Flaps, Grafts, and Surgical Reconstruction Topic Center

Case Report

Partial Transection of the External Ear Caused by a Mask Worn for COVID-19 Protection

10/16/2023

This case report follows a 63-year-old patient who presented with a large auricle injury after regularly wearing a surgical mask that was too tight during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This case report follows a...

10/16/2023

Wounds

Original Research

Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft for Postoperative Wounds Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Retrospective Comparative Evaluation

09/14/2023

Ana Ormaza ;

Navid Ezra ;

Sadaf Moradi ;

In this retrospective study, authors assessed whether treatment with dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane was associated with improved wound healing rates following Mohs micrographic surgery.

In this retrospective study,...

09/14/2023

Wounds

Videos

Human Reticular Acellular Dermal Matrix to Support Flap Transfer

06/15/2023

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

In this video, Dr. Desvigne speaks on the topic of human reticular acellular dermal matrices and how it can support flap transfer.

In this video, Dr. Desvigne...

06/15/2023

Wounds

Case Report

Methotrexate-associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder Presenting as an Ulcer With Tendon Exposure on the Dorsum of the Hand: A Case Report and Literature Review

06/12/2023

Isao Koshima , MD;

Keisuke Shimbo ;

Haruka Kawamoto ;

This case report follows a 74-year-old female diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and administered methotrexate for 3 years and 8 months. The patient presented with a 2-month-old ulcer on the dorsum of the hand, which was diagnosed as...

This case report follows a...

06/12/2023

Wounds

Case Series

Rotation Flap Closure of Pressure Injuries Following Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation for Wound Cleansing

05/24/2023

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

Krista Montgomery ;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.

The authors report 5 cases of...

05/24/2023

Wounds

Author Insights

Reduced Time to Skin Grafting in Chronic Wounds Using an Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Matrix and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

05/10/2023

Tracy M. Robertson , FNP-BC;

Nurse practitioner Tracy Robertson shares background on her case series, Reduced Time to Skin Grafting in Chronic Wounds Using an Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Matrix and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.

Nurse practitioner Tracy...

05/10/2023

Wounds

Case Series

Reduced Time to Skin Grafting in Chronic Wounds Using an Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Matrix and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

05/01/2023

Leonard D. Benitez ;

Tracy M. Robertson , FNP-BC;

Ten patients were assessed to compare the time to wound closure between patients who received negative pressure wound therapy alone and those who received negative pressure wound therapy and esterified hyaluronic acid matrix.

Ten patients were assessed to...

05/01/2023

Wounds

Case Report

Pilonidal Disease of the Anterior Perineum: An Unusual Presentation and Review of Current Practice Guidelines

03/21/2023

Thomas Erchinger ;

David Matera ;

Kelcie Lushefski ;

The authors report the case of a 20-year-old male who presented with pilonidal disease and involvement of the anterior perineum, and was successfully treated with a Bascom cleft lift procedure.

The authors report the case of a...

03/21/2023

Wounds

Case Series

Surgical Management of Marjolin Ulcer With the Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap: A Retrospective Analysis

03/13/2023

Jian Feng ;

Xianhui Li ;

Xi Huang ;

Shuang You ;

Gang Xue ;

Houli Luo ;

Bo Huang ;

Yanbiao Zhang ;

Juncheng Li ;

This case series examines the outcomes of 15 patients with Marjolin ulcers who underwent surgical repair with anterolateral thigh free flaps.

This case series examines the...

03/13/2023

Wounds

Case Series

Use of Collagen-glycosaminoglycan Silicone Bilayer Matrix for Closure of Post-Mohs Micrographic Surgery Defects on the Nose: A 5-case Series

03/10/2023

Burt Faibisoff , MD;

Philippe Taupin ;

This case series looks at 5 patients who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery for cancer resection and whose wounds were treated with a bilayer wound matrix.

This case series looks at 5...

03/10/2023

Wounds

Original Research

Comparison of Negative Pressure Dressing and Conventional Dressing in the Management of Skin Grafts at the Donor Site of the Latissimus Dorsi Flap

03/09/2023

Jiasheng Dong ;

Tingliang Wang ;

Hua Xu ;

Ying Liu ;

Jiafei Yang ;

Yi Zhang ;

The authors of this study compared negative pressure dressing with traditional bolster dressing at the latissimus dorsi donor site in patients who had had split-thickness skin grafts performed.

The authors of this study...

03/09/2023

Wounds