40 Results Found

Background: Assessing hypertrophic scar (HTS) interventions is challenging because scars continue to undergo dynamic changes. A split-scar design can distinguish treatment effects from natural HTS evolution. Despite promising reports of ablative frac...

Deep partial and full-thickness burns require surgical treatment with autologous skin grafts after necrectomy, which is the generally accepted way to achieve permanent wound coverage. This study sought to examine the grafted and donor areas of childr...

Auricular keloids pose significant aesthetic and functional challenges, and traditional treatments often fall short in addressing these issues. Our study presents an innovative combined approach of ablative CO2 and dye laser therapy for improved kelo...

Study Design: A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted to evaluate the postsurgical scar with Supraorbital Eyebrow (SE) Approach and Upper Blepharoplasty (UB) Approach used for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of zygomatico...

Cartilage grafts are well-known as being reliable in reconstructive surgery for craniofacial pathologies. The aim of this study is to describe a new technique which requires an incision smaller than 1.5 cm but is still effective for harvesting cartil...

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the collagen type I/III ratio and scarring in patients who underwent immediate reconstruction with the round block technique (RBT) after breast conservation surgery. Seventy-eight pati...

Objective: To identify key predictors of clinical outcomes in burn survivors and clarify the role of mixed-depth burns and confounding by indication in observational rehabilitation research. Design: Retrospective cohort study using data from a burn r...

Background: The consequences of injuries resulting from accidents are among the most common health disorders in children. A scar forms at the site of the injury. In the treatment of scars, not all methods used in adults can be used in children. The a...

Background: Cesarean section (CS) frequently results in abdominal scarring, affecting recovery, aesthetics, and quality of life. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), an autologous concentrate rich in growth factors, may enhance wound healing. This pilot trial...

(1) Background: Extravasation injuries in pediatric patients can lead to significant harm if they are not promptly diagnosed and treated. However, evidence-based standardization on extravasation management remains limited, particularly for extensive...

Background: Subcutaneous mastectomies in transmen have been gaining popularity. However, post-operative scars are an inevitable consequence. Recently, Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) has shown positive effects in scar prevention. The objective of thi...

Background: Wound healing and scar management remain significant challenges in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Recent advances in regenerative medicine have introduced plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDENs) as potential therapeutic agen...

Background/Objectives: Hysterectomy is the most common gynecologic surgical procedure. While extensive research has been conducted on the advantages of laparoscopy, the gynecology literature lacks sufficient studies on scar-related outcomes, patient...

Postburn hypertrophic scarring is a common complication in burn injuries to the hands, often associated with impaired hand function. We evaluated the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), compared to a sham stimulation therapy, on hype...

Compression therapy for burn scars can accelerate scar maturation and improve clinical symptoms (pruritus and pain). This study objectively verified the effect of pressure garment therapy in maintaining a therapeutic pressure range for hypertrophic s...

Cultured epithelial autografts (CEA) with highly expanded mesh skin grafts were used for extensive adult burns covering more than 30% of the total body surface area. A prospective study on eight patients assessed subjective and objective findings up...

Background: Scar management remains a significant challenge in plastic and reconstructive surgery, particularly when addressing atrophic, retractile, or fibrotic scars. Autologous fat grafting and hybrid fractional laser therapy have independently sh...

(1) Background: The increase in the number of bariatric surgery procedures has led plastic surgeons to look for new approaches to improve outcomes of body-contouring surgeries. A major concern in brachioplasty is the scarring process. Here, we propos...

Hypertrophic scars continue to be a major burden, especially after burns. Persistent inflammation during wound healing appears to be the precipitating aspect in pathologic scarring. The lack of a standardized model hinders research from fully elucida...

Background/Objectives: We treated deep partial-thickness burns of the hands and feet in four cases using a combination of NexoBrid and ReCell autologous cell regeneration techniques, without conventional split-thickness skin graft, with good results...

Background/Objectives: Scarring frequently lowers quality of life and can have both functional and aesthetic impacts. Recently it has been debated whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be used as a therapy modality for improving scar outcomes, given...

(1) Objective: Keloid and hypertrophic scars are a challenge in clinical management, causing functional and psychological discomfort. These pathological scars are caused by a proliferation of dermal tissue following skin injury. The TGF-β/Smad s...

Background: Cesarean delivery is a frequent surgical procedure associated with postoperative scarring, which may impact both the aesthetic and functional recovery of patients. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a concentration of autologous platelets contai...

Background: Split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) is a frequently used reconstructive technique, and its donor site represents a standardized clinical model to evaluate wound dressings. We compared hydroactive nanocellulose-based, silver-impregnated a...

Background and Objectives: Burn injuries, particularly partial-thickness burns, often require advanced therapies to improve re-epithelialization and scar quality. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of autologous skin cell suspensions, such as R...

Background: Various synthetic and biological wound dressings are available for the treatment of superficial burns, and standard care differs among hospitals. Nevertheless, the search for an ideal wound dressing offering a safe healing environment as...

Background: Pediatric forearm fractures represent a substantial proportion of childhood injuries, requiring effective and minimally invasive treatments. Our study investigated the mid-term outcomes of biodegradable poly-L-lactide-co-glycolide (PLGA)...

Cultured epidermal autografts (CEAs) serve as an alternative permanent skin replacement, though high costs often limit their use in resource-constrained settings and to life-saving cases. This case report presents the first documented cosmetic applic...

Hands actively participate in daily activities of a human; therefore, hands are the most vulnerable parts of the human body. People injure hands so often because namely hands are in the closest position to the dangerous equipment. According to the da...

Background and Objectives: Burn surgery on the hands is a difficult procedure due to the complex anatomy and fragility of the area. Enzymatic debridement has been shown to effectively remove burn eschar while minimizing damage to the surrounding tiss...

Background: The growth of benign cutaneous masses causes the overlaying skin to expand and become thinner, especially at the central, most projected point. In this retrospective study, a surgical technique comprising an elliptical skin excision was e...

Background/Objectives: Non-ablative fractional lasers are widely used for scar remodeling, yet treatment parameters are often selected empirically, and thermal thresholds for consistent outcomes remain undefined. This study explored whether forward-l...

Introduction: Deep sternal wound infections (DSWI) after cardiac surgery pose a significant challenge in reconstructive surgery. In this context, free flaps represent well-established options. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinic...

Background: For years, surgical debridement with autografting has been considered the standard of care in the treatment of severe burns of the hand. However, in recent years, enzymatic debridement has increasingly been reported as a good alternative,...

Background: The scalp region represent a common area affected by benignant and malignant skin tumor, and it represents a surgical challenge when it is needed to be reconstructed. The aim of this study is to present our experience with full-thickness...

Background: The use of bromelain for the removal of eschar in deep burns is considered to be effective because it does not affect the unaffected skin and leaves a clean dermis after use. The main objective of this study is to find out whether bromela...

Background and Objectives: The term “oncoplastic breast surgery” (OBS) incorporates plastic and oncologic concepts. Through the application of diverse mammoplasty approaches, the remaining breast tissue can be reconstructed, thereby enabl...

Background: Varioaus methods are available to address fingertip injuries, which are becoming increasingly common. Coverage should ideally involve both functional and aesthetic improvements. The second toe pulp-free flap is useful because of its simil...

Innovative strategies have shown beneficial effects in healing wound management involving, however, a time-consuming and arduous process in clinical contexts. Micro-fragmented skin tissue acts as a slow-released natural scaffold and continuously deli...

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the application effect of endoscopic thyroidectomy via the gasless unilateral axillary (GUA) approach in thyroid cancer and its impact on the postoperative stress response. Methods: Ninety-four thyroid cancer pa...