Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Sep 2010
Distally based peroneus brevis muscle flap in reconstructive surgery of the lower leg: Postoperative ankle function and stability evaluation.
Defects of the distal third of the lower leg with exposed tendons or bone require either local or free flap coverage. Several flaps have been developed, and the distally pedicled peroneus brevis muscle flap has been proven to be a valid local flap alternative. ⋯ The reverse peroneus muscle flap is ideally suited for small-to-moderate defects of the distal third of the lower leg. This flap offers a convincing alternative for covering defects in the distal leg region. Its arc of rotation allows coverage of more anterior defects of the ankle, of defects of the Achilles tendon and of the heel area as well as of lateral and medial malleolus areas. It is simple to raise and is often transposed easily within the wound without further dissection. As long as the peroneus longus is preserved, ankle instability is not expected.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Sep 2010
Case ReportsComplications related to abdominal microdermal implants during pregnancy.
Microdermal implants are a new uprising form of body modification very close to surface body piercing. They can be placed almost everywhere on the skin, giving the appearance that the jewellery is simply stuck on the skin's surface. ⋯ Young women should be careful when choosing the setting of their microdermal implants. They should be discouraged to have it performed on the abdominal area in case of wanting pregnancy.