Background: We analyzed the status of organ distribution in pediatric deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT) in Korea. Additionally, we estimated how many pediatric patients could have avoided living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) or survived if new criteria for splittable deceased donors were adopted. Based on the findings, we advocate expanding policy to promote the universal adoption of split liver transplantation (SLT). Methods: Using the Korean Network for Organ Sharing database, we identified patients who underwent DDLT between January 2000 and December 2020. We considered “po-tential splittable donors” those with a donor-to-recipient weight ratio of ≥1.0 who met the existing SLT criteria (age 10–40 years; weight ≥50 kg). By comparing the numbersof pediatric LDLT recipients and potential splittable donors annually, we estimated how many patients might have avoided LDLT if the left lateral section of each splittable liver had been allocated to a child. Additionally, we compared the number of deaths on the DDLT waiting list with the number of potential splittable donors to estimate possibly preventable deaths. Results: Overall, we identified 640 potential splittable donors. Over the 20-year period, 1,210 pediatric patients (<19 years old) received LDLT. If potentially splittable livers had been split, this number could have been nearly halved. Furthermore, 127 patients died while on the DDLT waiting list. Using SLT with potential splittable donors, these deaths might have been prevented. Conclusions SLT could reduce avoidable deaths among pediatric patients while decreasing the economic and social burden of LDLT, without compromising survival for adult DDLT recipients.

We report a case of bilateral hand complications following Artecoll injections that were successfully managed with surgical excision and reconstruction using MatriDerm and split-thickness skin grafts. Notably, the patient experienced no postoperative foreign body reactions and achieved excellent functional outcomes, with a complete range of motion at 3.5 years postoperatively. This case underscores the effectiveness of MatriDerm-assisted reconstruction in achieving both functional and aesthetic results.

We report a case of bilateral hand complications following Artecoll injections that were successfully managed with surgical excision and reconstruction using MatriDerm and split-thickness skin grafts. Notably, the patient experienced no postoperative foreign body reactions and achieved excellent functional outcomes, with a complete range of motion at 3.5 years postoperatively. This case underscores the effectiveness of MatriDerm-assisted reconstruction in achieving both functional and aesthetic results.

We report a case of bilateral hand complications following Artecoll injections that were successfully managed with surgical excision and reconstruction using MatriDerm and split-thickness skin grafts. Notably, the patient experienced no postoperative foreign body reactions and achieved excellent functional outcomes, with a complete range of motion at 3.5 years postoperatively. This case underscores the effectiveness of MatriDerm-assisted reconstruction in achieving both functional and aesthetic results.

Background: Ablative oncologic procedures for colorectal or gynecologic malignancies can result in large skin or tissue volume defects. Although direct closure may be possible, such attempts can lead to postoperative complications such as wound breakdown, organ prolapse, chronic seroma, or infection. Various procedures, from flap surgery to local wound care, can be useful additions to improve patient outcomes. Methods: This study retrospectively reviews cases of patients with multiple comorbidities who had undergone concomitant interventions after pelvic ablative surgery. Various interventions after pelvic ablative surgery, from reconstructing the defect to managing postoperative complications, are described. Results: Careful planning and selection of the reconstruction method can significantly improve patient outcomes. The authors suggest using gluteal flaps for most reconstructive demands. Conclusion This case series emphasizes the utility of using various flaps, especially the gluteal flap, in reconstructing oncologic defects in the pelvic and perineal regions. The insights gained from this study will hopefully be of assistance to future research and clinical practice, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Background: Capsulectomy is a crucial procedure in cosmetic breast surgery, and there is demand for an efficient and convenient tool to perform it. This study analyzed the postoperative outcomes of total capsulectomy by comparing an ultrasonic system to conventional electrosurgery. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients who underwent total capsulectomy and implant removal from 2012 to 2020. The ultrasonic surgery group underwent this procedure using the Harmonic scalpel, while the electrosurgery group underwent the same surgery using conventional electrocautery. A statistical analysis of the two groups was performed using multivariate linear regression analysis to determine the unbiased effect of ultrasonic surgery on operative efficiency and outcomes. Results: A total of 89 patients were included in the study. The operative time was significantly shorter in the ultrasonic surgery group (60 minutes vs. 70 minutes, P=0.002). After adjusting for other independent variables that might also be related to the outcomes, shorter operative time (P=0.014) and faster drain removal (P=0.003) were associated with the use of ultrasonic surgery. Conclusions The use of an ultrasonic system (Harmonic scalpel) for total capsulectomy and explantation in cosmetic breast revision surgery was associated with shorter operative times and faster drain removal than conventional electrosurgery.

A 71-year-old female patient developed cellulitis-like lesions at the burns from moxibustion of the right calf. The lesion was unilateral, a single confluent lesion with swelling and tenderness. Oral antibiotic treatment was performed with a poor clinical response. The patient was hospitalized and received intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics, but the lesion progressed without improvement. Considering the possibility of erythema nodosum, the prescription was changed to methylprednisolone, and the redness, warmth and swelling improved the day after. A skin biopsy revealed features suggestive of panniculitis

Although lipoma is a well-known non-malignant tumor, oral cavity lipoma is a rather uncommon disease. Intraoral lipoma originating from the buccal fat pad is an exceptionally rare disorder. Buccal fat pad lipomas typically impair the face's appearance and functionality. The treatment is surgical excision using an intraoral technique, and close identifying of the surrounding anatomical systems, including the parotid duct, vessels, and buccinator branch of the facial nerve. A fifty-year-old patient reported consistently growing swelling of the left cheek. Clinical examination revealed a unilateral mass in the soft tissue. An MRI scan showed a typical picture of a lipoma attached to the buccal fat pad. Surgery was performed to remove the tumor, and the histology report confirmed the clinical diagnosis of lipoma.

Although lipoma is a well-known non-malignant tumor, oral cavity lipoma is a rather uncommon disease. Intraoral lipoma originating from the buccal fat pad is an exceptionally rare disorder. Buccal fat pad lipomas typically impair the face's appearance and functionality. The treatment is surgical excision using an intraoral technique, and close identifying of the surrounding anatomical systems, including the parotid duct, vessels, and buccinator branch of the facial nerve. A fifty-year-old patient reported consistently growing swelling of the left cheek. Clinical examination revealed a unilateral mass in the soft tissue. An MRI scan showed a typical picture of a lipoma attached to the buccal fat pad. Surgery was performed to remove the tumor, and the histology report confirmed the clinical diagnosis of lipoma.

Although lipoma is a well-known non-malignant tumor, oral cavity lipoma is a rather uncommon disease. Intraoral lipoma originating from the buccal fat pad is an exceptionally rare disorder. Buccal fat pad lipomas typically impair the face's appearance and functionality. The treatment is surgical excision using an intraoral technique, and close identifying of the surrounding anatomical systems, including the parotid duct, vessels, and buccinator branch of the facial nerve. A fifty-year-old patient reported consistently growing swelling of the left cheek. Clinical examination revealed a unilateral mass in the soft tissue. An MRI scan showed a typical picture of a lipoma attached to the buccal fat pad. Surgery was performed to remove the tumor, and the histology report confirmed the clinical diagnosis of lipoma.