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Research Development
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Aims: The lateral orbital orbicularis propeller flap (LOOP) is a propeller flap raised on a non-axial orbicularis oculi pedicle. Once mastered, it is speedy to raise, extremely reliable, and capable of transposing thin, supple, and relatively hairless skin and subcutis from the temple region to the periocular region. We aim..
Published: | 21/04/2022 |
Authors: | Parneet G, Defty C, Morton J |
Abstract Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) is a rare, benign epidermal lesion of clear glycogen-containing keratinocytes. The exact etiology is unknown. Although CCA usually appear as solitary lesions, cases of multiple CCAs have also been described. The rare eruptive CCA variant describes cases with more than 30 lesions. Current therapeutic evidence for..
Published: | 03/03/2022 |
Authors: | Ngan K, Crema J, Defty C |
We read with interest the articles by Kiely et al. discussing the challenges of completely excising cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (cSCC) with standard surgical excision. The incidence of cSCC places a significant burden on skin cancer services, and thus conventional surgical excision remains the pragmatic standard of care. However, incomplete..
Published: | 23/12/2020 |
Authors: | Nayar R, Defty C, Tehrani H, Morton J |
Hassan, D; Morton, J; Defty, C. (2020). Simultaneous Reconstruction of a Complex Full Thickness Ala and Perialar Defect Involving Multiple Lip and Nasal Subunits. Dermatologic Surgery. epub Nov
Published: | 10/11/2020 |
Authors: | Hassan D, Morton J, Defty C |
Abstract Introduction Pilonidal disease is a chronic condition involving the sacrococcygeal area. It can have a significant impact on quality of life, social activities and occupation. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. However, laser depilation has been proposed as an adjunct to surgery and has shown improved results in some..
Published: | 17/04/2020 |
Authors: | Liyanage A, Javed M, Defty C, Shaaban H, Kalaiselvan R, Rajaganeshan R |
Defty, C; Shokrollahi, K. (2017). Book Review: A Practical Guide on Operative Technique and Peri-Operative Management . Annals of Plastic Surgery. 78 (5), e4
Published: | 17/05/2017 |
Authors: | Defty C, Shokrollahi K |
Abstract Lymphaticovenous malformations are rare congenital anomalies leading to oozing, ulceration and recurrent infections. They are managed by a specialist multi-disciplinary team with compression garments, symptomatic treatments and options such as percutaneous sclerotherapy and debulking procedures. Limited literature exists on the use of laser to seal the lymphatic vesicles. We..
Published: | 09/03/2017 |
Authors: | Defty C |
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