Keywords Psoralen-UV-A, PUVA, Photochemotherapy, Psoriasis Key points • Psoralen-UV-A (PUVA) photochemotherapy involves use of either an oral or topical psoralen followed by exposure to long-wave UV-A radiation. This combination…
Keywords Phototherapy, Narrowband UV-B, UV therapy, Psoriasis, Excimer laser Key points • Phototherapy with UV light can be used in the treatment of several cutaneous disorders. • Phototherapy is…
Keywords Psoriasis, Plaque psoriasis, Clinical subtypes, Pustular psoriasis, Nail psoriasis, Comorbidities Key points • Today, psoriasis is a global disease causing significant impairment in quality of life, disfiguring morbidity,…
Synopsis ■ Nerve injuries are often devastating, with associated pain and impaired function. ■ Motor nerve injuries must be managed expeditiously, because regenerating axons must reach target muscle prior to…
Synopsis ■ Reconstruction of the soft tissues of the back at first may seem to be a daunting task compounded by large wounds, unfamiliar and segmental anatomy, radiation, hardware, and…
Synopsis Unilateral lip repair Principles of unilateral cleft lip repair ▪ Presurgical nasoalveolar molding. ▪ Modification of surgical techniques. ▪ Mohler rotation incision. ▪ Mucosal flaps for nasal floor reconstruction,…
Synopsis ■ The reconstructive surgery for the lower extremity has evolved from a staged approach to proving best solutions for functional and cosmetic outcome. ■ This chapter covers the classical…
Synopsis ▪ Macromastia, or mammary hypertrophy, is a disease process which can result in physical and psychological symptoms. ▪ Macromastia symptoms rarely improve without surgical intervention, which typically results in…
Synopsis ▪ Rigid chest wall support may be achieved with mesh, acellular dermal matrix, or autogenous material such as tensor fascia lata (TFL). Of these, alloplastic mesh is most prone…
