Closure of a Large Scalp Defect Using External Tissue Expansion.

The limited laxity of the scalp and hair-bearing nature makes it difficult to optimally repair. Primary closure is limited to small defects, while healing by secondary intention requires underlying periosteum. Furthermore, the use of free flaps and skin grafting can lead to unfavorable cosmetic outcomes. This report describes a patient with a large parietal scalp dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Multiple resections resulted in a large scalp defect with exposed calvarium. Integra was placed over the exposed calvarium after each debridement and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) was applied. After granulation tissue formed, 2 DermaClose continuous external tissue expansion systems were installed. Following the application and tightening of the external tissue expanders, the wound was reduced in size, facilitating primary closure of the opposing edges. This process allowed for a large area to be covered with hair-bearing scalp with good cosmetic results.

Facial Trauma Management During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.

IMPORTANCE: Facial trauma is managed with open or closed treatment modalities; however, the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on facial trauma management remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the management of facial trauma varied during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN SETTING, PARTICIPANTS: A retrospective review of 127 adults at The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland between March 2019 and March 2021. Adults were stratified into pre-COVID (before March 2020) and post-COVID groups. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Open reduction internal fixation alone, maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) alone, Open reduction internal fixation and MMF, and closed reduction. RESULTS: Of the 127 patients, 66 were treated pre-COVID (52%) and 61 post-COVID (48%). While the prevalence of mandible fractures did not differ (pre-COVID, n = 39, 59%; post-COVID, n = 42, 69%; P = 0.33), the use of MMF alone decreased (pre-COVID, n = 9, 23%; post-COVID, n = 1, 2%; P = 0.005). In contrast, while the prevalence of displaced nasal bone fractures decreased (pre-COVID, n = 21, 32%; post-COVID, n = 4, 7%; P = 0.0007), management with closed reduction did not differ (pre-COVID, n = 23, 96%; post-COVID, n = 11, 85%; P = 0.27). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Although the clinical characteristics of patients with facial fractures did not differ during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of MMF for mandible fractures changed significantly. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures at a Level 1 Trauma Center: Retrospective Study and Review of the Literature.

Study Design: Case series. Objective: This retrospective review of frontal sinus fractures aims to describe our current experience managing these fractures at an urban level I trauma center. Methods: An institutional database of 2081 patients who presented with maxillofacial fractures on computed tomography face/sinus in 2019 was queried for all patients with traumatic frontal sinus fractures. Demographics, trauma-related history, management approach, and follow-up data were collected and analyzed. Results: Sixty-three (7.3%) patients had at least one fracture involving the frontal sinus. The most common etiologies were assaults, falls, and motor vehicle accidents. Surgical repair was performed in 26.8% of patients with frontal sinus fractures, and the other 73.2% were observed. Fractures that were displaced, comminuted, obstructive of the frontal sinus outflow tract, or associated with a dural tear or cerebrospinal fluid leak were more likely to be operative. Conclusions: The majority of frontal sinus fractures in this study were treated with observation. Despite advances in transnasal endoscopic approaches, many surgeons still rely on open approaches to repair frontal sinus fractures.

TikTok and YouTube Videos on Overactive Bladder Exhibit Poor Quality and Diversity.

INTRODUCTION: We sought to assess the quality, understandability, actionability, and diversity of speakers in videos on TikTok and YouTube regarding overactive bladder. METHODS: Using Application Program Interface, the top 500 TikTok and 120 YouTube videos on overactive bladder were retrieved. Videos unrelated to overactive bladder, those not in English, longer than 10 minutes, or lacking both text and audio were excluded. Surgical technique videos for providers were also excluded. Videos were scored by trained raters using 2 validated instruments: PEMAT (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool) for actionability and understandability, and the DISCERN instrument for quality of consumer health information. We also examined for evidence of misinformation and commercial bias. RESULTS: One hundred thirty-six TikTok videos and 75 YouTube videos met inclusion criteria. Eighty-eight percent of TikTok videos had poor PEMAT actionability scores (a score below 75%), as compared to 60% of YouTube videos. Both YouTube and TikTok videos scored low on PEMAT understandability. Ninety-eight percent of TikTok videos and 65% of YouTube videos were poor quality (DISCERN score <3). YouTube videos had higher actionability and quality than TikTok videos (P < .001) but did not differ on understandability (P = .769). Twenty-three percent of TikTok and 11% of YouTube videos had high misinformation (score >3). Commercial bias was present in 10% of TikTok and 19% of YouTube videos. CONCLUSIONS: Actionability, understandability, and quality for overactive bladder-related content is poor on YouTube and TikTok. With increasing access to social media, it is important that health care providers and organizations invest resources in patient education on health literacy.

Catheter-directed computed tomography angiography: A pictorial essay.

Catheter-directed computed tomography angiography (CDCTA) is an imaging technique where CT images are acquired after selective catheterization of a vessel. Images obtained in this fashion provide several advantages over conventional imaging techniques such as fluoroscopic angiography, digital subtraction angiography, cone-beam CT, and conventional CT angiography. At this point, there is still limited literature on the subject, with prior studies examining a small number of potential uses. The goal of this pictorial essay is to illustrate our single tertiary care center experience using CDCTA.