Diego Ribuffo

Four Decades of the Anterolateral Thigh Flap: Celebrating a Milestone in Reconstructive Microsurgery

Marco Marcasciano, Luca Patanè, Fu-Chan Wei, Isao Koshima et autres

Background: During the past 4 decades, the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has evolved into a cornerstone of reconstructive microsurgery. Since its first description in 1984, advances in perforator dissection and flap design have broadened its applications. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the …

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Safety and Efficacy of Combining Multiple Body-Contouring Procedures in Massive-Weight-Loss Patients: A Retrospective Multicenter Study

Luca Patanè, Giovanni Marruzzo, Paolo Fioramonti, Maristella Guerra et autres

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Evaluating the Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction of Nipple-Areola Complex Reconstruction Using the Nipple-Sharing Technique and Perineal Skin Graft After Breast Reconstruction

Luca Patanè, P LIN, Diego Ribuffo, Tsan-Shiun Lin

INTRODUCTION: The completion of nipple-areola complex (NAC) reconstruction is increasingly regarded as an essential final step in breast reconstruction. As the perineal skin of Asian females is commonly hyperpigmented, we investigated its use for areolar reconstruction in conjunction with a nipple-sharing procedure …

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Use of the Vascularized Fascial Flap Based on the 1,2 ICSRA Artery for Scapholunate Ligament Repair: An Anatomic Study

Enrico Palombo, Simone Otera, Yuri Piccolo, Gumina Stefano et autres

Scapholunate (SL) ligament injuries, if not properly treated, can compromise wrist biomechanics, leading to instability, scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) and progressive osteoarthritis. Depending on the severity of the injury, current repair techniques include either arthroscopic or open surgical approaches; however, the limited …

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Standalone Microthane® breast implants in the prepectoral position: Positive outcomes from combining technical and surgical advantages supported by patient-reported outcomes

Edoardo Bruno, Matteo Cilluffo, Andrea Columpsi, Carla Cavaliere et autres

Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) with polyurethane (PU)-coated implants has usually been performed to mitigate the capsular contracture (CC) rate, particularly in patients requiring post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT). This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of direct-to-implant (DTI) reconstruction using Microthane® PU-coated …

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Impact of Surgical Delay on Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Analysis

Ferruccio Paganini, Elisa Bascialla, Beatrice Corsini, Chiara Truini et autres

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented delays in elective surgery, including breast reconstruction, prolonging expander retention beyond recommended timelines. Methods: We retrospectively compared patients who underwent two-stage expander-to-implant reconstruction before the pandemic (2011–2020) and during the pandemic (2020–2022). Clinical outcomes and patient-reported …

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Correspondence to “Online Information on Lymphedema: Systematic Review of the Quality of Online Patient Resources”

Marco Marcasciano, Giuseppe Antonio D’Amico, Martina Astolfi, Diego Ribuffo et autres

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Huriez Syndrome and SCC Risk: A Narrative Review Highlighting Surgical Challenges and Oncologic Considerations

Alessia Pagnotta, Luca Patanè, Carmine Zoccali, Francesco Loria et autres

Background: Huriez syndrome is a rare hereditary skin disorder marked by early-onset sclerodactyly, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and nail dysplasia. A key concern is the early and aggressive development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), typically affecting the dorsal aspects …

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thumb: Misdiagnosis and Consequences

Alessia Pagnotta, Luca Patanè, Carmine Zoccali, Juste Kaciulyte et autres

Background: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common primary malignant tumor of the hand, and its aggressive nature can lead to significant morbidity, particularly when affecting critical structures like the thumb. SCC in this location may arise in the periungual …

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Reverse Submammary Adipofascial Perforator Flap: Preliminary Results of a Dual-plane, Acellular Dermal Matrix–free, Direct-to-implant Hybrid Reconstruction

Diego Ribuffo, Marco Marcasciano, Federico Lo Torto, Jacopo Nanni et autres

Background: Single-stage direct-to-implant (DTI) reconstruction, particularly the prepectoral technique, has become prominent due to its reliable outcomes and shorter operative time. This approach spares the pectoralis major muscle, reducing postoperative pain and morbidity, and ensuring quicker recovery. However, limitations such as patient …

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Correction: Assessing the Informational Value of Large Language Models Responses in Aesthetic Surgery: A Comparative Analysis with Expert Opinions

Francesca Romana Grippaudo, Matteo Jeri, Modestino Pezzella, Diego Ribuffo

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The LyBra score: A risk assessment tool to address targeted prevention against breast cancer – Related lymphedema

Donato Casella, Nicola Rocco, Silvia Sordi, Giuseppe Catanuto et autres

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