Skip to main content

European Journal of Plastic Surgery OnlineFirst articles

13.09.2019 | Original Paper

Comparison between revised Baux score and abbreviated burn severity index as a predictor of mortality in burn patients at a tertiary care center in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Burns are one of the public health problems in many countries. In the UK, burn injuries show high morbidity and mortality compared with other injuries with an annual incidence of approximately 5 per 100,000 population. In the USA, about 1.1 …

verfasst von:
Dharmawan Mursjid Noor, Aditya Wicaksana, Aditya Rifqi Fauzi, Rosadi Seswandhana

Open Access 06.09.2019 | Master Class in Plastic Surgery

The journey of creating the first dedicated platform for robot-assisted (super)microsurgery in reconstructive surgery

Incorporation of new technologies advances surgery in general. One example is robot assistance which can potentially overcome limitations in accessibility, dexterity, and ergonomics, thereby improving outcome of surgical procedures. To date, robot …

verfasst von:
Tom J. M. van Mulken, Andrea M. J. Scharmga, Rutger M. Schols, Raimondo Cau, Yasmine Jonis, Shan S. Qiu, René R. W. J. van der Hulst

05.09.2019 | Original Paper

Distal partial gluteus maximus musculocutaneous V-Y flap: a simplified technique for reconstruction of ischial pressure sores

Ischial pressure sores are mostly seen in wheelchair-bound patients and they have a high risk of recurrence due to a multitude of reasons. These risk factors are shear force, spasticity, contractures, infections, and prolonged pressure on bony …

verfasst von:
Mustafa Nışancı, Mehmet Altıparmak

23.08.2019 | Original Paper

Radial forearm free flap in head and neck cancer treatment: may dermal substitutes have a role in minimizing the donor site morbidity?

In head and neck cancer treatment, there is often the need for extensive soft tissues removal and a subsequent reconstructive stage in order to close the resulting defect. Free flap reconstruction, nowadays, represents the gold standard in head …

verfasst von:
Mario Cherubino, Anna Magni, Mario Turri-Zanoni, Leonardo Garutti, Pietro di Summa, Corrado Campisi, Luigi Valdatta

24.07.2019 | Case Report

Major keloids of the scalp successfully treated with intralesional cryotherapy—a case report

Keloid treatment remains challenging because keloids tend to be therapy resistant and show high recurrence rates. We report the case of a patient who suffered from major keloids on the scalp. After multiple sessions of intralesional cryotherapy, a …

verfasst von:
U. E. M. van Exsel, F. E. Brölmann, E. Moerman, A. L. van de Kar

23.07.2019 | Case Report

Total upper and lower eyelid reconstruction using periosteal flap canthoplasty combined with auricular cartilage and oral mucosa grafts

Extensive full-thickness defects of both the upper and the lower eyelids continue to be a challenge for reconstructive surgeons. Ectropion of the lower eyelid and an unnatural canthal shape are pitfalls to be avoided in total eyelid …

verfasst von:
Kaoru Sasaki, Yuki Fujita, Yukiko Imai, Junya Oshima, Masahiro Sasaki, Yukiko Aihara, Mitsuru Sekido

22.07.2019 | Original Paper

Comparison of the self-esteem between the applicants and non-applicants of cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery is aimed to improve the appearance and appearance features, as having a beautiful appearance and fit body can create a sense of excellence in human [ 1 , 2 ]. New information published by the American Society of Surgeons (ASPS) …

verfasst von:
Ali Soroush, Bahare Andayeshgar, Maryam Janatolmakan, Alireza Khatony

15.07.2019 | Original Paper

The “Extreme Atasoy” flap

The loss of substance of the fingers is an important sector of Hand Surgery [ 1 ]. Various conditions can lead to the apical amputations of the fingers: trauma, infections, and neoplastic disorders [ 2 ]. Different reconstructive techniques have …

verfasst von:
Ciancio Francesco, Succi Giulia, Giudice Giuseppe, Pompili Gianluca, Perrotta Rosario Emanuele