Acute mesenteric ischemia is a rare, life-threatening complication of cervical cord injury. This case report emphasized the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment of this complication. A 60-year old Japanese man with no co-morbidities was diagnosed as a C2 cervical cord injury and traumatic brain injury after a fall-down trauma. He was admitted to the intensive care unit after cord decompression surgery. Nine days later, he presented tachycardia and hypotension. Ultrasound showed dilated intestines and ascites. Intestinal ischemia was suspected based on the contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan. We performed prompt surgical resection of a broad part of the small intestines. The ischemic region of the intestines was segmental and the cause was attributed to a non-occlusive mechanism. Acute mesenteric ischemia can be fatal and a delay in diagnosis leads to poor outcomes. We focus on predisposing factors in patients with cervical cord injuries and how to prevent this serious diagnosis.Clavicular fractures are common, accounting for 4% of all adult fractures. However, simultaneous medial and lateral fractures occurring in the same clavicle (the so-called ‘bipolar clavicle fracture’) are rare. Treatment for this type of fracture is not well established. Herein, we report our experience of the operative management of a bipolar clavicle fracture using two anatomical locking plates. The patient was an 82-year-old woman who presented with left-sided clavicle pain after falling to the ground. Plain radiography revealed midshaft and distal clavicular fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation were performed using two different plates, the VA-LCP anterior clavicle plate (DePuy Synthes, West Chester, PA, USA) for the midshaft fracture and the LCP superior anterior clavicle plate with lateral extension (DePuy Synthes) for the distal clavicle fracture. Bony union was achieved 4 months postoperatively without any complications. In conclusion, dual plating is an effective surgical procedure for treating bipolar clavicle fractures.The use of carbon fiber reinforced implants to address distal femur fractures has gained in popularity due to their favorable mechanical characteristics and potential for improved healing. The failure of metal locked plates for this application has been widely reported. Here is presented a novel case of early failure of a carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) plate applied for a distal femur fracture. This is the first known report of failure of a carbon fiber reinforced distal femur plate in a patient with a traumatic fracture. Due to the radiolucent characteristics of the plate, the failure was not immediately recognized. While there may be advantages to these plates, early catastrophic failure can still occur.Efficacy comparison of several regimens in treating keloids as combined or standalone therapies could provide essential information for selecting appropriate therapy. This study retrospectively evaluated the treatment efficacy of corticosteroid injections, excision, silicone, cryotherapy, or combinations of these for treating keloids. Additionally, the use of corticosteroid injection schemes and combined cryotherapy regimens were analysed. Retrospective chart analysis was performed on 204 keloids treated patients at the plastic surgery department of the Máxima Medical Centre between 2009 and 2018. The patient’s age, gender, treatment, anatomic location, scar aetiology, previous therapy, scar recurrence, additional therapy, and follow-up duration were retrieved. Treatment efficacy was assessed through treatment failure, defined by the recurrence or lack of response. Kaplan-Meier and Cox survival analyses were performed to compare treatment efficacy between the different regimens. Monotherapies exhibited a significantly higher chance of treatment failure (HR 2.4, 95% CI 1.4-4.2, p less then 0.05) when compared to combined therapies. Sporadic corticosteroid injections demonstrated more treatment failure overall (HR 3.5 95% CI 1,6-7,3; p=0.001), but did not differ significantly from injection schemes. Combined cryotherapy efficacy did not differ significantly from the other combined regimens (HR 1,6 95% CI 0,5-5,1; p=0.401). Combined therapies exhibited clear superiority over monotherapies. Sporadic corticosteroid injections demonstrated inferior results compared to all other therapies. Combined cryotherapy cases were insufficient, and more data are required for proper assessment. Future prospective assessments of corticosteroid injection schemes and combined regimens are warranted.

Most studies on the superficial palmar branch of radial artery (SUPBRA) flap involve its use as a free flap with only few reports in literature regarding its use as a reverse pedicled flap. This systematic review presents a summary of the available literature on the indications, anatomy, technique, complications and outcomes of the reverse SUPBRA flap and also describes our experience.

A computer search was performed on the Embase, Medline and Pubmed databases for clinical studies describing the reverse SUPBRA flap in accordance with the standard principles for systematic review and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A retrospective review of cases performed by the senior author was also conducted.

Seven studies qualified for the review with 50 flaps in 50 patients meeting the inclusion criteria. The senior author has performed nine reverse SUPBRA flaps from 2006 to 2015. The flap was found to be most useful for defects of the thumb, index, palm and first webspace. Variations in vascular anatomy may necessitate a change of operative strategy. Venous congestion was common but transient in the majority. Complications were rare and included minor tip necrosis, scar contracture, donor site sensitivity and numbness, thumb adduction contracture and cold intolerance.

The reverse SUPBRA flap is a versatile flap for reconstructing defects of the thumb, index, palm and first webspace. selleckchem It is quick to raise, has a low donor site morbidity and complication rate and achieves very reasonable functional and aesthetic outcomes.

The reverse SUPBRA flap is a versatile flap for reconstructing defects of the thumb, index, palm and first webspace. It is quick to raise, has a low donor site morbidity and complication rate and achieves very reasonable functional and aesthetic outcomes.