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Vascularized Bone Grafts in Extremity Reconstruction

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Vascularized Bone Grafts in Extremity Reconstruction

Vascularized bone grafts serve an important role in bony reconstruction in the setting of not only large segmental bone loss, but also in smaller deficits recalcitrant to allograft or nonvascularized…

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Complex Chimeric Flap Microsurgery

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Complex Chimeric Flap Microsurgery

Extensive and 3-dimensionally complex defects require free flap reconstruction with multiple tissue types. This has traditionally been accomplished with 2 or more free flaps. Recent advancement in perforator anatomy and…

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Pediatric Microsurgery Part I

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Pediatric Microsurgery Part I

Indications and approaches for pediatric free tissue transfer have expanded in recent years, and most flaps historically described in the adult population are now routinely used in children. Those embarking…

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Pediatric Microsurgery Part II

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Pediatric Microsurgery Part II

Indications and approaches for pediatric free tissue transfer have expanded in recent years, and most flaps historically described in the adult population are now routinely used in children. Those embarking…

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Management of the Mutilating Upper Extremity Injury

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Management of the Mutilating Upper Extremity Injury

Hand injuries are common due to environmental risks and require rapid, skilled management to preserve function, as the hand constitutes a significant portion of upper extremity and overall body utility….

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Digital and Upper Limb Replantation

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Digital and Upper Limb Replantation

Surgical indications of digital replantation are broadening, though there are controversial, including ischemia time limits, single digit amputated proximal to the flexor digitorum superficialis insertion, and replanting a fingertip. Complex…

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Latest Research in Microsurgery

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Latest Research in Microsurgery

Microsurgery continues to evolve, integrating advanced imaging, robotic techniques, perfusion assessment, artificial intelligence, anastomotic devices, and enhanced recovery after surgery pathways. High-resolution ultrasound and augmented reality can improve flap design…

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Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction

This article reviews the approach to microsurgical breast reconstruction. Innovations including the role of indocyanine green angiography, resensation, adapting techniques for safe outcomes in an obese patient population, robotic deep…

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Current Concepts in Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Upper Limb

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Current Concepts in Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Upper Limb

Microsurgery has enhanced the outcomes in all avenues of upper limb reconstruction. It has helped extend the indications in digital and major replantation and has helped to provide solutions for…

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Current Concepts in Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction

Sep 28, 2026 by drzezo in General Surgery Comments Off on Current Concepts in Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction

Head and neck reconstruction remains one of the most complex areas in reconstructive surgery due to the critical interplay between form and function in this region. Microsurgical techniques have evolved…

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