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Twenty-five year epidemiology of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates recovered at a burn centerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study we, evaluate the changes in PFT and antimicrobial resistance epidemiology of invasive MRSA isolates over 25 years at a single burn unit. Isolates were tested by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), broth microdilution antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and PCR for the virulence factors Panton–Valentine leukocidin (PVL) and arginine catabolic mobile element (ACME), and the resistance marker staphylococcal chromosomal cassette mec (SCCmec). Forty isolates were screened, revealing stable vancomycin susceptibility MIC without changes over time but decreasing susceptibility to clindamycin and ciprofloxaci...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - November 6, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Clinton K. Murray, Robert L. Holmes, Michael W. Ellis, Katrin Mende, Steven E. Wolf, Linda K. McDougal, Charles H. Guymon, Duane R. Hospenthal Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Risk factors for acquisition of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among patients from a burn unit in BrazilEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, the acquisition of MRSA was related to the site of the burn and to the surgical manipulation of tissues, but not to the use of antimicrobials. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - November 6, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Taylor Endrigo Toscano Olivo, Edson Carvalho de Melo, Cristiane Rocha, Carlos Magno C.B. Fortaleza Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Head and Neck MelanomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nearly 20% of malignant melanoma in the human body occurs in the head and neck. Most studies divide the sites of origin of malignant melanoma in the head and neck into the following areas: the face, the scalp and neck, the external ear, and the eyelid or medial or lateral canthal area. Sixty-five percent of malignant melanomas occur in the facial region. Given that the face represents only 3.5% of total body surface area, the face is overrepresented when compared with other sites in the head and neck. Among the sites of origin in the head and neck, melanoma of the scalp and neck carries the highest mortality, with 10-year ...
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: David L. Larson, Jeffrey D. Larson Source Type: journals

A New Postoperative Otoplasty Dressing Technique Using Cyanoacrylate Tissue AdhesivesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present our method of postoperative dressing in the form of liquid bonding. Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives as liquid bonding agents are used for fixation of the pinna at the mastoid area. After 10–14 days the bonding can be easily removed. No huge dressings, tapes, or plasters are necessary. The patients are satisfied with the light dressing; they do not feel ashamed to appear in public. We have found this dressing technique to be simple and economical, especially because of the use of the bonding for skin closure before. It can be used after otoplasty with an anterior or a posterior approach. Content T...
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - October 6, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Source Type: journals

The Role of Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Staging and Treatment of MelanomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article explores what has driven the advent of selective or SLN biopsy, the rationale behind obtaining a preoperative lymphoscintigram, the technical details of the SLN biopsy procedure, and the refinement in the pathologic detection of ever smaller volumes of tumor in nymph node tissue removed. The role that these new modalities have played in changing the dynamic field of melanoma care is emphasized. (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Wayne K. Stadelmann Source Type: journals

Melanoma: Workup and SurveillanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides a survey of these means. (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Scott D. Lifchez, J. Alex Kelamis Source Type: journals

Surgical Management of Primary DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Despite advancements in the treatment of melanoma, surgical management remains the cornerstone for treatment and long-term survival. The authors present their surgical approach to the patient with melanoma including evaluation, treatment, and reconstruction. In addition, management of melanoma occurring in difficult anatomic areas and in special patient populations is reviewed. (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jeffrey H. Kozlow, Riley S. Rees Source Type: journals

Fractionated CO2 Laser Resurfacing: Our Experience With More Than 2000 TreatmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fractionated carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing combines the concept of fractional photothermolysis with an ablative 10600-nm wavelength. This technology allows for the effective treatment of rhytides, photodamage, and scars, with shorter recovery periods and a significantly reduced side effect profile as compared to traditional CO2 laser resurfacing. In this article, the authors review the concept of fractional photothermolysis, the expanding array of indications for use of fractionated CO2 lasers, and their preferred treatment technique. (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - June 30, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Christopher M. Hunzeker, Elliot T. Weiss, Roy G. Geronemus Tags: Review Article Source Type: journals

Airway Management and Smoke Inhalation Injury in the Burn PatientEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Smoke inhalation injury, a unique form of acute lung injury, greatly increases the occurrence of postburn morbidity and mortality. In addition to early intubation for upper-airway protection, subsequent critical care of patients who have this injury should be directed at maintaining distal airway patency. High-frequency ventilation, inhaled heparin, and aggressive pulmonary toilet are among the therapies available. Even so, immunosuppression, intubation, and airway damage predispose these patients to pneumonia and other complications. (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - September 29, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Leopoldo C. Cancio Source Type: journals

Evaluation of Sentinel Lymph Nodes for Melanoma Metastases by PathologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses various approaches along with recommended dos and don'ts for optimum evaluation of sentinel lymph nodes for melanoma metastases. (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Vinod B. Shidham Source Type: journals

Surgical Treatment of Advanced MelanomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the principles of patient selection and the potential benefits of surgical management of melanoma metastatic to various sites. Novel adjuvant therapies are being developed to augment the benefits of surgical treatment of advanced melanoma in the future. (Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Christopher J. Hussussian Source Type: journals

Pigmented Lesion Pathology: What You Should Expect from Your Pathologist, and What Your Pathologist Should Expect from YouEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The first part of this review examines the reliability of histologic diagnosis in pigmented lesions, as measured by concordance studies and medicolegal analysis. It emphasizes the role of clinicians in maximizing that reliability, by providing adequate clinical descriptions, using appropriate biopsy technique, and critically interpreting pathology reports. It identifies those entities that are especially problematic, either because they cannot be reliably recognized by the histopathologist or because their histology is a poor guide to their biologic behavior. The second part of the review is a guide to some of the more dif...
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Matthew G. Fleming Source Type: journals

Lentigo Maligna: Diagnosis and TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Lentigo maligna is an overgrowth of atypical melanocytes at the dermal–epidermal junction also known as melanoma in situ. Left untreated, these lesions can continue to grow, resulting in dermal invasion and progression to lentigo maligna melanoma. Many operative and nonoperative treatments have been developed with the goals of preserving function and cosmesis while at the same time addressing the diffuse nature of these lesions. Previous recommendations have led plastic surgeons to commonly perform wide local excision with 5 mm margins. More recent literature has suggested that in many cases this treatment can result in ...
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mark W. Bosbous, William W. Dzwierzynski, Marcelle Neuburg Source Type: journals

Role of Radiation Therapy in Cutaneous MelanomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cutaneous melanoma is a disease that often has an aggressive and unpredictable course. It was historically thought to be a radioresistant neoplasm; however, substantial radiobiologic and clinical evidence has emerged to refute this notion. Improved local control has been demonstrated with the use of adjuvant radiation therapy delivered to the primary site or regional lymphatics in patients with high-risk clinical or pathologic features. Despite improved local control, high-risk cutaneous melanoma often spreads systemically, leading to poor survival. In the setting of systemic progression, radiation therapy can frequently p...
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - November 17, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jaime H. Shuff, Malika L. Siker, Mackenzie D. Daly, Christopher J. Schultz Source Type: journals

Physician Teaches Miami Plastic Surgeons Via Tele-SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Alexander P. Moya, M.D., director, Center for Weight Loss Body Contouring at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), performed his newly developed corset trunkplasty surgery for board-certified plastic surgeons at the University of Miami School of Medicine live via televised feed as he worked at an operating room at GMC in Danville on Nov 13. "It was a tremendous opportunity to be able to share my experiences and knowledge with colleagues as far away as Miami," said Dr. Moya. (Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today)
Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today - November 18, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery Source Type: news

Patient Information Before Aesthetic Lipomodeling (Lipoaugmentation): A French Plastic Surgeon's PerspectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fat grafting to the breasts has long been controversial among aesthetic surgeons. We have developed a new, safe, effective, and reliable lipomodeling method to be used in breast augmentation. This method grew out of our clinical and radiologic experience acquired since 1998 with fat injections to the breast. The aim of the present report is to provide facts and data concerning lipomodeling and to document our procedures for ensuring that clear, consistent, up-to-date information is given to the patients who are undergoing aesthetic lipomodeling. The key element in our preparation is our commitment to avoid missing the diag...
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - August 31, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Emmanuel Delay, Raphael Sinna, Thomas Delaporte, Gérard Flageul, Christian Tourasse, Gilles Tousson Tags: Special Topic Source Type: journals

The evaluation of the use of the buccal myomucosal flap in cleft palate repair—a comparative studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to evaluate the importance of using the buccal myomucosal flap in cleft palate repair. This is a retrospective comparative study between two centers in which almost the same technique of cleft palate repair is used. The main difference in the repairs is that a buccal myomucosal flap is used as a part of the operation in one center and not in the other. The patients were divided into two groups. Group A was composed of the cases operated at the Craniofacial Institute in Southfield, MI, USA by the second author. In these, a buccal myomucosal flap was used as a step in the cleft palate repair. Group B con...
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - October 31, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: European Journal of Plastic Surgery Source Type: journals

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Alar Rim Grafting in Rhinoplasty: Indications, Technique, and OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Alar rim grafting is a simple and versatile approach to providing additional support to the external nasal valve and for improving nasal base contour. (Source: Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery)
Source: Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery - September 20, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Boahene, K. D. O., Hilger, P. A. Tags: Facial Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery/ Procedures, Nasal Surgery, Rhinoplasty Original Article Source Type: journals

Distally Based Venous Flap for Proximal Phalangeal Soft Tissue Burn Defect and Web Space Burn Contracture.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 643DOI: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e3181abffe7Authors: Cil, Yakup MD *; Yapici, Abdul Kerim MD *; Kocman, Atacan Emre MD *; Ozturk, Serdar MD + (Source: Journal of Burn Care & Research)
Source: Journal of Burn Care & Research - July 8, 2009 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (640 K) Source Type: journals

[The posteromedial brachioplasty.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Brachial dermolipectomy, which has been performed for several decades, became more frequent again with the advent of bariatric surgery. However, brachioplasty still raises the problem of its scars, necessary mostly in the longitudinal axis. Most of the described techniques are with a medial scar. The author's purpose is to show, with a five years follow-up, the reasons of its choice of a postero-medial scar: ease of installation of both arms in the same operative field, the better scar quality than in the medial localization and finally because it is comparatively the least visible under several incidences: not only an...
Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - October 18, 2008 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Selinger R Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: journals