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

The use of Q-switched Alexandrite (QS Alex) laser in the treatment of acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules (ABNOM)

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Skin banking in Hong Kong - the development and experience in Queen Mary Hospital

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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

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

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

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The use of 1320nm Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of acne scar in Asians

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The use of 1320nm Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of acne scar in Asians

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