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Comprehensive Approaches in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 7 June 2025 | Viewed by 1574

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Michael Alfertshofer

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Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Technical University Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany
Interests: facial anatomy; oral and maxillofacial surgery; body contouring; reconstruction; aesthetic surgery; artificial intelligence; plastic surgery

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The field of plastic and reconstructive surgery is evolving rapidly, driven by advances in technology, patient expectations, and a deeper understanding of holistic care. This Special Issue will address the comprehensive approaches required to tackle the most pressing challenges in this field. From congenital anomalies and trauma reconstruction to aesthetic refinement and functional restoration, surgeons face complex cases that necessitate collaboration across multiple specialties.

Emerging techniques, such as regenerative medicine, personalized 3D-printed implants, and minimally invasive procedures, are revolutionizing patient outcomes. However, these advances also highlight core issues such as optimizing long-term functionality, improving patient satisfaction, and addressing the psychosocial impact of surgery.

This Special Issue invites submissions that explore innovative approaches to surgery, novel therapeutic interventions, and integrated care models that focus on restoring both form and function. We will enable researchers and clinicians to contribute solutions that address the growing demand for personalized and outcome-oriented care.

We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue.

Dr. Michael Alfertshofer
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • plastic surgery
  • reconstructive surgery
  • regenerative medicine
  • advanced surgical planning
  • trauma reconstruction
  • patient-specific solutions
  • multidisciplinary care

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Endogenous Causes of Obturator Nerve Entrapment: Literature Review and Proposal of a Treatment Algorithm
by Sandra Scharfetter, Florian Wimmer, Elisabeth Russe, Karl Schwaiger, Peter Pumberger, Laurenz Weitgasser, Gottfried Schaffler and Gottfried Wechselberger
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(6), 2068; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14062068 - 18 Mar 2025
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Background: Obturator nerve entrapment can result from endogenous and exogenous causes. Due to its long course, which includes both endopelvic and exopelvic segments, the nerve is susceptible to irritation from multiple etiologies. However, as obturator nerve entrapment is relatively uncommon, a thorough understanding [...] Read more.
Background: Obturator nerve entrapment can result from endogenous and exogenous causes. Due to its long course, which includes both endopelvic and exopelvic segments, the nerve is susceptible to irritation from multiple etiologies. However, as obturator nerve entrapment is relatively uncommon, a thorough understanding of endogenous factors contributing to nerve entrapment is lacking. Nevertheless, understanding the endogenous factors contributing to obturator nerve entrapment is crucial for an effective treatment approach. Material and Methods: We performed a systematic literature search on studies investigating the diagnostic and (surgical) therapeutic approaches to obturator neuropathy due to endogenous causes. Studies were grouped according to the etiology responsible for nerve irritation. Lastly, data were synthesized to create a clinical work-up flowchart for obturator nerve entrapment syndromes due to endogenous causes. Results: Data from 45 studies comprising 175 patients met our inclusion criteria. We were able to summarize these data into six broad etiologies (tumor, obturator hernia, endometriosis, cystic lesions, vascular, and idiopathic causes) responsible for nerve irritation and saw that the most important factors for therapy are the onset of the symptoms and the anatomical localization. MRI emerged as the most valuable diagnostic tool for chronic conditions, especially in identifying the precise etiology and location of nerve compression. Conclusions: This review offers a structured framework for diagnosing and managing obturator nerve entrapment due to endogenous causes. We propose a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm based on the identified etiologies to facilitate clinical decision-making. Full article
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Full-Face Allograft Retrieval in a Multiple-Organ Donation in a Maastricht III Type Donor
by Juan P. Barret, Cristina Dopazo, Alberto Sandiumenge, Itxarone Bilbao and Ramón Charco
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(5), 1682; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051682 - 2 Mar 2025
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Background: Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has emerged as a potential source of transplantable organs. To date, there have been no reports of face procurement in AD, and “face first” with ex situ perfusion has become the gold standard technique for obtaining facial [...] Read more.
Background: Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has emerged as a potential source of transplantable organs. To date, there have been no reports of face procurement in AD, and “face first” with ex situ perfusion has become the gold standard technique for obtaining facial allografts in most centres. Objectives: We report a case of successful total face and kidney transplantation from a 47-year-old male AD donor. Methods: Immediately after confirmation of death, the “rapid recovery” technique was performed and a cannula was placed in the ascending aorta for in situ perfusion of the facial allograft simultaneously with the abdominal team. Results: The total ischaemic time from donor cardiac death to face reperfusion in the recipient was 5.5 h. Excellent renal and facial allograft function was reported. Full article
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