[Journal] European Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003-2007

Table of contents :
Free flap neovascularization: fact or fiction?……Page 1
Free flap neovascularization: Fact or fiction?……Page 3
The effect of moist and moist exposed dressings on healingand barrier function restoration of partial thickness wounds……Page 5
Commentary on: “The effect of moist and moist exposed dressingson healing and barrier function restoration of partial thickness wounds”by Atiyeh et al…….Page 12
Reply to: Vloemans and Middelkoop:“The effect of moist and moist exposed dressings on healingand barrier function restoration of partial thickness wounds”……Page 13
Parameters and criteria in the evaluation of the “necessity”of a burn center in an industrial and residential high-density region:northwestern Lombardy……Page 14
Update on burn care in France……Page 17
Laser-induced fluorescence of indocyanine green:plastic surgical applications……Page 19
Early microscopic evidence for endothelial damagein arterial microanastomoses……Page 26
Commentary on: “Early microscopic evidence for endothelial damagein arterial microanastomoses” by Benazzo et al…….Page 29
Reply to Costa: “Early microscopic evidence for endothelial damagein arterial microanastomoses”……Page 30
A salvage composite free flap for improved prosthetics……Page 31
P. Jain · S. Saxena · N. C. AryyaMelanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy:a rare maxillary alveolar tumour……Page 35
A new surgical treatment of acne conglobata (bucket-handle flap)……Page 38
Radiotherapy-induced complications in a patientwith Werner’s syndrome and a sarcoma of the forearm……Page 42
Supernumerary nostril with a contralateral naso-ocular cleft……Page 44
Ultrasound-guided steroid injection for osteoarthritisof the trapeziometacarpal joint of the thumb……Page 47
Contribution by R. Özdemir et al…….Page 50
Erratum……Page 51
BOOK REVIEWI. T. JacksonK.S. Kane, J.B. Ryder, R.A. Johnson, H.P. Baden, A. Stratigos:Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric DermatologyMcGraw-Hill, 2002, 650 pp, 493 color photographs (ISBN 0-07-006294-3) $79.00 US……Page 52
BOOK REVIEWI. T. JacksonA.B. Fleisher Jr, S.R. Feldman, C.F. McConnell,M. Petrazzuoli, A.G. Pardasani, M.R. Hess:Emergency Dermatology: A Rapid Treatment GuideMcGraw-Hill, 2002, 450 pp, color photographs (ISBN 0071379959) $65.00 US……Page 53
BOOK REVIEWR. YavuzerS.J. Aston, R.W. Beasley, C.H.M. Thorne:Grabb and Smith’s Plastic Surgery, Fifth Edition……Page 54
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 55
A proposed protocol for the surgical treatment of pressure soresbased on a study of 337 cases……Page 57
Surgical treatment of bilateral facial paralysis: six case reports……Page 62
Surgical treatment of bilateral facial paralysis: six case reports……Page 66
Congenital vascular anomalies of the head and neck:interventional management in children……Page 67
A novel device for the application of Kirschner wires:improvements, more applications, and clinical experience……Page 72
Comment on “A novel device for the application of Kirschner wires:improvements, more applications, and clinical experience” by B. Rieck……Page 76
Comment on “A novel device for the application of Kirschner wires:improvements, more applications, and clinical experience” by B. Rieck……Page 77
Reply to comments on “A novel device for the applicationof Kirschner wires: improvements, more applications,and clinical experience”, by Hovius and Evans……Page 78
Efficacy of postoperative steroids on ischemic skin flap survival in rats……Page 79
The coherence between fine needle aspiration cytologyand histopathology of palpable neck nodesin lower lip carcinoma patients……Page 82
End-to-side neurorrhaphy of sensory nerves……Page 85
End-to-side neurorrhaphy of motor nerves:reinnervation of free muscle transplants – first clinical application……Page 89
Comments on “End-to-side neurorrhaphy of sensory nerves”and “End-to-side neurorrhaphy of motor nerves: reinnervationof free muscle transplants – first clinical application” by Frey et al…….Page 95
Medial orbital wall fracture with concomitant medial longitudinalfasciculus lesions……Page 96
A case of angioleiomyoma in the pectoris major muscle……Page 99
Persistent carpal tunnel syndrome after both endoscopicand open release: a rare case of a bifid median nervein two separate comp……Page 102
BOOK REVIEWM. ElahiR.M. Goldwyn, M.N. Cohen: The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery.Avoidance and Treatment. 3rd Edition……Page 105
BOOK REVIEWI. NiechajevL. Toledo: Refinement In Facial And Body Contouring……Page 106
BOOK REVIEWR. YavuzerP.W. Booth, S.A. Schendel, J. Hausamen: Maxillofacial Surgery……Page 107
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 108
The use of silicone tubes in end-to-side nerve grafting:an experimental study……Page 111
Commentary on “The use of silicone tubes in end-to-side nervegrafting: an experimental study” by Gravvanis et al…….Page 116
“The use of silicone tubes in end-to-side nerve grafting:an experimental study” – reply to Dr. Frey……Page 118
Subchondral bone mineral density patterns representingthe loading history of the wrist jointafter lunate-capitate-triquetrum-hamate arthrodesis……Page 120
Long-term evaluation of patients with free tissue transferto the lower leg in terms of functional, socioeconomic,and esthetic aspects……Page 125
Analysis of zygomatic fractures with the submental-vertical radiograph……Page 130
Single-handed free tissue transfer without a microscope……Page 135
Comment on “Single-handed free tissue transferwithout a microscope”……Page 139
Continuous free flap monitoring: a modificationof the Licox catheter probe system……Page 140
Otoplasty for prominent ears with combined techniques……Page 144
Otoplasty for prominent ears with combined techniques……Page 149
Perineal pressure sore with urethrocutaneous fistula in the absenceof bilateral ischiectomy……Page 150
Malignant melanoma of the stomach presentingwith an unknown primary lesion……Page 153
Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the hand……Page 156
Eccrine spiradenoma of the upper extremity:case report and an algorithm for management……Page 160
A fast and effective method of cartilage mincing:Turkish delight graft revisited……Page 164
BOOK REVIEWI.T. JacksonA.P. Zbar, P.J. Guillou, K.I. Bland, K.N. Syringos (eds):Immunology for Surgeons……Page 165
BOOK REVIEWM. ElahiW.P. Chen: Oculoplastic Surgery: The Essentials……Page 166
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 167
Review of fat grafting and the fate of the subperiostal fat graft……Page 169
Distally based sural neuro-fasciocutaneous island flapto cover tissue loss in the distal third of the leg……Page 175
Commentary on “Distally based sural neuro-fasciocutaneousisland flap to cover tissue loss in the distal third of the leg”by Parodi et al…….Page 179
The selection of the most appropriate materials and the timingof procedures for dura, bone, and skin reconstruction in patientswith wartime head injuries……Page 181
Commentary on “The selection of the most appropriate materialsand the timing of procedures for dura, bone and skin reconstructionin patients with wartime head injuries,” by Vujotic et al…….Page 185
Vacuum-sealing fixation of mesh grafts……Page 186
Vacuum-sealing fixation of mesh graft transplants……Page 191
Contribution of six characteristics of an abstract to the acceptanceof that abstracts for the EURAPS annual scientific meeting……Page 192
Computed tomography to evaluate postoperative changesin free functioning muscle……Page 198
A body mass index related scale for reconstructive breast reduction……Page 202
Congenital palatal fistula: an embryological enigma?……Page 207
Paranasal sinus involvement in a classic Sturge-Weber Syndromepatient……Page 210
Case review: management of life-threatening sepsis and wound healingin a Klippel-Trenaunay patient using serial surgical débridementsand vacuum-assisted closure……Page 214
Marking the nipple-areola complex in reduction mammaplasty:the gallipot……Page 217
Comment on “Unit approach for vermilion repairin unilateral cleft surgery” by Onishi and Maruyama……Page 219
Author’s reply to comment on “Unit approach for vermilion repairin unilateral cleft surgery”……Page 221
BOOK REVIEWM. ElahiJ.W. Allen: The Internet for Surgeons……Page 222
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 223
Full thickness chest wall reconstruction after tumor resectionby myocutaneous flap……Page 225
Correction of a mild breast contracture with a new technique:“V-Y-Z-PLASTY”……Page 231
Improved sentinel node localisation by pre-operative node depthmeasurement using lymphoscintigraphy and ultrasound in patientswith primary melanoma……Page 234
Evaluation of effectiveness of surgical treatment and histopathologicalcharacteristics of basal cell carcinoma in Turkish patients……Page 238
Reconstruction of full-thickness ear defects using conchal cartilageand pedicled temporoparietal fascia……Page 244
Commentary on: “Reconstruction of full-thickness ear defectsusing conchal cartilage and pedicled temporoparietal fascia”by Hatoko et al…….Page 249
Incompletely excised basal cell cancer: the re-excised specimen……Page 250
Spring loaded pressure device—essential for auricular keloid……Page 254
Subungual squamous cell carcinoma……Page 258
A case of apronectomy for treatmentof massive abdominal lymphoedema……Page 260
Surgical correction of the nasopalpebral lipoma-coloboma syndrome……Page 263
Successful free latissimus dorsi muscle flap for upper extremity coverin a pregnant patient at 14 weeks gestational age……Page 268
Towel clip retraction: an old companion for the lone hand surgeon……Page 271
Botox: an ‘elixir of youth’?Received: 10 March 2003 / Accepted: 6 May 2003 / Published online: 17 June 2003© Springer-Verlag 2003……Page 273
Commentary on “Botox: an ‘elixir of youth’?”……Page 275
F.W. Rath, M. Schönfelder (eds): Soft Tissue Sarcomatain the Adult (Weichteilsarkome des Erwachsenen—in German),standards, molecular biology, perspectives……Page 276
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 277
John Ioannovich……Page 279
Can face-to-face patient education be replacedby computer-based patient education?……Page 280
The influence of harvesting method on morphological changesin sural nerve graft and on the quality of motor and sensory recovery……Page 285
Splintage for correction of congenital ear deformities……Page 290
Self-perception after hypospadias repair in young mens’ perspective……Page 294
Reconstruction of iatrogenic skin defects of the Achilles tendon region:an analysis of 25 consecutive patients……Page 298
Reconstruction of iatrogenic skin defects of the Achilles tendon region:an analysis of 25 consecutive patients……Page 304
Subperiosteal tissue expansion: an experimental study……Page 306
Refinements of minimal-incision rhytidectomy……Page 312
Treatment of the vascular lesions of the face and neck using selectivevascular photothermolysis with intense pulse light……Page 319
Bradycardia following temporomandibular joint ankylosis release……Page 324
Longstanding recurrent paresis of the left false vocal cord secondaryto a schwannoma relieved with laryngoscopic tumor removal……Page 326
L. ClodiusA.M. Richards: Key Notes on Plastic Surgery……Page 328
BOOK REVIEWIan T. JacksonO.P. Sangüeza, L. Requena: Pathology of vascular skin lesions:clinicopathologic correlations……Page 329
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 330
Hydroxyapatite orbital implant coveredwith fascia lata in post-enucleation eye reconstruction……Page 331
Spectacle-induced nasal dermochalasis—a new entity……Page 335
Moist exposed therapy of partial-thickness burn wounds.A multi-center study……Page 338
Emergency repair of lacrimal canaliculus……Page 346
Alloplastic injectable biomaterials for soft tissue augmentation:a report on two cases with complications associatedwith a new material (DermaLive) and a review of the literature……Page 350
Nipple-areola reconstruction: outcome assessment……Page 356
M. Hussain et al.: Nipple–areola reconstruction: Outcome assessment……Page 359
Squamous carcinoma in a pressure sore with a very short latency period……Page 360
Flow-through anterolateral thigh flap reconstructionas a salvage procedure……Page 363
Arteriovenous fistula in a free pectoralis minor flap……Page 367
A rare cause of digital pain: the subepineural Pacinian corpuscle……Page 370
Congenital midline cervical web causing neck contractureas an isolated deformity……Page 373
Hand immobilization in children……Page 375
Commentary on “Can face-to-face patient education be replacedby computer-based education?,” A review by Keulers et al…….Page 377
BOOK REVIEWR. YavuzerJ.J. Older: Eyelid Tumors:Clinical Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment, 2nd Edn……Page 378
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusR.H. Kluwe, F. Rsler: Principles of Learning and Memory……Page 379
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 380
New resorbable bone fixation.Biomaterials in craniomaxillofacial surgery: present and future……Page 383
Semi-automated, slow subcutaneous infusion anesthesia (SIA)with diluted mixtures of prilocaine and ropivacaine……Page 391
Sub-brow flap procedure for the closure of glabellar defects……Page 397
Clinical experience with the Pierre Robin sequence……Page 401
Patient morbidity seen from injection sites……Page 406
Palatal lengthening following use of the buccal myomucosal flapin primary palatoplasty—real or apparent?A study of the physical variables……Page 414
Solitary fibrous tumour of the orbit: clinical and histological evidence……Page 419
The domestic washing machine: a common cause of electrical burn……Page 422
Aspergillus chest wall osteomyelitis: surgical and medical management……Page 425
Lower lid reconstruction in a case of bilateral senile ectropion,complicated by premalignant changes in the conjunctiva……Page 430
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusJ.L. Gluckman, J.T. Johnson: Surgical Management of Neck Metastases……Page 433
BOOK REVIEWI. T. JacksonG.J. Gladstone, E.H. Black, S. Myint, B.G. Brazzo, F. Nesi:Oculoplastic Surgery Atlas: Eyelid Disorders……Page 434
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 435
John D. Ioannovich (1939–2003)……Page 437
Luigi Donati……Page 438
Luigi Donati……Page 439
Immediate breast reconstruction: who is more satisfied,the surgeon or the patient?……Page 440
Epithelioid sarcoma (clinicopathological findings in six cases)……Page 444
Strangulated trapdoor type orbital blow-out fractures in children.Fracture pattern and clinical outcome……Page 448
A medially based cervical transposition flap for soft tissue coverageof the cheek……Page 456
A team approach to the indication for gender reassignment surgeryin transsexuals resulting in long-term outcome improvement……Page 460
A symmetrical dorsal island double flap in the mouse……Page 465
Proliferating trichilemmal cyst with malignant transformation……Page 469
Synovial chondromatosis of the pisotriquetral jointproducing ulnar nerve palsy……Page 473
Tibial hemimelia with mirror foot……Page 475
A simple method of physical examination for the diagnosisof distal radioulnar joint incongruity……Page 478
Oral commissuroplasty through a “Z” plasty……Page 480
Reappraisal of Penrose drain stabilization……Page 482
The influence of harvesting method on morphological changesin sural nerve graft and on the quality of motor and sensory recovery……Page 483
B. Leatherbarrow: Oculoplastic Surgery……Page 484
H.S Cody: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy……Page 485
D.F. Wyszynski: Cleft Lip and Palate: From Origin to Treatment……Page 486
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 487
Statistics and plastic surgeons……Page 489
Statistics and plastic surgeons by L. Clodius……Page 491
Statistical findings in patients with anophthalmia……Page 492
Anatomic analysis of the vascular network and vascular pedicleof the tensor fascia lata flap (angiographic and cadaver study)……Page 497
The universal dermal mastopexy: a simple way of planning the operation……Page 504
Malignant tumours of the pinna: a two-and-a-half-year study……Page 513
The free lateral arm flap in reconstructive hand surgery……Page 517
The use of a free and pedicled lateral arm flap for coverageof an extensive degloving injury of the upper extremity……Page 522
Mechanical assistance in the surgical treatmentof massive abdominal pannus……Page 526
Radio-recurrent spermatic cord leiomyosarcoma requiring radicalsurgery and reconstruction using a myocutaneous (tensor fascia lata)flap: a case report and review of the literature……Page 530
A practical dressing method after nipple–areola reconstruction:the syringe stent……Page 535
H. Behrbohm, M.E. Tardy Jr : Essentials of Septorhinoplasty……Page 537
R. Meyer: Secondary Rhinoplasty Including Reconstructionof the Nose, 2nd edn……Page 538
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 539
Midline forehead flaps in nasal reconstruction……Page 541
Aplasia cutis congenita: report of four cases and literature review……Page 550
Two-stage primary repairof bilateral cleft lip incorporating prolabial sulcoplasty……Page 556
Total or partial ear reconstruction using a paper model……Page 562
Large bilobed flap in the repair of face and neck defects……Page 567
Excision margin for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma:is it standardised?……Page 571
Primary Ewings sarcoma of the maxilla: a patient report……Page 576
Combined ulnar and median nerve compression dueto atypical mycobacterial tenosynovitis: case report……Page 579
Complete division of the flexor pollicis longus tendonas a rare complication in open carpal tunnel release:a case report……Page 582
Overlapping double platysma flaps for the correctionof post-tracheostomy scars……Page 585
Three uses of one paraffin impregnated gauzein rhinoplasty (but not as a pack)……Page 588
Three uses of one paraffin-impregnated gauze in rhinoplasty(but not as a pack) by K. S. Govin……Page 590
BOOK REVIEWE. BiemerRodolphe Meyer: Secondary Rhinoplasty—Including Reconstructionof the Nose, 2nd edn……Page 591
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusG. Sattler, B. Sommer, W. Hanke:Textbook of Liposuction (In: German: Lehrbuch der Liposuction)……Page 592
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 593
Analysis and treatment of hemifacial microsomia……Page 595
Moist exposed burn therapy: evaluation of the wound healing process.An experimental model to assess the efficacy of local agentson wound repair in partial- and full-thickness wounds……Page 607
Effects of low-power laser irradiation on survivalof random skin flap in rats……Page 614
Jaundice as a first clinical sign of necrotizing fasciitis,caused by monomicrobial Staphylococcus aureus……Page 618
Dynamic suspension-sling arthroplastywith intermetacarpal ligament reconstructionfor the treatment of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis……Page 621
Commentary on “Dynamic suspension-sling arthroplastywith intermetacarpal ligament reconstruction for the treatmentof trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis” by Scheker LR, Boland MR……Page 630
Commentary on “Dynamic suspension-sling arthroplastywith intermetacarpal ligament reconstruction for the treatmentof trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis” by Scheker LR, Boland MR……Page 631
Reconstructing and resurfacing open neglected Achilles tendon injuryby distal posterior tibial artery perforator based adipofascial flap……Page 632
Two-stage reconstruction of a massive gun-shot wound of the midfacewith a free radial forearm flap and a parietal osteofasciocutaneous flap……Page 636
Surgical management of a high-flow arteriovenous malformationof the upper extremity producing severe hemodynamic impairment……Page 640
Posttraumatic intramuscular hemangioma of the left temporal muscle……Page 646
BOOK REVIEWC. R. J. WoodhouseHypospadias Surgery: an Illustrated Guide……Page 649
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusH. Behrbohm, M.E. Tardy : Funktionell-sthetische Chirurgie der Nase,Septorhinoplastik. (In German)……Page 650
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 651
Reconstruction of an extensive tibial soft-tissue defectwith multiple local muscle flaps for limb salvagewhen free-tissue transfer was not an option……Page 653
Commentary on “Reconstruction of an extensive tibial soft tissuedefect with multiple local muscle flaps for limb salvage when free tissuetransfer was not an option”, by Thornton and Pu……Page 658
Commentary on “Reconstruction of an extensive tibialsoft tissue defect with multiple local muscle flaps for limb salvagewhen free tissue transfer was not an option”, by Thornton and Pu……Page 659
Transposition of the levator in blepharoptosis usinga single superior lid crease incision……Page 660
Hydro Jet dissection of abdominal wall perforator arteries: a pilot study……Page 664
Comparison of rectus abdominis muscle and musculoperitoneal flapin closure of urinary bladder defects in a rat model……Page 669
The scalp as a favorable donor site for limited-sizedsplit-thickness skin grafts in comparison to the thigh donor site……Page 674
Muir–Torre syndrome……Page 677
Commentary on “Muir-Torre syndrome” by Tuncel et al…….Page 680
Malignant solitary cylindroma of the scalp……Page 682
Sclerosing lipogranuloma of male genitalia……Page 685
Plantar epithelioma cuniculatum.A case report with review of the literature……Page 689
A case of median cleft of the nose followed for a long period of time……Page 693
A new needle-holder for inframammary fold reconstruction……Page 698
BOOK REVIEWLeo ClodiusH. Spinelli: Atlas of aesthetic eyelid and periocular surgery……Page 700
BOOK REVIEWLeo ClodiusG. LaTrenta: Atlas of Aesthetic Face & Neck Surgery……Page 701
BOOK REVIEWLeo ClodiusK. Coleman Moriarty: Botulinum toxin in facial rejuvenation……Page 702
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusM. Fldi, E. Fldi, S. Kubik: Textbook of Lymphology……Page 703
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 704
Long-term results of digital reconstruction using toe-to-finger transfers……Page 707
Foot morbidity following toe to hand transfers……Page 719
Plastic surgery training in the United Kingdom……Page 724
Cutaneous mucormycosis of the upper extremity:a series of patients and review of the literature……Page 727
Evaluation of microcirculationand wound-closing tension after undermining the skin.A study in a porcine model using laser Doppler perfusion imaging……Page 731
Microvascular soft tissue reconstructionafter complicated talocrural arthroplasty……Page 734
Breast mass as the primary presentation of Wegeners granulomatosis:a case report……Page 737
Management of upper eyelid retraction:a case treated with mllerectomy……Page 740
Benign symmetric lipomatosis (Madelungs disease) complicatedby involvement of the facial nerve……Page 742
Brian Brazzo: Complications in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery……Page 745
DOI 10.1007/s00238-004-0660-8BOOK REVIEWAdam J. CohenH. Spinelli: Atlas of aesthetic eyelid and periocular surgery……Page 746
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonP.L. Tonnard, A.M. Verpaele: The MACS-Lift: Short Scar Thytidectomy……Page 747
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonG. Aiach: Atlas of Rhinoplasty, 2nd Edn……Page 748
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 749
Current techniques in the post-operative monitoringof microvascular free-tissue transfers……Page 750
The posterior calf fasciocutaneous island flap in the coveringof infected traumatic defects of the knee……Page 757
Differential changes in the expression level of M-Cadherinin denervation and reinnervation processes following nerve injury……Page 762
Basal cell carcinoma in previously irradiated areas……Page 767
Palatal perforation after a long intubation period……Page 770
Congenital oral synechia associated with cleft palate: Cleft palatemedial synechia syndrome?……Page 773
Accidental radiation injury to the hand: a case report……Page 776
Prelaminated forearm flap for nose reconstruction……Page 779
One-stage versus two-stage lymph node dissection after investigationof sentinel lymph node in cutaneous melanoma:……Page 782
BOOK REVIEWDavid P. MackieH.J. Klasen: History of burns……Page 786
BOOK REVIEWR. YavuzerP.W. Booth, B.L. Eppley, R. Schmelzeisen:Maxillofacial Trauma and Esthetic Facial Reconstruction……Page 787
BOOK REVIEWIan T. JacksonJ.T. Goodrich and D.A. Staffenberg: Plastic techniquesin neurosurgery……Page 788
BOOK REVIEWIan T. JacksonS.R. Coleman: Structural Fat Grafting……Page 789
BOOK REVIEWIan T. JacksonN. Olivari: Praktische Plastische Chirurgie, Operationsatlas……Page 790
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 791
Cheekbone: dynamic and anti-aging structure of the midface?……Page 793
Recurrence of cutaneous lymphangioma after surgical resection:its features and manner……Page 801
Use of Cortoss for reconstruction of anterior cranial base:a preliminary clinical experience……Page 805
Lymphoid tumor in the orbit: malignant or benign? MRI,histomorphological and molecular genetic analysis of eight cases……Page 812
A modification of the V-Y advancement flap to cover a defectof the outer canthus and both eyelids……Page 817
Fourteen-year follow-up of a Tessier number 4 cleft……Page 821
Sudden onset breast swelling: an unusual presentation of rupturedprosthesis 10 years post-implantation……Page 825
Prefabricated hair-bearing temporal flap for two different facialaesthetic subunits reconstruction: case report……Page 828
An unusual injury and partially-embedded foreign body mimickinga cleft palate in an infant……Page 831
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonW.P.D. Chen, J.A. Khan, C.D. McCord, Jr.: color atlas of cosmeticoculofacial surgery,……Page 833
Abstracts of the Eight Annual Meetingof the European Conference of Scientists andPlastic Surgeons15–16 October 2004, Munich, Germany……Page 834
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 851
Ectopic bone formation in rats: comparison of biphasic ceramic implantsseeded with cultured red bone-marrow cells in a pedicledand a revascularized muscle flap (Master class in plastic surgery)……Page 853
Reconstruction of the external ear after trauma or tumor surgery……Page 859
J. Minic Æ D. BarisoniIs increased serum S-100 protein concentration a marker of metastasisin malignant melanoma? A four-year experience report……Page 869
Temporal fascial flap: a versatile free flap for coverageof complex skin defects……Page 873
Reducing infections in cutaneous oncology defects reconstructedusing skin grafts……Page 879
The perioperative management of patients on antiplatelet agentsand anticoagulants presenting for plastic surgical operations:a survey of current practice in the UK……Page 884
A rare involvement of Romberg’s disease: frontal region……Page 890
Nasolabial island flap for lower lip repair……Page 894
Editorial comment on ‘‘Nasolabial island flap for lower lip repair’’by Cavina et al…….Page 897
Postoperative orbital emphysema in a patient with nasoorbitoethmoidalfracture: case report……Page 898
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour of median nerve – anunusual presentation: a case report……Page 902
Distal ulnar artery aneurysm causing ulnar nerve compression andpalmar hand pain: a case report……Page 905
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 909
In memoriam: portrait of a good and honest man, John Ioannovich1939–2003……Page 911
Uppsala and the university of Illinois: the enduring legacy of professorTord Skoog (1915–1977)……Page 913
Editorial comment on Uppsala and the University of Illinois:the enduring legacy of Professor Tord Skoog (1915–1977)……Page 921
Reconstruction of the penis in men born with epispadiasand exstrophy……Page 922
The use of a combined technique in reduction mammaplasty(inferior pyramidal and superior glandular techniques)……Page 929
Full-thickness burns across joints: results of coverage with acellulardermal matrix and thin autograft……Page 934
A retrospective epidemiological study of 385 burn patientshospitalized during 6 years in Bursa……Page 938
Microsurgical training: Is it adequate for the operating room?……Page 943
Craniosynostosis and childbirth……Page 946
Primary cutaneous carcinosarcoma: review and presentation of a casewith emphasis on clinical characteristics and management……Page 951
Early malignant change in a solitary neurofibroma not associatedwith neurofibromatosis: a case report……Page 957
An unusual nail bed condition……Page 961
E.R. Kastenbauer, M.E. Tardy (Eds.): Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeryof the Nose, Face and Ear (in German), 3rd edn…….Page 965
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 966
Editorial comment on special Belgian issue……Page 968
History and role of the Belgian Society of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery……Page 969
Long-term results after total and subtotal macroamputationsof the upper limb……Page 970
Dr. Maurice Coelst: the struggle of a Belgian plastic surgeon‘‘before the term existed’’……Page 982
Management of severe burned-hand deformities at HueCentral Hospital……Page 991
How to achieve a round, natural appearance of the nipple areolacomplex in breast reduction/pexy: a personal technique……Page 997
Free flaps in the elderly population……Page 1000
Giant congenital melanocytic nevi: long-term results of treatmentmodalities……Page 1003
Microsurgical repair and secondary surgery inobstetrical brachial plexus palsy……Page 1010
From circumferential wiring to miniaturized plates and screws:the history of osteosynthesis of the mandible (with special referenceto Dr. A. Lambotte)……Page 1021
Otoplasty for prominent ears: personal technique and review of 150consecutive cases……Page 1030
Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face……Page 1037
Reanimation of the paralyzed face by entire temporalismuscle transposition. An endoscopic approach……Page 1041
The use of the inframammary ligamentin reduction mammaplasty……Page 1046
300 MACS-lift short scar rhytidectomies: analysisof results and complications……Page 1049
Radial forearm phalloplasty: a review of 81 cases……Page 1057
The evolution of mammaplasty……Page 1064
The free TRAM procedure in breast reconstruction: choice of vascularreceptor site……Page 1069
Current developments in autologous breast reconstruction……Page 1077
Dog bites: an overview……Page 1084
Buttock sarcoma: a case report and treatment with buttockectomy……Page 1090
Hand palm and finger lipomas: four case reports andreview of the literature……Page 1094
An unusual case of neurofibromatosis……Page 1098
Airway management in craniofacial anomalies……Page 1103
Satisfactory functional and aesthetic eyelid reconstruction usinga three-layer composite graft: the tarsomarginal transplant……Page 1109
Psychological profile of women seeking breast reconstructionand quality of life assessment after surgery……Page 1114
Comparison of a modified minimally invasive with an open techniquefollowing harvesting of cancellous iliac bone……Page 1118
Advancement of the endoscopic assisted microsurgery: a clinicalexperience……Page 1122
A skin tumor as a marker for a hereditary cancer syndrome:Muir-Torre syndrome……Page 1126
Delayed seroma formation at the latissimus dorsi donor si……Page 1131
Human mesenchymal stem cell implantation and collagen modificationas a tool for tissue engineering……Page 1134
Congenital palatal fistula: an isolated entity……Page 1140
Congenital aneurysm of palmar digital artery in an infant……Page 1143
Basal cell carcinoma of the nose arising at the site of piercing……Page 1147
Surgical treatment of macrodactyly in Proteus syndrome……Page 1149
The influence of the harvesting method on morphological changesin sural nerve grafts and on the quality of motor and sensory recovery……Page 1154
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonG. LaTrenta: Atlas of Aesthetic Face and Neck Surgery……Page 1155
BOOK REVIEWG. VallecillosJ.J. Roth, W.B. Hughes: The Essential Burn Unit Handbook……Page 1156
BOOK REVIEWR. L. Gonda Jr.Mafee M.F., Valvasorri G.E., Becker M: Imaging of the Head and Neck,2nd Edn……Page 1157
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 1158
The use of the reverse sural neurovenocutaneous flap in distal tibia,ankle and heel reconstruction……Page 1159
The influence of socio-demographic features and rotationof plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery on the attitudesof Turkish medical students’ choice of careers……Page 1165
Treatment of burns and chronic wounds using a new cell transferdressing for delivery of autologous keratinocytes……Page 1169
Immediate or delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy:what do women really want……Page 1181
Hyaluronidase aspiration vs surgical excision of ganglion cysts:a randomized controlled trial……Page 1187
Variation in the vascular anatomy of anterolateral thigh flapand its management……Page 1190
The atraumatic septorhinoplasty……Page 1193
Decorative sentinel lymph node: a new entity?……Page 1204
Invited commentary on ‘‘Decorative sentinel lymph node – a new entity?’’by Vandeweyer and Van De Casseye……Page 1207
Author’s reply on ‘‘Decorative sentinel lymph node — a new entity?’’by Vandeweyer and Van De Casseye……Page 1208
A two-stage technique using a bovine dermal substitute to treataxillary hidradenitis……Page 1209
A case of extramedullary plasmacytoma arising from the lacrimal gland:a case report……Page 1214
Idiopathic neonatal necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp: a case report……Page 1218
An unusual localization of lipomas: an extremely rare caseof two symmetrical perineal lipomas in an adult male patient:a case report……Page 1221
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonT.S. Wilkinson, Atlas of Liposuction, Elsevier Publishing,……Page 1225
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusJ. E. Zuther: Lymphedema management: comprehensive guidefor practitioners……Page 1226
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusD. L. Brown, G. H. Borschel: Michigan manual of plastic surgery……Page 1227
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 1228
Invasive, aggressive basal cell carcinoma: carcinoma basocellulareterebrans—ulcus terebrans……Page 1229
Recurrence rate of giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath……Page 1235
A standard diabetic rat model for muscle flap studies……Page 1239
Change of sensation in leprosy by selective meshing of the epineurium……Page 1243
Pseudo-cyst formation after abdominoplasty combined withliposuction: a case report and review of the literature……Page 1250
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in oral malignant melanoma—a possiblemeans of investigating the clinically node-negative neck……Page 1253
Hook elevation in reducing the isolated zygomatic arch fractures:is it really a simple and an effective method?……Page 1258
Reduction mammaplasty in the previously radiated breast:is it safe and does it interfere oncologically?……Page 1262
Pilomatrix carcinoma of scalp……Page 1268
Late arteriovenous fistula after finger replantation……Page 1271
Unusual Merkel cell carcinoma in a renal transplant recipient:case report and review of the literature……Page 1276
Report of the Meeting of the Mediterranean Club for Burnsand Fire Disasters (MBC and FD), Cyprus……Page 1282
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusD.E. Panfilov: Cosmetic Surgery Today……Page 1284
BOOK REVIEWMariam AwadaK.-D. Wolff, F. Holzle: Raising microvascular flaps……Page 1285
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonMelvin A. Shiffman and Sid Mirrafati (eds) aesthetic surgeryof the abdominal wall……Page 1286
ERRATUM……Page 1287
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 1289
Auguste and Louis Lumière, inventors at the serviceof the suffering……Page 1290
Reconstruction of the tip of the nose by an axial dorsonasalmusculocutaneous rotation flap……Page 1297
Predictability in breast augmentation……Page 1300
A dye study in fresh cadavers to outline retrograde flapsof the lower limbs and to examine clinical implications……Page 1307
Adverse reactions following injection with a permanent facialfiller polyacrylamide hydrogel (Aquamid): causes and treatment……Page 1313
Enhanced matrix metalloproteinase expression by Tisseelin mesothelial cells, normal peritoneal fibroblasts,and adhesion fibroblasts……Page 1321
Painful ulcers on the fingertips in hereditary hemorrhagictelangiectasia: a case report……Page 1329
Squamous cell carcinoma arising in the giant cutaneous hornsaccompanied with renal cell carcinoma……Page 1332
Use of lotus petal flap in the treatment of perinealhidradenitis suppurativa……Page 1335
Persistent seroma following breast prosthesis explantation:a case report and review……Page 1339
An inexpensive, innovative, indigenously assembled systemfor audio and video recording of nasendoscopic procedures:ideas and innovations……Page 1343
O to I closure: breaking the rules……Page 1345
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonJ. Joseph, Rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgerywith a supplement on mammaplasty (English translation by S. Milstein)……Page 1347
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……Page 1348
The use of traction splint in the management of phalangealfractures of the hand……Page 1350
Free flap monitoring with continuous tissue oxygentension measurement……Page 1356
Induction of cartilage growth in a rabbit ear model: a pilot study……Page 1362
The effect of the atelocollagen matrix and bFGF on boneregeneration in defects of the calvaria of rats……Page 1366
Anterior interosseous nerve transfer to the motor branchof the ulnar nerve: a case report……Page 1372
Giant pilomatrixoma looks like a malignantsoft tissue tumor: a case report……Page 1374
Vacuum-assisted closure therapy in pyoderma gangrenosum……Page 1378
Accessory extensor pollicis longus: a case report……Page 1381
Pedicled deltoid hatchet flap for treatmentof pressure sore at the shoulder……Page 1383
BOOK REVIEWL. ClodiusM. Földi, E. Földi, S. Kubik (Eds.): Textbook of Lymphology(in German), 6th edn…….Page 1386
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonB.M. Zide, Surgical anatomy around the orbit: the systemof zones……Page 1388
DOI 10.1007/s00238-006-0043-4BOOK REVIEWB. H. BrinkmannA book review of G.R.J. Swennen, F Schutyser, J-E Hausamen:……Page 1389
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1390
After thumb duplication: a proposal for evaluation of the resultThe ALURRA system……Page 1392
Thermography of hands after a radial forearm flaphas been harvested……Page 1396
Breast augmentation with silicone implants: the role of surgicaldrainage—report on 502 consecutive patients……Page 1400
A modified therapeutic option for a long lasting successin the treatment of genital lymphedema……Page 1404
Commentary on “A modified therapeutic option for long-lastingsuccess in the treatment of genital lymphedema” by Lang, et al…….Page 1410
Revision operations after silicone gel breast implantation:a retrospective study……Page 1413
Commentary on “revision operation after silicone gel breastimplantation: a retrospective study” by E. J. F. van Reij et al…….Page 1418
Author’s reply on “revision operation after silicone gel breastimplantation: a retrospective study” by J. P. A. Nicolai et al…….Page 1419
As an alternative implant filler material: natural honey(experimental study)……Page 1420
Neo-vaginal construction with subcutaneously basedgluteal-fold flaps: a case report……Page 1426
Infantile digital fibromatosis: late results of two differenttreatment approaches……Page 1429
Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the thumb in a 5-year-old child……Page 1432
A perplexing presentation of a breast carcinoma: a case report……Page 1435
Reply to the comment by R. Hoffmann regarding our publication“Hand palm and finger lipomas: four case reports and reviewof the literature”, published in October 2005, Issue 28-3……Page 1438
Comment on the publication “Hand palm and finger lipomas: fourcase reports and review of the literature” by J. I. García Ceballos,P. Wylock, published in October 2005, Issue 28-3……Page 1439
BOOK REVIEWIan JacksonIsmail Jatoi, Manfred Kaufmann, Jean Y. Petit,Atlas of breast surgery Springer-Verlag, 2006,……Page 1440
BOOK REVIEWI. JacksonA book review of Antonella Tosti, Pearl E. Grimes,Maria P. De Padova (eds): “Color atlas of chemical peels”……Page 1441
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1442
Clinical and instrumental evaluation of implant stabilityafter free fibula flaps for jaw reconstruction……Page 1444
Lower face remodeling by mandibular angle ostectomy……Page 1458
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy: a review……Page 1463
Editorial comment on “endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy:a review” by Robertson, et al…….Page 1469
Surgical treatment of facial steatocystoma multiplex……Page 1470
The contralateral pectoralis muscle flap: a valuable alternativeto cover chest wall tissue defects……Page 1474
The longest known interval between commencementof intravenous infusion of gabexate mesilateand the development of a hand cyst……Page 1478
Revascularized fibula for tibia replacement in adamantinoma……Page 1481
A letter from Malawi……Page 1485
Helpful devices in microsurgery: an inexpensiveself-made microsucker……Page 1487
BOOK REVIEWLeo Clodius . MissingData MissingDataA review of K. Kobus: “Atlas of plastic surgery”……Page 1488
BOOK REVIEWIan JacksonJ.R.O. Collin, Manual of systematic eyelid surgery, 3rd edition……Page 1489
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1490
Sentinel lymph node mapping for patientswith Merkel cell carcinoma—experience of 5 years……Page 1491
Intra-rater repeatability of a structured method of selectingabstracts for the annual euraps scientific meeting……Page 1494
Microsurgical repair of scalp defects……Page 1498
Free SIEA-flap transposition in a rat model with preservationof the limb circulation……Page 1506
Late complications after application of polyacrylamide hydrogel……Page 1510
Editorial comment on “Late complications after applicationof polyacrylamide hydrogel” by Evstatiev……Page 1516
Commentary on “Late complications after applicationof polyacrylamide hydrogel” by Evstatiev……Page 1517
Commentary on “Late complications after applicationof polyacrylamide hydrogel” by Evstatiev……Page 1519
Commentary on “Late complications after applicationof polyacrylamide hydrogel” by Evstatiev……Page 1521
The Trojan congenital melanocytic naevus: harbinger of childhoodmelanoma: case report and review of the literature……Page 1522
Reconstruction of a fulminant necrotizing fasciitis of the faceand neck with a dermal regeneration template……Page 1528
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1532
Fixation of Kirschner wires: a comparison betweenhammering and drilling k-wires into ribs of pigs……Page 1534
Adherence to the multiprofessional guidelinesfor the management of primary cutaneous squamouscell carcinoma: a re-audit of UK plastic surgeons……Page 1538
Keratinocytes seeded fibrin micro-carriers reconstitutean epidermis in full thickness wounds……Page 1543
Evidence-based development of interactive patient educationprograms: a guide for achieving optimal computer-basedpatient education……Page 1549
Prune belly syndrome and abdominal wall reconstruction……Page 1556
Free latissimus dorsi flap transfer for subtotal scalpand cranium defect reconstruction: report of seven cases……Page 1560
Reversed superficial sural artery adipofasciocutaneous flap:is it a versatile flap?……Page 1565
Apronectomy with repair of large ventral herniain a morbidly obese patient……Page 1572
Comment to apronectomy with repair of large ventral herniain a morbidly obese patient……Page 1576
Hydrodissection of the neurovascular pedicle with lignocaine……Page 1577
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1579
A comparison between fibula and iliac crestin mandibular reconstruction……Page 1580
Clinical outcome and long-term follow-up afterliposuction procedures……Page 1584
Bacterial growth on adhesive dressing tapes usedfor the closure of surgical wounds……Page 1591
Free tissue transfer at an army medical center……Page 1595
Preoperative affective distress and somatic complaintspredict persistent pain after postmastectomybreast reconstruction……Page 1601
Expression of epithelial matrix molecules collagenand laminin and corresponding integrins in chronic wounds……Page 1608
Breast reduction surgery after coronary arterybypass grafting……Page 1616
An uncommon cause of unilateral hand and forearm oedema……Page 1618
Position statement of IQUAM 15 July 2006……Page 1621
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1627
Poor results after interpositional arthroplasty with fascia lataallograft for arthritis of the trapezio-metacarpal joint……Page 1628
A technique for re-insertion following flexor tendon injuriesin zone 1 using Mitek bone anchors……Page 1634
Cleft lip and palate treatment in Bangladesh……Page 1638
Clinical study of CHT-5302/Mp automatic copper needletherapeutic instrument on treatment of cavernoushemangioma and racemosum hemangioma……Page 1642
Management of the large septal perforationswith the support of porous high-density polyethylene(MEDPOR)……Page 1647
Retrospective analysis and clinical evaluation of mandiblereconstruction with a free fibula flap……Page 1654
Retrospective analysis and clinical evaluation of mandiblereconstruction with a free fibula flap……Page 1661
Delayed brachial plexopathy in clavicular fracturewith tri-cord neurapraxia and complete recovery……Page 1662
A novel use of vascularised free fibula graft as a bracketto stabilize severe cervico-thoracic kyphosis associatedwith neurofibromatosis type 1……Page 1665
Scalp metastases of glioblastoma multiforme: case report……Page 1668
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1672
A guide for determining center of levator aponeurosisand palpebral fissure width in blepharoptosis surgery……Page 1673
Diagnostic accuracy of biopsied skin lesions in dermatologyand plastic surgery clinics……Page 1676
Pyoderma gangrenosum following abdominoplasty—a rare complication……Page 1680
Prevention of wound dehiscence in palatal surgeryby preoperative identification of group A Streptococcusand Staphylococcus aureus……Page 1683
Reconstruction of the wrist pseudoarthrosis dueto radioulnar fractures with vascularized fibular graftin a child with neurofibromatosis……Page 1688
Reconstruction of the thumb with a modified wrap-aroundflap in a patient with β-thalassemia minor……Page 1692
An unusual postoperative complication: anesthesia mumps……Page 1696
A rare perioral lesion: cutaneous horn of the lower lip……Page 1700
Lower lip reconstruction with a radial forearm–palmarislongus free flap and additional “cattle gate” bar of palmarislongus te……Page 1703
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1707
Perfectionism and undergoing cosmetic surgery……Page 1708
Comment on “Perfectionism and Cosmetic Surgery”by Sherry et al…….Page 1714
Perfectionism as a contraindication for cosmetic surgery:a reply to Clodius (2007)……Page 1715
The spring-back phenomenon: does the final positionof the nipple areola complex correspond to the pre-operativemarkings in reduction mammoplasty?……Page 1718
Commentary on “The springback phenomenon:does the final position of the nipple/areolar complexcorrespond to the preoperative markings in reductionmammaplasty?” by Y. Godwin et al…….Page 1725
Author’s reply to Dr. Gunnarsson’s discussionof “The spring back phenomenon:……Page 1727
Patients’ perceptions of the potential complicationsof bilateral reduction mammaplasty……Page 1729
An actively mobile accessory digit arising from the dorsumof the foot: an unusual example of polydactyly……Page 1737
A simple teaching aid for taking multiple skin graftswith a dermatome……Page 1740
Stereophotogrammetric measurement of the nasolabialfold in repose: a study of age and posture-related changes……Page 1742
A novel use of the lead hand as a shield against radiationexposure in theatre……Page 1749
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1753
Solitary fibrous tumor of the inguinal region……Page 1754
Vibration sensitivity testing with tuning fork—256 Hzor 512 Hz?……Page 1758
What is the role of CT staging in the management of patientswith clinical stage 1 and 2 malignant melanoma?……Page 1760
Necrotizing fasciitis after a honey bee sting……Page 1763
Basal cell carcinoma mimicking a chronic unstable scarin an adolescent patient with Kindler syndrome……Page 1767
The laterally extended medial hemisoleus flapfor reconstruction of a tibial wound in the distal thirdof the leg……Page 1770
The effect of sucralfate, an agent for gastroprotectionon the healing of split thickness skin graft donor sites……Page 1776
In vivo biomechanical comparison of hammering vs drillingof Kirschner wires; a pilot study in rabbits……Page 1780
Synchronous intramuscular metastases of malignantmelanoma—case report and literature review……Page 1785
Tiger bite in captivity……Page 1788
Pyoderma gangrenosum: a difficult early diagnosis to make……Page 1790
New wound protection for rabbits……Page 1793
The use of a malleable retractor as a blunt dissector in tissueexpander insertion……Page 1795
A sterile template for ear reconstruction……Page 1797
Foam and staple dressings for skin grafts on fragile leg skin:a simple solution……Page 1799
Prognosis of orbital floor trapdoor fractureswith or without muscle incarceration……Page 1801
The plastic surgeon intervention at a Level I Trauma Center……Page 1805
The ‘Pincer flap’ and its use in facial reconstruction……Page 1811
Open rhinoplasty for treatment of nasal tip haemangioma……Page 1814
The effects of different harvesting techniques, adrenaline,and centrifuge on the survival of fat grafts……Page 1821
Interdisciplinary management of craniofacialvascular malformations……Page 1826
Commentary on “Interdisciplinary managementof craniofacial vascular malformations” by Kubiena, et al……Page 1832
Triangulation: a technique for maintaining perioperativesymmetry in aesthetic breast surgery……Page 1833
Rubber glove tourniquet: perhaps not so simple or safe?……Page 1835
Commentary on “Rubber glove tourniquet—perhapsnot so simple or safe?” by deBoer and Houpt……Page 1837
Keeping a “boxing glove” dressing clean: a novel solution……Page 1838
A simple alternative to a mini C-armlaser aiming device……Page 1839
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1841
Experience with integra in the management of post-burnhypertropic scars and contractures……Page 1842
Hand abnormalities in Apert’s syndrome: surgical management……Page 1848
A study of variable origins of arteries in arm……Page 1854
Evaluation of the outcome of treatment of facial deformitiesdue to Recklinghausen’s disease……Page 1859
Protective effects of carvedilol on ischemia–reperfusioninjury in rat epigastric island skin flaps……Page 1868
The use of artificial dermis in conjunction with negativepressure therapy—a technical tip……Page 1876
Pedicled superior epigastric perforator flapfor reconstruction of a soft tissue defect at the ventralthoracic wall……Page 1879
Failed pneumoperitoneum post abdominoplasty……Page 1885
Improvement of respiratory functions after excision of giantneurofibroma of the chest wall……Page 1887
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1889
The remucosalizing alar cartilage flap: a reconstructiveoption for repairing nasal septal perforations……Page 1890
Effects of steroids, interferon-2B, or interluekin 1Bon apoptosis of fibroblasts from keloid, hypertrophic scars,and normal skin and related signal pathway……Page 1895
Reconstructive implications of adipofascial flapsin limb defects……Page 1904
Influence of tissue nitration on tissue damagewith thermal injury……Page 1911
Surgical treatment of a severe microstomia developedfollowing leucocytoclastic vasculitis……Page 1917
Preference for donor site scar orientation in pedicledlatissimus dorsi breast reconstruction……Page 1922
Scanning electron microscopy in different techniquesof microvascular anastomoses: categorization and factorsaffecting. A descriptive work……Page 1928
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS……Page 1934