08.30-09.25 Registration
09.25 Introduction of the Congress
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
9.30-10.50 / Session 1 / EXPERIMENTAL 1
Chairman: G. Brunelli (Brescia, Italy)
Moderators: B. Battiston (Torino, Italy), G. Evans (Orange, USA)
09.30-09.34
Transplantation of Adipose Stem Cells promotes peripheral nerve repair in a
murine model of acute axonal damage
A. Bedogni (Verona, Italy)
09.36-09.42
Comparative analysis of nerve regeneration after different types of
microsurgical repair in the rat forelimb model
S. Geuna, I. Papalia, S. Raimondo, M. Fornaro, P. Tos (Torino, Italy)
09.44-09.50
Long-term lentivirus-mediated GFP and LUCIFERASE expression of groin,
face and limb flaps: implications for autologous tissue transfers and
vascularised composite allografts
A. Leto Barone, Z. Zhou, F. Moschella, E. L. Weber, C. L. Cetrulo
(Los Angeles CA, USA, and Palermo, Italy)
09.52-09.58
Bone prefabrication with adipose tissue derived stem cells,
scaffolds and vascular pedicle
P. Loschi (Modena, Italy)
10.00-10.06
Free flap revascularization process
E. Cigna, D. Ribuffo, N. Scuderi (Rome, Italy)
10.08-10.12
An overview of the different techniques of end to end anastomosis
in microsurgery
M. Leigheb, M. Cherubino, F. Grassi (Novara, Italy)
10.14-10.18
Nerve regeneration in aged rats
P. Titolo, E. Boux, S. Geuna, G. Ronchi, S. Raimondi, P. Tos (Torino, Italy)
10.20-10.26
A new collagen conduit for the regeneration of the peripheral nerves using
tissue engineering techniques – preliminary results
I. Zegrea, D. Zamfirescu, M. Popescu, M. Albu,
I. Lascar (Bucharest, Romania)
10.28-10.32
Hyaluronic acid nerve guide with or without multi potential stem cells for
peripheral nerve injury repair up to 2 cm.
L. Annacontini, A. Ianneli, L. Caggiano, D. Parisi,
A. Portincasa (Foggia, Italy)
10.34-10.38
Assisted vascular regeneration with biomaterials based on hyaluronic acid:
experimental study on rabbit
L. Pandis, F. Bassetto, B. Zavan, G. Abatangelo, V. Vindigni (Padova, Italy)
10.40-10.48
Cortical neural plasticity by means of single neurons
G. Brunelli (Brescia, Italy)
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
11.10-12.30 / Session 1 / EXPERIMENTAL 2
Chairman: W. Morrison (Melbourne, Australia)
Moderators: S. Geuna (Torino, Italy), E. Fraccalanza (Udine, Italy)
11.10-11.16
The use of stem cells in plastic surgery
G. Evans (Orange, USA)
11.18-11.24
Haemodynamic features of perforator flaps
C. Rubino (Sassari, Italy)
11.26-11.32
Flap complications and thrombophilia: an evidence based model and cost
analysis for preoperative screening
M. Carty (Boston, USA)
11.34-11.40
Osteocutaneous maxillofacial allotransplantation: a 10 year journey
C. Gordon (Baltimore, USA)
11.42-11.46
Bioengineered prefabricated flaps: dermal scaffold and Schwann cell
colonization the key factor for neo axonogenesis and flap reinnervation
G. Cuccia, M. Romeo, B. Hontanilla (Palermo, Italy), S. Geuna (Torino, Italy)
11.48-11.52
Rat abdominal wall as source for perforator flaps: an experimental study
A. Scevola (Milano, Italy), G. Pivato (Milano, Italy), P. Tos (Torino, Italy),
P. Santi (Genova, Italy), G. Pajardi (Milano, Italy)
11.54-12.00
Performing microsurgery after caffeine consumption
J. Dunne, F. Urso-Baiarda, S. Shurey, A. Grobbelaar (Northwood, UK)
12.02-12.06
Systematic review of direct muscle neurotisation on rat.
Quantitative analysis of muscular trophism after neurotization
D. Paravani, M. Guzzini (Roma, Italy)
12.08-12.12
New flow-through flap model in the rat based on iliolumbar artery
G. Malzone, N. Scuderi (Roma, Italy)
12.14-12.29
Keynote lecture
Tissue engineering at the Melburne Research Center. An update
W. Morrison (Melbourne, Australia)
ROOM 2 - Sala Ducrot
12.30-13.20 / Session 3 / TRAINING
Chairman: P. Tos (Torino, Italy)
Moderators: I. Marcoccio (Brescia, Italy), Z. M. Arnež (Trieste, Italy)
TEACHING MICROSURGERY: HOW WE DO IT, PROGRAMS TIPS AND
TRICKS
Microsurgery training program in the Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia
University, NY: technical aspects, pitfalls and tips
Y. Akelina (New York, USA)
Practical microsurgical course in Romania
M. Ionac (Timisoara, Romania)
The Lintz microsurgery course
S. Froschauer (Linz, Austria)
The Udine basic microsurgery course
M. Schiavon (Udine, Italy)
Microsurgery anastomosis simulation hub (MASH)
A. Ghanem (London, UK)
Paris advanced microsurgery course: University Diploma
J. Legagneux (Paris, France)
Advanced Italian Microsurgery Course SIM - SICM Naples
P. Tos (Torino, Italy)
The O’Brien method
A. Spaggiari (Modena, Italy)
The pig model – between basic and advanced microsurgical training
L. Jiga, B. Hoinoid, A. Blidisel, M. Ionach (Timisoara, Romania)
13.20-14.10 Tour of stands – lunch break
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
14.10-16.10 / Session 4 / MICROTIPS AND MICROTRICKS
Chairman: S. Podrecca (Milano, Italy)
Moderators: C. Rubino (Sassari, Italy), M. Siemionov (Cleveland, USA)
14.10-14.18
Differential reinnervation in facial nerve territory to prevent synkinetic
movements
G. Salimbeni (Pisa, Italy)
14.20-14.28
Microsurgical breast reconstruction: Tricks and Tips for the Traps
M. Hamdi (Brussels, Belgium)
14.30-14.36
Spare parts concept in limb reconstruction
P. Tos, D. Ciclamini, L. G. Conforti, A. Sard, F. Catalano,
B. Battiston (Torino, Italy)
14.38-14.44
Lymph node transplantation: a treatment option for post mastectomy
lymphedema syndrome
G. Lucta Gerald, M. LoTempio, R. J. Allen (Charleston, USA)
14.46-14-52
Chimeric flap: the kiss perforator flap
Y. Zhang (Shanghai, China)
14.54-14.58
Adoption of a three way catheter for delayed vascular shunting
in major injuries of the upper limb
C. Tiengo, R. Salmaso, S. Lepidi, F. Bassetto, G. Giatsidis (Padova, Italy)
15.00-15.04
Autologous fat for the completion of microvascular anastomosis
F. Schonauer, G. Molea (Napoli, Italy)
15.06-15.08
Hands free suction in microsurgery
C. R. Davis, O. A. Brandford, G. Fabre, M. Vandervoort,
N. M. Sojitra (London, UK)
15.08-15.10
Perfection in microsurgery
C. R. Davis, A. O. Grobbelaar (London, UK)
15.12-15.16
The use of communicating vein for venous drainage
of the radial forearm free flap
G. Merlino, S. Germano, S. Carlucci (Torino, Italy)
15.18-15.22
Microvascular free bone flap harvesting with Piezosurgery
S. Valsecchi, A. Bedogni, C. Gervasoni, P. F. Nocini , P. Ronchi
(Como, Padova, Verona, Italy)
15.24-15.28
Optimizing the use of sentinel skin paddle in monitoring
buried fasciocutaneous free flaps
M. Faenza, A. Balzano, M. Sanna, L. Dessena, C. Rubino (Sassari, Italy)
15.30-15.36
Sensory reinnervation in abdominoplasty
T. Schoeller (Stuttgart, Germany)
15.38-15.42
Temporary Ectopic implantation – homage to late microsurgeon
Marko Godina
I. Fogdestam, R. Hamilton (Gothenburg, Sweden)
15.44-15.52
Eye closure with the free platysma muscle flap
P. Guelinckx (Hasselt, Belgium)
15.54-16.02
Free Superfical Palmar Branch of the Radial Artery flap (SUPBRA)
for pulp and digital reconstruction
F. Iwagwu (Chelmsford, UK)
ROOM 2 - Sala Ducrot
16.20-17.20 / Session 5 / Speed DatingCoordinators: G. Pivato (Milano, Italy), C. Baldrighi (Firenze, Italy)
Failure of thumb replantation 23 days after: a case report
A. Zoccolan, O. Spingardi, E. Pamelin (Savona, Italy)
Reconstruction of a complex pelvic perineal defect: a case report
B. Tavaniello (Bologna, Italy)
Calcaneous reconstruction with iliac crest osteomuscular flap following
resection of grade 3 chondrosarcoma: a case report
E. Boux, U. Albertini, M. Boffano, G. Gino, D. Ciclamini,
P. Tos, B. Battiston (Torino, Italy)
Hypoplasia of peroneal artery during osteocutaneous fibula flap harvest
R. Laporta, B. Longo, F. Santanelli (Roma, Italy)
ALT chimeric flap as a salvage procedure after compartment syndrome
involving a fibula flap’s donor site
F. Farace, G. Fara, S. Maxia, F. Marongiu, C. Rubino (Sassari, Italy)
Surgical treatment of paraffinoma by means of free ALT flap: a case report
F. Idone, A. Di Giuseppe, L. Grassetti, D. Bordoni,
G. Di Benedetto (Ancona, Italy)
Treatment of digital nerve painful neuroma by means of a vein conduit with
nerve segment reconstruction. A case report with successful sensory recovery
after eight years of denervation
F. Catalano (Messina, Italy), D. Ciclamini, B. Panero, P. Titolo,
P. Tos, (Torino, Italy), F. Stagno d’Alcontres (Messina, Italy)
Salvage procedure of pediatric digital replantation
with acellular dermal substitute
L. Sartore, C. Tiengo, G. Giatsidis, F. Reho, B. Azzena (Padova, Italy)
Free vascularized fibula for the reconstruction
of the clavicle: report of three cases
P. Valenti, G. Piquilloud, N. Kerfant (Paris, France)
Lymphedema complicating free flap reconstruction
M. Francescon, L. Lazzaro, E. Rampino Cordaro (Udine, Italy),
A. Marchesi (Bergamo, Italy), L. Vaienti (Milano, Italy)
Ossification of the vascular pedicle in free fibula flap: diagnosis and treatment
of an unexpected complication
S. Palo (Bologna, Italy)
TFL perforator flap as an alternative to the ALT flap when there are not
appropriate perforators
F. Contedini, B. Tavaniello, L. Negosanti, S. Palo, R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
Rational closure of subacute wound
M.Oblak, G. Papa, N. Renzi, V. Ramella (Trieste, Italy),
N. Panizzo (Udine, Italy), Z. M. Arnež (Trieste, Italy)
Is the poliomyelitis a controindication for free fibula osteo-cutaneous flap?
A case report
M. Pantaloni, G. F. Romano, D. Lazzeri (Pisa, Italy)
Salvage of a free flap: can the VAC therapy work as a big leech?
G.F. Romano, M. Dini, A. Mori (Pisa and Firenze, Italy)
18.00
Opening ceremony at the Palazzo dei Normanni
Lecture by Prof. David H. Sachs (Boston, USA)
on “Application of Transplantation Tolerance
to Composite Tissue Allografts”
Guided tour of the Cappella Palatina
Welcome Cocktail
Friday October 21st 2011
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
8.30-10.35 / Session 6 / HEAD AND NECK
Chairman: G. De Santis (Modena, Italy)
Moderators: E. Crosetti (Torino, Italy), P. Neligan (Washington, USA)
08.30-08.36
Technical, functional and aesthetic evolution in jaws reconstruction
with vascularised fibula flap
G. De Santis (Modena, Italy)
08.38-08.42
Jaws reconstruction with the free Iliac crest flap
M. Maranzano (Treviso, Italy)
08.44-08.52
Bone free flaps rather than fibula for mandible reconstruction
P. Neligan (Washington, USA)
08.54-09.00
Functional recovery evaluation after Morrison’s treatment for facial palsy
M. Riccio, F. Verdini, N. Zingaretti, D. Coccia, T. Leo (Ancona, Italy)
09.02-09.06
Reconstruction of through-through midfacial defects
with DCIA-based composite free flaps
A. Bedogni, S. Valsecchi, A. Fior, G. Bissolotti, P. F. Nocini (Verona, Italy)
09.08-09.12
Mandibular reconstructions with free fibula flap and custom made plate
produced by CAD-CAM and rapid prototyping technology
R. Sgarzani, S. Mazzoni, L. Negosanti, C. Marchetti,
R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
09.14-09.22
Microsurgical treatment of vascular malformations of the face
J. Pribaz (Boston, USA)
09.24-09.30
The chimera ALT/vastus lateralis flap for prevention of carotid blow-out
syndrome by sternocleidomastoid muscle reconstruction
A. Cordova (Palermo, Italy)
09.32-09.38
Perforator based ALT flap – workhorse of contemporary microsurgical
reconstruction
R. K. Khazanchi (Dehli, India)
09.40-09.46
The organization model of the Piemonte region in cervicocephalic
reconstructive surgery
E. Crosetti, G. Succo, G. Molteni, B. Battiston, P. Tos,
E. Colombini, R. Carnino (Torino, Italy)
09.48-09.54
Reconstructive options for maxillo facial and skull base oncologic defects:
experience on 179 cases
C. Piazza, V. Taglietti, J. Cappiello, P. Nicolai (Brescia, Italy)
09.56-10.00
Microvascular free flaps in head and neck reconstruction. Comparison of
oncologic and reconstructive outcomes in elderly and young patients
C. M. Oranges, R. Sgarzani, A. Tarsitano, C. Marchetti,
R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
10.02-10.06
The use of Mitek suture anchor in head and neck reconstruction
with free flaps
F. C. Novati, V. Ramella, N. Renzi, G. Papa, Z. M. Arnez (Trieste, Italy)
10.08-10.12
Facial-contour deformities: computer aided design to plan and evaluate the
results achieved with the method “free flap and liposcultures”
L. Negosanti, R. Sgarzani, L. Lancellotti, C. Marchetti,
R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
10.14-10.18
Reconstructive surgery of the oral cavity and of the oropharyngeal region:
comparison between microsurgical and traditional techniques
E. Vigato, F. Barbieri, F. Bosco, M. Bruti, L. Gallici, M. Bomboi, L. Rossati,
E. Caprarella, M. Governa (Verona, Italy)
10.20-10.35
Presidential Lecture
Prof. Giorgio De Santis
10.35-10.50 Tour of stands - coffee break
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
10.50-12.35 / Session 7 / MICROWORLD
Chairman: M. Pascone (Bari, Italy)
Moderators: S. D’Arpa (Palermo, Italy), J. Selber (Houston, USA)
10.50-10.58
Penile reconstruction: with a free flap or with a pedicled flap?’
S. Monstrey (Gent, Belgium)
11.00-11.06
New application of supramicrosurgery in treating trigeminal nerve defects
P. Gennaro (Roma, Italy), M. Della Monaca, G. Gabriele (Roma, Italy)
11.08-11.16
Microsurgical treatment of UE vascular diseases
W. Pederson (San Antonio, USA)
11.18-11.24
Perineal neo sphincter reconstruction using functional gracilis muscle
with long term follow-up
A. Gupta (Mumbai, India)
11.26-11.32
Microsurgical reconstruction of diabetic lower limbs
L. Colen (Norfolk, USA)
11.34-11.40
Vasculoplastic surgery reduces the amputation rate in critical limb ischemia
M. Ionac, L. Jiga (Timisoara, Romania)
11.42-11.50
Studies on Blood Flow and Free Flaps in the Lower Limb
E. Tukiainen (Helsinki, Finland)
11.52-11.58
Use of perforator pedicled flaps in different anatomical sites
P. P. Bonfirraro, M. Carminati, L. Devalle, E. Robotti (Bergamo, Italy)
12.00-12.08
Reconstructive options in desmoid tumors
L. Steinstraesser (Bochum, Germany)
12.10-12.30 Robotic Microsurgery
Moderator: J. Selber (Houston, USA)
12.10-12.16
Robotic update in reconstructive plastic surgery
J. Selber (Houston, USA)
12.18-12.24
Learning curve of robotic assisted microvascular anastomosis in the rat
Joo-Yup Lee, T. Mattar, B. T. Carlsen, A. T. Bishop,
A. Y. Shin (Seul, South Korea)
12.26-12.30
Robotic assisted brachial plexus surgery: preliminary clinical experience
P. Liverneaux (Illkirch, France)
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
12.30-13.20 / Session 8 / NERVE REPAIR AND TENDON TRANSFERS
Chairman: A. Vigasio (Brescia, Italy)
Moderators: V. D’Orazi (Roma, Italy), M. Del Bene (Monza, Italy)
12.30-12.36
Nerve reconstruction vs tendon transfers: introduction
A. Vigasio (Brescia, Italy)
12.38-12.44
Emergency primary nerve reconstruction vs tendon transfers
B. Battiston, LG. Conforti, P. Titolo, T. Benigno (Torino, Italy)
12.46-12.52
Delayed radial nerve reconstruction vs tendon transfers
N. Felici (Roma, Italy)
12.54-13.00
Common peroneal nerve reconstruction vs tendon transfers
I. Marcoccio (Brescia, Italy)
13.02-13.08
Primary nerve reconstruction after oncological resection vs tendon transfers
M. Del Bene (Milano, Italy)
13.10-13.20
Discussion
13.20-14.00 Tour of stands – lunch break
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
14.05-16.10 / Session 9 / ALLOTRANSPLANTS
Chairman: F. Moschella (Palermo, Italy)
Moderators: J. Pribaz (Boston, USA), A. Baccarani (Modena, Italy)
14.05-14.13
Introducing face transplantation
A. Baccarani (Modena, Italy)
14.15-14.31
Composite tissue allotransplantation:
the Brigham and Women’s Hospital experience
J. Pribaz (Boston, USA) - M. Carty (Boston, USA)
14.33-14.43
Cleveland Clinic experience with face transplantation
and emerging ethical concerns
M. Siemionow (Cleveland, USA)
14.45-14.55
Tacheal allotransplantation
J. J. Vranckx (Leuven, Belgium)
14.57-15.03
Vascularized bone marrow transplantation induces partial tolerance to
hemiface transplantation in rats
D. Zamfirescu (Bucharest, Romania)
15.05-15.15
Double hand allotransplantation: one year followup
M. Del Bene (Monza, Italy)
15.17-15.27
Development of a Biosynthetic Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface for
Motor Control and Sensory Feedback from Prosthetic Devices
P. Cederna (Ann Arbor, USA)
15.29-15.39
Tolerance strategies in reconstructive transplantation
C. L. Cetrulo (Boston, MA, USA)
15.41-15.51
Abdominal wall transplantation: follow up and new trends
R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
15.53-15.59
Expanding the envelope: the porsh-liver composite vascular allograft
J. C. Lee, R. Lopez-Soler, J. F. Renz, J. M. Millis, L. J. Gottlieb (Chicago, USA)
16.01-16.07
Role of microsurgery in split liver transplantation
V. Pinto, F. Contedini, A. Lauro, A. D. Pinna, R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
16.30-17.50 / Session 10 / TRUNK AND BREAST
Chairman: F. Santanelli (Rome, Italy)
Moderators: M. Klinger (Milano, Italy), R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
16.30-16.38
The Profunda Artery Perforator (PAP) FLAP:
a new flap in breast reconstruction
M. LoTempio, G. Lucta Gerald, R. J. Allen (Charleston, USA)
16.40-16.48
Two/one stage breast reconstruction with DIEP flap: when to do it
F. Santanelli, G. Paolini, B. Longo, R. Laporta (Rome, Italy)
16.50-16.58
Timing of free tissue breast reconstruction
C. Heitmann (Munich, Germany)
17.00-17.08
Chest perforator flaps: internal mammary artery perforator flap vs
thoracoacromial artery perforator flap
Y. Zhang, (Shanghai, China)
17.10-17.16
The role of perforator flaps in the surgical treatment of pressure ulcers
F. Idone, A. Scalise, D. Talevi, M. Gioacchini,
G. Di Benedetto (Ancona, Italy)
17.18-17.24
Anterior intercostal artery perforator (AICAP) flap in breast autoaugmentation
and remodeling
S. Tenna, G. F. Marangi, B. Brunetti, F. Segreto, P. Persichetti (Roma, Italy)
17.26-17.32
Interdisciplinary approach, microsurgical technique and long term results in
400 cases of phalloplasty in female to male transexuality
K. Exner, C. Domke, B. Baican (Frankfurt, Germany)
17.34-17.40
Onco-surgical outcome of DIEP flap; when irradiated internal mammary
vessels were selected as recipient vessels
V. Lohsiriwat, C. Garusi, A. Manconi, F. De Lorenzi (Milano, Italy)
17.42-17.48
Anatomical evaluation of the internal mammary vessels based on magnetic
resonance imaging
R. Van der Hulst, R. Dikmans, R-J Schipper, C. Boetes,
S. Tuinder (Maastricht, Netherland)
18.00 Assemblea dei Soci SIM e elezione Presidente
20.30 Social Dinner, Galleria d’Arte Moderna
Saturday October 22nd 2011
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
08.30-10.30 / Session 11 / UPPER EXTREMITY
Chairman: I. Rossello (Savona, Italy)
Moderators: W. Pederson (S. Antonio, USA), A. Pagnotta (Roma, Italy)
8.30-8.36
Microsurgery in congenital malformations
G. Pajardi (Milano, Italy)
08.38-08.44
Microsurgery of the hand in children
G. Germann (Heidelberg, Germany)
08.46-08.52
Treatment of the mutilated hand
M. Neumeister (Springfield, USA)
08.54-09.00
Defect coverage of hand and forearm with free perforator flaps
S. Froshauer (Linz, Austria)
09.02-09.08
Adjuvant medical therapy in emergency reconstructive hand microsurgery
R. Busa, G. C. Kantunakis, M. Marietta, R. Lonardi, A. Landi (Modena, Italy)
09.10-09.16
Replantations and revascularization of large segments
R. Perrotta (Catania, Italy)
09.18-09.24
Reverse flow pedicle flap for covering thumb and second finger distal defects:
an evaluation of the first results
G. Checcucci (Firenze, Italy), M. Galeano (Messina, Italy),
M. Ceruso (Firenze, Italy)
09.26-09.30
Vascularized bone graft from the distal radius for pseudarthrosis of the ulna:
description of a new flap
A. Pagnotta, E. Taglieri, J. Molayem, R. Sadun (Roma, Italy)
09.32-09.36
The treatment of long bones nonunions of WITH corticoperiosteal free flaps
M. Guzzini (Roma, Italy), A. Antonini (Trieste, Italy),
B. Battiston, P. Tos, D. Ciclamini (Torino, Italy)
09.38-09.42
Midterm results of radial shortening osteotomy combined with a
revascularization procedure in the treatment of Kienbok’s disease
A. Marcuzzi, A. Russomando, M. Lando, A. Landi (Modena, Italy)
09.44-09.50
Indications for replantation of upper limb
(arm, forearm, hand, digits) nowadays
B. Battiston (Torino, Italy)
09.52-09.58
Distal reconstruction of digits by means of microsurgical procedures
with external pedicle
F. Brunelli (Paris, France)
10.00-10.04
Traumatic musculoskeletal changes in forearm and hand after emergency
vascular anastomosis or ligation
F. Bassetto, V. Vindigni, M. Zucchetto, M. A. Scomparin,
F. Corbetti (Padova, Italy)
10.06-10.10
Partial toe transfer for nail reconstruction: 25 cases
with more than 7 years of follow up
P. Valenti, F. Fitoussi, F. Paganini (Paris, France)
10.12-10.16
Second toe to hand transfer: personal experience of 28 patients
N. Kostakoglu (Tokat, Turkey)
10.18-10.24
Emergency reconstruction by means of free flaps from the foot for nonreplantable
digit amputations or failed replantations
P. Tos, L. G. Conforti, D. Ciclamini, B. Panero, P. Titolo,
B. Battiston (Torino, Italy)
10.24-10.30
Toe transfer for congenital anomalies of the hand
N. Jones (Los Angeles, USA)
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
10.30-12.00 / Session 12 / LOWER EXTREMITY
Chairman: M. Innocenti (Firenze, Italy)
Moderators: L. Vaienti (Milano, Italy), R. Sherman (Los Angeles, USA)
10.30-10.36
Microsurgical procedures in war surgery
R. Sherman (Los Angeles, USA)
10.38-10.44
Microvascular bone reconstruction of the foot
M. Innocenti (Firenze, Italy)
10.46-10.54
Segmental resection and replantation in lower limb tumors
L. Steinstraesser (Bochum, Germany)
10.56-11.02
Complex lesions of distal third of lower extremity:
reconstruction with free flaps.
L. Vaienti (Milano, Italy)
11.04-11.08
Reconstruction of the foot and calcaneal region after trauma
G. Pompili (Catania, Italy)
11.10-11.16
3 step approach to complex lower extremity trauma
L. S. Schechter, L. A. Pavone, I. A. Seitz,
M. C. Roughton (Morton Grove, USA)
11.18-11.22
Anterolateral thigh flaps for extremity reconstruction have high rates
of secondary thinning
S. Al-Benna, H. Steinau, L. Steinstraesser (Bochum, Germany)
11.24-11.30
Applications of the omentum for limb salvage: the largest reported series
Iris A. Seitz, L. A. Pavone, L. S. Schechter (Morton Grove, USA)
11.32-11.36
Reconstruction of foot framework by means of osteocutaneous free transfer
G. Paolini, L. Renzi, B. Longo, R. Laporta, F. Santanelli (Roma, Italy)
11.38-11.42
Post traumatic reconstruction of the leg. New prospectives
M. Cherubino, F. Tamborini, M. Leigheb, M. Ronga,
L. Valdatta (Varese, Italy)
11.44-11.48
Versatility of the free gracilis muscle flap for limb reconstruction:
review and overview of the literature
S. Germano, B. Panero, D. Ciclamini, B. Battiston, P. Tos (Torino, Italy)
11.50-11.54
Pitfalls of propeller flaps in lower limb repair
E. Fraccalanza, R. Baraziol, G. Salloum, M. Schiavon (Udine, Italy)
ROOM 2 - Sala Ducrot
10.30-12.05 / Session 12bis / DIEP
Chairman: F. D’Andrea (Napoli, Italy)
Moderators: M. Schiavon (Udine, Italy), M. Zenn (Durham, USA)
10.30-10.36
DIEP flap like a biological prosthesis in post mastectomy breast reconstruction
M. Schiavon, R. Baraziol, J. Tesei, G. Gentile, E. Fraccalanza (Udine, Italy)
10.38-10.42
Prospective computerized analysis of sensibility in breast reconstruction
with non reinnervated DIEP flap
B. Longo, M. Angelini, R. Laporta, G. Paolini, F. Santanelli (Roma, Italy)
10.44-10.50
Immediate simultaneous nipple & breast reconstruction with DIEP flap for
areola sparing mastectomy
E.S. Craig, J. Salomon, S. Fusi (Yale, USA)
10.52-10.56
Breast reconstruction with deep inferior artery perforator flap: a comparison
between multidetector row computed tomography, magnetic resonance and
color Doppler sonography
L. Barone-Adesi, A. Cina, P. Rinaldi, L. Bonomo, M. Salgarello (Roma, Italy)
10.58-11.02
Functional results of the donor site in DIEP – flap breast reconstruction
B. A. Baican, K. Exner (Frankfurt, Germany)
11.04-11.10
DIEP flap reconstruction in immediate breast reconstruction after nipple
sparing mastectomy
A. Manconi (Milano, Italy)
11.12-11.18
Different strategies of surgical approach to Internal Mammary Vessel
in DIEP flap breast reconstruction
R. Baraziol, E. Fraccalanza, J. Tesei, G. Salloum, M. Schiavon (Udine, Italy)
11.20-11.24
Perforator vessels and perforasomes in breast reconstruction with DIEAP flap
M. Manara, N. Renzi, V. Ramella (Trieste, Italy),
N. Panizzo (Udine, Italy), Z. M. Arnež (Trieste, Italy)
11.26-11.32
Immediate versus delayed DIEP reconstruction
R. Van der Hulst, R. Eijkemans, S. Tuinder (Maastricht, Netherland)
11.34-11.40
Post mastectomy breast reconstruction
with autologous tissue in young women
E. Fraccalanza, R. Baraziol, J. Tesei, M. Schiavon (Udine, Italy)
11.42-11.46
Perforator selection in DIEP breast reconstruction
M. Zenn (Durham, USA)
11.48-11.52
The retrograde internal mammary vessels as an additional option
in DIEAP flap breast reconstruction
M. Salgarello, L. Barone-Adesi, M. Sturla, R. Masetti (Roma, Italy)
11.54-11.58
Single perforator DIEP flap reconstruction in obese patient.
Can we avoid surgical complication?
V. Lohsiriwat, C. Garusi, A. Manconi, F. De Lorenzi (Milano, Italy)
12.00-12.04
The role of lipofilling in microsurgery: post operative modelling
or real support to free flaps?
C. Gelati, D. Tassone, L. Negosanti, E. Fabbri, R. Cipriani (Bologna, Italy)
ROOM 1 - Sala Kemonia
12.10-13.15 / Session 13 / NERVES
Chairman: F. Stagno d’Alcontres (Messina, Italy)
Moderators: R. Perrotta (Catania, Italy), P. Cederna (Ann Arbor, USA)
12.10–12.18
Regenerative cells for tissue engineering
D. Kalbermatten (Basel, Switzerland)
12.20-12.26
Long term in vivo regeneration of peripheral nerves through
bioengineered nerve grafts
P. Di Summa, D.F. Kalbermatten, W. Raffoul, P. Kingham,
G. Terenghi (Lausanne and Basel, Switzerland)
12.28-12.34
Use of masseteric nerve in facial nerve reanimation
M. Zenn (Durham, USA)
12.36-12.42
Protective coverage of the median nerve using fascial,
fasciocutaneous or island flaps
R. Luchetti (Rimini, Italy)
12.44-12.48
Late re-innervation in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy repair
F. M. Sénès, N. Catena (Genova, Italy)
12.50-12.54
Use of Alpha lipoic acid in association with superoxide dismutase after
microsurgical repair of sensory digital nerves of the hand: preliminary results
O. Spingardi, A. Zoccolan, M. I. Rossello (Savona, Italy)
12.56-13.00
Sensory recovery in thumb replantation: selected outcomes
D. Ciclamini, L. G. Conforti, P. Titolo, B. Battiston, P. Tos (Torino, Italy)
13.02-13.06
Tubulization in peripheral nerve repair: state of the art
G. Risitano, M. R. Colonna, F. Stagno d’Alcontres (Messina, Italy)
13.08-13.12
Peroneal intraneural ganglia: diagnosis, surgical treatment
and functional outcomes
C. Baldrighi, L. Delcroix, M. Innocenti (Firenze, Italy)
Closing Ceremony
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