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Breast implant capsular contracture (CC) is the leading complication following reconstructive breast surgery, especially in breast cancer patients who undergo radiotherapy after reconstruction surgery. The exact pathophysiology of this comp…

Capsular contracture (CC) is the most common complication associated with implant-based breast surgery, with particularly high risk in patients undergoing alloplastic reconstruction surgery followed by radiation therapy. Revision surgery, t…

[INTRODUCTION] The pectoral myocutaneous flap (PMF) is a workhorse regional reconstructive option for head and neck defects. It is commonly used for primary reconstructions due to its advantages or as a life-boat flap in the salvage of fail…

We investigated possible associations between the internal concentrations of POPs and correlations between blood and tumor tissue concentrations in patients who underwent surgery for breast cancer and breast reduction as controls. Genetic v…

Rib graft is a common source of cartilage in rhinoplasty. Donor site choices for this resource were identified according to the authors who presented the introduction of this technique. However, the scientific basis of this valuable method …

[INTRODUCTION] The osteocutaneous fibula is a workhorse flap for oromandibular reconstruction. Skin paddles not only perform soft tissue reconstruction but also serve as a monitor for the fibula. In cases where the skin paddle cannot be har…

[INTRODUCTION] Defects of the palate can be as a result of oronasal fistula of cleft patients and the ablative surgery of tumors. There are many studies about reconstruction of the defects of plate in the literature and most of them are rel…

Developments in the microsurgery have made perforator fasciocutaneous free flaps more popular in lower extremity reconstructions. They have acceptable donor site morbidities when compared to traditional methods. However; there are some poss…

Septal cartilage deviations comprise the majority of deformities related to revision rhinoplasty operations. Therefore, the primary operation should be as eventless and durable as possible. Many techniques have been suggested, but most pres…

Free flaps have become the main alternative for intraoral reconstruction in current practice. However, controversy exists on pros and cons of different free flap options for this challenging area. Although there are various studies focusing…

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based breast reconstruction is commonly avoided in the setting of radiation therapy, mainly because of risks of capsular contracture. Nevertheless, as breast reconstruction is becoming more available, more patients unde…

This report introduces the concept of large-scale surgery and reconstruction when all other medical means of treatment have failed. In select cases, this may act as a mode of buying time and allowing the patient to receive second- or third-…

[BACKGROUND] Vascular events are a major cause of flap failure and identifying patients who are at risk is of paramount importance. In the past, many studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of blood count parameters for ischem…

[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammoplasty in patients with gigantic breast hypertrophy runs a high risk of complication. Traditionally, inferior pedicle reductions or free nipple grafting techniques have been recommended for gigantic breasts on th…

[OBJECTIVES] Reconstruction of surgical defects by free tissue transfer following resection of head and neck tumors in children are sparse. This study aims to assess the feasibility and safety of free flap reconstruction following surgical …

Hemifacial myohyperplasia (HMH) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the unilateral enlargement of facial muscles and unilateral hypoplasia of the skeletal structures. The causes, risk of recurrence in subsequent offspring, and pa…

Paralysis of the facial mimetic muscles causes loss of voluntary and non-voluntary muscle function, as well as facial tone. This is a devastating condition with profound functional, aesthetic and psychological consequences. Etiologies inclu…

[UNLABELLED] Adipose-derived stem cells are derived from the nonfat component of adipose tissue termed the stromal vascular fraction (SVF). The use of freshly isolated autologous SVF cells as an alternative to adult stem cells is becoming m…

[BACKGROUND] Anatomically shaped permanent expandable implants are dual-chambered devices, which allow their postoperative expansion for the adjustment of volume. Their use is optional when 1-stage immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) dire…

[BACKGROUND] Breast conservation therapy (BCT) can cause breast distortion and asymmetry. Repair of this asymmetry by means of breast reduction or mastopexy procedures can be challenging and harbor considerably high rates of complications. …

[BACKGROUND] The superomedial vertical scar breast reduction (SVBR) described by Hall-Findlay is gaining popularity among surgeons worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate its long-term aesthetic outcome, the extent of quality of li…

[BACKGROUND] Patients with a small breast volume and a relative large lumpectomy volume are at risk of developing severe breast deformity and asymmetry following breast conservation, presenting a unique surgical challenge. [METHODS] A seri…

[BACKGROUND] Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) can be isolated from subcutaneous fat harvested by tissue resection or liposuction. [OBJECTIVES] The authors compared ASCs isolated by tissue resection or power-assisted lip…

[BACKGROUND] Oncoplastic breast reduction in women with medium to large breasts has reportedly benefitted them both oncologically and cosmetically. We present our experience with an oncoplastic breast reduction technique using a vertical sc…

We present a case report of a 59-year-old patient with a giant lipoma of the left breast, extending to the left arm. She sought medical consultation because it had become heavy and caused pronounced breast asymmetry. The lesion was excised …

Forty-three women had reduction mammaplasty during the period 1992-2000 and the cosmetic outcome was evaluated using subjective and objective measures. The inferior pedicle technique was used in all cases. The mean (SD) weight of resected t…

Due to the susceptibility of eating disorders (ED) to stressful life events, we wanted to examine longitudinally whether two childhood adversities: (1) surgery and (2) parental separation, will affect abnormal eating attitudes in adolescent…