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M G Dickson

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PubMed1987

The complications of fasciocutaneous flaps.

We analyzed the complications in a series of 126 fasciocutaneous flaps. The overall complication rate was 40%, which included both early and late complications. The early complications were divided into major and minor groups. The main avoidable causes of major complications were poor design; the presence of orthopedic metal in the wound; and late referral of infected wounds, particularly of the lower leg. In all the cases in which partial necrosis occurred, the fascia had an adequate blood supply, either to allow the wound to heal with dressings or, if the necrosis was more extensive, to provide a good bed for a split-skin graft.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1987

Breast reconstruction by tissue expansion.

The techniques of tissue expansion for use in breast reconstruction is described, together with the results of its use in 33 patients. The advantages and disadvantages of tissue expansion in relation to other currently favoured techniques are discussed. It is concluded that tissue expansion represents a major advance in the field of breast reconstruction.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1986

A prospective study of nasal fractures.

A prospective survey of 60 patients requiring manipulation under anaesthetic for nasal fractures has been carried out using pre- and post-operative photographs in conjunction with a standardized proforma. The results are presented and discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1986

The correction of scalp hair defects by tissue expansion.

This paper presents the results and complications in the correction of partial scalp alopecia in ten patients using the technique of 'tissue expansion'. The average size of defect that was covered by expanded hair bearing scalp was 45.9 cms2, and the largest defect covered measured 11 X 6 cm. This series indicates that tissue expansion is now one of the most promising methods available for dealing with the difficult problems of partial alopecia which can present to surgeons and physicians in a wide range of specialties.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1985

Continuous subcutaneous tissue pH measurement as a monitor of blood flow in skin flaps: an experimental study.

A miniaturised glass pH probe that makes possible the continuous measurement of subcutaneous tissue pH is described. This instrument has been evaluated as a monitor of blood flow in experimental skin flaps. A rapid fall in tissue pH in response to either arterial or venous occlusion was observed. The results suggest that this technique may be a useful method of monitoring microvascular free flaps.

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