eplasty Interesting-Cases

Interesting Cases

Complete Penile Amputation: An Anatomical Reference and Surgical Pearls to Ensure a Successful Replantation

08/16/2022

Omar Elfanagely , MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Nitin J. Engineer , MD;

Eugene C. Hsiao , MD;

Juan Quintero , MD;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

Complete self-inflicted penile amputation is an infrequent surgical and psychiatric emergency.This case series highlights the importance of understanding penile anatomy as well as specific pearls to a successful replantation. The outline...

Complete self-inflicted penile...

08/16/2022

ePlasty

Interesting Cases

Reconstruction of an Extensive Full-Layer Defect of the Upper Eyelid

08/16/2022

Natsuko Kakudo , MD, PhD;

Yuki Matsuoka , MD;

Mako Fujita , MD;

In patients with upper eyelid full-thickness defects exceeding 50% of the eyelid width and with sufficient skin laxity in the upper eyelid, the posterior lamella should preferably be reconstructed using a tarsoconjunctival flap and the...

In patients with upper eyelid...

08/16/2022

ePlasty

Interesting Cases

Purse-String Suture Technique in Reducing Surgical Defect Size

08/16/2022

Richard Simman , MD, FACS, FACCWS;

Karen Bach , BS;

Samantha Marie Achauer , BS;

The PSS is a simple and cost-efficient approach for the closure of large defects with satisfactory cosmetic results and minimal scarring. Despite its demonstrated versatility and success, the technique is still used relatively sparingly, and...

The PSS is a simple and...

08/16/2022

ePlasty

Interesting Cases

Apocrine Hidrocystoma of the Upper Eyelid

08/09/2022

Kalyan Dadireddy ;

Muntazim Mukit ;

Nina Krassilnik , MD;

Hays Torgerson Cape , BS;

Fabliha A. Mukhit , MD;

Obianuju Mercy Anelo , MD;

The patient in this study presented with an eyelid lesion consistent with apocrine hydrocystoma on pathology. These lesions are most commonly found on the scalp and face and consist of mobile, cystic nodules. Surgical excision is diagnostic...

The patient in this study...

08/09/2022

ePlasty

Figure 2. (A) The donor site is represented by the ulnar hemi-pulp of the 3rd finger, (B) after dissection, a satisfactory length of 8 to 10 cm was obtained, (C) subcutaneous tunnelling of the flap, (D) final aspect after grafting the loss of substance.

Interesting Cases

Littler Neurovascular Island Flap in the Loss of Pulp Substance of the Thumb

06/30/2022

Aharram Aharram ;

Sadougui Mohammed , MD;

Moncef Aamahtil , MD;

Mohammed Benhamou , MD;

Amghar Jawad , MD;

Omar Agoumi ;

Daoudi Abdelkrim ;

Because of its importance in grasping, pinching, and feeling an object, the thumb pulp requires adequate reconstruction. The Littler flap is an option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the thumb and index finger with sensory deficit....

Because of its importance in...

06/30/2022

ePlasty

Interesting Cases

Marjolin Ulcers of the Scalp Post Trauma and of the Neck Post Radiation, Diagnosis, and Reconstruction

06/21/2022

Jennifer Caudil , MS;

Richard Simman , MD, FACS, FACCWS;

This article focuses on 5 patients with variable presentations of MU and sheds light on the fluctuating presentation, the timeline of the malignancies, and the importance of an early diagnosis and intervention. These cases involved a venous...

This article focuses on 5...

06/21/2022

ePlasty

Figure 3. White fungal coating with green saline inside the intact infected left breast implant.

Interesting Cases

Rare Presentation of Breast Implant Infection and Breast Implant Illness Caused by Penicillium Species

06/03/2022

Christopher Homsy , MD;

Natalie Kuhn , BA;

This case reports a 39-year-old woman with capsular contracture in addition to generalized symptoms who was found to have Penicillium fungal species infection of a saline implant 20 years after original augmentation mammaplasty. Penicillium...

This case reports a 39-year-old...

06/03/2022

ePlasty

Figure 1. Preoperative images: (a) anteroposterior and (b) oblique views of the nose, demonstrating significant rhinophyma and left-sided alar mass.

Interesting Cases

Sharp Excision and Electrocautery Dermabrasion in the Treatment of Rhinophyma

05/19/2022

Alicia R. Billington , MD, BS , MEng;

Jake K. Cartwright ;

Fulton A. Robinson ;

Natalie R. Dixon , MD;

Rhinophyma is a disease of the sebaceous glands that can result in significant disfigurement. For advanced cases, surgical intervention with sharp excision and loop electrocautery provides an excellent treatment option.

Rhinophyma is a disease of the...

05/19/2022

ePlasty

Figure 4. Intraoperative: medial plantar artery flap transposed into heel defect and split-thickness skin graft of the flap donor site.

Interesting Cases

Heel Reconstruction Utilizing the Medial Plantar Artery Flap

05/19/2022

Viet H. Do , MD;

Matthew P. Fahrenkopf , MD;

Arminder Kaura , MD;

This patient presented with a large heel defect reconstructed with the medial planar artery flap. This flap provides durable, well-vascularized, sensate tissue with minimal donor site morbidity. All reconstructive surgeons should be familiar...

This patient presented with a...

05/19/2022

ePlasty

Interesting Cases

Solitary Phalangeal Osteochondroma in a 12-Year-Old

04/27/2022

Shalini Salim, K Boopathi, R Saravanan

Shalini Salim, K Boopathi, R Saravana...

Case of a A 12-year-old-boy with unilateral solitary tumor confined to the middle finger proximal phalanx of non-dominant hand without any angulation, rotation deformity, or swellings elsewhere.

Case of a A 12-year-old-boy with...

04/27/2022

ePlasty

Interesting Cases

Sign Up Today

Popular Articles

Specialties

Events

Year Round Education

HMP Global Products