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W Raffoul

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PubMed2000

Anterolateral thigh fasciocutaneous flap in the difficult perineogenital reconstruction.

A pedicled anterolateral thigh fasciocutaneous flap that was used to cover a complicated perineogenital defect after bilateral gracilis myocutaneous flap for perineal reconstruction is presented. The indications and advantages of this approach are outlined. This technique offers to the plastic surgeon and gynecologic oncologist a new option in the armamentarium for reconstruction of the perineum, and it offers the patient reduced donor-site morbidity.

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PubMed1999

Anterolateral thigh flap: A review of 168 cases.

The anterolateral thigh flap based on the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral vessel is one of the musculocutaneous or septocutaneous flaps in the thigh. The descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral vessel has either perforating branches or direct cutaneous branches from the intermuscular space to the anterolateral femoral skin. Since 1983, we have transferred 168 anterolateral thigh flaps for reconstruction of old burn scars, infected wounds, carcinoma excisions, for coverage of open bone fracture of the lower leg, and for congenital diseases. One hundred fifty-two cases were free flaps. The other 16 cases were pedicled flaps. The skin branches were divided into four types in our clinical series: musculocutaneous perforators (135/168 [80.4%]); intermuscular cutaneous perforators (16/168 [9.5%]); direct cutaneous branches (14/168 [8.3%]); and tiny cutaneous perforators (3/168 [1.8%]). The results were satisfactory. Only one case resulted in a failure due to tiny cutaneous branches.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1999

[Hypertrophic scars and keloids: which therapeutic options today?].

Hypertrophic scars and keloids are a hyperproliferative response of connective tissue to trauma. Histologically the difference between the two is that keloids invade normal tissue whereas hypertrophic scars remain confined within the original wound. A variety of treatments have been proposed, which we will review according to their efficiency. Prevention of pathological scarring will also be discussed, and we will present our current attitude to treat these scars. As a surgical treatment for keloids, we have been using the intralesional technique which we think gives better results.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

[Breast augmentation: indications, types of prostheses, surgical techniques, complications, results].

Augmentation mammaplasty is one of the most frequent surgical procedures in plastic surgery. The indications and techniques are precise and should be closely observed. Silicone gel implants are still used in Europe and multiple epidemiologic studies have failed to demonstrate an association between silicone breast implants and autoimmune disease. After a short historical review, we will present the indications, techniques and complications. As capsular contracture is the main complication, we shall discuss the latest issues. Data was collected on a group of patients using a systematic questionnaire and clinical follow-up. Patients' satisfaction is optimal in the absence of capsular contracture. We are convinced that silicone breast implants have an appropriate texture and give excellent aesthetic results. We are satisfied with silicone breast implants and continue to think that this device has an appropriate texture and gives excellent aesthetic results.

Adult↗