ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine the importance of the uvula as a part of palatoplasty outcome and to assess the aesthetic results of the conventional versus a new technique for uvuloplasty. DESIGN/PARTICIPANTS The study included 2 groups of patients undergoing palatoplasty. Group I consisted of 20 cleft palate patients repaired with the conventional uvula repair, combining the 2 ... Read more

Abstract The objective of this study is to assess the reliability of pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) in cases of cervicofacial defects following ablative oncological surgery. We performed a prospective analysis of patients in whom PMMC was used to reconstruct head and neck surgical defects during the period from April 2014 to September 2015. The study was carried out at plastic ... Read more

This clinical study aims to evaluate the stability and efficiency of biodegradable self-reinforced poly-l/dl-lactide (SR-PLDLA) plates and screws for fixation of pediatric mandibular fractures. The study included 12 patients (3–12 years old) with 14 mandibular fractures. They were treated by open reduction and internal fixation by SR-PLDLA plates and screws. Maxillomandibular fixation was maintained for 1 week postoperatively. Clinical follow-up ... Read more

Thirty patients suffering from peripheral nerve injuries in the upper limb have been managed by secondary nerve repair. Clinical assessment was the same in all cases as well as surgical exploration and preparation of both ends of the injured nerves. Before coaptation of both ends, cases were divided randomly into two groups. Group 1: Fifteen patients where coaptation of both ... Read more

Thirty patients suffering from peripheral nerve injuries in the upper limb have been managed by secondary nerve repair. Clinical assessment was the same in all cases as well as surgical exploration and preparation of both ends of the injured nerves. Before coaptation of both ends, cases were divided randomly into two groups. Group 1:Fifteen patients where coaptation of both nerve ... Read more

Summary: Given the multiple permutations in craniofacial malformations, classification of median craniofacial dysplasia or midline Tessier no. 0 to 14 clefts has been difficult and disjointed. In this review, the authors present a summary of normal embryology, prior terminology, and their proposed new classification system. Median craniofacial dysplasia has tissue agenesis and holoprosencephaly at one end (the hypoplasias), frontonasal hyperplasia ... Read more

Small lower jaw may be a reason of upper respiratory obstruction in neonates, although the tracheostomy is a life- saving procedures in these circumstances, it is associated with numerous complications. Distraction osteogensis offer an alternative to a tracheotomy for newborn with pierre robin syndrome, Stickler syndrome, Treacher Collins syndrome, Nager syndrome and, other craniofacial anomalies Read more

ABSTRACT _ _BACKGROUND:_By releasing secretary proteins on activation, platelets set the pace of wound healing; with their effects remaining long after the clot has been cleared. __Objective(s): __To enhance the skin graft healing by placement a__supraphysiologic concentration of autologous platelets. _PATIENTS & METHODS_: __The study was carried out in Sohag University Hospital, Plastic Surgery Department and Clinical Pathology Department from ... Read more

This study assessed the periareolar incision as a versatile approach for the removal of palpable benign breast masses and measured objectively its aesthetic outcome. Read more

Nasal deformities associated with Tessier no 0 cleft are complex deformities and their reconstruction represents a challenging. The result should be aesthetically pleasant to allow for the patient to be involved in the community with confidence. In this paper we represent a retrospective review a small series of Tessier no. 0 cleft with bifid nose undergone nasal reconstruction. Operative details ... Read more