Download or read book Microskin Grafting for Vitiligo written by Devendra K. Gupta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been written to assist not only postgraduate students, but also int- ested dermatologists, general practitioners, and surgeons. During the last two decades, various surgical therapies have been used in the tre- ment of stable refractory vitiligo, but none of them became very popular because of their intrinsic drawbacks, and thus could not be adopted as a standard procedure. There has always been a need for a technique that gives best results without complications. The commonly used surgical procedures for the treatment of vitiligo have been narrated in short and their characteristic drawbacks have been pointed out. The c- lular graft technique is costly, requires a good laboratory and infrastructure, and except for being able to cover a wider vitiliginous area, the ultimate results are no better than tissue grafting technique. I used the small skin particles prepared from ultra thin or thin split thickness skin graft, the so called “microskin graft,” in the tre- ment of vitiligo effectively with good expansion ratio, i.e., small donor skin to treat big vitiliginous area. This procedure covers the bene? t of cellular and tissue graft, but without their inherent drawbacks. The microskin graft technique has been illustrated with minimum necessary text to explain the steps. This technique is very simple to learn and execute. It is extremely 2 cost effective and can treat very large area up to 1,500 cm in an operative session.
Download or read book Surgical Management of Vitiligo written by Somesh Gupta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although vitiligo has traditionally been very difficult to treat, anew breakthrough surgical treatment is expanding options forpractitioners and patients. Standard treatments depend on the severity of the condition andthe patient's feelings of disfigurement. Cover-up cosmetics workwell for some people. Other more sophisticated forms of treatmentinclude gradually developing color back in the depigmented areas(repigmentation) by PUVA or other ultraviolet light treatments, butthis is extremely slow and intensive, often requiring severalhundred treatments. This new form of treatment, which involves surgicallytransplanting melanocytes into the white areas, is most successfulin patients with stable vitiligo over less than 30% of their bodysurface area. It complements medical therapies in achievingcomplete and sustained repigmentation and is rapidly gainingpopularity in all major centers. This is the first book available which describes this majoradvance in detail. Explains the new treatment of surgically transplantingmelanocytes into the affected areas of the skin to providedermatologists and surgeons with the latest state-of-the-artinformation Written by the international leaders who pioneered thistreatment Presents all the latest information on the topic, eliminatingthe need to search through multiple sources for specific data
Download or read book Regenerative Medicine Procedures for Aesthetic Physicians written by Hernán Pinto and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the state-of-art in regenerative procedures currently applied by aesthetic physicians, plastic surgeons and dermatologists. It is divided into two parts, the first of which provides a detailed introduction to aesthetic medicine and the aging process. The second part, in turn, addresses the current status of techniques and technologies with regard to autologous grafts, covering fat transfer, blood grafts, skin grafts and stem cells. The book examines the surgical applications of these grafts, as well as potential side effects and limitations. Therapy combinations and outcomes round out the coverage. Aesthetic physicians, plastic surgeons and dermatologists interested in performing regenerative procedures for aesthetic purposes will find this book to be a valuable guide.
Download or read book Vitiligo written by Somesh Gupta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical guidance based on expert experience and evidence for developing management strategies for vitiligo This complete guide to vitiligo provides a full appraisal of strategy for the treatment of this autoimmune disease that affects 1-2% of the world’s population. It addresses all aspects of vitiligo, covering the science, medical and surgical therapies, and the psychological evaluations and approaches based on the proper understanding of the causes and classification of a particular case. Management of vitiligo is challenging and requires a multipronged approach. Vitiligo: Medical and Surgical Management is a comprehensive, timely, state-of-the-art resource that will help those involved with affected patients better understand and treat this disease, which takes its toll on the mental wellness of those afflicted by it. It takes an evidenced-based approach to the disease’s treatment; provides an overview of the surgical management; covers tissue and cellular grafting; and more. Thoroughly guides those involved in the clinical aspects of vitiligo Aids diagnosis and classification of severity Balances evidence and experience Compiled by world-leading expert editors Comprehensive in nature, Vitiligo: Medical and Surgical Management contains a strong practical element, and is a welcome go-to source for practicing dermatologists and those training to become a dermatologist.
Download or read book Acne Scars written by Antonell Tosti and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visible scarring may be a daily reminder of disease long after active acne has subsided. Frequently, it is a cause of distress for the patient and a leading cause for visiting medical professionals. This updated and expanded edition of an acclaimed pioneering text will be invaluable for both general and cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and primary care physicians with a specialist interest in the skin as an invaluable guide through the complexities of treatment.
Download or read book History of Free Skin Grafting written by H.J. Klasen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst the innumerable articles and books on plastic and reconstructive surgery, a thorough and extensive study of the history of free skin grafting was still missing. This omission has now been rectified by Dr. Klasen. This book is an expansion of a M.D. thesis, written at the State Universi ty of Groningen, The Netherlands, and was guided by Professor A.J.C. Huffstadt, plastic surgeon, and Professor D. de Moulin, medical historian. Professor T. Gibson kindly revised the manuscript and wrote the epilogue. But, as Goethe put it: "nur ein Teil der Kunst kann gelehrt werden, der Kunstler macht das Ganze" ("only a part of the art can be taught, the artist makes the totality"). The author, Henk Klasen, is a remarkable man. As a general surgeon, he devotes all his interest and skills to traumatology and problems of phys iology and pathophysiology in surgery. With such talents it is natural that he also works parttime as one of the coordinators ofa modern burn unit. Among his hobbies are love of antiques and old books. This historical inclination has induced him to write the present book, in which he vividly describes the development of free skin grafting in its rel evant theoretical and practical aspects. His elaborate study has resulted in an excellent reference book which at the same time provides enjoyable reading, once again demonstrating the value of history in understanding the present. A.J.C. HUFFSTADT, M.D.
Download or read book Handbook of Burns Volume 2 written by Lars-Peter Kamolz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this volume has been updated with chapters on scar treatment using laser, microneedling, tissue engineering, adipose tissue and lipofilling. It compiles the perspectives of a multi-author team, examining the entire spectrum of burn reconstruction and long-term treatment. Individual updated chapters cover basic aspects of wound healing and scarring, and plastic surgery relating to tissue rearrangement and the use of flaps, as well as the long-term use of skin and skin substitutes. Furthermore, it addresses topics such as rehabilitation and scar management in detail. It provides comprehensive reconstruction guidelines organized by anatomic region (e.g. face, hands, ...) as well as future trends and prospects in burn reconstruction, such as allotransplantation and bionics. Please also have a look at the volume "Handbook of Burns Volume 1 - Acute Burn Care 2nd edition"
Download or read book Textbook of Dermatology Leprology Venereology E Book written by Devinder Mohan Thappa and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbook of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology is an up-to-date, comprehensive book that presents the basic concepts of dermatology using a simple and student friendly approach. This book follows the syllabus recommended by Medical Council of India (MCI). Brief, concise, and illustrated book very useful for passing exams Clinical approach followed throughout the text Common phenomenon and signs as well as bedside and laboratory tests described Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases thoroughly explained New Features of the Third Edition Includes better clinical photographs and updated therapeutics Includes new and emerging therapies like light-based therapies Includes colored line diagrams for better understanding Clinical aspects strengthened by differential diagnosis Important differential diagnosis tabulated with differentiating features for quick recapitulation Medical curriculum for MBBS included with a specimen of question paper
Download or read book Male Genital Skin Disease written by Chris Bunker and published by Saunders Limited.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book's contents are arranged according to the nature of the clinical problem at hand. Appealing to both the non-specialist and specialist, Male Genital Skin Disease places an emphasis on working up the diagnosis and effective management thereafter. Both common diseases and rarities are comprehensively covered, and the book is illustrated with over 700 full color photographs, representing one of the largest and most diverse collections currently in print.
Download or read book Burn Reconstruction written by Bruce M. Achauer and published by Georg Thieme Verlag. This book was released on 1991 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dermatologic Surgery Made Easy written by Virendra N Sehgal and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dermoscopy written by Subrata Malakar and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. This book is a practical guide to dermoscopy for clinicians. The text begins with an overview of the technique, how it links clinical dermatology and histopathology, the dermoscope, and pattern recognition. The following sections provide in depth coverage of the application of dermoscopy and clinical features in the diagnosis of different dermatologic disorders, including vascular lesions, skin tumours, autoimmune dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and much more. The final chapters discuss dermoscopy in diagnostic dilemmas and in therapeutic monitoring, also providing a selection of algorithms to assist learning. The text is highly illustrated with more than 500 clinical images and each topic concludes with a keynote message summarising the salient dermoscopic features. Key points Practical guide to diagnostic dermoscopy for clinicians In depth discussion on use of the dermoscope, histopathology, and pattern recognition Covers numerous dermatologic disorders Keynote messages summarise salient points to assist learning
Download or read book Travel Medicine written by Morteza Izadi and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel medicine is accepted as a unique subspecialty in medicine. With more persons travelling to tropical and subtropical destinations, travel medicine is becoming an increasing challenge for the health care systems in many countries. New trends in tourism, such as trekking in sub-Saharan Africa, expose tourist travellers to unusual parasitic diseases. The global public health community has been confronting the challenges of the emergence and rapid world-wide spreading of new influenza virus strains, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), chikungunya virus, drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and many other pathogens. The present book provides an epidemiological based country-to-country guide to disease prevention and treatment; information on endemic diseases; necessary prevention guidelines, public health indicators, and an update of recent disease outbreaks.
Download or read book Surgical Site Infection written by Andrew Welsh and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infections that occur in the wound created by an invasive surgical procedure are generally referred to as surgical site infections (SSIs). SSIs are one of the most important causes of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). A prevalence survey undertaken in 2006 suggested that approximately 8% of patients in hospital in the UK have an HCAI. SSIs accounted for 14% of these infections and nearly 5% of patients who had undergone a surgical procedure were found to have developed an SSI. However, prevalence studies tend to underestimate SSI because many of these infections occur after the patient has been discharged from hospital. SSIs are associated with considerable morbidity and it has been reported that over one-third of postoperative deaths are related, at least in part, to SSI. However, it is important to recognise that SSIs can range from a relatively trivial wound discharge with no other complications to a life-threatening condition. Other clinical outcomes of SSIs include poor scars that are cosmetically unacceptable, such as those that are spreading, hypertrophic or keloid, persistent pain and itching, restriction of movement, particularly when over joints, and a significant impact on emotional wellbeing. SSI can double the length of time a patient stays in hospital and thereby increase the costs of health care. Additional costs attributable to SSI of between £814 and £6626 have been reported depending on the type of surgery and the severity of the infection. The main additional costs are related to re-operation, extra nursing care and interventions, and drug treatment costs. The indirect costs, due to loss of productivity, patient dissatisfaction and litigation, and reduced quality of life, have been studied less extensively.
Download or read book Octopus Squid Cuttlefish written by Roger Hanlon and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Cephalopods are often misunderstood creatures. Three biologists set the record straight on the behaviors and evolution of these invertebrates of the sea.” —Science News Largely shell-less relatives of clams and snails, the marine mollusks in the class Cephalopoda—Greek for “head-foot” —are colorful creatures of many-armed dexterity, often inky self-defense, and highly evolved cognition. They are capable of learning, of retaining information—and of rapid decision-making to avoid predators and find prey. They have eyes and senses rivaling those of vertebrates like birds and fishes, they morph texture and body shape, and they change color faster than a chameleon. In short, they captivate us. From the long-armed mimic octopus—able to imitate the appearance of swimming flounders and soles—to the aptly named flamboyant cuttlefish, whose undulating waves of color rival the graphic displays of any LCD screen, there are more than seven hundred species of cephalopod. Featuring a selection of species profiles, Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish reveals the evolution, anatomy, life history, behaviors, and relationships of these spellbinding animals. Their existence proves that intelligence can develop in very different ways: not only are cephalopods unusually large-brained invertebrates, they also carry two-thirds of their neurons in their arms. A treasure trove of scientific fact and visual explanation, this worldwide illustrated guide to cephalopods offers a comprehensive review of these fascinating and mysterious underwater invertebrates—from the lone hunting of the octopus, to the social squid, and the prismatic skin signaling of the cuttlefish. “After reading about the cephalopods’ abilities and behaviors, as well as their potential for advancing our lives, readers might think twice before ordering their next calamari appetizer.” —American Scientist
Download or read book Studying the healing and long term outcomes of two partial thickness wound models using different wound dressings written by Matilda Karlsson and published by Linköping University Electronic Press. This book was released on 2019-11-08 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Safe and effective wound dressing treatments are important for proper wound healing. Such procedures therefore need to be evidence-based regarding the most important outcome measures such as healing time, less discomfort for the patient, duration of hospital care and, importantly, less scarring. As the relation between longer healing times and more severe scarring is known, it is important to find dressing treatments that reduces such complications by providing fast and proper wound healing. In this thesis, four established wound dressing treatments (hydrofibre covered with film; porcine xenografts and polyurethane foam, with and without silver), were evaluated for two types of acute, partial thickness wounds: split thickness skin graft (STSG) donor sites and partial thickness burn wounds in two randomised, controlled clinical trials (RCT) with longterm scar follow ups. The relations between factors thought to influence wound healing and scarring as sex, infection, wound extent and depth, healing time and skin grafting were also investigated in these two wound models. Methods: Data from these trials were collected on sex, infection rates, wound depth and extent, need of skin grafting, healing times and scarring frequency together with demographic data. Scars were evaluated at 8 years in Study II and III and at 6 and 12 months after injury in Study V. Results: Two dressing treatments; hydrofibre covered with film and porcine xenografts gave significantly faster healing of the STSG donor sites than the standard of care (SOC) dressing, the polyurethane foam. The hydrofibre was thereafter implemented as the new SOC at the department. The long-term scar follow up showed that the hydrofibre group was most satisfied with their donor site scar, providing further evidence for the implementation of this dressing strategy. From the observer’s perspective no differences were found between these treatment groups. For partial thickness burns the treatment with a silvercontaining foam dressing showed significantly shorter healing time, whereas for the scars, no difference between dressing groups could be detected. A number of factors were identified that affected healing time: for donor sites only male sex was associated with shorter healing time. Sex was also the only factor that influenced donor site scarring, where female patients, both subjectively and objectively, were rated with higher scores (worse outcome). For partial thickness burns a larger extent of the burn wound, presence of deep dermal burns, and the need of skin grafting, all had a negative impact on both healing time and final scar. The final scar was also significantly affected by longer wound healing times and infection. Conclusion: The results suggest that the use of hydrofibre dressings covered with film on donor sites resulted in positive short-term and long-term outcomes. Regarding partial thickness burns, silver foam dressing resulted in faster healing but as for the final scar, no difference could be seen. Several factors were associated with longer healing times and more severe scarring such as: female sex, larger burns, deep dermal burns, skin grafting, and infection. Longer healing times were related to more severe scarring. Bakgrund: Säkra och effektiva förbandsbehandlingar är av stor klinisk betydelse. Därför behövs evidensbaserade sårbehandlingar med fokus på de viktigaste utfallen som läkningstid, minskning av patientens lidande, vårdtid och mindre ärrbildning. Eftersom förhållandet mellan längre läkningstid och mer allvarlig ärrbildning är känt är det viktigt att hitta sårbehandlingar som minskar komplikationer, ger snabb läkning av såret och acceptabla ärr. I denna avhandling utvärderades etablerade sårbehandlingar (hydrofiber täckt med film, xenotransplantat från gris och polyurethanskumsförband, med och utan silver), för två typer av akuta delhudskador; tagställen för delhudstransplantatet och dermala brännskador, i två randomiserade kontrollerade kliniska studier. Förhållandet mellan påverkansfaktorer såsom kön, infektion, sårdjup, såromfattning, läkningstid och hudtransplantation och utfall för läknings- och ärresultat har också undersökts. Metoder: Data för kön, infektionsfrekvens, sårdjup och omfattning, behov av hudtransplantat, läkningstid och ärrbildning från två randomiserade kontrollerade studier samlades in tillsammans med demografisk data. Ärren utvärderades efter 8 år i studie II och III samt vid 6 och 12 månader efter skada i studie V. Resultat: Två sårbehandlingar; hydrofiber täckt med film och xenotransplantat från gris visade signifikant snabbare reepitalisering av tagställen än standardförbandet (polyuretanskum). Hydrofibern implementerades som den nya standardbehandlingen på kliniken. Den långsiktiga ärruppföljningen avslöjade att gruppen med hydrofiber var den mest nöjda med sina tagställes-ärr, vilket gav ytterligare styrka till genomförandet av behandlingen. Ur observatörsperspektivet hittades inga skillnader mellan dessa grupper. För dermala brännskador gav behandlingen med silverinnehållande skumförband signifikant bättre läkningsresultat, för ärrbildning upptäcktes inte någon skillnad mellan grupperna. Ett antal faktorer som påverkade läkningstider identifierades; för tagställen gav endast manligt kön kortare läkningstider. Kön var också den enda faktorn som påverkade tagställets ärrresultat där kvinnor, både subjektivt och objektivt, bedömdes med högre poäng (sämre utfall). För dermala brännskador var det faktorer såsom en större omfattning av brännskadorna, närvaron av djupa dermala brännskador och behovet av hudtransplantation som hade negativ påverkan på både läkningstider och slutliga ärr-resultat. Det slutliga ärrutfallet påverkades också signifikant av längre läkningstider och infektion. Konklusion: Data tyder på att användningen av hydrofiber täckt med film på tagställen gav positiva resultat både på kort- och lång sikt. När det gäller förband för dermala brännskador resulterade silverskumförband i snabbare läkning men vad gäller ärr kunde ingen skillnad hittas. Flera faktorer var relaterade till längre läkningstider och mer ärrbildning som kvinnligt kön, större omfattning av brännskador, djupa dermala brännskador, hudtransplantation och infektion. Längre läkningstider var relaterat till mer allvarlig ärrbildning.
Download or read book Pediatric thoracic surgery written by Mario Lima and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
