Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

AIM: To compare clinical outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of palatal donor-site healing following the use of an absorbable gelatine sponge, a chitosan sponge or an injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF)-enriched chitosan sponge after free gingival graft harvesting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this…

• AYŞE EGE SELMAN

Background: The inferior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve (ILBCN) and posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve (PACN) are clinically relevant during lateral arm flap elevation and procedures involving the distal arm and lateral elbow. However, their anatomy remains inconsistently described. This study aims to clarify th…

Objective: To evaluate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical oncology by comparing the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer during the pandemic and postpandemic periods.Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 167 patients…

Objective: Buccal mucosa graft (BMG) urethroplasty is a well-established treatment option for complex anterior urethral strictures. However, factors affecting surgical outcomes remain under investigation. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of stricture length and smoking on surgical success following dorsolateral…

Background The optimal management of the left subclavian artery (LSA) during hemi‐arch replacement with unilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) remains controversial. Routine LSA clamping has been proposed to improve cerebral perfusion by preventing potential steal phenomena; however, its clinical benefit remain…

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This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of combining a muscle flap with a rotational fasciocutaneous flap in the surgical treatment of stage III–IV pressure ulcers, focusing on postoperative complications and recurrence rates. Seventeen patients who underwent surgery with rotation flap over a muscle flap com…

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INTRODUCTION: Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a frequent functional disorder following sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer. This study aimed to assess the impact of surgical approach and anastomosis distance on LARS development. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 115 patients who underwent low a…