breast reconstruction: state of the art nowadays most plastic surgery units worldwide perform breast reconstruction and hence basic updated knowledge in the topic is mandatory for every plastic surgeon and trainee. Breast reconstruction may be performed either immediately after mastectomy or in a delayed fashion. Each of these timings has its advantages and drawbacks and albeit there are a number of factors influencing the decision to perform one or another, probably the most important one has to do with the delivery of radiotherapy. In this sense, while in patients who are candidates for post mastectomy radiation, a delayed reconstruction is strongly recommended, in those without adjuvancy, immediate reconstruction is a very good alternative. In general terms, breast reconstruction techniques fall into one of three groups: those using alloplastic materials only; those performed with autologous tissue only; and those using a combination of both alloplastics and autologous tissue. Again the administration of radiotherapy, as well as patient and surgeon-related factors, play a fundamental role when choosing anyone technique. Finally, during the last years there has been growing interest and evidence on the use of acellular dermal matrices for breast reconstruction, which have expanded the armamentarium of techniques available for these patients. The following paper aims to provide an updated review on breast reconstruction regarding timing of reconstruction, techniques available, the influence of radiotherapy and the use of acellular dermal matrices.

Treatment of infantile hemangioma is usually medical. The nose is one of the most important aesthetic and functional units of the face; therefore, surgical management is preferred in persistent lesions (fibro-fatty tissue component) that do not respond to medical treatment. Herein, the authors analyze the results of surgical nasal hemangioma treatment in their center, a literature review and propose an algorithm for surgical management. A retrospective analysis of 23 persistent nasal hemangioma operated between 1996 and 2014 at our institution was made. The authors recollected the following demographic and clinical data: hemangioma subtype, phase of evolution, affected aesthetic nasal subunit, previous treatment, surgery type, complications and follow-up period. The Strasser scale was chosen for assessment of postoperative photographic results. Surgical treatment was performed. Age average was 6.8 years old (range 2-19). Mixed hemangioma was the most common subtype (83%). Surgery was mainly performed in the involution phase (87%). The most affected aesthetic subunit was nasal tip (44%). All lesions received previous medical treatment. The most common surgical technique was open rhinoplasty approach. Follow-up was an average of 26.6 months. Aesthetic results according to the Strasser method included: 3 excellent scores, 15 good, 5 regular, and none poor. Surgery was performed on patients in order to correct nasal persistent hemangiomas sequel. The nose has serious psychosocial impact and mixed infantile hemangiomas appear to have a higher rate of persistent hemangioma requiring surgery, but further studies are needed. Aesthetic outcome with surgical procedures chosen were acceptable and no complications were reported.

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La amputación parcial traumática del pabellón auricular con preservación del pedículo inferior corresponde a una patología infrecuente. Su reconstrucción incluye el uso de diversas técnicas quirúrgicas. Presentamos dos casos de reimplante inmediato, sin uso de microcirugía, con resultados favorables y sin necesidad de reintervenciones, junto a una revisión de la literatura. La revisión bibliográfica realizada apoya el uso de esta técnica, basándose en la preservación del puente cutáneo bajo el tragus que incluye una rama de la arteria temporal superficial y que sería responsable de la irrigación del reimplante.