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Autologous Fat Transfer For Gluteal Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis Study, Abd El Nasser Mohammed Khallaf, Al-Sayed Hussein El-Sharkawy, Mohammed Mohammed Ali Ahmed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: In 1969, Bartels et al. presented the initial description of gluteal augmentation using a breast Cronin prosthesis to treat buttock asymmetry. In recent decades, gluteal fat grafting has seen one of the fastest-growing rates of any cosmetic surgery technique. Objectives: Analyze the published techniques of autologous fat transfer for Buttock augmentation (BBL), and compare different protocols to identify which technique is better in safety and effectiveness over the last 5 years, with demonstration of clinical cases. Subjects and methods: This research was carried out by the Plastic Surgery & Burn Unit of the Al-Azhar University School of Medicine. The …

Skin Graft For Treatment Of Crippled Hypospadias, Ahmed Salem, Khaled Abd Elhaleem Hefny, Mohammad El Sayed Daboos, Amr Mohamed Elsayed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Hypospadias is one of the most frequent birth defects, with an incidence of 1 in every 300 births. After several attempts at hypospadias surgery, the term "crippled hypospadias" has been used to describe patients with unresolved functional problems. Aim of the work: To evaluate the outcome of a two-stage skin graft for treatment of crippled hypospadias regarding graft uptake, penile reconstruction Patients and Method: This clinical study was done in Al-Azhar University Hospital on 15 cases presenting with crippled hypospadias from May 2021 to Oct 2022. After preoperative preparation, all patients were submitted for two-stage skin graft urethroplasty. Results: …

Evaluation Of Boomerang Pattern With J-Torsoplasty For Correction Of Gynecomastia After Massive Weight Loss, Ahmed Nabil Mohamed Emam, Abdel Moneam Hussien Hota, Ahmed Taha Sayed Hassan

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Various degree of gynaecomastia with excessive ptosis, nipple malposition, overstretched skin, poorly defined infra-mammary fold, and prominent axillary and lat chest rolls, male chest deformity following significant weight loss is complicated and difficult to treat, so correction methods should allow for the technically correct removal of extra tissue without jeopardizing the blood and nerve supply to the nipple-areola complex. Aim of the work: To ascertain whether J torsoplasty with boomerang excision pattern correction of gynecomastia will result in well-hidden scars and adequate male chest contouring. Patients and methods: The study included 15 patients of bilateral gynecomastia with lateral chest …

Evaluation Of Aesthetic And Oncological Outcomes Of Immediate Versus Delayed Reconstruction In Patients Of Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis, Abd-Elrahman Awadeen Abd-Elrahman, Ahmed Mohammed El Mahdy Salem, Hesham Mahmoud Ahmed Emam

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background; with a lifetime probability of up to 10%, breast cancer is considered the utmost prevalent type of cancer among women. One of the key elements for an achieving successful reconstruction is the optimal timing. It is still debated to take a decision choosing between the immediate and the delayed reconstruction.

Aim and objectives: The goal of the present research was the evaluation of both the aesthetic and oncological results of reconstruction: the immediate vs. the delayed, in patients having breast cancer.

Methods: a search in literature was conducted in publications of PUBMED, SienceDirect, EMBASE, Google Scholar and the Cochran …