Dr. Behman Minoo Daver 1939-2015
Mukund R ThatteIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):330-331 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mukund R Thatte Source Type: research

A simple method to facilitate oral surgery in patients with orthodontic appliances
Janarthanan Ramu, Abhijeet Wakure, Mohit SharmaIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):328-329 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Janarthanan RamuAbhijeet WakureMohit Sharma Source Type: research

Ossified costal cartilage during rhinoplasty: A surgical dilemma
Kapil S Agrawal, Raghav ShrotriyaIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):327-328 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Kapil S AgrawalRaghav Shrotriya Source Type: research

Anticoagulation therapy and hand surgery: Do we worry too much?
Mark Twoon, Marc-James HallamIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):326-327 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mark TwoonMarc-James Hallam Source Type: research

Authors' Reply
Hemant A SaraiyaIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):325-326 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Hemant A Saraiya Source Type: research

Surgical revirgination: Four vaginal mucosal flaps for reconstruction of a hymen
SS Shirol, Mahesh Prabhu, Jaideep RatkalIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):324-325 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: SS ShirolMahesh PrabhuJaideep Ratkal Source Type: research

The pivotal role of pedicled perforator flaps amidst irradiation
Leena Jain, Samir M Kumta, Shrirang K Purohit, Manik Menezes, Mehul BhansaliIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):322-324 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Leena JainSamir M KumtaShrirang K PurohitManik MenezesMehul Bhansali Source Type: research

A simple technique of marking the perforator of a free flap for postoperative monitoring
Hari Venkatramani, Gururaj Hosahalli, S Raja SabapathyIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):321-322 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Hari VenkatramaniGururaj HosahalliS Raja Sabapathy Source Type: research

Management of asymptomatic silicone-injected breast with reduction mammoplasty
We present two cases of asymptomatic patients with a history of liquid Silicone injections who refused to have a mastectomy. They were concerned with the breast ptosis and chose to undergo reduction mammoplasty to improve the appearance of the breasts. Magnetic resonance imaging may be useful as an additional screening tool to confirm the diagnosis and exclude the presence of malignancy in breasts with injected Silicone. We believe that breast reduction may be the alternative option for women with a history of liquid Silicone injection who have no symptoms but desire to preserve their breasts and improve their aesthetics. ...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Theddeus Octavianus Hari PrasetyonoPatricia Marcellina Sadikin Source Type: research

A simplified modification of a reconstruction plate into a mandibular transport distraction device: A technical note
Sujata Mohanty, Jitender Dabas, Rekha GuptaIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):313-316Transport distraction is nowadays gaining enormous popularity and is becoming a promising option for reconstruction of mandibular defects. However, the vast number of distraction device designs create huge confusion in the clinician's mind to choose the right one. Considering these complex and costly designs, the authors decided to find a simplified way of combining a modified conventional reconstruction plate and monofocal distraction device that can act as a transport distraction device for bridging of bony defects. A ca...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Sujata MohantyJitender DabasRekha Gupta Source Type: research

A simple external tissue expansion technique based on viscoelastic properties of skin to attain direct closure of a large scalp defect: A case report
Conclusion: The mechanical device required for this technique is relatively easily accessible. It is not difficult to achieve desirable outcomes, and the same can be applied to large wounds on other areas. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Bandikatla Venkata Ratnam Source Type: research

Severe iatrogenic nostril stenosis
We present a 30-year-old female patient, who complained about breathing and aesthetic difficulties due to external nasal valve obstruction and nasal deformity. Past medical history showed that the patient had undergone three unsuccessful rhinoplasty surgeries with aesthetic goals. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Ali EbrahimiAmin Shams Source Type: research

Pentafid tongue: A new entity
Manesh Senan, Varun P MenonIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):301-304Tongue plays a pivotal role in both physiological and functional life of human beings. Structural and developmental abnormalities of the tongue in various forms have been reported in isolation or in combination with various syndromes. Though cases of bifid tongues have been mentioned in literature, no reports of pentafid tongue have been reported till date. Here we describe a unique case of congenital pentafid tongue along with bilateral polydactyly and its surgical management. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Manesh SenanVarun P Menon Source Type: research

A report of 2 patients with transient blindness following Le Fort I osteotomy and a review of past reported cases
We report the first, and the only two, documented cases of complete loss of vision that recovered subsequently. The first patient was a 19-year-old male with repaired bilateral cleft lip and palate. He developed loss of vision in the right eye on the second postoperative day. The second patient was a 22-year-old male with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate. He developed complete loss of vision in the left eye on the day of surgery. Both these patients underwent ongoing studies, which did not show any abnormalities. Both were treated with methylprednisolone. Both the patients gradually showed improvement in their visi...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Philip MathewHirji Sorab AdenwallaPuthucode V NarayananEmily Nyamu Source Type: research

Simple device to determine the pressure applied by pressure clips for the treatment of earlobe keloids
Conclusion: The uncontrolled/suboptimal pressure applied by certain pressure clips can be monitored to provide optimal pressure therapy in ear keloid for better outcome. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Aashish SasidharanAnn DavidAmish GohilAshish Kumar Gupta Source Type: research