Biomedical subjects

A F del Campo

Publications and source records attributed to A F del Campo.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1999

Umbilical transposition in TRAM flap: a simple horizontal translocation.

A simple method of umbilical repositioning by incising the anterior rectus sheath and rectus abdominis muscle is reported for cases of unilateral abdominal wall plication during the TRAM flap operation. This method keeps the umbilicus stable and nonstenotic, and it avoids hypertrophic scars, which result from other techniques such as direct suturing of the stalk to the skin. Although this method might weaken contralateral muscle activity, the patients we operated on maintained their ability to perform sit-ups, and no periumbilical weakening was noticed.

Abdominal Muscles↗

PubMed1984

Surgical treatment of the epicanthal fold.

A surgical technique is described for the correction of the epicanthal fold. Indications for its use are noted and emphasis is placed on its advantages. The procedure is simple to perform and uniformly gives good results.

Eyelids↗

PubMed1978

Advancement of the orbits and the midface in one piece, combined with frontal repositioning, for the correction of Crouzon's deformities.

We describe the use of radical craniofacial osteotomies, to improve the correction of exorbitism and to obtain better esthetic results in children with Crouzon's syndrome. We suggest some minor modifications to improve the fixation and the mechanical stability of the mobilized segments of the skull. Our procedure consists, essentially, of advancement of both orbits and the midface in one piece, plus advancement and reshaping of the frontal area. The results obtained by this technique, in children with a Crouzon's deformity without open bite, have been most satisfactory. We believe the satisfactory resultant appearance will be maintained during and after growth of the face, although these children have not been followed long enough yet to ascertain this with certainty.

Adult↗

PubMedDate not supplied

Evolution from endoscopic to miniinvasive facelift: a logical progression?

Endoscopy has revolutionized the field of aesthetic surgery, permitting the advent of cosmetic surgery via minimal incisions. The procedures are modifications of subperiosteal lifting techniques which grew out of craniofacial surgery. Nonetheless, the cumbersome instrumentation and changes in operator technique have led to the development of a subperiosteal facelift through minimal incisions without the aid of endoscopy. This miniinvasive approach has yielded equivalent results to our endoscopic rhytidectomies in appropriate patients, with reduced morbidity, edema, and operating time. Further, it permits the avoidance of preauricular scars in the majority (84%) of patients; 63 cases are presented, with a follow-up of up to 4 years.

Adult↗