Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2014
Comparative StudyA comparison of the dorsal digital island flap with the dorsal branch of the digital nerve versus the dorsal digital nerve for fingertip and finger pulp reconstruction.
Traumatic fingertip and finger pulp defects can be treated with dorsal digital island flaps. Either the dorsal branch of the digital nerve or the dorsal digital nerve can be included in the flap for sensory reconstruction. However, it is still unclear whether there are differences in the results between the two donor nerves. ⋯ Therapeutic, III.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2014
A plastic surgery application in evolution: three-dimensional printing.
Three-dimensional printing represents an evolving technology still in its infancy. Currently, individuals and small business entities have the ability to manufacture physical objects from digital renderings, computer-aided design, and open source files. Design modifications and improvements in extrusion methods have made this technology much more affordable. This article explores the potential uses of three-dimensional printing in plastic surgery. ⋯ Numerous applications exist in medicine, including the printing of devices, implants, tissue replacements, and even whole organs. Plastic surgeons may likely find this technology indispensable in surgical planning, education, and prosthetic device design and development in the near future.