Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Mar 2015
Analysis of the increasing prevalence of necrotising fasciitis referrals to a regional plastic surgery unit: a retrospective case series.
Necrotising Fasciitis is a destructive infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Survival from the condition often necessitates patient referral for appropriate reconstructive surgery and supportive medical management. The aim of our study was to identify emerging patterns, characteristics and outcomes of necrotising fasciitis in Northern Ireland. ⋯ The LRINEC scoring system lacked diagnostic sensitivity. Elevated serum lactate was supported as both a diagnostic and prognostic indicator. The findings of our study are somewhat limited in their application to other regions and highlight the need for a national analysis of necrotising fasciitis in the UK.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Mar 2015
Computed-tomography modeled polyether ether ketone (PEEK) implants in revision cranioplasty.
Traditional cranioplasty methods focus on pre-operative or intraoperative hand molding. Recently, CT-guided polyether ether ketone (PEEK) plate reconstruction enables precise, time-saving reconstruction. This case series aims to show a single institution experience with use of PEEK cranioplasty as an effective, safe, precise, reusable, and time-saving cranioplasty technique in large, complex cranial defects. ⋯ Cranioplasty utilizing CT-guided PEEK plate allows easy inset, anatomic accuracy, mirror image aesthetics, simplification of complex 3D defects, and potential time savings. Additionally, it's easily manipulated in the operating room, and can be easily re-utilized in cases of intraoperative course changes or infection.