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We report a series of four ALT flaps performed in children
over a 12-month period. Three patients had tissue defects resulting from trauma, while another had break down of the previous
wound following amputation. We experienced an overall flap success rate of 100% and had only minor complications of partial
wound dehiscence in one patient and superficial infection in one patient. The function and cosmetic outcome of these patients
at review was excellent. Despite the technical difficulties associated with microsurgery in this age group, the results of
this small study suggests the versatility of the ALT flap in adults may be equivalent to a paediatric population. The psychological
impact of any free tissue transfer on both children and their parents should not be underestimated.

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Abstract  The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEAP) flap is arguably the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction.
Despite its manifold advantages, potential flap failure, often secondary to venous congestion, is a devastating possible complication.
An appropriate salvage procedure may avoid DIEAP flap loss. To identify, describe and analyse DIEAP flap salvage procedures
carried out by the senior author (and Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinical lead) who has a special
interest in breast reconstruction, over an 8-year period. A retrospective analysis of notes and logbooks was carried out to
identify DIEAP flap breast reconstructions that required salvage procedures involving anastomoses in addition to or other
than the routine de…
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Summary: There is no worldwide consensus, as to how healthcare should be funded, in a modern society. Limited resources in the UK, have led to restrictions on cosmetic surgery in the NHS. Guidelines governing access to cosmetic surgery have been formulated. A retrospective audit has been undertaken, to assess adherence to local and national guidelines, in an NHS trust. Ninety-nine casenotes were reviewed over 1 year. Data on complications were collected. Compliance to local guidelines was 44% and to national guidelines was 22%. Complication rate was 23% in guideline compliant patients and 55% in non-compliant patients (P (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)

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Abstract  The aim of this study was to compare the aesthetic results of post traumatic rhinoplasty among Europeans with populations
of healthy Caucasians described in earlier reports, and to collate correct parameters of nasal shape in healthy representatives
of both sexes and various races for improvement in aesthetic results of surgery. 3-D scanning of the face was performed in
54 patients after posttraumatic septorhinoplasty. Analysis of 3D model was based on two indices of the nasal proportions and
four angles of the region from 18 anthropological points. Parameters of the nasal shape in addition to gender were compared
to average values of healthy Caucasian population, described before. Normal characteristics of the nose among individuals
of three races from previous s…

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Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00238-010-0501-xAuthors
Ekaterini Anesti, Plastic Surgery Department, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, UKRichard Karoo, Plastic Surgery Department, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, UKA. Phipps, Plastic Surgery Department, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, UK

Journal European Journal of Plastic SurgeryOnline ISSN 1435-0130Print ISSN 0930-343X (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
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Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00266-010-9542-6Authors
Y. Levet, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyJ. Eichhorn-Sens, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyW. Gubisch, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyN. Antohi, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyV. Stan, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyS. Tatulescu, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyI. De Benito, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyL. Nelson, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyK. Stewart, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyY. Ullmann, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyE. Gandolfi, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyS. Hayek, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyS. Ayhan, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyB. Kaya, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, GermanyI. Kücüker, EASAPS—Aachen 2010, Aachen, Germ…

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Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00238-010-0484-7Authors
Leo Clodius, Zumikon, Switzerland

Journal European Journal of Plastic SurgeryOnline ISSN 1435-0130Print ISSN 0930-343X (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
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We describe the challenges and
epidemiology of injuries in this group and suggest an algorithm for optimal management. A retrospective study was carried
out of medical records of people with drug and alcohol problems treated in the plastic surgery unit between January 2004 and
December 2007 inclusive is presented. Exclusion criteria: (1) elective admissions, (2) previous, but not current drug or alcohol
use, (3) a short history of excessive alcohol intake, (4) isolated burn injuries, and (5) no notes available. Injuries were
sustained by 77 people. Males (64) were more commonly referred than females (13), with a mean age of 37 years (20–65) at presentation.
Delayed presentation (17/77) and non-compliance with treatment (16/77) was common. Only six patients were employed, nine …
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