Background There is no consensus on the appropriate treatment of lymphedema. Proposed
techniques include lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), vascularized lymph nodes …

Background Functional exercise is crucial for breast cancer patients after surgery, and the
use of virtual reality technology to assist patients with postoperative upper limb functional …

Background Recent studies have analyzed the combination of suction‐assisted lipectomy
(SAL) and vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) in lymphedema treatment, reporting …

OBJECTIVE: The issue of prevention of thromboembolism in plastic surgery is a rather
controversial subject. The actual frequency of VTE among plastic surgery patients is …

Introduction Microvascular free flap transfer is considered a standard reconstruction after the
ablation of oral cancer. Although the success rate is high, flap complications occasionally …

Background Lower body lift is a widespread procedure for massive weight loss patients
aimed to improve the contour of the lower trunk, gluteal region and proximal lower extremity …

Background A diversion loop provides an alternative pathway for food intake from the bucco‐
gingival sulcus into the thoracic esophagus. Therefore, the bolus does not pass via pharynx …

Soft tissue reconstruction in elderly patients must be rapid and reliable. The keystone island
flap (KF) offers an effective solution, with low complication rates and quick recovery. This …

Background Closure of extensive defects of posterior trunk can be challenging for
reconstructive surgeons owing to the need of a large bulk of well-vascularized tissue to …

Introduction Breast cancer‐related lymphedema (BCRL) is a chronic disease that occurs up
to 65% of breast cancer survivors. Traditional treatment is conservative, but new surgeries …