Hypothenar island flap: A safe and excellent choice for little finger defects
This article intends to highlight the ease of elevation and good clinical results of the hypothenar flap which is rarely used. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mehmet TapanMurat IgdeAli Riza YildirimYagmur Yaprak BaliSedat YilanciRamazan Erkin Unlu Source Type: research
Axillary breast: Navigating uncharted terrain
Conclusion: Open axillaplasty with limited liposuction is the best way to minimise complications and produce good results. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Medha A Bhave Source Type: research
Tracheoesophageal puncture site closure with sternocleidomastoid musculocutaneous transposition flap
Conclusion: This method of closure is simple and effective for patients with pliable neck skin, who require permanent closure of the tracheoesophageal fistula. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dushyant JaiswalPrabha YadavVinay Kant ShankhdharRajendra Suresh GujjalanavarPrashant Puranik Source Type: research
Pedicle streaking: A novel and simple aid in pedicle positioning in free tissue transfer
Conclusion: This simple and novel method is very reliable for pedicle positioning avoiding any twist necessary for successful free tissue transfer. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Aditya AggarwalHardeep SinghSanjay MahendruVimalendu BrajeshSukhdeep SinghAshish KhareUmang KothariRakesh Kumar Khazanchi Source Type: research
A novel 3D template for mandible and maxilla reconstruction: Rapid prototyping using stereolithography
Conclusion: This novel approach allows a precise translation of the treatment plan directly to the surgical field. It is also an important teaching tool for implant moulding and fixation, and helps in patient counselling. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Samir KumtaMonica KumtaLeena JainShrirang PurohitRani Ummul Source Type: research
Current trends of liposuction in India: Survey and Analysis
Conclusions: One hundred and eighteen surgeons (including a majority of the cosmetic surgery stalwarts in the country) completed the survey. As expected, the results show a disparity in most parameters but also consolidation on some issues. Liposuction is considered extremely safe (86.1%). The majority of surgeons (70.3%) aspirated >5 L at onetime.The majority (80.2%) felt that the limits for liposuction should be relative and not absolute. The survey highlights lack of standardization with respect to infiltration solutions. The commonest complications observed were contour irregularities, followed ...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Bijoy Methil Source Type: research
Fibrous dysplasia and cherubism
Surajit Bhattacharya, RK MishraIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):236-248Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a non-malignant fibro-osseous bony lesion in which the involved bone/bones gradually get converted into expanding cystic and fibrous tissue. The underlying defect in FD is post-natal mutation of GNAS1 gene, which leads to the proliferation and activation of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells arresting the bone development in woven phase and ultimately converting them into fibro-osseous cystic tissue. Cherubism is a hereditary form of fibrous dysplasia in which the causative factor is transmission of autosomal domina...
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Surajit BhattacharyaRK Mishra Source Type: research
Icon of this issue: Sir Archibald McIndoe
Wg Cdr Ankur PandyaIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):234-235 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Wg Cdr Ankur Pandya Source Type: research
From the desk of the editor
Mukund JagannathanIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(3):233-233 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - January 4, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mukund Jagannathan Source Type: research
Dr. Anil Chadha
Ayyappan AyyappanIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(2):231-232 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - August 19, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Ayyappan Ayyappan Source Type: research
Mayo clinic
HS AdenwallaIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(2):227-230 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - August 19, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: HS Adenwalla Source Type: research
Temporal artery rupture following firework rocket injury
Mohd Azam Haseen, Adil Ali Mahmud, Fakhrul Huda, Mohd Haneef BegIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(2):225-226 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - August 19, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mohd Azam HaseenAdil Ali MahmudFakhrul HudaMohd Haneef Beg Source Type: research
Universal Splint for upper limb support during reconstruction by pedicled abdominal flap
Bharat Mishra, Ramesh K Sharma, Harbans SinghIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(2):223-225 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - August 19, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Bharat MishraRamesh K SharmaHarbans Singh Source Type: research
Extended uses of scalp vein set in plastic surgery
Hardeep Singh, Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi, Aditya Aggarwal, Sanjay Mahendru, Vimalendu Brajesh, Sukhdeep SinghIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(2):222-223 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - August 19, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Hardeep SinghRakesh Kumar KhazanchiAditya AggarwalSanjay MahendruVimalendu BrajeshSukhdeep Singh Source Type: research
Giant lipoma of the back
Luca Grimaldi, Roberto Cuomo, Antonio Castagna, Andrea Sisti, Giuseppe Nisi, Cesare Brandi, Carlo D'AnielloIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015 48(2):220-221 (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - August 19, 2015 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Luca GrimaldiRoberto CuomoAntonio CastagnaAndrea SistiGiuseppe NisiCesare BrandiCarlo D'Aniello Source Type: research
