A latissimus dorsi flap is a surgical procedure that uses part of an upper back muscle to reconstruct the shape of the breast. This surgery is typically done after a mastectomy (surgical breast ...

Traditional surgical techniques for repair of high, trans-sphincteric fistulas (such as fistulectomy with advancement flap repair or fistulotomy with sphincter reconstruction) are effective in the ...

In reconstructive surgery, specifically free flap reconstructive surgery, concerns persist regarding the risk of failures due ...

three to four surgical drains will be placed at the incision site to release any excess fluid and promote healing. These drains will be taken out anywhere from one and three weeks after surgery. Every ...

A surgical procedure to restore the power of sight to blind patients using their teeth is slowly gaining traction around the ...