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Papers by Mohit Sharma
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Introduction: Autologous costal cartilage framework placement is currently the gold standard in p... more Introduction: Autologous costal cartilage framework placement is currently the gold standard in patients with microtia. In this article, we present the modifications developed by the author, generally following the principles established by Nagata, and discuss the technical details that have led us to achieve consistently stable and good long-term outcomes for auricular reconstruction in microtia. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of microtia reconstruction performed from 2015 to 2021 was done. Those who underwent primary reconstruction for microtia and with a minimum follow-up of 6 months with documented photographs were included. Those who underwent secondary reconstruction for microtia and those who did not follow-up for a minimum period of 6 months were excluded. Outcomes were assessed with regard to appearance, and durability of the result. Influence of certain changes like delaying reconstruction until 15 years of age, use of nylon for framework fabrication, etc. o...
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2015
Introduction: Head and neck oncological resections may result in composite oro-mandibular defects... more Introduction: Head and neck oncological resections may result in composite oro-mandibular defects involving the oral mucosa (lining), mandibular bone and the skin (cover). Reconstructive options for such defects have evolved over a period. Free fibula flap reconstruction is currently accepted the world over as the gold standard for oro-mandibular defect reconstruction. Existing literature provides conflicting views about the use of a particular side and orientation of the fibula flap for achieving the optimal outcome. The purpose of this study is to confirm anatomically the effect of bone, soft tissue and vessel orientation on the ease of doing reconstruction. Materials and Methods: This is a cadaveric study. A mandibular model with a defect was used. This was pre plated to maintain continuity. Composite fibula flaps of the same dimension were harvested from both legs of a fresh cadaver. The harvested flaps were used to reconstruct the mandibular defect in different orientations and...
Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction, 2013
Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of orbital floor reconstruction w... more Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of orbital floor reconstruction with free flaps after maxillectomy. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of 34 consecutive patients who underwent maxillectomy with orbital floor removal for malignancies, reconstructed with free flaps. A cross-sectional survey to assess the functional and esthetic outcome was done in 28 patients who were alive and disease-free, with a minimum of 6 months of follow-up. Results Twenty-six patients had bony reconstruction, and eight had soft tissue reconstruction. Free fibula flap was the commonest flap used (n = 14). Visual acuity was normal in 86%. Eye movements were normal in 92%. Abnormal globe position resulted in nine patients. Esthetic satisfaction was good in 19 patients (68%). Though there was no statistically significant difference in outcome of visual acuity, eye movement, and patient esthetic satisfaction between patients with bony and soft tissue reconstruction, more patie...
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2015
Bilateral maxillectomy defects, if not adequately reconstructed, can result in grave esthetic and... more Bilateral maxillectomy defects, if not adequately reconstructed, can result in grave esthetic and functional problems. The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcome of reconstruction of such defects. This is a retrospective case series. The defects were analyzed for their components and the flaps used for reconstruction. Outcomes for flap loss and functional indices, including oral diet, speech, and dental rehabilitation, also were evaluated. Ten consecutive patients who underwent bilateral maxillectomy reconstruction received 14 flaps. Six patients had malignancies of the maxilla, and 4 patients had nonmalignant indications. Ten bony free flaps were used. Four soft tissue flaps were used. The fibula free flap was the most common flap used. Three patients had total flap loss. Seven patients were alive and available for functional evaluation. Of these, 4 were taking an oral diet with altered consistency and 2 were on a regular diet. Speech was intelligible in all patients....
Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
We write this letter to present a novel technique for closure of soft tissue defects of Axillary ... more We write this letter to present a novel technique for closure of soft tissue defects of Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa excision by 'Sure Closure-Skin Stretching System'. To the best of our knowledge, this technique has never been reported anywhere in the literature for post excisional soft tissue defects of Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report, 2012
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2013
ABSTRACTAdequate drainage of venous blood is the most critical part of successful free tissue tra... more ABSTRACTAdequate drainage of venous blood is the most critical part of successful free tissue transfer. We report a case of anterolateral thigh flap used for covering open communited tibial fracture. The flap was salvaged with short term augmentation of venous drainage with external shunt. The drainage was continued for six days. It was confirmed that there is no more congestion after blocking the catheter and then the drainage was discontinued on seventh day. The flap was successfully salvaged. This method has potential applications in multiple situations for successful salvage of free tissue transfer.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2011
Background: Gynaecomastia is usually treated with liposuction or liposuction with excision of the... more Background: Gynaecomastia is usually treated with liposuction or liposuction with excision of the glandular tissue. The type of surgery chosen depends on the grade of the condition. Objective: Because gynaecomastia is treated primarily as a cosmetic procedure, we aimed at reducing the invasiveness of the surgery. Materials and Methods: The technique complies with all recommended protocols for different grades of gynaecomastia. It uses liposuction, gland excision, or both, leaving only minimal post-operative scars. The use of cross-chest liposuction through incisions on the edge of the areola helps to get rid of all the fat under the areola without an additional scar as in the conventional method. Results: This is a short series of 20 patients, all with bilateral gynaecomastia (i.e., 40 breasts), belonging to Simon's Stage 1 and 2, studied over a period of 2 years. The average period of follow-up was 15 months. Post-operative complications were reported in only two cases, with none showing long-term complications or issues specifically due to the procedure. Conclusions : Cross-chest liposuction for gynaecomastia is a simple yet effective surgical tool in bilateral gynaecomastia treatment to decrease the post-operative scars. The use of techniques like incision line drain placement and post-drain removal suturing of wounds aid in decreasing the scar.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2013
ABSTRACTMost surgical patients end up with a scar and most of these would want at least some impr... more ABSTRACTMost surgical patients end up with a scar and most of these would want at least some improvement in the appearance of the scar. Using sound techniques for wound closure surgeons can, to a certain extent, prevent suboptimal scars. This article reviews the principles of prevention and treatment of suboptimal scars. Surgical techniques of scar revision, i.e., Z plasty, W plasty, and geometrical broken line closure are described. Post-operative care and other adjuvant therapies of scars are described. A short description of dermabrasion and lasers for management of scars is given. It is hoped that this review helps the surgeon to formulate a comprehensive plan for management of scars of these patients.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2009
palate was carried out. This resulted in a Class IIa defect according to classification of maxill... more palate was carried out. This resulted in a Class IIa defect according to classification of maxillectomy defects by Brown et al. [3] [Figure 1]. The defect size was 3 cm × 4 cm. The objective of reconstruction was to get an oro-antral separation and to provide a base for the dental prosthesis. The defect was reconstructed with a free radial forearm adiposo-fascial flap harvested from the left forearm. Adiposo-fascial flap harvesting involves few technical modifications from the conventional radial forearm fasciocutaneous free flap harvesting. The flap was marked on the forearm skin. The margin of the flap was marked with a hypodermic needle dipped in methylene blue, the tip of the needle needed to reach the subcutaneous layer [Figure 2]. A lazy "S" incision was placed extending from a point 2 cm proximal to the wrist crease to a point 2 cm distal to the ante-cubital fossa. The skin flap was elevated in the subcutaneous plane to leave the layer of adipose tissue on the fascia [Figure 3]. The fascia with fat, incised along the dye markings, was harvested based on
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2012
Crush injuries of foot with loss of extensor tendons and overlying soft tissue are challenging to... more Crush injuries of foot with loss of extensor tendons and overlying soft tissue are challenging to reconstruct. Multiple methods of tendon reconstruction have been proposed in the past. The graft materials commonly used are free Palmaris longus, plantaris, extensor digitorum longus (EDL) from uninjured foot and fascia lata. In such injuries, soft tissue cover is also commonly required. [1,2] Need for foot tendon reconstruction is uncommon. Foot on the other hand has served as a source of both free and vascularised tendon grafts. [3]
Introduction: This article deals with two patients who underwent bilateral hand transplantation f... more Introduction: This article deals with two patients who underwent bilateral hand transplantation following amputation of both upper limbs at the distal third of the foream. Materials and Methods: The first patient had a history of loss of hands in a train accident , with possiblity of a run over element during the injury. The second patient lost his both hands in a mine blast. The preoperative work up included detailed clinical and psychological evaluation. The donor retrieval was similar in both the cases and the donors were housed in our own instittution. The donor preparation, recipient preparation and the transplant procedure was similar except for the need of primary tendon transfers in the left hand of the first patient. Results: The first patient needed a free flap transfer to cover compromised skin flap on the left hand on the second day. The second hand transplant was uneventful. Both the recipients are now back to their normal daily routines. Conclusions: Hand transplantation is a potentially life altering procedure, but to optimise the results, it is imperative that there is a meticulous planning and diligent execution with utmost importance to the detail coupled with a synchronised team effort.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Introduction: Autologous costal cartilage framework placement is currently the gold standard in p... more Introduction: Autologous costal cartilage framework placement is currently the gold standard in patients with microtia. In this article, we present the modifications developed by the author, generally following the principles established by Nagata, and discuss the technical details that have led us to achieve consistently stable and good long-term outcomes for auricular reconstruction in microtia. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of microtia reconstruction performed from 2015 to 2021 was done. Those who underwent primary reconstruction for microtia and with a minimum follow-up of 6 months with documented photographs were included. Those who underwent secondary reconstruction for microtia and those who did not follow-up for a minimum period of 6 months were excluded. Outcomes were assessed with regard to appearance, and durability of the result. Influence of certain changes like delaying reconstruction until 15 years of age, use of nylon for framework fabrication, etc. o...
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2015
Introduction: Head and neck oncological resections may result in composite oro-mandibular defects... more Introduction: Head and neck oncological resections may result in composite oro-mandibular defects involving the oral mucosa (lining), mandibular bone and the skin (cover). Reconstructive options for such defects have evolved over a period. Free fibula flap reconstruction is currently accepted the world over as the gold standard for oro-mandibular defect reconstruction. Existing literature provides conflicting views about the use of a particular side and orientation of the fibula flap for achieving the optimal outcome. The purpose of this study is to confirm anatomically the effect of bone, soft tissue and vessel orientation on the ease of doing reconstruction. Materials and Methods: This is a cadaveric study. A mandibular model with a defect was used. This was pre plated to maintain continuity. Composite fibula flaps of the same dimension were harvested from both legs of a fresh cadaver. The harvested flaps were used to reconstruct the mandibular defect in different orientations and...
Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction, 2013
Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of orbital floor reconstruction w... more Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of orbital floor reconstruction with free flaps after maxillectomy. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of 34 consecutive patients who underwent maxillectomy with orbital floor removal for malignancies, reconstructed with free flaps. A cross-sectional survey to assess the functional and esthetic outcome was done in 28 patients who were alive and disease-free, with a minimum of 6 months of follow-up. Results Twenty-six patients had bony reconstruction, and eight had soft tissue reconstruction. Free fibula flap was the commonest flap used (n = 14). Visual acuity was normal in 86%. Eye movements were normal in 92%. Abnormal globe position resulted in nine patients. Esthetic satisfaction was good in 19 patients (68%). Though there was no statistically significant difference in outcome of visual acuity, eye movement, and patient esthetic satisfaction between patients with bony and soft tissue reconstruction, more patie...
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2015
Bilateral maxillectomy defects, if not adequately reconstructed, can result in grave esthetic and... more Bilateral maxillectomy defects, if not adequately reconstructed, can result in grave esthetic and functional problems. The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcome of reconstruction of such defects. This is a retrospective case series. The defects were analyzed for their components and the flaps used for reconstruction. Outcomes for flap loss and functional indices, including oral diet, speech, and dental rehabilitation, also were evaluated. Ten consecutive patients who underwent bilateral maxillectomy reconstruction received 14 flaps. Six patients had malignancies of the maxilla, and 4 patients had nonmalignant indications. Ten bony free flaps were used. Four soft tissue flaps were used. The fibula free flap was the most common flap used. Three patients had total flap loss. Seven patients were alive and available for functional evaluation. Of these, 4 were taking an oral diet with altered consistency and 2 were on a regular diet. Speech was intelligible in all patients....
Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
We write this letter to present a novel technique for closure of soft tissue defects of Axillary ... more We write this letter to present a novel technique for closure of soft tissue defects of Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa excision by 'Sure Closure-Skin Stretching System'. To the best of our knowledge, this technique has never been reported anywhere in the literature for post excisional soft tissue defects of Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report, 2012
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2013
ABSTRACTAdequate drainage of venous blood is the most critical part of successful free tissue tra... more ABSTRACTAdequate drainage of venous blood is the most critical part of successful free tissue transfer. We report a case of anterolateral thigh flap used for covering open communited tibial fracture. The flap was salvaged with short term augmentation of venous drainage with external shunt. The drainage was continued for six days. It was confirmed that there is no more congestion after blocking the catheter and then the drainage was discontinued on seventh day. The flap was successfully salvaged. This method has potential applications in multiple situations for successful salvage of free tissue transfer.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2011
Background: Gynaecomastia is usually treated with liposuction or liposuction with excision of the... more Background: Gynaecomastia is usually treated with liposuction or liposuction with excision of the glandular tissue. The type of surgery chosen depends on the grade of the condition. Objective: Because gynaecomastia is treated primarily as a cosmetic procedure, we aimed at reducing the invasiveness of the surgery. Materials and Methods: The technique complies with all recommended protocols for different grades of gynaecomastia. It uses liposuction, gland excision, or both, leaving only minimal post-operative scars. The use of cross-chest liposuction through incisions on the edge of the areola helps to get rid of all the fat under the areola without an additional scar as in the conventional method. Results: This is a short series of 20 patients, all with bilateral gynaecomastia (i.e., 40 breasts), belonging to Simon's Stage 1 and 2, studied over a period of 2 years. The average period of follow-up was 15 months. Post-operative complications were reported in only two cases, with none showing long-term complications or issues specifically due to the procedure. Conclusions : Cross-chest liposuction for gynaecomastia is a simple yet effective surgical tool in bilateral gynaecomastia treatment to decrease the post-operative scars. The use of techniques like incision line drain placement and post-drain removal suturing of wounds aid in decreasing the scar.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2013
ABSTRACTMost surgical patients end up with a scar and most of these would want at least some impr... more ABSTRACTMost surgical patients end up with a scar and most of these would want at least some improvement in the appearance of the scar. Using sound techniques for wound closure surgeons can, to a certain extent, prevent suboptimal scars. This article reviews the principles of prevention and treatment of suboptimal scars. Surgical techniques of scar revision, i.e., Z plasty, W plasty, and geometrical broken line closure are described. Post-operative care and other adjuvant therapies of scars are described. A short description of dermabrasion and lasers for management of scars is given. It is hoped that this review helps the surgeon to formulate a comprehensive plan for management of scars of these patients.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2009
palate was carried out. This resulted in a Class IIa defect according to classification of maxill... more palate was carried out. This resulted in a Class IIa defect according to classification of maxillectomy defects by Brown et al. [3] [Figure 1]. The defect size was 3 cm × 4 cm. The objective of reconstruction was to get an oro-antral separation and to provide a base for the dental prosthesis. The defect was reconstructed with a free radial forearm adiposo-fascial flap harvested from the left forearm. Adiposo-fascial flap harvesting involves few technical modifications from the conventional radial forearm fasciocutaneous free flap harvesting. The flap was marked on the forearm skin. The margin of the flap was marked with a hypodermic needle dipped in methylene blue, the tip of the needle needed to reach the subcutaneous layer [Figure 2]. A lazy "S" incision was placed extending from a point 2 cm proximal to the wrist crease to a point 2 cm distal to the ante-cubital fossa. The skin flap was elevated in the subcutaneous plane to leave the layer of adipose tissue on the fascia [Figure 3]. The fascia with fat, incised along the dye markings, was harvested based on
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2012
Crush injuries of foot with loss of extensor tendons and overlying soft tissue are challenging to... more Crush injuries of foot with loss of extensor tendons and overlying soft tissue are challenging to reconstruct. Multiple methods of tendon reconstruction have been proposed in the past. The graft materials commonly used are free Palmaris longus, plantaris, extensor digitorum longus (EDL) from uninjured foot and fascia lata. In such injuries, soft tissue cover is also commonly required. [1,2] Need for foot tendon reconstruction is uncommon. Foot on the other hand has served as a source of both free and vascularised tendon grafts. [3]
Introduction: This article deals with two patients who underwent bilateral hand transplantation f... more Introduction: This article deals with two patients who underwent bilateral hand transplantation following amputation of both upper limbs at the distal third of the foream. Materials and Methods: The first patient had a history of loss of hands in a train accident , with possiblity of a run over element during the injury. The second patient lost his both hands in a mine blast. The preoperative work up included detailed clinical and psychological evaluation. The donor retrieval was similar in both the cases and the donors were housed in our own instittution. The donor preparation, recipient preparation and the transplant procedure was similar except for the need of primary tendon transfers in the left hand of the first patient. Results: The first patient needed a free flap transfer to cover compromised skin flap on the left hand on the second day. The second hand transplant was uneventful. Both the recipients are now back to their normal daily routines. Conclusions: Hand transplantation is a potentially life altering procedure, but to optimise the results, it is imperative that there is a meticulous planning and diligent execution with utmost importance to the detail coupled with a synchronised team effort.