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[BACKGROUND] Improving the quality of life increases patients' expectations of postmastectomy breast reconstruction. Increased incidence of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma encourages patients to choose autologous br…

[BACKGROUND] Reconstruction of through-and-through composite oromandibular defects (COMDs) has been a challenge to plastic surgeons for decades. When using a free osteoseptocutaneous fibular flap, the skin paddle is restricted by the orient…

[OBJECTIVE] Patients who had reconstruction for head and neck cancer usually have long duration of postoperative sedation and intensive care. This is due to the complex nature of large-area soft tissue defect surgeries and upper respiratory…

[INTRODUCTION] Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a postoperative complication of major surgical procedures, including free flap surgery. It is the most common cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Moreover, patients receiving f…

[BACKGROUND] To present the complications of free-flap phalloplasty in three-staged female-to-male transgender surgery. [METHODS] This retrospective study included patients who underwent a three-staged free-flap phalloplasty for female-to-…

Using barbed thread lifting for facial rejuvenation has become popular these days due to its minimally invasive procedures with reduced complications. However, only limited studies regarding its mechanical properties for face suspension wer…

[BACKGROUND] Skin flap necrosis is a common postoperative complication in reconstructive surgery. Recent evidence suggests that subcutaneously injected adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) increase the viability of random skin flaps. Here, we …

[BACKGROUND] The main feature of Madelung disease (MD), a rare condition, is the growth of adipose tissue without a capsule. Usually, this disease is known for its prominent features with fat deposition around the neck, shoulder, back, or c…