Eyelid burns are a clinically significant subset of facial burns and may lead to permanent visual morbidity when corneal protection is not prioritised during acute care. The eyelids maintain ocular surface integrity through blinking, tear film redistribution and mechanical shield...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2026/v21i3515
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is an under-recognized but clinically important pathogen in the burn population. Burn injury causes a unique and sustained alteration of innate and adaptive immunity and destroys the dermal barrier that normally contains mucocutaneous herpesvir...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i1523
Introduction : The knee region presents unique challenges in reconstructions of soft-tissue defects. These challenges are caused by the limited amount of soft tissue that is present, the number of important structures that need to be protected, and the functional requirements of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1236
Background: Reconstruction of nasal defects following oncological excision requires restoration of tissue coverage while preserving facial contour and minimising functional and aesthetic deformity. The paramedian forehead flap provides tissue with characteristics suitable for rec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2870
Background: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a common malignant skin tumour associated with cumulative ultraviolet exposure and constitutional susceptibility. A familial presentation may reflect a shared genetic background, similar environmental exposure, or predisposi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2837
Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is widely used to support wound-bed preparation in complex soft-tissue injuries. Its application to hand wounds can be challenging because the contours of the digits and interdigital spaces may compromise maintenance of an airtig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i2398
Background: Ring avulsion injuries are severe hand traumas characterised by circumferential degloving of the digit and are frequently associated with vascular, neural, tendinous, and skeletal damage. Although digital salvage remains a primary objective, achieving satisfactory ski...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2833
Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent cutaneous malignancy and may cause substantial local tissue destruction when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Tumours of the central face are particularly challenging because oncological clearance must be balanced...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2826
Webbed neck, also known as pterygium colli, is a rare anomaly with limited documentation in the medical literature. Often associated with Turner syndrome, this condition presents challenges in complete correction due to its severity. In this article, we present a surgical correct...
Extravasation accidents involving vesicant chemotherapy products can lead to severe local tissue damage and long-term functional impairment. Intramuscular (IM) extravasation is particularly concerning due to potential deep tissue damage and limited accessibility for treatment. We...