Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery,

Post-operative complication rates after gender-affirming surgery – are they affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) status?

The role of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on surgical outcomes has had a controversial past. Conflicting data on acute peri-operative complications, namely surgical site infection, have been published in the literature of several surgical subspecialties. Interestingly, the plastic surgery literature is particularly sparse on outcomes after elective surgery in the HIV positive population.1

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Wed Jun 26, 2019 03:00

A retrospective study of 694 Basal Cell Carcinoma excisions to quantify deep margin documentation and clearance compared to histological type and surgical margin

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy worldwide. Although rarely a risk to life, they are potentially destructive and disfiguring. Current treatment guidelines are predominantly based on low-risk BCC, and make no recommendations regarding the deep excision margin. We aim to clarify the prevalence of high-risk BCC and appropriate surgical management of the deep margin.

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Wed Jun 26, 2019 03:00

Composite ALT flap for structured reconstruction of the abdominal wall: new insights from long-term outcomes in 14 patients

Little is known on the long-term performance and functional outcomes in full thickness reconstruction using composite anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps associated with Vastus Lateralis (VL) and fascia lata (FL) in complex abdominal wall repair (AWR).1 The role of muscle atrophy and loss of fascia tensile strength over time, potentially influencing abdominal wall stability, still needs to be addressed.

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Wed Jun 26, 2019 03:00