Introduction Depressed tethered scar is a common problem that can cause emotional, social and behavioural problems, especially when it involves the exposed body parts. Several techniques have been described for treating these depressed scars, but none of these can fulfil the optimal results. Aim Evaluating the aesthetic outcome of using a double vest lipodermal flaps for treating depressed facial scars. Materials and methods The study included 25 patients with depressed facial scars who underwent scar revision. Their mean age was 31 years. Under local anaesthesia, the scarred area was de-epithelialised and double dart lipodermal flaps were used for revision. Visual analogue and Vancouver scar scales were used as subjective and objective parameters of evaluation, respectively. Results All the patients followed up for five to eight months. No complications were observed during the scar healing period. Patients satisfaction according to the visual analogue scale showed an average value of 8. The mean total scale according to the Vancouver scar scale was 2.6. Conclusion The new technique of using double vest lipodermal flaps is simple and offers a promising alternative for revising depressed scars.
Introduction Pressure sores represent a reconstructive challenge, and the high recurrence rate and need for reoperations should always be considered. Sacrifice of muscle and fascia in primary reconstruction may compromise options for future repairs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of muscle- and fascia-sparing random pattern hatchet flap reconstruction of pressure sores in different body regions. Methods From November 2017 to December 2019, 36 participants with grade III and IV pressure sores underwent random pattern hatchet flap reconstruction. Early postoperative complications and flap survival were evaluated in follow up for 6–12 months. Results Thirty-six participants with an age range of 15 to 67 years who presented with pressure sores (13 sacral, 12 ischial, 10 trochanteric, and 1 scapular) underwent surgery. Complete healing of sores was observed within 21 days of surgery in 32 cases and within 30 days for the remaining four cases. Postoperative complications (11.2%) were recorded in only four participants: two experienced partial wound dehiscence, one seroma developed in a trochanteric case, and there was one infection in a sacral sore. Conclusions Random pattern hatchet flap is a reliable tool that results in minimal complications for treatment of pressure sores of limited dimensions.
Background: Surgical repair of hypospadias deformity is a challenging and complex issue. However, the technique of Snodgrass and its modifications attend promising functional and cosmetic results. Purpose: To assess the Lembert suturing technique effectiveness as a modification of the Snodgrass technique in lowering an urethrocutanous fistula rate. Patients and Methods: Fifty boys with mid-shaft and distal hypospadias were repaired using the modified Snodgrass technique utilizing the interrupted Lembert suturing technique in neourethroplasty. Patients with previous failed operations or severe chordee were excluded from the study. Results: None of the patients develops UCF apart from one who developed complete wound dehiscence following severe wound infection. Mild meatal stenosis is seen in two patients, and one patient experienced a small area of superficial skin sloughing.
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