The fibula free flap became popular in orthopedic oncology for limb-sparing long bone tumor
resection. It is particularly suitable for intercalary or resection arthrodesis options. In the …

Aquacel Ag ® (ConvaTec, Princeton, NJ, USA) is a new hydrofiber wound dressing consisting
of soft non-woven sodium carboxymethylcellulose fibers integrated with ionic silver. It is a …

… Yoav Barnea, Department of Surgery A, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman St.,
Tel-Aviv, Israel 64239; fax 972-3-6974621; barneay@netvision.net.il … Barnea et al …

Microvascular reconstruction of head and neck defects can be extremely challenging in
patients with a history of prior neck dissection and/or irradiation. We reviewed of 261 head and …

Background: The goal of the authors’ study was to determine whether an autologous tissue
flap, when combined with an implant for breast reconstruction, reduces the incidence of …

The management of split-thickness skin graft donor sites is targeted towards promoting the
healing process, while minimizing adverse effects and complications. The aim of this study …

Proper management of symptomatic textured implant patients is critical to identify and treat
associated oncologic disease. Textured surface breast implants were first introduced more …

Background: Implant-based breast reconstruction is commonly avoided in the setting of
radiation therapy, mainly because of risks of capsular contracture. Nevertheless, as breast …

Objectives Dalbavancin, a semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide, is characterized by a long plasma
half-life, which allows weekly dosing. Dalbavancin may be a good treatment option for …

Background Reduction mammoplasty in patients with gigantic breast hypertrophy runs a
high risk of complication. Traditionally, inferior pedicle reductions or free nipple grafting …