Microbial Barriers
Barrier wound therapy is commonplace in the health care environment and functions to limit bacterial colonization and infection in both acute wounds and recalcitrant chronic wounds. This article reviews the…
Debridement of Chronic Wounds
This article reviews the current evidence available regarding wound debridement of chronic wounds and collates data from existing randomized controlled trials. • Routine use of debridement in the treatment of…
Plastic Surgery’s Critical Role in Wound Management
Mark S. Granick, MD, Guest Editor I have edited a number of issues of Clinics in Plastic Surgery relating to wound issues: 1993 Management of Radiation Wounds, 1998 Wound Healing:…
Competency Versus Performance in Plastic Surgery
The purpose of this article is to examine how plastic surgeons learn to use novel technology in their practices. In addition, a critical evaluation of current teaching methods as they…
The Latissimus Dorsi Detrusor Myoplasty for Functional Treatment of Bladder Acontractility
Patients with bladder acontractility caused by lower motor neuron lesion are generally dependent on lifelong clean intermittent catheterization with all of its inherent risks. The functional neurovascular transfer of the…
Microsurgical Advances in Extremity Salvage
The main goal of reconstructive microsurgery must be an optimal functional and esthetic reconstruction meeting the individual trauma site requirements with minimal donor site morbidity. The authors discuss new microsurgical…
Advances in Autologous Breast Reconstruction with Pedicled Perforator Flaps
This article presents an overview of pedicled perforator flaps available in breast surgery. The indications, classification, surgical anatomy, and techniques for safe flap elevation are described. Clinical outcomes and complications…
Impact of Advances in Breast Cancer Management on Reconstructive and Aesthetic Breast Surgery
An overview of advances and controversies in the management of breast cancer and their impact on plastic breast surgery is presented, including prophylactic mastectomy for women at high risk of…
Adipocyte-Derived Stem and Regenerative Cells in Facial Rejuvenation
The identification of regenerative cells in adult human fat has invigorated the field of facial fat grafting. This article reviews traditional and cell-enriched fat grafting methods and the use of…
