title: Endoscopic-assisted shoulder-contour-defect augmentation.
abstract: Need for cosmetic reconstruction around the shoulder is uncommon and is always challenging to the plastic surgeon. In this area, the scars often have a tendency to undergo hypertrophy. Any reconstruction in this area requires careful planning of incisions. In the following case report, we present an augmentation technique of the shoulder-contour defect. The use of an endoscopic pocket dissection helps in avoiding long scars in this notorious area. If planned and executed properly, this technique can be a valuable option for reconstruction of contour defects in difficult areas such as the shoulder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Medical Trust Hospital, Cochin, India.
authors.forename: Ashok Raj
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Koul
authors.forename: Rahul K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.forename: Rajendra
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sonawane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000601:surgery*; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000150:complications; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome