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October 202618

Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Anatomical variation in the cervical branch of the facial nerve: a systematic review.

There is a paucity of literature on the anatomical variations of the cervical branch of the facial nerve (CBFN). Poor awareness of its anatomy and variations risks intraoperative damage, misdiagnosis of facial nerve…

Surg Radiol AnatOct 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Randomized Trial of Hypofractionated Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy in Women With Breast Reconstruction (RT CHARM, Alliance A221505).

RT CHARM (Alliance A221505) was a randomized noninferiority trial comparing hypofractionated with conventional postmastectomy radiation therapy in women with unilateral invasive breast cancer undergoing immediate or…

J Clin OncolOct 12, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOphthalmologyOpen access

Pediatric conjunctival papilloma managed with staged multimodal therapy: a case report.

A 4-year-old boy presented with multifocal conjunctival papillomatous lesions and was diagnosed with conjunctival papilloma. Topical and intralesional interferon alfa-2b were used before surgery to reduce lesion size.

BMC OphthalmolOct 11, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Large language models for patient-facing consultation in elective aesthetic and appearance-related plastic surgery: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis.

This systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis assessed patient-facing large language model (LLM) responses for consultation, education, and perioperative information in elective aesthetic and appearance-related…

Int J Med InformOct 10, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Staged bilateral reverse sural artery flap reconstruction for severe frostbite of both feet in a patient with schizophrenia: A case report.

A 25-year-old man with acute psychosis walked barefoot in subzero conditions for about 12 hours, sustaining deep frostbite of both heels and multiple toes.

Medicine (Baltimore)Oct 9, 2026Read case
Case ReportPlastic SurgeryOpen access

A pedicled buccal fat pad for paranasal volume augmentation in orthognathic surgery: a case report.

A patient with a round face and maxillary hypoplasia underwent orthognathic surgery, but the maxilla could not be advanced as far as desired for dental and aesthetic reasons.

Oral Maxillofac SurgOct 9, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Perioperative Nursing Care of a Patient With 70% TBSA Second- To Third-Degree Flame Burns Complicated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection: A Case Report.

A patient with 70% TBSA second- to third-degree flame burns developed a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and required surgical care, including back debridement.

Nurs Crit CareOct 8, 2026Read case
Case ReportPediatricsOpen access

Extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita with Calvarial Defect and Superior Sagittal Sinus Exposure in a Term Neonate: A Case Report of Successful Healing with Conservative Management.

A term male neonate presented with an approximately 4 × 4 cm midline frontoparietal scalp defect involving the skin and calvarium, with the superior sagittal sinus exposed.

Int Med Case Rep JOct 8, 2026Read case
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Capsulectomy at Explant: Rethinking Spinal Cord Stimulator Infected Generator Pocket Management in the Immunocompromised-A Case Series.

Two immunocompromised women with spinal cord stimulator (SCS) infections underwent explantation and capsulectomy. The first patient, with ulcerative colitis and psoriatic arthritis, developed granulation tissue and was…

Pain PractOct 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Versus Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface: A Systematic Review Comparing Postoperative Complications and Operative Time.

This systematic review compared postoperative surgical complications and operative time for targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) after upper- or lower-extremity…

Ann Plast SurgOct 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Surgical and orthodontic management of class III malocclusion in monozygotic twins using bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.

This case report details the surgical and orthodontic management of class III malocclusion in identical twin sisters in their early 20s, both presenting with mandibular prognathism.

BMJ Case RepOct 6, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Unexpected parasternal musculature during skin-sparing mastectomy and microvascular breast reconstruction.

A woman in her late 40s underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate autologous breast reconstruction. During the procedure, bilateral sternalis muscles were unexpectedly identified.

BMJ Case RepOct 5, 2026Read case
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Boomerang-shaped extended latissimus dorsi flap for combined breast reconstruction and body contouring following massive weight loss.

A patient with a history of massive weight loss sought correction for her left-sided implant-based breast reconstruction, which had resulted in poor cosmetic outcomes and persistent pain.

BMJ Case RepOct 5, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Feeding following cleft palate surgery: a prospective randomized clinical trial comparing suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block and greater palatine nerve block.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of suprazygomatic maxillary nerve blocks (SZMNB) versus greater palatine nerve blocks (GPNB) in children aged 1-10 undergoing cleft palate surgery.

Reg Anesth Pain MedOct 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Treatment of hypertrophic scars using fractional CO2 laser alone in comparison with adding botulinium toxin either intalesional injection or assisted drug delivery.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of fractional CO₂ laser treatment alone versus its combination with botulinum toxin A in 16 patients with post-burn hypertrophic scars.

Lasers Med SciOct 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Maxillofacial prosthetic management of oral incompetence following commando surgery and partial maxillectomy: A clinical report.

A patient who underwent commando surgery and partial maxillectomy for squamous cell carcinoma presented with significant facial defects, oral incompetence, and discomfort.

J Indian Prosthodont SocOct 1, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

A Composite Ovine Forestomach Matrix and Hyaluronic Acid CAMP for the Treatment of Full Thickness Wounds of the Foot in People With Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a novel composite CAMP, OFM-HA, in treating full thickness diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in 143 patients.

Int Wound JOct 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Hair Follicle-Derived Grafting for Chronic Cutaneous Wounds: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes.

This systematic review evaluated the clinical outcomes of hair follicle-derived grafting techniques for chronic cutaneous wounds, analyzing 16 studies with 239 patients.

Int Wound JOct 1, 2026Read summary

September 20266

Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Marjolin's ulcer developing in a post-traumatic scar: management with negative pressure wound therapy and split-thickness skin grafting.

A man in his 60s presented with a large, non-healing ulcer at the site of a traumatic injury and reconstructive surgery from three decades prior.

BMJ Case RepSep 30, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Perioperative Offloading for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis.

This systematic review evaluated perioperative offloading strategies for diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management, synthesizing evidence from 15 publications, including guidelines and expert consensus.

J Vis ExpSep 30, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Temporally Based Orbicularis Oculi Myocutaneous Flap for Pediatric Postexcisional Cicatricial Lower Eyelid Ectropion: A Case Report.

A pediatric patient developed cicatricial lower eyelid ectropion after two local excisions of a congenital melanocytic nevus at another institution.

Ann Plast SurgSep 25, 2026Read case
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Salvaging a submental flap.

A 50-year-old man underwent surgery for carcinoma of the gingivobuccal sulcus, followed by reconstruction using a submental artery-based island flap (SMIF).

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Diagnostic Accuracy of AI in Prediction and Assessment of Compromised Free Flaps: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of AI in monitoring postoperative free flaps for vascular compromise.

J Med Internet ResSep 22, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Transoral robotic reconstruction of a posterior palatal defect using an upper arm flap following polymorphous adenocarcinoma resection: a novel minimally invasive approach.

A 36-year-old female presented with a 1 × 1 cm swelling on the palate, diagnosed as a polymorphous adenocarcinoma after resection.

Oral Maxillofac SurgSep 19, 2026Read case

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