Up to 20 percent of the general population is persistently colonized with Staphylococcus aureus, and 1 to 3 percent of the population is colonized with community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus. Currently, the knowledge of... more
Up to 20 percent of the general population is persistently colonized with Staphylococcus aureus, and 1 to 3 percent of the population is colonized with community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus. Currently, the knowledge of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage sites other than the nose, and their effect on surgical site infections in cosmetic surgery, is lacking. A comprehensive literature review using the PubMed database to analyze prevalence, anatomical carrier sites, current screening and decontamination protocols and guidelines, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus in cosmetic surgery was performed. The senior author's (L.R.) methicillin-resistant S. aureus infection experience and prevention protocols were also reviewed. Nasal swabs detect only 50.5 percent of methicillin-resistant S. aureus colonization, and broad screening has noted the presence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus in the ear canal and umbilicus. Decolonization protocols within the orthopedic and cardiothoracic surgery literature have reduced rates of methicillin-resistant S. aureus surgical-site infections. There are no decolonization guidelines for plastic surgeons. Since instituting their decolonization protocol, the authors have had no cases of methicillin-resistant S. aureus infection in nearly 1000 cosmetic surgery procedures. There are very limited, if any, Level I or II data regarding methicillin-resistant S. aureus screening and decolonization. As the sequelae of a surgical-site infection can be disastrous, expert opinions recommend that plastic surgeons vigorously address methicillin-resistant S. aureus colonization and infection. The authors have developed and recommend a simple decolonization protocol that includes treatment of the umbilicus, ear canal, and nares to limit surgical-site infection and improve surgical outcomes.
Research Interests: Organic Chemistry, Global Health, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and 12 moreHumans, Staphylococcus aureus, Clinical Sciences, Prevalence, Public health systems and services research, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Surgical wound infection, Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Mupirocin 2, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, and Staphylococcal infections
The type of reconstruction performed following skin tumor surgery is directly related to the type, extent, and site of the skin tumor. The skin tumors with which the plastic surgeon is most often confronted are the basal and squamous cell... more
The type of reconstruction performed following skin tumor surgery is directly related to the type, extent, and site of the skin tumor. The skin tumors with which the plastic surgeon is most often confronted are the basal and squamous cell cancers and melanoma. It is well documented that the incidence of these tumors are increasing at an alarming rate. This is believed to be primarily due to excessive sun exposure and the thinning of the protective ozone layer. Under these circumstances, the plastic surgeon today must be well equipped to not only treat these tumors, as well as other rarer diseases, but also to reconstruct the sometimes challenging resulting defects. The guiding reconstructive principle is as Ralph Millard admonished: Replace lost tissue with like tissue. A skin graft at the tip of the nose can be very distracting due to its patch-like, depressed appearance. In contrast, a full-thickness skin flap would allow the reconstructive "material" to blend in with its surroundings for a more impressive result. The plastic surgeon has several items in his armamentarium to assist in the execution of this principle. Some of the techniques are based on age-old ideas, while others represent very recent, almost revolutionary advances. These advances include: 1. The introduction of the tissue expander: This concept has allowed the plastic surgeon to reconstruct defects that would would have normally required disfiguring skin grafts or free tissue transfers. 2. The elucidation of the vascular supply to the skin and underlying muscles and fascia: This knowledge has endowed the plastic surgeon with a tremendous pallet of reliable flaps to reconstruct a particular defect.
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Up to 20 percent of the general population is persistently colonized with Staphylococcus aureus, and 1 to 3 percent of the population is colonized with community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus. Currently, the knowledge of... more
Up to 20 percent of the general population is persistently colonized with Staphylococcus aureus, and 1 to 3 percent of the population is colonized with community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus. Currently, the knowledge of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage sites other than the nose, and their effect on surgical site infections in cosmetic surgery, is lacking. A comprehensive literature review using the PubMed database to analyze prevalence, anatomical carrier sites, current screening and decontamination protocols and guidelines, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus in cosmetic surgery was performed. The senior author's (L.R.) methicillin-resistant S. aureus infection experience and prevention protocols were also reviewed. Nasal swabs detect only 50.5 percent of methicillin-resistant S. aureus colonization, and broad screening has noted the presence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus in the ear canal and umbilicus. Decolonization protocols within the or...
Research Interests: Organic Chemistry, Global Health, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and 9 moreHumans, Clinical Sciences, Prevalence, Public health systems and services research, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Surgical wound infection, Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Medical and Health Sciences, and Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
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This article represents the inaugural edition of our new “Second Thoughts on First Thoughts” section with Dr Aly as our featured master surgeon. In this article we will explore the evolution of his now renowned surgical strategies from... more
This article represents the inaugural edition of our new “Second Thoughts on First Thoughts” section with Dr Aly as our featured master surgeon. In this article we will explore the evolution of his now renowned surgical strategies from their birth, through their active tinkering, to their ongoing tweaking, even today. The reader will then come away with a deeper understanding of Dr Aly’s “learning curve” and in so doing be spurred forward on their own learning curves.
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Google Glass has the potential to become a ubiquitous and translational technological tool within clinical plastic surgery. Google Glass allows clinicians to remotely view patient notes, laboratory results, and imaging; training can be... more
Google Glass has the potential to become a ubiquitous and translational technological tool within clinical plastic surgery. Google Glass allows clinicians to remotely view patient notes, laboratory results, and imaging; training can be augmented via streamed expert master classes; and patient safety can be improved by remote advice from a senior colleague. This systematic review identified and appraised every Google Glass publication relevant to plastic surgery and describes the first plastic surgical procedures recorded using Google Glass. A systematic review was performed using PubMed National Center for Biotechnology Information, Ovid MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, following modified Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Key search terms "Google" and "Glass" identified mutually inclusive publications that were screened for inclusion. Eighty-two publications were identified, with 21 incl...