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The treatment of soft-tissue defects of the lower leg after a traumatic open tibial fracture

Abstract  The treatment of large soft-tissue defects of the lower leg remains a challenge. The timing of the operation, the most suitable
type of tissue, and the decision between local or free flap coverage still remains under discussion. Fifty-two patients were
treated with local or free flap coverage after a traumatic soft-tissue defect of the lower leg. We compared the results after
treatment with local versus free flaps and fasciocutaneous flaps versus musculocutaneous flaps. In the case of primary reconstruction,
we also compared the results regarding the timing of the operation: patients treated within 72 h after the trauma versus patients
treated after 72 h. Thirty-five patients (67%) have been treated because of posttraumatic soft-tissue defects and, theref…

The Fate of Porous Hydroxyapatite Granules Used in Facial Skeletal Augmentation

This study evaluated the long-term maintenance of augmented bony projection
when porous hydroxyapatite granules are used on the facial skeleton. Ten female patients aged 28–58 years were studied following
aesthetic augmentation of the facial skeleton at 24 sites using porous hydroxyapatite granules. Postoperative CT scans at
3 months served as the baseline measurement and compared with scans taken at 1 and 2 years, with the thickness of the hydroxyapatite
measured in axial and coronal planes. Thickness of original bone plus overlay of hydroxyapatite, thickness of the overlying
soft tissue, and the overall projection (bone plus soft tissue) were recorded. It was found that 99.7% of the hydroxyapatite
was maintained at 2 years, with no statistical difference (t te…

Effect of the Inhibitor Peptide of the Transforming Growth Factor ? (p144®) in a New Silicone Pericapsular Fibrotic Model in Pigs

Conclusions  We detected no statistically significant reduction in fibrosis in the periprosthetic capsule after treating the implants with
the inhibitor peptide p144, but we feel that the influence of trauma around the prosthesis is critical in impeding the antifibrotic
activity of the inhibitor peptide.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ORIGINAL ARTICLEDOI 10.1007/s00266-010-9475-0Authors
Andrea San-Martín, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Pío XII 36 31008 Pamplona SpainJavier Dotor, University of Navarra Laboratory of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pamplona SpainFernando Martinez, University of Navarra Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine Pamplona SpainBernardo Hon…

Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in a 7-year-old girl with Hurler’s syndrome

Abstract  This is a case report of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in a 7-year-old girl with Hurler’s syndrome successfully managed
with standard carpal tunnel releases.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s00238-010-0403-yAuthors
Amy J. Greenwood, Frenchay Hospital Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Bristol UKJacqueline E. Rees-Lee, Frenchay Hospital Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Bristol UKSimon Lee, Frenchay Hospital Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Bristol UK

Journal European Journal of Plastic SurgeryOnline ISSN 1435-0130Print ISSN 0930-343X (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)

Keloids: a rare location and review of the literature

Abstract  Keloid is an abnormal wound response in predisposed individuals. It results from a connective tissue response to trauma and
occasionally occurs spontaneously. It is one of the most challenging clinical problems, especially in plastic surgery practice.
Keloid formation mainly occurs in parts of the body with high concentrations of melanocytes and is rare on the soles of the
feet and palms of the hands where melanocyte concentration is minimal. Although keloid formation on the palmar surface is
rare, there are a few cases reported in the literature. In this paper, keloid formation on the volar surfaces of the fingers
is reported. Although it is rare, there is a potential morbidity of keloid formation on the volar surface of fingers. The
most important point concerni…