Aims: To describe combined local flap and skin graft as one of reconstructive surgery techniques for diffuse ankle contracture management. Case Presentation: A two years old girl with a history of exposure to hot water about one year ago. The patient was diagnosed with a diffuse...
Aims: Skin plays an important part as the foremost protector of human body and is prone to injuries. Wound healing process involves pro-inflammatory cytokines which trigger angiogenesis. Propolis is a byproduct that has been proven to play a role in angiogenesis through its antio...
Ricky Dwi Nur Tyastono, Amru Sungkar, Kristanto Yuli Yarso, Dewi Haryanti, Nunik Agustrina, Ida Bagus Budi & Brian Wasita·Asian Journal of Research in Surgery·2021
Background: The wound healing process is influenced by various substances with ROS having a fundamental role in destroying microorganisms and degrading damaged tissue structures. However, excessive production of ROS can lead to oxidative stress which is the basis of the pathogene...
Aims: To determine the effect of wound duration on plasma MDA levels and Micro Vessel Density (CD34 Expression) in white rats (Rattus novergicus). Study Design: Experimental post-test only control group design. Place and Duration of Study: Animal care tried PAU UGM Yogyakarta, w...
Aims: To report a case of fingertip injuries reconstructed with homodigital island flap technique. Case Description: A 49-year-old man presented with a phalangeal defect of the 2nd finger of the right hand. There were skin and soft tissue losses without bone and tendon exposed. T...
Background: Gastric perforation is a serious complication of gastric ulcers. It is essential to group patients into different categories based on possible morbidity and mortality so that high-risk patients can receive more intensive care. Aims: To compare the risk assessment of p...