Background: Oculopharyngodistal myopathy (OPDM) is a rare disorder with progressive ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, and oral incompetence, which pose challenges to management. While surgical interventions for blepharoptosis have been reported, addressing co...
We present a case of a 75-year-old patient who underwent reconstruction of the lower eyelid and lateral canthus following removal of 80% of the lower eyelid due to basal cell carcinoma. A Hughes transconjunctival eyelid-sharing flap was used to form...
The fascia lata (FL), the deep fascia of the thigh, plays a crucial role in lower-limb biomechanics, force transmission, and surgical applications. This is because of its histological architecture and, more importantly, its integration with the major...
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a crucial complication after endoscopic skull base surgery. Therefore, multilayer reconstruction with grafts is as essential as a reconstruction with pedicled flaps. Although widely used, the multilayer technique wit...
The shoulder position during fixation of the graft may be a key factor impacting the outcome of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (ASCR) in irreparable rotator cuff tears (IRCTs). However, biomechanical evidence regarding this effect is l...
Background/Objectives: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction stabilizes the knee and treats associated lesions. Control of rotational laxity can be optimized by an extra-articular plasty, historically known as the Lemaire plasty or tenodesi...
Background: Large-to-massive rotator cuff tears with advanced fatty degeneration and retears after previous repair remain major clinical challenges. Despite advances in surgical techniques, clinical outcomes remain unsatisfactory. This study evaluate...
Vascularization remains a major limitation in tissue engineering, particularly for large or complex grafts requiring rapid perfusion after implantation. Perfusion-based decellularization is a promising strategy to preserve native vascular architectur...
The purpose of this work was to evaluate the behavior of different membranes and bone filling materials used to fill critical defects in rabbit calvaria. Four defects were prepared in the cranial calvaria of female rabbits. They were randomly divided...
Background and Objectives: Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) with the use of a fascia lata autograft or a dermal allograft is an established treatment in treating irreparable rotator cuff (RC) tears. The long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) has...
In this article we present a severe case of Fournier's gangrene (FG) that affected a 64-year-old male patient, with no other known comorbidities. FG is a type of necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal and genital regions, that affects mostly males in...
Human Fascia Lata (FL) is a connective tissue with a multilayered organization also known as aponeurotic fascia. FL biomechanics is influenced by its composite structure formed by fibrous layers (usually two) separated by loose connective tissue. In...
Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction has emerged as a promising surgical intervention for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears, aiming to restore glenohumeral joint stability and improve patient outcomes. A critical determinant of ASCR suc...
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The treatment of long-standing facial paralysis through temporalis muscle transfer has stood the test of time. Herein, we present a modification in temporalis muscle transfer for lower facial reanimation. Instead of the traditional stripping of the t...
Preclinical studies using animal models are of utmost importance for translating innovative interventions from experimental to clinical settings. However, relatively few experimental urethroplasty studies have been conducted, and the number of random...
Background/Objectives: We aimed to review pediatric patients who underwent surgical treatment for posterior fossa tumors and to share our experience with the various types of dural grafts used in these patients. Methods: We carried out a retrospectiv...
Background: Sternal wound infections (SWIs) remain a significant complication following cardiac surgery. Inflammatory and nutritional status are increasingly recognized as key contributors to their development. This study aimed to investigate the pre...
Background/Objectives: Lower eyelid malposition is a recognized complication following eyelid tumor excision, trauma, or degenerative changes, and is frequently associated with laxity or disruption of the canthal ligaments. Conventional reconstructio...