateral mastectomy. An 18-year-old female patient presented at our clinic with complaints of multiple palpable lumps in her breasts bilaterally. On physical examination the patient had also multiple pigmented lentiginous lesions on her face, body and her sclerae, blue nevi on her trunk and upper extremities and a round moon-shaped face. The diagnosis of Carney syndrome was decided upon imaging, biopsies and genetic analysis. The patient underwent a bilateral mastectomy as a prophylactic treatment plan with tissue expanders' placement. Breast myxomatosis due to Carney complex is a common characteristic in female patients. Prophylactic mastectomy must be considered as a therapeutic intervention in these cases since it provides a definite treatment, with minimal side effects and excellent outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2347653"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11075651/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877560","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}
Joseph Meter, Taylor Anthony, John P Walsh, Ajit Amesur, Carl N Williams
{"title":"Decompression and collagen wrapping of a fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve: a new approach for a rare and difficult problem.","authors":"Joseph Meter, Taylor Anthony, John P Walsh, Ajit Amesur, Carl N Williams","doi":"10.1080/23320885.2024.2344262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2024.2344262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fibrolipomatous hamartoma is a rare benign slow growing fibrofatty tumor of peripheral nerves of unknown etiology. Clinical presentation may mimic carpal tunnel syndrome when involving the median nerve. We present a case of FLH of the median nerve in a 59-year-old female treated with decompression and collagen nerve wrapping.</p>","PeriodicalId":42421,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery","volume":"11 1","pages":"2344262"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11044751/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140863629","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}