EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-27eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Dieter Brummund, Angela Chang, Christopher Salgado
{"title":"Antihelical Defect Closure By Secondary Intention: Revisiting an Old Paradigm.","authors":"Dieter Brummund, Angela Chang, Christopher Salgado","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"QA19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11374385/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134858","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-18eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Christopher Jou, Kyle J Chepla
{"title":"Reconstruction of Complex Upper Extremity Wounds With Novosorb Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix Versus Integra Collagen-Chondroitin Silicone: A Cost Analysis.","authors":"Christopher Jou, Kyle J Chepla","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Reconstruction of upper extremity wounds with dermal matrices can reduce the length of hospitalization and surgical complexity without compromising functional outcomes. We aimed to compare costs between Novosorb biodegradable temporizing matrix (BTM) and Integra collagen-chondroitin silicone (CCS) bilayer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A chart review was performed for patients with isolated upper extremity traumatic wounds who underwent reconstruction with either BTM or CCS between January 2017 and May 2022. Demographic data, surgical procedures, outcomes, and costs were collected for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-seven patients were included: 18 BTM and 9 CCS. There were no differences in age, sex, wound size, or dermal template size. Skin grafting was required less frequently in BTM compared with CCS (44.4% vs 55.6%, <i>P</i> = .013). Time to skin graft was longer in the BTM group (43.4 days vs 21.4 days, <i>P</i> = .002). The BTM group experienced fewer complications (33.3% vs 55.6%, <i>P</i> = .002). The mean number of secondary procedures required after template placement was 0.67 in BTM compared with 1.56 in CCS, <i>P</i> = .049. When factoring in the cost of product, the cost of reconstruction with BTM was significantly lower than CCS ($1361.92 vs $3185.71, <i>P</i> = .049).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Novosorb BTM is a more cost-effective option when compared with CCS for reconstruction of upper extremity soft tissue defects.</p>","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"e38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121416","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-17eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Abraham Zavala, María I Vargas, Walter Ayala, Miguel A Chávez, Jesús López, Ricardo Delgado
{"title":"Free Flap Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Review.","authors":"Abraham Zavala, María I Vargas, Walter Ayala, Miguel A Chávez, Jesús López, Ricardo Delgado","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"QA18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11374384/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134860","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-12eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Justin Rock, Adam Kurland, Dominick V Congiusta, Omkar Baxi, Michael M Vosbikian, Irfan H Ahmed
{"title":"Nail Bed Injury Repair: Nail Plate Replacement Versus Non-replacement.","authors":"Justin Rock, Adam Kurland, Dominick V Congiusta, Omkar Baxi, Michael M Vosbikian, Irfan H Ahmed","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although nail bed injuries are common, there is no consensus on the proper course of treatment in regard to nail plate replacement. Nail plate replacement risks infection and injury of the germinal matrix. It is our hypothesis that functional and cosmetic outcomes of the nail will not differ by nail plate replacement following nail bed repair.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a single institution, prospective, randomized control study comparing nail plate replacement versus non-replacement in patients undergoing nail bed repair. Primary outcome included nail growth and cosmesis using the Zook classification system. Secondary outcomes were pain, functional limitation, and patient satisfaction. Statistical significance was set at <i>P</i> < .05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty patients were enrolled, 26 (52%) randomized to the non-replacement group and 24 (48%) to the replacement group. All patients who followed up had nail growth by 4 months after nail bed repair (N = 28). In the non-replacement group 4 patients continued to have pain in the affected nail bed compared with 2 patients in the replacement group (<i>P</i> = .66). One patient in each group reported continued functional limitation related to nail pain (<i>P</i> = 1.00). Patient satisfaction was not statistically different between the groups (<i>P</i> = 1.00). As a result of patient follow- up, we have been able to score 17 patients via the Zook criteria. In the non-replacement group, 3 nails were scored as excellent, 3 very good, 3 good, 1 fair, and 2 poor. In the replacement group, the nail was classified as excellent in 4 patients and very good in 1 patient. There was no difference in the likelihood of these outcomes with regard to treatment group (<i>P</i> = .18). There was moderate agreement between patient satisfaction and the Zook criteria scoring (κ = .45, 95% CI: -0.15-1.00).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Statistical and clinical differences were not identified in regard to cosmesis, pain, functional use of the hand, or patient satisfaction. There are established risks involved in nail plate replacement such as infection and injury to the germinal matrix. If outcomes are not different based on nail plate replacement following nail bed repair, non- replacement may be the preferable treatment option so as to avoid these complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"e37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367160/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121411","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-11eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Stephen M Milner
{"title":"Sunburn.","authors":"Stephen M Milner","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"QA17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11374383/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134861","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-07eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Kaori Yauchi, Natsuki Shikata, Yoshie Shibaoka
{"title":"Limb Salvage in Extensive Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection with Adjuvant Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.","authors":"Kaori Yauchi, Natsuki Shikata, Yoshie Shibaoka","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, posing a high risk of limb amputation. Here, we report a case of an NSTI extending from the buttocks and perineum down to the left lower limb. The case involved a 48-year-old male patient who presented with fever, altered consciousness, and limb swelling. Computed tomography showed the infection had spread to the perifascial, intermuscular, and intramuscular regions, making it difficult to save the patient's life and limb. Despite prompt surgery and antibiotic treatment, multidrug-resistant bacteria presented difficult wound management challenges. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) was initiated, which resulted in dramatic wound improvement and successful skin grafting. Due to limb preservation, the patient was able to recover his preadmission activities of daily living and successfully reintegrate into society. Standard treatments for NSTI include early surgical treatment, antibiotics, and intensive support. The adjunctive use of HBO therapy may have contributed to the successful outcome in this case.</p>","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"e35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367165/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121573","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-07eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Michael Rice, Giulia Colavitti, Philippa Jackson, Sherif Wilson
{"title":"Nipple Areola Complex Reconstruction: An 8-Year Experience With Modified Technique and Systematic Review.","authors":"Michael Rice, Giulia Colavitti, Philippa Jackson, Sherif Wilson","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nipple areola complex reconstruction is often the last procedure offered to patients undergoing breast reconstruction. Although comparatively minor, this final step creates the focal point of the breast while signifying the end of an often long and difficult journey for patient and surgeon. The literature demonstrates that nipple areolar complex (NAC) reconstruction conveys a positive impact on overall body image while defining the final aesthetic outcome. This paper presents a novel technique for NAC reconstruction developed at a UK tertiary referral center. It is supported by a systematic review of the current literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between 2014 and 2022, a new technique was used to reconstruct the NAC using a modification of the C-V flap with a full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) and later nipple tattoo, if required. Patients were followed up in clinic noting complications, satisfaction, and need for revision surgery. The study was completed by conducting a systematic review of the literature assessing areolar reconstruction with skin grafts, according to PRISMA guidelines.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This technique provides excellent results in terms of patient satisfaction and objective outcomes (complication rate, need for revision procedures, and loss of projection requiring further surgery). This literature review reflects alternative techniques and highlights the advantages of using a modified C-V flap with FTSG, in terms of morbidity and patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>NAC reconstruction is the \"cherry on top\" at the end of the breast reconstructive journey. This paper advocates a technique that is reproducible, with minimal complications, excellent outcomes, and long-standing results.</p>","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"e36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367155/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121412","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-06-03eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Gautam Lokdarshi, Abdul Shameer Shamanzil
{"title":"Pigtail-Assisted Distal Canalicular Repair in a Child: An Innovative Technique for Bicanalicular Intubation With Single Monocanalicular Stent.","authors":"Gautam Lokdarshi, Abdul Shameer Shamanzil","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Repair of medial canthus injury involving canaliculus is an emergency indication for canalicular intubation to restore lacrimal drainage. Herein, the author has described an innovative but simple technique for this reconstruction.</p><p><strong>Method and result: </strong>A small, blunt pigtail probe was gently passed through the opposite canaliculus in a rotational manner. A silicon stent was threaded inside canaliculi by reverse rotation of the pigtail in an atraumatic way. The technique was used on 4 pediatric cases without any postoperative complication or epiphora.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This technique of intubation is simple, cheap, and useful in canalicular emergencies, including \"distal\" canaliculus lacerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"e34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367164/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121413","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-05-30eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Christopher Mantyh, Ronald Silverman, Ashley Collinsworth, Christine Bongards, Leah Griffin
{"title":"Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Versus Standard of Care Over Closed Abdominal Incisions in the Reduction of Surgical Site Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies.","authors":"Christopher Mantyh, Ronald Silverman, Ashley Collinsworth, Christine Bongards, Leah Griffin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Surgical site complications (SSCs) pose a significant risk to patients, potentially leading to severe consequences or even loss of life. While previous research has shown that closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) can reduce wound complications in various surgical fields, its effectiveness in abdominal incisions remains uncertain. To address this gap, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature search using PubMed, EMBASE, and QUOSA was performed for publications written in English, comparing ciNPT with standard of care dressings for patients undergoing abdominal surgical procedures between January 2005 and August 2021. Characteristics of study participants, surgical procedures, dressings used, duration of treatment, postsurgical outcomes, and follow-up data were extracted. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models. Dichotomous outcomes were summarized using risk ratios and continuous outcomes were assessed using mean differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The literature search identified 22 studies for inclusion in the analysis. Significant reductions in relative risk (RR) of SSC (RR: 0.568, <i>P</i> = .003), surgical site infection (SSI) (RR: 0.512, <i>P</i> < .001), superficial SSI (RR: 0.373, <i>P</i> < .001), deep SSI (RR: 0.368, <i>P</i> =.033), and dehiscence (RR: 0.581, <i>P</i> = .042) were associated with ciNPT use. ciNPT use was also associated with a reduced risk of readmission and a 2.6-day reduction in hospital length of stay (<i>P</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings indicate that use of ciNPT in patients undergoing open abdominal procedures can help reduce SSCs and associated hospital length of stay as well as readmissions.A previous version of this abstract was presented at the 2023 Conference of the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) in Milan, Italy and posted online at the site listed below. EWMA permits abstracts to be republished with the complete manuscript. https://journals.cambridgemedia.com.au/application/files/9116/8920/7316/JWM_Abstracts_LR.pdf.</p>","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"e33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155374/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141285684","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}
EplastyPub Date : 2024-05-28eCollection Date: 2024-01-01
Stephen M Milner
{"title":"Clinical Perspectives on the Use of Allograft Skin.","authors":"Stephen M Milner","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93993,"journal":{"name":"Eplasty","volume":"24 ","pages":"QA16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11166387/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307796","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}