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Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Salvaging a submental flap.

A 50-year-old man underwent surgery for carcinoma of the gingivobuccal sulcus, followed by reconstruction using a submental artery-based island flap (SMIF).

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Diagnostic Accuracy of AI in Prediction and Assessment of Compromised Free Flaps: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of AI in monitoring postoperative free flaps for vascular compromise.

J Med Internet ResSep 22, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Transoral robotic reconstruction of a posterior palatal defect using an upper arm flap following polymorphous adenocarcinoma resection: a novel minimally invasive approach.

A 36-year-old female presented with a 1 × 1 cm swelling on the palate, diagnosed as a polymorphous adenocarcinoma after resection.

Oral Maxillofac SurgSep 19, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Adjunctive Use of Botulinum Toxin in Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence and Clinical Perspectives.

This systematic review evaluated the adjunctive use of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in orthognathic surgery, analyzing three studies, including two randomized controlled trials.

Toxins (Basel)Sep 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Current Concepts and Emerging Technologies in Aesthetic Outcome Assessment of Breast Reconstruction.

This systematic review evaluated aesthetic outcome assessment methods in breast reconstruction, analyzing 51 studies with 7711 participants.

Aesthet Surg JSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

An Overview of Red Breast Syndrome: A Qualitative Systematic Review of the Literature and a Single-Center Case Series.

Red breast syndrome (RBS) is an uncommon inflammatory complication that may occur following implant-based breast reconstruction and can clinically mimic surgical-site infection.

Aesthet Surg JSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Reduces Perioperative Blood Loss in Reduction Mammoplasty With Immediate Implant-Based Reconstruction: A Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

This randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the effect of intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) on perioperative blood loss in 60 women undergoing bilateral reduction mammoplasty with immediate…

Aesthet Surg JSep 16, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

A Dual-Layer Flap Preparation Approach Utilizing the External Coronally Advanced Flap and the Internal Trapdoor Periosteal Flap for Endodontic Microsurgery in the Esthetic Zone: Technique and Case Report.

A patient with a persistent endodontic lesion underwent endodontic microsurgery using a dual-layer flap preparation approach, combining an external coronally advanced flap and an internal trapdoor periosteal flap.

Int J Periodontics Restorative DentSep 16, 2026Read case
Case ReportOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Anterior interosseous to extensor carpi radialis brevis nerve transfer for wrist extension in brachial plexus birth injury.

Two infants with brachial plexus birth injuries affecting the C5 to C8 nerve roots presented with wrist extension paralysis while retaining median nerve function.

Childs Nerv SystSep 14, 2026Read case
Case ReportPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Go digital! The surgeon's finger as a digital shield for dura in cranial defects in repeat craniofacial surgery.

A 4-year-old child with syndromic craniosynostosis presented with raised intracranial pressure and multiple calvarial defects with dural adherence during posterior cranial vault remodeling.

Childs Nerv SystSep 11, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Peripheral ischemic limb necrosis in septic shock patient: A case report.

A 62-year-old male presented with dyspnea, weakness, and skin color changes, diagnosed with sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).

Medicine (Baltimore)Sep 11, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy in partial-thickness and full-thickness burns: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in healing partial- and full-thickness burns across eight studies involving 466 patients.

Acta Cir BrasSep 11, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Combined Versatility of a Pedicled Rectus Femoris and Anterior Lateral Thigh Chimeric Flap in Staged Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Case Report in a Transplant Recipient.

A 35-year-old immunosuppressed man developed a large Spigelian hernia with loss of domain after repeat cadaveric renal transplantation.

Ann Plast SurgSep 9, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

An Expanded Access Program With NexoBrid for Treatment of Acute Deep Partial and Full Thickness Burn Injuries in Adult and Pediatric Patients.

This multicenter clinical trial evaluated the expanded access program for NexoBrid in treating acute deep partial and full thickness burn injuries in 239 patients (215 adults, 24 pediatric) across 23 burn centers.

J Burn Care ResSep 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

The effects of cyanoacrylate and concentrated growth factor on wound healing and patient comfort at the palatal donor site: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

This randomized controlled trial assessed the effects of cyanoacrylate and concentrated growth factor (CGF) on postoperative outcomes at palatal donor sites in 60 patients undergoing free gingival grafts.

Clin Oral InvestigSep 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Instruments for measuring body image in breast cancer patients: a systematic review of measurement properties.

This systematic review evaluated the psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for body image in breast cancer patients. Thirty-eight articles assessing fifteen PROMs were included.

Qual Life ResSep 6, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Conservative management of a cervically fractured zygomatic implant using a novel titanium device: a technical report with biomechanical validation and 24-month follow-up.

A 60-year-old woman presented with a cervical fracture of a zygomatic implant. Instead of conventional removal, a novel Grade V titanium prosthetic rescue device was utilized to restore the fractured implant while…

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac SurgSep 6, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Liposuction versus conservative therapy for patients with lipoedema in Germany: a multicentre, randomised controlled clinical trial.

This multicentre, randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of liposuction versus conservative therapy in women with lipoedema and leg pain.

LancetSep 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Comparative efficacy of various wound dressings on scar formation following thyroidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of various postoperative wound interventions on scar formation following thyroidectomy in adults.

J Comp Eff ResSep 4, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrology

Recurrent Perineal Urethral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Multidisciplinary Approach.

A 56-year-old male with a history of urethral squamous cell carcinoma presented with perineal recurrence after radical penectomy.

J Vis ExpSep 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOphthalmologyOpen access

Autologous bone grafts versus alloplastic implants for orbital floor reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared autologous bone grafts and alloplastic implants for orbital floor reconstruction in 2,119 patients.

Oral Maxillofac SurgSep 3, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Colour Doppler-Guided Superthin Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap Elevation for Ischial Pressure Ulcer Reconstruction.

Ischial pressure ulcer reconstruction requires durable coverage while preserving local donor options for possible recurrence.

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med JSep 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Effects of erector spinae plane block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction for breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a single-shot T5 erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on postoperative pain in 100 adults undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction.

Ann MedSep 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Systemic Corticosteroids in the Perioperative Setting for Prevention of Pyoderma Gangrenosum During Reconstructive Surgery.

A patient developed pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) following multiple breast augmentation surgeries. This case highlights the successful use of a combination of cyclosporine and prednisone to prevent PG recurrence during…

J Drugs DermatolSep 1, 2026Read case

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