Factors related to delayed treatment: A case report of a huge cutaneous horn and review of the literature

Extended and unusual indications in jaw reconstruction with the fibula flap: An overview based on our 30-year experience

“…To overcome these limitations, in our hospital the surgical team include a senior consultant, a surgeon without great experience and a resident. Surgeries are performed with traditional techniques [ [34] , [35] , [36] , [37] , [38] , [39] , [40] , [41] , [42] , [43] ] and innovative methods [ [44] , [45] , [46] , [47] , [48] , [49] , [50] , [51] , [52] , [53] ] according to characteristics of the patient. An accurate selection of the case [ 54 ] is the key for successful application of new methods in terms of cost-effectiveness.…”

Upper limb traumatic injuries: A concise overview of reconstructive options

“…Of note, the surgical background can significantly interfere with the surgeon's choices in traumatic emergencies as well as in elective procedures both in hand and plastic surgery [ 37 ]. Different surgical aspects have to be taken into considerations when facing with the patient: detailed knowledge of the topic and all surgical solutions [ 38 ]; technical possibilities according to hospital class (hub or spoke center) and epidemiologic challenges such as emerging COVID-19 pandemic [ [39] , [40] , [41] , [42] ]; required instruments to perform microsurgery [ [43] , [44] , [45] , [46] , [47] ]; use of new technologies, innovative surgical methods and unconventional devices [ [48] , [49] , [50] , [51] , [52] ]; possibility to refer to skilled consultants; possibility to work in multi-equip with different specialists [ [53] , [54] , [55] , [56] , [57] , [58] ]; selection of high-risk surgical wound complications patients throughout available scores [ 59 , 60 ]; the help of skilled health professionals able to early detect possible complications and promptly start proper care and close follow-up [ 61 , 62 ].…”

Cornu cutaneum – Past and present

“…ey are scared to disclose the condition fearing further social boycott. [24,30] ETIOPATHOGENESIS CC is a clinical term collectively ascribed to the lesions which are circumscribed, conical, markedly hyperkeratotic, where the height of the keratotic mass is at least half of its largest diameter. [24] It is essentially a reaction pattern and not a specific lesion.…”

“…[1,2,24,26,37] Giant horns are often associated with malignancy, though it is not a rule. [23,30,[40][41][42] Pyne et al [43] studied clinical and dermoscopic features of 163 consecutive CC patients and correlated them with the histopathology of the base of the horn. Microscopic study revealed 49 benign keratoses, 21 actinic keratosis, 37 SCC in situ, and remaining 56 invasive SCC.…”

“…Early lesions and many cases with benign histopathology of the base have an excellent prognosis and fewer chances of recurrence. [30,40,48] e patients who report late worsen their prognosis and increase chances of recurrence. e underlying pathology of the base may also influence the outcome.…”