Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a feasible and cost-effective treatment in the management of postburn pathologic scars.

Carbon dioxide therapy results as an effective noninvasive modality for the rejuvenation of the periorbital area.

LD-SA/rib free flap should be regarded as an effective procedure for reconstruction of composite tissue defects in patients who are not candidates for more commonly used vascularized bone-containing free flaps.

The results of postoperative increase in PtcO2 values demonstrate that the release of the tarsal tunnel determines a relevant increase in microcirculation in the feet of diabetic patients.