Research & Publications

Many different patterns of incision have been described, for surgical access in Dupuytren's fasciectomy. The incision should minimise the risk of flap necrosis, provide access to the neurovascular bundles and diseased tissue and avoid secondary scar contracture.

Beta (ß) blockers are indicated for use in coronary artery disease (CAD). However, optimal therapy for people with CAD accompanied by intermittent claudication has been controversial due to the presumed peripheral haemodynamic consequences of beta blockers, leading to worsening symptoms of intermittent claudication. 

The provision of day surgery has increased since the recommendation by the Audit Commission in 1990. A recent study stated that those day case units that do not provide oral analgesia should be regarded as delivering substandard care.

We report an unusual case of a traumatic neuroma growing through an old burn scar. A 39-year-old gentleman sustained a 15% flame burn to his left upper limb and chest 34 years ago. He presented to us with a tender lump on his left ante-cubital fossa. 

Although vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a well-established technique in other surgical specialties, its use has not been established in the foot and ankle. The aims of this study were to determine if vacuum-assisted closure therapy (VAC) helps assist closure in diabetic foot ulcers and wounds secondary to peripheral vascular disease

Principles of Burn management; Pan African Academy of Surgeons (PAACS) 2016

Textbook of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery is a comprehensive and illustrated work for students, teachers, and practicing surgeons. It is a six-volume set with the topics of the volumes based on the clinical needs of plastic surgeons in developing countries. Along with latest developments, these volumes incorporate landmark contributions, innovations, and techniques used by Indian clinicians who regularly deal with unique and complicated conditions. 

Mendonca AD, Cosker TDA, Drew PJ. Self inflicted injuries- a rising tide? Burns 2005.31; 245.

Fractures of the talar body are rare. Most are coronal or sagittal plane fractures. We present the case of a patient who sustained a simultaneous comminuted sagittal and coronal fracture of the body of the talus involving the postero-medial quadrant of the body with a fracture of the medial malleolus.