{"title":"The Good Mentee.","authors":"Joon Pio Hong","doi":"10.1055/a-2505-7693","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2505-7693","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"52 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750341/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025189","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":"Minimizing Surgical Margins in Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Single Institution's Experience with Excision and Reconstruction Methods.","authors":"Sang-Oh Lee, Tae Gon Kim, Kyu Jin Chung","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1788780","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1788780","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the predominant nonmelanocytic skin cancer, with preservation of both function and aesthetics being essential during tumor removal. Existing surgical margin guidelines primarily target ill-defined BCCs prevalent in Western countries. Therefore, this study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of surgical removal, propose modified guidelines for wide excision tailored to Asian patients, and share experiences with various reconstruction methods. <b>Methods</b> This study encompasses 418 patients (447 cases) who underwent BCC excision from March 2015 to June 2023 at our institution. Wide excision extended 2 mm beyond the tumor edge universally, with an additional 2 mm resected if tumor cells persisted in the frozen biopsy, followed by appropriate reconstruction. Patient demographics, tumor features, reconstruction methods, complications, and recurrence rates were analyzed. <b>Results</b> Predominantly, reconstructions involved local flaps (244), skin grafts (102), and direct closure (72). Significant differences were noted in age, location, and tumor size among these groups. The rate of second resection increased from upper to lower facial subunits, peaking at 11.1% in the lower subunit, with a statistically significant difference ( <i>p</i> = 0.024). Additional resection was required in 5.50% of cases, with a significantly higher incidence of ill-defined borders, pigmentation, and the infiltrative subtype compared with others. Complications were minor; recurrence occurred in only one case, 6 months postinitial nasal dorsum surgery. <b>Conclusion</b> Surgical excision is highly effective, supported by various reconstruction options. We propose narrower guidelines for wide excision considering tumor characteristics and recurrence locations, resulting in smaller defects addressed with simpler reconstruction methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"52 1","pages":"30-35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750340/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025147","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}
Marzia Salgarello, Jaroslaw Krupa, Rebecca Allchin, Simon Pilgrim, Fiona Miall, Arianna Di Napoli, Maurizio Martelli, Giulio Tarantino
{"title":"Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy and De-escalation of Surgery in Locally Advanced Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.","authors":"Marzia Salgarello, Jaroslaw Krupa, Rebecca Allchin, Simon Pilgrim, Fiona Miall, Arianna Di Napoli, Maurizio Martelli, Giulio Tarantino","doi":"10.1055/a-2427-2066","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2427-2066","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin T-cell lymphoma diagnosed in patients with a history of breast implants. Most patients develop a periprosthetic effusion at early stages of disease while less common presentations include a palpable mass, severe capsular contracture, lymphadenopathy, or cutaneous erythema. Due to the complex nature of this disease, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary for optimal management, particularly in locally advanced disease or inoperable patients. We present the successful use of neoadjuvant therapeutic protocols in two cases of locally advanced BIA-ALCL. The first case was a 52-year-old patient with a left breast mass-like stage III disease who underwent combined targeted immunotherapy and chemotherapy (brentuximab vedotin [BV]-cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone [CHP]). Following a complete radiological and metabolic response, the patient underwent bilateral implant removal, right total intact capsulectomy, left en bloc capsulectomy, and skin resection from the left inframammary fold in continuity with the capsule. The second case was a 65-year-old patient with right breast swelling and mass-like stage IIA disease who received targeted immunotherapy, BV. Following a complete metabolic response, she underwent bilateral implant removal and en bloc capsulectomy. A literature review and the reported cases suggest the effectiveness of targeted immunotherapy as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy in locally advanced BIA-ALCL in disease downstaging, surgical de-escalation, reduction of significant postoperative complications, and an acceptable tolerance profile. Although surgery is an essential part of treatment, the timing and type of intervention should be carefully planned, especially when primary, radical resection is uncertain.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"52 1","pages":"11-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750338/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025149","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}
Nae-Ho Lee, Jung Kyun Park, Si-Gyun Roh, Jin Yong Shin, Yoon Kyu Chung, Kyu Yun Jang
{"title":"Malignant Pilomatricoma with Lung Metastases: A Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Nae-Ho Lee, Jung Kyun Park, Si-Gyun Roh, Jin Yong Shin, Yoon Kyu Chung, Kyu Yun Jang","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1792022","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1792022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malignant pilomatricoma, an extremely rare tumor arising from hair follicles, most commonly occurs on the head, neck, and back. This tumor exhibits several noteworthy characteristics. First, it frequently recurs if it is incompletely excised and can occasionally metastasize to the lungs, bones, and lymph nodes. Additionally, it possesses unique histological features that aid in differentiating it from its benign counterpart, including atypical cells, multiple mitoses with ghost cells, nuclear polymorphisms, and necrosis accompanied by serial desmoplasia. While no definitive criteria have been established for the surgical management of this malignant tumor, it is recommended to perform wide local excision with a safety margin of at least ≥5 mm. To the best of our knowledge, very few cases of malignant pilomatricoma with lung metastasis have been reported in Korea. Here we report the case of a patient diagnosed of malignant pilomatricoma with lung metastasis who underwent wide local excision for a lesion on the flank.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"52 1","pages":"21-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750346/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025146","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}
Diana L Dyrberg, Farima Dalaei, Martin Sollie, Camilla Bille, Vibeke Koudahl, Jens A Sørensen, Jørn B Thomsen
{"title":"Comparison of Patient-Reported Quality of Life Following Direct-to-Implant Prepectoral and Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction Using BREAST-Q: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Diana L Dyrberg, Farima Dalaei, Martin Sollie, Camilla Bille, Vibeke Koudahl, Jens A Sørensen, Jørn B Thomsen","doi":"10.1055/a-2407-9183","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2407-9183","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction (DIR) is becoming more and more accepted. There is a lack of high-quality studies assessing differences in patient-reported quality of life (QoL) between different implant placement methods. The aim of this randomized controlled (clinical) trial was to compare QoL between women reconstructed by sub- or prepectoral implant placement. <b>Methods</b> We included women over 18 years eligible for DIR. Patients were randomly assigned to reconstruction by subpectoral or prepectoral implant placement. Assessment of QoL and patient satisfaction was made using the BREAST-Q questionnaire for postmastectomy breast reconstruction and compared between the sub- and prepectoral reconstructed groups preoperatively and after 3 and 12 months of follow-up. <b>Results</b> A total of 42 women were allocated to sub- or prepectoral reconstruction with 21 patients in each group. There were no differences in patient characteristics between groups. Regarding all the selected BREAST-Q scales: (1) satisfaction with the reconstructed breast, (2) satisfaction with the breast implant, (3) satisfaction with the overall outcome, (4) psychosocial well-being, (5) sexual well-being, and (6) physical well-being-we found no significant differences between the two groups. Assessing each group independently we found, that in both groups sexual well-being improved after surgery postoperatively compared to the preoperative scores. <b>Conclusion</b> We found high satisfaction and QoL following both sub- and prepectoral breast reconstruction. We found no significant differences between groups suggesting both methods for DIR can be used. Despite our high-quality data, a larger sample size and longer postoperative follow-up are needed to further investigate the differences in QoL between sub- and prepectoral breast reconstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"51 6","pages":"542-548"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560329/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629606","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}
Jae Woo Kim, Jong Chan Kim, Sung Hoon Koh, Jin Soo Kim, Si Young Roh, Kyung Jin Lee, Dong Chul Lee
{"title":"Severe Flexor Digitorum Profundus Muscular Adhesion by Pseudo-Volkmann's Contracture without Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Jae Woo Kim, Jong Chan Kim, Sung Hoon Koh, Jin Soo Kim, Si Young Roh, Kyung Jin Lee, Dong Chul Lee","doi":"10.1055/a-2398-9052","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2398-9052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Volkmann's ischemic contracture is a condition characterized by permanent ischemic damage to muscles and nerves due to vascular insufficiency, resulting in flexion contractures of the affected limb. In contrast, pseudo-Volkmann's contracture presents with similar clinical features but lacks ischemic damage and has the potential for complete recovery. We report a case of a 39-year-old man who developed failure of extension in the middle and ring fingers of the left hand following blunt forearm trauma from a rolling machine. Despite no skin breakage or fracture, his symptoms progressively worsened over 2 months without treatment. Surgical exploration 2 years later revealed severe adhesions of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle at the myotendinous junction to the ulnar periosteum, with immediate recovery after release. This case highlights pseudo-Volkmann's contracture in an adult without fracture, likely due to blunt trauma causing delayed adhesion formation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"51 6","pages":"561-567"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560327/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629870","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":"What does it Mean to be a Good Mentor?","authors":"Joon Pio Hong","doi":"10.1055/a-2440-2332","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2440-2332","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"51 6","pages":"527"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560321/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629880","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":"The Old and the New-An Ellege.","authors":"Joon Pio Hong, Geoffrey G Hallock","doi":"10.1055/a-2411-7005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2411-7005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"51 5","pages":"445-446"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11436339/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142336967","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":"Minilifting: Short-Scar Rhytidectomy with Thread Lifting.","authors":"Kyu Hwa Jung, Won Lee","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1788907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1788907","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Facelifting techniques have been developed over time to mask the aging process. However, conventional facelifts cause scarring. Because of patient demands, various noninvasive lifting techniques have been introduced, including absorbable thread lifting. Minilifting is known for its short-scar excision and is used to improve skin laxity and lifting using absorbable threads but the definition and operation techniques are not certain. In this article, we described the definition, development, and operative techniques used in minilifts. Minilifting procedures represent an added option for patients with minimal scarring and adequate lifting effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"51 5","pages":"459-465"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11436345/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142336965","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":"Lymphatic Mapping with Multi-Lymphosome Indocyanine Green Lymphography in Legs with Lymphedema.","authors":"Hisako Hara, Makoto Mihara","doi":"10.1055/a-2375-8153","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2375-8153","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is observed that the locations of the most functional lymphatic vessels in the lymphedematous limbs can differ significantly from those in healthy limbs. The aim of this study was to elucidate the lymphatic map of lymphedematous limbs. We retrospectively analyzed 59 patients (118 limbs) with lower limb lymphedema. Fifty-five were women and four were men. The mean age and duration of lymphedema was 62.4 and 7.7 years, respectively. For the lateral thigh lymphosome, we injected indocyanine green (ICG) at the lateral knee and measured the distance (Dt) between the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the point where the lymphatic vessels crossed the reference line (the line connecting the ASIS and the patellar center). For the lateral calf lymphosome, we injected ICG at the lateral ankle and measured the distance (Dc) between the inferior patellar border and the point where the lymphatic vessels crossed the reference line (the anterior border of the tibia). In the lateral thigh, the mean Dt was 30.4 ± 0.6 cm (range, 0-41 cm) and the distribution peaked at approximately 30 cm from the ASIS. In the calf, the mean Dc was 13.1 ± 0.9 cm (range, -11 to 32 cm). The distribution of lymphatic vessel locations was highly variable. We could establish the lymphatic map in the lymphedematous legs. The distribution of lymphatic vessels in the thigh and lower legs had one and two peaks, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"51 6","pages":"592-596"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629729","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}