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Reconstructive surgery for burn patients
Reconstructive surgery in burn patients is difficult because of the intense scarring and the necessity to carry out multiple operative procedures for different reconstructive needs in a single patient. The primary aim of the surgeon is to prevent hypertrophic scar by early wound closure, and proper postburn treatment using a combination of silicone gel, splinting, and pressure therapy. Reconstructive procedures should be deferred until the wounds have matured. Accurate preoperative assessment and appreciation of the true tissue deficiency, appropriate application of different reconstructive options, and the establishment of the priorities of reconstruction in relation to individual requirements are essential for a successful outcome. In general, functional needs have to be met before attending to aesthetic concerns and priority should be given to restore active before passive function. Different reconstructive options using direct closure, skin grafts, flaps, free tissue transfer, and tissue expansion are discussed.published_or_final_versio
Reconstruction after craniofacial trauma
Management of craniofacial trauma has became a sophisticated branch of reconstructive surgery in the last 20 years. New operative techniques and advanced technologies have evolved to allow much better treatment results to be achieved. The general principles of diagnosis and management of craniofacial trauma are discussed. The approach to individual fractures is also highlighted.published_or_final_versio
Analysis of recurrence after surgical treatment of advanced laryngeal carcinoma
The pattern of recurrences after surgical treatment of 276 patients with stage T3 and T4 laryngeal carcinoma was reviewed. Nodal recurrence was the commonest site and occurred mainly in patients with supraglottic and transglottic carcinoma. Distant metastasis was the second commonest site of recurrence, and the most distant metastases developed without locoregional recurrence. Local recurrence alone was uncommon in patients treated with primary surgery.published_or_final_versio
Clinical management of a child with melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy
A rare case of melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy affecting the maxilla is reported. These are rare, mainly benign neoplasms that present during infancy. Prompt surgery and rehabilitation using partial dentures are essential to minimise the effects of the deformity. The integrated surgical and prosthodontic management needed to attain good restoration of aesthetic and masticatory function in a child are emphasised. Additional partial dentures need to be made that accommodate the changes in the dental arch that occur as the child grows.published_or_final_versio
Epidermal cooling in improving the patient tolerability of Q-switched laser for the treatment of nevus of Ota
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Q-switched alexandrite laser for the treatment of nevus of Ota increase viscoelasticity of the treated area
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Improved management of the donor site of free radial forearm flap
Conference Theme: Challenges to specialists in the 21st centurypublished_or_final_versio
The efficacy of surgery for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Conference Theme: Challenges to specialists in the 21st centurypublished_or_final_versio
Use of deltopectoral flap for head and neck reconstruction
Theme: Challenges to specialists in the 21st centurypublished_or_final_versio
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