Comparison of postoperative analgesia requirements between lipoedema and lymphoedema patients undergoing lower limb liposuction.

Lymphoedema and lipoedema can present similarly however have different aetiologies and should be considered as distinct clinical entities. Pain is a distinguishing feature of lipoedema. Liposuction can be used in both conditions to reduce bulk and enhance quality of life.

Age and cancer treatment factors influence patient-reported outcomes following therapeutic mammoplasty and contralateral symmetrisation for the treatment of breast cancer.

Background: Oncoplastic surgery for breast cancer has increased in popularity over the last few years, with oncological safety confirmed in several studies. There are, however, limited published data on patient-reported outcomes from this surgical approach. This study assessed patient-reported outcomes of satisfaction following therapeutic mammoplasty and contralateral symmetrisation (TMCS) as part of breast cancer treatment in relation to other patient and treatment factors.

Treatment of gynaecological cancer related lower limb lymphoedema with liposuction.

Objective: To evaluate outcomes in patients with gynaecological cancer related lymphoedema treated with liposuction.

Methods: A prospective analysis of 21 patients who underwent liposuction followed by compression therapy for chronic unilateral lower limb lymphoedema with up to 8 years follow up was performed.

Results: Duration of lymphoedema prior to liposuction ranged from 4 to 28 years (mean 15.

Salvage of an Exposed Axillo-profunda Bypass Graft and Discussion of Reconstructive Options on the Torso.

Introduction: A case of salvage of an exposed axillo-profunda bypass graft is presented.

Report: Robust coverage of the graft was achieved with a pedicled latissimus dorsi muscle flap and overlying bi-pedicled cutaneous flap.

Discussion: Reconstructive options to salvage an exposed prosthetic graft will depend on the position on the trunk but can be successful if a reconstructive plastic surgery algorithm is followed.