octubre 2015 Archivos

Manolopoulos, L. et als.

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 2010-05-01, Volúmen 63, Número 5, Pages 774-781

JPRAS - Vol. 63; No. 5 (2009)Pinna deformities, combined with congenital aural atresia, have been a matter of serious debate in the literature as they are associated with major aesthetic and functional problems that are difficult to manage. These problems have been described as early as 2000 BC. The aim of the present article is to approach the whole problem as one (pinna malformation and aural atresia) and present the history as well as the current approaches in reconstruction.

Hassouneh, B; Brenner, M. J.
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 2015-08-01, Volúmen 23, Número 3, Pages 273-283

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - Vol. 23; No. 3 (2015)Systematic reviews and meta-analyses hold a unique position in the pyramid of evidence. They can provide transparent and rigorous summaries to answer many clinical questions in facial plastic surgery. They can also identify areas of research deficiency, create new knowledge, and support guidelines or policies. A well-conducted systematic review follows a structured process to minimize bias and ensure reproducibility. When appropriate, a meta-analysis is incorporated to provide a statistical synthesis that combines the results of individual studies. This powerful quantitative method is becoming more prevalent in facial plastic surgery. This article provides a practical framework to understand and conduct this valuable type of research.

Spring, M. A; Hartmann, E. C; Stevens, W. G.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 2015-10-01, Volúmen 42, Número 4, Pages 505-518

Simultaneous breast augmentation and mastopexy is a common procedure often considered to be one of the most difficult cosmetic breast surgeries. One-stage augmentation mastopexy was initially described more than 50 years ago. The challenge lies in the fact that the surgery has multiple opposing goals: to increasing the volume of a breast, enhance the shape, and simultaneously decrease the skin envelope. Successful outcomes in augmentation can be expected with proper planning, technique, and patient education. This article focuses on common indications for simultaneous augmentation mastopexy, techniques for safe and effective combined procedures, challenges of the procedure, and potential complications.

van Zuijlen, PPM et als.
Burns & Trauma. 2015, 3:18

Burn & Trauma. Vol. 3; 18 (2015)Nowadays, most patients with severe burns will survive their injury. This evolution is accompanied by the challenge to cover a large percentage of total body surface area burned. Consequently, more and more patients have to deal with the sequelae of burn scars and require (multiple) reconstructions. This review provides a gross overview of developments in the field of tissue engineering for permanent burn wound coverage and reconstructive burn surgery, focusing on usage and clinical effectiveness. Not only skin substitutes will be discussed but also the replacement of subcutaneous fat tissue and cartilage.

Papadakis, M. et als.
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 2010-08-01, Volúmen 63, Número 8, Pages e600-e604

JPRAS - Vol. 63; No. 8 (2010)Nowadays, as in the past, much attention is paid to aesthetic operations in women, while only infrequently have such operations been referred to in males. Generally, male aesthetic surgery was introduced to surgical practise during the 19th century. In this study, we analysed the practise of such operations in Byzantine times and in other ancient cultures with surgical knowledge, i.e. ancient India and China.