Brassiere Strap Groove Deformity: Definition and Classification

Brassiere strap grooves develop mostly on the shoulders of women with hypertrophied breasts. Varying degrees of the deformity are observed in such cases. To date, there is no universally accepted definition and classification for brassiere strap groove deformity. In this study, we aimed to define and classify the deformity in order to inform consultants and future surgeons

The Infragluteal Sulcus: A Histologic and Ultrasonographic Study

The buttocks are a major component of sexual attraction, and they have their place in the concept of beauty in most cultures and ethnic groups. The infragluteal sulcus, an important part of the gluteal region, determines the attractiveness of the buttocks. For that reason, any small change in the infragluteal sulcus makes a major cosmetic difference in the morphology of the buttock. In recent years, some flaps such as the infragluteal flap, the transverse upper gracilis flap, and the transverse musculocutaneous gracilis flap have become popular because of reduced donor area morbidity and their availability for hiding incision scars. In these cases, there may be distortion of the gluteal morphology and infragluteal sulcus. In this study, the anatomic and histologic features of the tissues that form the infragluteal sulcus were analyzed for their contribution to successful reconstruction of the infragluteal sulcus

DARIER'S DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH BASAL CELLCARCINOMA

Darier's disease (DD) is a rare, autosomal dominantly inherited genodermatosis characterized by keratotic papules predominantly on the face, forehead, scalp, chest and the back

Determining the number of intraparotid lymph nodes: Postmortem examination

Background: The parotid gland is one of the metastatic drainage areas for malignant tumours of the head and neck area. In this study, we aimed to define the accurate number and distribution of intraparotid lymph nodes in the 84 glands of 42 fresh cadavers for implementing the data for the clinical practice

Effects of insulin-like growth factor-I and platelet-rich plasma on sciatic nerve crush injury in a rat model

Conclusions. This study suggests that the application of IGF-I to the crush-injured site may expedite the functional recovery of paralyzed muscle by increasing the rate of axon regeneration. (DOI: 10.3171/2010.9.JNS091928