Journal of Plastic Surgery and Transplantation

Skin Grafting is a surgical procedure in which a skin or skin substitute is placed over a non-healing wound. Scar management of Donor site post Skin Grafting is one of the most important considerable factors which is always expected from patients in order to be scar free which is cosmetically acceptable. Scar from surgical wounds can range from asymptomatic to cosmetically unattractive.1 The aim of this study is to highlight different methods to reduce Scar formation of Skin Graft Donor Site.

Aim of this case report is to assess the role of Autologous platelet rich plasma (APRP) in management of scald burns. Clinical examination of the scald burns before and after use of Autologous platelet rich plasma (APRP) was done. Autologous platelet rich plasma (APRP) is effective in healing of scald burns wound

Skin grafting is one of the most common procedures done in the Departments of Plastic and General Surgery. The development of novel and inventive tissue regeneration strategies has been sparked by complex wound patterns.1,2 The surgical team has successfully adopted advanced regenerative medicine technologies to enhance the results of skin graft donor site healing. This review article provides a summary of the benefits of using a regenerative technology in skin graft donor site.

Background: Wound healing is multifactorial event with wound bed preparation (WBP) being the most important part of it. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a significant cause of wound infections delaying the process of WBP. The growth of pseudomonas is suppressed in acidic media. Vinegar (acetic acid) has been in use to provide acidic media to suppress the growth of pseudomonas. Citrus group of fruits such as lemon, orange and grapes are rich source of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and citric acid. Materials and Methods: This is a comparative prospective study done in two groups having 3 patients in each group. Group A patients were investigated for the effect of local application of lemon juice for providing acidic media in wounds to suppress growth of pseudomonas to enhance wound bed preparation (WBP) for reconstruction. Group B included 3 patients treated by povidone iodine. Results: On an average the number of applications of Lemon juice therapy required was less than povidone iodine to control pseudomonas infection in wounds. Conclusion: Lemon Juice can be used as a source of providing acidic media for suppressing the growth of pseudomonas infection in wounds. It is an easily available and natural source of acidic media.

Robotic technology is the latest step in the evolution of minimally invasive techniques. With its enhanced precision and visualization robotic surgery augments the capabilities of plastic surgeons. Robotic technology aids in achieving more precise interventions. This chapter provides an overview regarding the evolution of robotic surgery from its origin to present scenario with its technical details and its myriad of applications in medical sciences with focus on plastic surgery. The limitations and recent advances are also discussed.

Electric burns causes severe morbidity and mortality and is still a common problem in our country despite the advancement in safety measures. electric burns range from mild blistering to deep burns with charring of tissues. When the electric burns wound begin to heal there is difficulty in healing owing to the size of the wound and the charring of tissues in the burn skin