1.Immediate simultaneous bilateral breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric (DIEP) free flap and transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) pedicled flap
Elsa Jasmin Roslan ; Enda G Kelly ; Ali Mat Zain ; Normala Basiron ; Farrah-Hani Imran
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2017;72(1):85-87
Breast reconstructive surgery has evolved tremendously
since its inception. Following tumour clearance surgery,
physical restoration with breast reconstruction is an
important aspect of physical and emotional rehabilitation.
Various methods have been described to suit patients
demand for the best aesthetic outcome. Surgeon’s
preference, experience and practicality of differing
procedures must be considered. We describe a
simultaneous bilateral breast reconstruction with free deep
inferior epigastric (DIEP) flap and pedicled transverse rectus
abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap immediately post
mastectomies for bilateral breast cancers. The surgery
described has resulted in a reasonable technical ease,
acceptable flap and abdominal morbidity and good aesthetic
outcome.
Mastectomy
2.Verrucous Hemangioma of the Thumb in Children: A Rare Presentation
Muhammad Izzuddin HAMZAN ; Normala BASIRON ; Fauziah KASSIM
Malaysian Journal of Dermatology 2018;40(June):59-61
Verrucous Hemangioma (VH) is a rare capillary vascular anomaly, frequently clinically mistaken toAngiokeratoma. It’s frequently reported to manifest in lower extremity and is commonly unilateral.Other locations of its presentation are scarcely reported. We demonstrated a Verrucous Hemangiomaof unusual location at the thumb of child and its surgical management which remain as a primarymodality of the treatment.
3.Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Persepsi Ibu terhadap Kanak-Kanak dengan Kecacatan Klef
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan ; Mohd Hafiz Yahya ; Normala Basiron ; Zairizam Zakaria ; Mohd Rizam Abdul Rahman ; Hazlina Mohd Miskam ; Sazman Wahab ; Norfazilah Ahmad ; Azmawati Mohammed Nawi ; Nazarudin Safian
International Journal of Public Health Research 2017;7(2):836-844
A study was conducted to determine the level of mothers' perception on children with cleft deformity and its associated factors
This was a cross sectional study involving 110 mothers with children attending the Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Clinic. Data was gathered from a face to face interview based on a questionnaire that assesses the level of perception and its associated factors. The level of perception was evaluated from a scoring method and divided into four domains namely psychosocial, care management, treatment and education.
The level of perception was high in all four domains ranged from 62% for treatment and 80% for education. Factors that were significantly associated with the level of perception were ethnicity, religion, type of cleft deformity and level of information.
Information regarding cleft deformity must be tailored toward mothers’ personal characteristics and type of cleft deformity to improve mothers' perception on this problem.
4.Follicular thyroid cancer with sternal metastasis - challenges and outcomes
Muhammad Adi Syazni ; Hardip Singh Gendeh ; Nik Ritza Kosai ; Mohd Ramzisham Abdul Rahman ; Balwant Singh Gendeh ; Normala Basiron ; Farrah Hani Imran
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2017;72(1):80-82
Sternal metastasis from differentiated thyroid carcinoma
(DTC) is rare and presents a conundrum for surgeons. We
present a lady diagnosed with follicular thyroid carcinoma
and sternal metastasis who underwent thyroidectomy,
sternectomy and sternoplasty with titanium mesh and
acrylic plate. She developed a surgical site infection, of
which multiple conservative approaches were attempted.
She eventually required removal of the implant. Closure of
sternal defect was completed with bilateral pectoralis major
advancement flaps. This article highlights a series of
complications faced during the course of treatment and how
they were managed in a tertiary healthcare centre.
Adenocarcinoma, Follicular
5.A life saved at the cost of hand injury - A case of hand burn due to airbag deployment
Nur Afifah Fadzullah ; Kasthuri Shamugam ; Normala Basiron
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2019;74(5):452-453
According to the Malaysian Department of Statistics motor
vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of death in
Malaysia and accounts for 7.4% of premature deaths in 2016.
With the invention of the airbag, the number of serious
injuries and fatalities have been reduced significantly.
However, there has also been a corresponding increase in
the number of injuries attributable to these devices. The
patient narrated in this case report sustained a mixed dermal
thickness burn over the upper limb as a result of an airbag
deployment. She recovered without other life threatening
injuries.