Endoscopic-assisted shoulder-contour-defect augmentation.
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.
Koul
Ashok Raj
AR
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Medical Trust Hospital, Cochin, India.
Patil
Rahul K
RK
Sonawane
Rajendra
R
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