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Functional Muscle Transfer after Oncologic Extremity Resection
Conclusion FMT after oncological resection may contribute to improved extremity function. Careful consideration of risk factors and preoperative planning is imperative for successful FMT outcomes. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - October 17, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Hassan, Abbas M. Tesfaye, Eliora A. Rashiwala, Abhi Roubaud, Margaret J. Mericli, Alexander F. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevalence, Prevention, and Treatment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Microsurgeons
Conclusion A majority of microsurgeons experience musculoskeletal injury, and some even require surgery to treat their musculoskeletal pathology. Prophylactic practices such as strength training, stretching, yoga, massages, and diet maintenance, are the superior treatment for musculoskeletal injury. Microsurgeons should incorporate training routines in their lives as injury prophylaxis to improve their career longevity and patient care. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Jou...
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - October 11, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhao, Ruya Rothchild, Evan Wang, Fei Nash, David Greige, Nicolas Lala, Brittany Ricci, Joseph A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Long-Term Outcome of 118 Acute Total Brachial Plexus Injury Patients Using Free Vascularized Ulnar Nerve Graft to Innervate the Median Nerve
Conclusion In acute total BPI, the priority is to identify the ipsilateral C5 root to innervate MN, with concomitant innervation of MCN to establish the best outcomes for finger and elbow flexion. CC7 is more reliable when used to innervate one target (MN). Level of evidence: III. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - October 3, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Lin, Jennifer An-Jou Lu, Johnny Chuieng-Yi Chang, Tommy Nai-Jen Sakarya, Ahmet Hamdi Chuang, David Chwei-Chin Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

A Comparative Analysis of Risk Factors for Breast Skin Necrosis following Autologous versus Device-Based Breast Reconstruction
Conclusion Immediate autologous reconstruction does not place patients at higher risk of skin necrosis. Hypertension and obesity (body mass index >30) were independent risk factors for necrosis in all patients. Mastectomy specimen weight was a significant predictor of necrosis in DIEP flap patients while the DIEP flap weight itself did not increase the risk for necrosis. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - October 3, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Lu Wang, Marcos Valenti, Alyssa B. Thomas, Gianni Huang, Hao Cohen, Leslie E. Otterburn, David M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Risk Factors Associated with Adverse Outcomes after Ablative Surgery for Lymphedema
Conclusion Lymphedema surgery carries a favorable risk profile, but better understanding the “high-risk” patients is critical. As this new era of lymphedema surgery progresses, evaluating the characteristics for adverse postoperative outcomes is an important step in our evolution of knowledge. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 26, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Kuruvilla, Annet S. Shroyer, Annie Laurie W. Li, Xiaoning Yang, Jie Mulay, Sagar R. Agha, Sohaib M. Bellis, Raymond M. Kohli, Harmehar K. Tannous, Henry J. Krajewski, Aleksandra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Use of Ultrasound for Upper Extremity Lymphedema after Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
Conclusion Morphological and functional parameters have been correlated with the diagnosis, stage, therapeutic effect, prognosis of UEL, and surgical planning of LVA. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 26, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Canales-Lach én, Elena Asunsolo, Ángel Manrique, Oscar J. Bl ázquez, Javier Holgu ín, Purificación Maldonado, Andr és A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Misconceptions, myths, and mystery: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study on Public Knowledge and Values of Microsurgery
Conclusions: Misconceptions of microsurgery as a foundational principle of plastic surgery persist and correlate with undervaluing the specialty. Knowledge differs by ethnicity, level of education, and gender. Therefore, patient counseling should use culturally appropriate elements to demystify microsurgery, build value, and better inform risks and benefits. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 24, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Bustos, Valeria P. Xun, Helen McLarney, Jane Haddad, Anthony Hyland, Colby J. Nassar, Amer H Lin, Samuel J Lee, Bernard T. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Use of Doppler ultrasound for early rehabilitation of replanted hand and finger
J Reconstr Microsurg DOI: 10.1055/a-1886-5858We read the article entitled “Using Duplex Ultrasound for Recipient Vessel Selection.” by Hong JP, et al. with great interest. 1 They reported that Duplex ultrasound (US) could be a reliable tool for reconstructive surgeons to choose recipient vessels. Since the introduction of new types of flaps such as the perforator-to-perforator flap and superthin flap, detailed evaluation of the vascularity of flap and recipient vessels gets more and more essential and various kinds of US could be applied for preoperative evaluation. US examination is safe for patients, easy to perform,...
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 24, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Kageyama, Takashi Morii, Hokuto Inokuchi, Koichi Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

From Esthetic Medicine to Optimizing Reconstructive Outcome: A Feasibility Trial on Secondary Refinement of Fasciocutaneous Anterolateral Thigh Flaps with Cryolipolysis
Conclusion This is a novel application of evolving body-contouring cryolipolysis from esthetic medicine into optimizing outcomes in reconstructive surgery. Cryolipolysis has been shown to be relatively safe and effective to reduce ALT's volume with high patients' satisfaction. This successful pilot study encourages further investigation with a prospective randomized control trial. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 23, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Nagel, Sarah S. Rauh, Annika Siegwart, Laura C. Hundeshagen, Gabriel Kotsougiani-Fischer, Dimitra Kuepper, Simon Kneser, Ulrich Hirche, Christoph Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Thermography Supported Color Duplex Ultrasound Accelerates ALT Perforator Imaging
Conclusion The addition of thermographic perforator mapping can accelerate color duplex ultrasound anterolateral thigh perforator imaging. Furthermore, thermography supplements color duplex ultrasound with crucial information on angiosome location. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 23, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Illg, Claudius Krauss, Sabrina Rachunek, Katarzyna Thiel, Johannes Tobias Daigeler, Adrien Sch äfer, Ruth Christine Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nerve-End Capping Treatment with a Polyglycolic Acid Conduit for Rat Sciatic Neuroma: A Preliminary Report
Conclusion Nerve-end capping with a collagen-coated PGA conduit after rat sciatic neurectomy might prevent neuroma formation by suppressing perineural scar formation and neuroinflammation around the nerve stump, potentially relieving neuropathic pain. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 19, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Onode, Ema Uemura, Takuya Hama, Shunpei Yokoi, Takuya Okada, Mitsuhiro Takamatsu, Kiyohito Nakamura, Hiroaki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Flap to Mastectomy Mass: Are Higher Ratios Associated with Greater Breast Reconstruction Satisfaction?
Conclusion: In this preliminary study, a higher ratio of autologous flap mass to mastectomy mass was associated with overall higher patient-reported satisfaction. A 1:1 flap to mastectomy mass ratio may not adequately reapproximate desired breast size or shape. Larger autologous flap mass may be favorable for long-term patient satisfaction, and future studies should investigate the relationship between differential mass and breast aesthetics. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - September 10, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Long, Aaron Ching, Ann Hui Hauc, Sacha Mozaffari, Mohammad Ali Junn, Adam Rivera, Jean Carlo Almeida, Mariana Alper, David P Allam, Omar Alperovich, Michael Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Current State of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Systematic Review
Conclusion While there is evidence that TMR reduces neuroma-related pain and improves the quality of life for amputees, further outcomes studies are needed to study the patient experience with TMR on a larger scale. Establishing standardized, validated patient-reported outcomes assessment tools is critical to future investigation in this field. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - August 21, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Walsh, Amanda R. Lu, Jocelyn Rodriguez, Esdras Diamond, Shawn Sultan, Steven M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Outcomes of Autologous Free Flap Reconstruction Following Infected Device Explantation
Conclusion Autologous reconstruction is a reasonable and safe option for patients who require explantation of an infected prosthetic device. Failure of primary IBR did not confer significantly higher risk of complications after secondary autologous flap reconstruction compared with primary delayed-immediate reconstruction. This information can help plastic surgeons with shared decision-making and counseling for patients who desire reconstruction after infected device removal. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  | ...
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - August 21, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Mitchell, David Asaad, Malke Slovacek, Cedar Selber, Jesse C. Clemens, Mark W. Chu, Carrie K. Mericli, Alexander F. Largo, Rene D. Butler, Charles E. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Cost Utility of Virtual Surgical Planning and Computer-Assisted Design/Computer-Assisted Manufacturing in Mandible Reconstruction Using the Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Flap
Conclusion This cost utility analysis suggests that mandible reconstruction with the free fibula osteocutaneous flap using CAD/CAM is more cost effective than the conventional technique. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - August 21, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Kurlander, David E. Garvey, Patrick B. Largo, Rene D. Yu, Peirong Chang, Edward I. Hanasono, Matthew M. Mericli, Alexander F. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research