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La technique des implants sur mesure 3D en élastomère de silicone, permet à partir d'un scanner de combler avec précision, une malformation thoracique congénitale, qu'elle soit osseuse (pectus excavatum) ou musculaire (Syndrome de Poland) avec pour conséquence un repositionnement naturel des seins. Nous rapportons notre expérience de 25 ans chez 301 femmes (234 Pectus et 64 Poland). La correction pariétale doit être faite en première intention. Il est fréquent de devoir réaliser dans un second temps chez la femme, une plastie mammaire complémentaire notamment en présence d'une insuffisance de volume glandulaire ou d'un sein tubéreux assez fréquemment associé. Computer-aided design and manufacturing of custom-made elastomer implants leads from a CT scan to fill in with precision, a congenital chest wall congenital deformity, both bone (pectus excavatum) and muscle (Poland Syndrome), resulting in a natural repositioning of the breasts. We report our 25 years' experience in 301 women (234 Pectus + 64 Poland). Parietal correction must always be done in first intention. It is common to have to carry out a second stage in women with an additional mammaplasty especially in the presence of insufficient glandular volume or a fairly frequently associated tuberous breast. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Le pectus excavatum est la malformation thoracique congénitale la plus fréquente puisqu'elle affecte une personne sur 500. De nombreuses techniques chirurgicales ont été proposées : certaines peuvent être suivies de complications ou de résultats insuffisants alors même que leur utilité fonctionnelle est très controversée. Une chirurgie secondaire utilisant un implant 3D profond sur mesure, peut être une solution élégante, efficace et sûre comparée aux autres. Elle permet d'obtenir le bon résultat esthétique espéré par les patients exempts de tout contexte respiratoire ou cardio-vasculaire. Most common congenital malformation of the thorax, Pectus Excavatum affects about one in 500 people. Several surgical or medical techniques have been proposed. Some are followed by complications or insufficient results even though their constant functional value is highly controversial. Secondary surgery with a deep customized 3D elastomer implant, may be an elegant effective and safe solution compared to others; it allows a good aesthetic result expected by patients in the absence of any respiratory or cardio-vascular functional context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Le pectus excavatum affecte environ une personne sur 500 : c'est la malformation du thorax la plus fréquente. Plusieurs techniques chirurgicales ou médicales ont été proposées. Certaines peuvent entraîner des complications ou des résultats insuffisants. La chirurgie secondaire du pectus excavatum par implants profonds sur mesure 3D est une solution élégante et efficace. Elle permet d'obtenir le bon résultat esthétique attendu par les patients en l'absence de contexte fonctionnel respiratoire ou cardiovasculaire. The pectus excavatum affects about one in 500 people. It is the most common malformation of the thorax. Several surgical or medical techniques have been proposed. Some are followed by complications or insufficient results. Secondary surgery with a deep customized 3D implant, may be an elegant and effective solution; it allows to obtain a good aesthetic result expected by patients in the absence of any respiratory or cardiovascular functional context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Authors present their personal and original experience in the use of computer to enhance the precision in the good choice of volumes and shapes in the field of mammary reconstruction and aesthetic augmentation (800 cases). Concerning funnel chest (163 cases) and Poland syndrome (12 cases), they use computer-assisted conception and custom-made implants, much more precise than traditional plaster cast. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Port wine stains correspond to cutaneous congenital capillary dysplasias and are undergoing broad clinical appearances as far as size, colour, and anatomical areas are concerned together with several possible associations to other vascular pathology. Laser treatment started by the end of the 70''s with, at that time moderate scientific production, followed by a very “explosive” period till mid 90''s, leading to a progressive decrease till today. Therefore, everything has been reported several times and, in some occasions with some kind of artlessness and/or without follow-up. Author will try in this paper to report a 25 years experience, with as much objectivity as possible. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: As, quest for beauty has always been an aim. There is a need to define the “ideal” beautifull breast with objective caracteristics, usable in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. After, we have defined the necessary parameters usable in breast surgery. We realized an anthropomorphic study including 70 volunteer women and one molded model. Multiple pictures have been taken for each volunteer, that were evaluated and noted by five plastic surgeon, five doctors from other speciality, five women, five men. A twenty notation was used for this study. The main values for the ten women that obtained best notation (>or=14/20) were used in order to defined the ideal measures for surgery. Breast arrow and breast arrow over the trunck height were the most significant factors. According statistical studies, this fraction is about 0,387 (P =0,000969). The nice breast has a round shape and look like juvenile breast. Bra size, cup size, base, segments II and III, fraction II/III are not significant in our series of (non operated) natural breast. The ideal breast is in harmony and proportional to the trunck height, with the main fraction of breast arrow on the trunck height about 0,387 in our serie. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Summary: In recent years, perforator flaps have become an indispensable tool for the reconstruction process. Most recently, “propeller” perforator flaps allow each perforator vessels to become a flap donor site. Once the perforator of interest is identified by acoustic Doppler, the cutaneous or fascio-cutaneous island is designed and then customized according to the principle of “perforasome”. So, the flap can be rotated such a propeller, up to 180°. Ideally the donor site is self-closing, otherwise it can be grafted at the same time. Through a skin necrosis secondary to a contrast medium extravasation of the cubital fossa in a 47-year-old man, we describe the use of propeller perforator flap based on a perforator of the radial collateral artery (RCAP). The perforator was identified preoperatively by acoustic Doppler then the flap was adapted bespoke to cover the loss of substance. Ultimately, the result was very satisfying. Well experienced for lower-extremity reconstruction, perforator-based propeller flap are still few reported for upper limb. It is likely that in the future, propeller flap supersede in many indication not only free flaps and locoregional flaps but also, leaving no room for uncertainties of the vascular network, the classic random flaps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: The nose is a complex entity, combining aesthetic and functional roles. Descriptive anatomy is a fundamental science that it can be difficult to relate directly to our daily surgical activity. Reasoning in terms of aesthetic subunits to decide on his actions appeared to us so obvious. The aim of this paper is to resume the anatomical bases relevant to our daily practice in order to fully apprehend the restorative or cosmetic procedures. We discuss the limits of the systematization of these principles in nasal oncology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Study purpose: The funnel chest or pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common congenital deformity. In women, it can be associated in some cases with breast asymmetry. It is the main cause of consultation in these patients. We report our management of this malformation by thoracic silicone prothesis modeled by computer-aided design. Materials and methods: Two correction procedures are proposed: One-stage procedure including thoracic silicone prothesis or breast implants only, or two-stage procedure by the combination of the two techniques in two steps. Results: Between 1998 and 2011, 31 patients had a PE, within 26 patients were treated for breast asymmetry associated with a PE. The average age was 23.1 years (15–39). The median follow-up was 65 months (24–86). Type I Chin was found in five cases (19%), type II in two cases (7.7%) and type III Chin was found in 19 cases (73%). Of these 26 patients, in both cases a breast augmentation with asymmetric volumes of implants (7.7%) has adequately corrected the problem. Thoracic endoprothesis was performed in 24 patients to treat the initial breast asymmetry. Twenty-one patients (87.5%) were satisfied with the final symmetry and have not required a breast augmentation. Three patients (12.5%) underwent a second surgical procedure to correct the initial breast asymmetry. Conclusions: Breasts asymmetries associated with PE can be adequately corrected using an isolated thoracic endoprothesis. Whether it remains a lack of results, perform an unilaterally or bilaterally breast augmentation in a second time is always possible. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Summary: Submental skin and fat excess are common with aging. Real cutaneous crop in pronounced forms, may be felt with difficulty by patients, which leads them to consult. The proposal of a conventional face-lift is not always suitable or accepted by a predominantly male population. Therefore, an anterior medial cervicoplasty with elliptical excision of excess skin and a medial platysmaplasty will be an interesting alternative. The authors offer a new description of this technique by simplifying, compared to the previously described techniques. Two clinical cases are reported, with both types of recommended incisions. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. The results obtained by this technique were considered good to excellent by all operated patients in our unit. The final scar that may appear significant and sometimes unacceptable for some surgeons remains in fact very inconspicuous. The anterior medial cervicoplasty is an easy technique that allows responding gracefully to a frequent request, with good cosmetic results and few complications. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Objectives: Poorly standardized, the management of high pressure injections (HPI) is frequently too late and inadequate, some teams reporting up to 50% of amputations. HPI causes inoculation of toxic particles in depth, particularly difficult to remove surgically. The persistence of this foreign material maintains local inflammation and increases the risk of infection. The objective of this article is to validate the benefit of a systematic “second look” at 48–72hours in HPI. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study from 2006 to 2010, of patients who had a HPI into the hand. All patients had initial debridement surgery and a “second look” was systematically performed at 48–72hours. Results: During this period, six patients were treated for a HPI of paint (n =4) or oil (n =2). The time between the accident and surgery was 12.4hours (2–24). Four patients had good functional outcome with no disabling sequelae. We performed two amputations. At six months, five patients returned to work. Conclusions: Early management determines the prognosis of the HPI. Extended debridement within six hours showed a better functional outcome than later treatment. Performing a systematic “second look” allows further washing/debridement and gives the possibility to be more conservative during the initial procedure. This second debridement allows excision of the newly formed necrosis and to evacuate the remaining toxic residues. Finally, patients reported good functional outcome. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Summary: The skin oncology or “oncodermatology” requires a surgical treatment in most cases. For some surgeons, the oncodermatology takes a very important part of their practice. In the course of diagnostic and therapeutic of skin lesions, the pathologist plays now an essential role. He will guide our surgery. The techniques used by this specialist are numerous. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to review the different histological methods used to improve our management of skin tumors. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Summary: In recent years, the market for resorbable injectables has been steadily expanding. The European Community''s seal of approval (CE) is a sufficient guaranty to get them distributed. These injectables do not require official approval because they are considered to be “implantable medical devices” and not medicines. Macrolane® is a hyaluronic acid in gel form (NASHA [non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid]) and has been on the French market since 2007. It can be injected into all areas except the face. It is highly cross-linked which, while slowing its absorption into the body, can also leave long-lasting residues. We report the first case of cellulitis after injection into the calf by a practitioner in his office. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Summary: Prevention of thrombosis in microsurgery was the point of numerous publications without any referenced protocol. The question of this article was to know if it existed, for a patient who needed a microsurgical procedure, any medical treatment used, proved to lower the thrombotic risk. Using principles of evidence-based medicine, we observed that none of the medical treatments proved efficiency on preventing vascular thrombosis, arterial or venous. The low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) could be used on postoperatives to prevent the deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs but not to lower specially the microvascular thrombosis rate. Aspirin did not improve the positive rates and its adjunction to LMWH increased the bleeding. The evidence-based medicine, as we used it here, permits to conclude that the microsurgeon should not wait any miracle of the medical treatments. Until scientific studies prove efficacity of a treatment, the surgeon has to make a personal choice: keeping habits or following evidence-based medicine. The experience of the surgeon, of the anesthetist and of the paramedical team seem to be the main point to decrease the thrombotic risk during the multidisciplinary healing care of the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Study Purpose: For ten years the market for resorbable fillers has seen a large increase. A CE mark is sufficient for its placing on the market, they do not require AMM because they are not considered drugs. The Macrolane® is a hyaluronic acid NASHA gel-based technology, available on the French market since 2007 as filler used in all areas of the body except face and breasts. It is highly crosslinked, which slows its resorption, leaving in place long-term waste. At end of 2008, Macrolane® received a CE mark for breast augmentation. The aim of this paper is to review current scientific knowledge on the Macrolane™ and list the many uncertainties regarding its recent breast indication. Materials and methods: We reviewed the PubMed literature and study levels of evidence on Macrolane®. All AFFSAPS communication and correspondence with the SOFCPRE on hyaluronic acids and particularly Macrolane™ were collected. Results: At the moment there is no scientific study of high level of evidence which has studied the effects of Macrolane® on breast parenchyma in terms of carcinogenesis or the disruption of radiological monitoring of the breast. The subglandular method of injection remains complex and uncertain especially about the risk of wrong passage. Conclusions: The Macrolane® is proposed as an alternative less invasive than breast implants. Nevertheless the lack of scientific data on this product led to its non approval by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States. Currently there remains too much uncertainty on this filler for reasonable use plebiscite. It would therefore be preferable to return to the manufacturer the burden of proof of Macrolane® safety and security and limit its use in clinical trials yet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Introduction: Little less than half of the occurrences acquired lumbar hernias are caused by traumatisms: direct parietal contusions, iliac crest biopsies or fractures. Regarding their frequency, they are rare but generally underdiagnosed. Abdominal wall reconstruction is motivated by the risk of hernia strangulation, but also aims to rebuild continent abdominal muscles, allowing the loss of discomfort or worsening risk as well as to resume physical activities. Material and methods: We report a case of parietal reconstruction of a traumatism-induced lumbar hernia in a 59-year-old male patient. Scanner showed lumbar disinsertion of abdominal transversus and both obliquus externus and internus muscles. The pressure exerted on abdominal muscles, greater than the elastic resistance of the insertion aponeurosis, caused their tearing. The flexibility and elasticity of the skin allowed the sustainment of its integrity. We applied Welti–Eudel''s technique to suture the dorsal edge of the transverse and oblique intern muscles with a flap coming from lumbo-dorsal fasciae of sacrospinalis muscles. A parietal prosthesis is inserted between this deep level and the obliquus externus, which is restored. Results: Fifteenth month''s results, both morphological and functional, are excellent. Check scanner shows anatomical restitution of abdominal muscles. Conclusion: The scanner of abdominal muscles is the leading complementary exam. It is repeated with a gap, so that the hematoma does not disturb its interpretation. Surgical indication is definite for active adults. Parietal prosthetic strengthening, bone inserted between two muscular levels, avoid late loosening. It has no immediate mechanical value, which is secured by abdominal girdle during healing. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Anterolateral thigh flap is a perforator flap, which is vascularised by the descending branch of the lateral circonflex femoral artery. It has been described first by Song in 1984 and is essentially developed in Asia. This flap can be pedicled but it is widely used as a free flap for reconstruction of head and neck defects. Knowing that its vascular anatomy and the variation’s origins of the perforators are well documented, our study’s objective is to locate the main points of the dissection and its traps, starting from an anatomic study including 15 inferior members. The first constraint is the localisation and the individualisation of intermuscular septum between rectus femoris and vastus lateralis. The perforators of the flap can be septo-cutaneous (14.4%) and then the dissection of the flap is easy but can usually be musculo-cutaneous (86.6%) and the intramuscular dissection in the vastus lateralis represents then the second most difficult period of the intervention. This flap would be frequently used in France thanks to its intrinsic qualities, but due to the difficulty of the dissection of perforators vessels, teams who are intending this operation must make a previous work of anatomic dissection. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: We report a case of chondrosarcoma of the hand initially treated as a chondroma. Through a review of the literature, we review the clinical, radiological and histological diagnostic difficulties of this lesion. We propose a decision-making tree for the surgical coverage of the chondrosarcoma of the hand. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Breast augmentation offers a high rate of satisfaction but the local complications remain frequent. These are mainly capsular contracture, malpositions of implant, acute or infraclinical infections. The causes of these complications are multifactorials. The goal of this chapter is to determine the effect of the surgical technique on the result. We think that if no routine procedure can be proposed, a reflexion on the objectives of the breast augmentation and the adaptation of the surgical technique is necessary for each surgeon. We identify twelve aims and discuss them: rigorous preoperative planning, determination of the position of the implant, creation of an adapted implant pocket, as much atraumatic as possible dissection, no bacterial contamination, no foreign particles, respect of the implant, drainage or not, efficient suture, pain and discomfort control, need for contension and clear postoperative advices. These objectives being precised, we integrate them in a chronological surgical process under the form of questions. Each surgeon can then choose his answers by evaluating the arguments, which led to his choices. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

A case of postirradiation leiyomyosarcoma of the chest wall is presented. The tumor occurred after 4 episodes of radiotherapy over a period of 12 years. Criterious to define the radiation-induced sarcoma are discussed. The location of the leiomyosarcoma in comparison with the different irradiated fields shows that the tumor occurred in the border line of the differents fields called “zone of penumbra”. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Summary: Soft tissues’ infections involve fascia and musculature which permit to define different anatomic entities as necrotizing fasciitis or myositis. We describe here the case of an infectious myositis whose initial clinical approach did not allow to get the right diagnosis. The tomodensitometry showed typical lesions which induced an accurate management, but could not avoid the death of the patient because of major wounds and a poor general background. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Summary: Introduction: Hyaluronic acid has come to represent the most widely used injectable cosmetic product in the world. Brought into being by the Swedish company Q-Med, in 2007 Macrolane™ was authorized for use in France, and the year after, it received official European approval as a means of breast augmentation. Since then, however, numerous controversies pertaining to its side effects have led to its withdrawal from the worldwide breast augmentation market. The objective of this article is to carry out a review of the literature providing updated information on Macrolane™ and its recent indications. Materials and methods: We carried out a review of the literature on the PubMed and PubMed Central data bases through use of the keywords “Macrolane™”, “NASHA”, “hyaluronic acid” and “soft filler”, and subsequently analyzed the levels of evidence and possible biases of the different publications. The official sites of the French, English, Spanish and American scholarly organizations of plastic surgery were likewise consulted. Perusal of the notifications and recommendations for use brought out by the Q-Med company completed our study. Results: A large majority of the available clinical series on Macrolane™ with regard to not only breast augmentation, but also its other indications, offer an insufficient level of evidence and present a number of conflicts of interest. Since April 2012 Macrolane™ has been temporarily withdrawn by its distributors from the worldwide breast augmentation market. In point of fact, Macrolane™ injections have been found to interfere with breast imaging and screening for breast cancer. As regards the latest indications for this controversial product, it is not yet possible to step back and take stock. Conclusions: Present-day scientific data fail to justify the market reappearance of Macrolane™ breast augmentation products. Q-Med has shown full awareness of the problem by imposing worldwide restrictions on products aimed at penis as well as breast enlargement. Larger cohorts of female patients are more necessary than ever, as is an approach based on stepping back and taking stock. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]