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Figure 3. A) CT image after left subclavian artery–superficial femoral artery bypass surgery using 2 PROPATEN 6-mm vascular grafts. Blood flow in the bypass was good. B) CT image of the left subclavian artery. End-to-side anastomosis of the subclavian artery and PROPATEN was performed. Blood flow to the cervical and thoracoabdominal was maintained. C) CT image of the left superficial femoral artery. End-to-side anastomosis of the superficial femoral artery and PROPATEN was performed. Blood flow to the lower

Interesting Cases

Giant Basal Cell Carcinoma in the Inguinal Region Invading the Femoral Vessels

04/04/2022

Takayuki Ueda , MD;

Atsuyuki Kuro , MD;

Sakurako Kunieda , MD;

Yujiro Ozaki , MD;

Hiroyoshi Komai , MD, PhD;

Masakatsu Hihara , MD, PhD;

Natsuko Kakudo , MD, PhD;

Kenji Suzuki , MD, PhD;

Extremely rare case of a giant BCC in the inguinal region with invasion of the femoral artery and vein. After arterial revascularization, the patient underwent resection of the BCC and reconstruction with a pedicled VRAM flap.

Extremely rare case of a giant...

04/04/2022

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Figure 2. Operative findings, excised tumor.

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Spindle Cell Lipoma in the Posterior Neck

03/29/2022

Masashi Kihara , MD;

Masakatsu Hihara , MD, PhD;

Atsuyuki Kuro , MD;

Natsuko Kakudo , MD, PhD;

Toshihito Mitsui , MD;

Haruka Tajima , MD;

Hiromu Masuoka , MD, PhD;

Report of the case of a 71-year-old man with SCL in the posterior neck. SCL is a relatively rare subtype of lipoma that predominantly affects the shoulder and posterior neck in men.

Report of the case of a...

03/29/2022

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Interesting Cases

Deep Fascia Condensation Mimicking Accessory Extensor Tendon Causing Snapping of Wrist: An Unusual Case

03/07/2022

Shamendra Anand Sahu , MBBS, MS, MCh;

Jiten Kumar Mishra , MBBS, MS, MCh;

Bikram Keshari Kar , MBBS, MS;

Shubham Samal , MBBS;

Abnormal condensation of deep fascia mimicking the extensor tendon may cause snapping wrist phenomenon and is correctable by surgical excision. Abnormal condensation of deep fascia needs to be considered as differential when a patient...

Abnormal condensation of deep...

03/07/2022

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Screenshot of video demonstrating the fixation technique. Open reduction due to presence of fracture callous was required followed by placement of a cannulated headless compression screw (Depuy Synthes, West Chester, PA).

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Intramedullary Headless Compression Screw Fixation Technique of Metacarpal Fractures

02/08/2022

Steven Cai , MD;

John Chao , MD;

Mark S. Granick , MD;

This article reports an Interesting Case of a 31-year-old right-hand-dominant female presented one month after sustaining a right fifth metacarpal shaft closed transverse fracture after punching a hard surface. Due to the pain and angulation...

This article reports an...

02/08/2022

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Figure 1. Schema after neck dissection. LF: linguofacial trunk, EJV: external jugular vein, IJV: internal jugular vein, SCM: sternocleidomastoid muscle, DM: digastric muscle, HB: hyoid bone, HGN: hypoglossal nerve.

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A Case of a Rare Branching Pattern in the Carotid Artery

02/07/2022

Ayumi Sakai , MD;

Kazunobu Hashikawa , MD, PhD;

Akiko Sakakibara , MD, PhD;

Nobuyuki Murai , MD;

Tadashi Nomura , MD, PhD;

Masaya Akashi , MD, PhD;

Hiroto Terashi , MD, PhD;

The authors encountered a case in which selection of an anastomotic artery was difficult because of the rare branching pattern of the carotid artery.

The authors encountered a case...

02/07/2022

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Interesting Cases

Bilateral Cross Arm Flaps for Resurfacing Hands After High-Voltage Injury

08/26/2021

Haripriya S. Ayyala , MD;

Nikhil R. Shah , BA;

Wess A. Cohen , MD;

David Mathes , MD;

Ashley Ignatiuk , MD, MSc, FRCSC;

This 43-year-old woman suffered severe bilateral electrical burns to the hands after an accident performing Lichtenberg wood burning; a technique using a high-voltage power supply to run current through a piece of wood producing fractal burn...

This 43-year-old woman suffered...

08/26/2021

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Interesting Cases

Posterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy Caused by Lipoma

06/20/2021

Steven C. Naum , MD;

Matthew P. Fahrenkopf , MD;

Matthew E. Braza ;

A 42-year-old, right-hand dominant male presented with several months of progressive right upper extremity motor weakness.

A 42-year-old, right-hand...

06/20/2021

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Interesting Cases

Parascapular Free Flap for Burnt Hand

06/14/2021

Joseph S. Weisberger , MS;

Ramazi O. Datiashvili , MD, PhD;

Joseph S. Weisberger , MS;

A 40-year-old right-hand-dominant man presented with a third-degree burn to the dorsum of right hand, with exposed tendons, and second-degree burns to his right middle, ring, and small fingers. The patient underwent tangential excision and...

A 40-year-old...

06/14/2021

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Interesting Cases

Masson’s Tumor of the Finger

06/01/2021

Matthew Mitchell ;

Qandeel Sadiq ;

Muntazim Mukit ;

Charles A. Riccio , MD, BA, MS;

Nina Krassilnik , MD;

Kalyan Dadireddy ;

A 48-year-old right-hand-dominant man presented to the clinic with a history of a right index finger mass present for 2 months.

A 48-year-old...

06/01/2021

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Interesting Cases

Chondroid Syringoma of the Thenar Eminence in a US Veterans Administration (VA) Patient

05/30/2021

Muntazim Mukit ;

Nina Krassilnik , MD;

Kalyan Dadireddy ;

Ibrahim Ortanca ;

A 56-year-old right-hand-dominant man with a history of hypertension presented with a left thenar eminence cystic mass that started 2 months earlier.

A 56-year-old...

05/30/2021

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Immediate Breast Reconstruction of a Nipple Areolar Lumpectomy Defect With the L-Flap Skin Paddle Breast Reduction Design and Contralateral Reduction Mammoplasty Symmetry Procedure: Optimizing the Oncoplastic Surgery Multispecialty Approach

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Jared M. Davis , MD;

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Thomas J. Lee , MD;

Nicolas Ajkay , MD, FACS;

Mitchell J. Buller , MD, MEng;

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A 47-year-old woman with size 38...

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The Danger Zone in the Anterior Neck: Anatomical Landmarks to Avoid Injury to Anterior Jugular Vein During Face-Lift and Neck-Lift

03/27/2021

Steven A. Schulz , MD;

Andrew M. Swiergosz , BS;

J. Stephen Gunn , MD;

Joshua T. Henderson , MD, BA;

Arian S. Mowlavi , MD, FACS;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Knowledge of the anatomy, course, and location of the anterior jugular veins through the anterior neck based on anatomical landmarks and distance ratios can facilitate a safer dissection during rhytidectomy procedures.

Knowledge of the anatomy,...

03/27/2021

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International Medical Graduates in the US Plastic Surgery Residency: Characteristics of Successful Applicants

03/27/2021

Amir H. Dorafshar , MD, MBChB;

George Kokosis , MD;

Angelo A. Leto Barone , MD;

Michael J. Grzelak , BS;

Sara Alfadil , MD;

Edward H. Davidson , MBChB, MD;

Scott D. Lifchez , MD;

The main goal of this study was to elucidate the profiles of international medical graduates who have successfully matched into US plastic surgery programs.

The main goal of this study was...

03/27/2021

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