Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Humanitarian plastic surgery. Personal experience and reflections].

D Montandon1, B Pittet

  • 1Unité de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Hôpital Cantonal, Suisse.

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|April 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The surgical management of extra-articular ankylosis in noma patients.

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery·2018
Same author

Ophthalmic plastic surgery: The pioneers and their heritage in reconstructive surgery of the eyelids.

Aesthetic plastic surgery·2013
Same author

[Orbitotemporal facial involvement in type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF1)].

Neuro-Chirurgie·2010
Same author

[About 10 cases of Launois-Bensaude disease].

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2008
Same author

[GESNOMA (Geneva Study Group on Noma): state-of-the-art medical research for humanitarian purposes].

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2004
Same author

[Humanitarian plastic surgery in question].

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2004
Same journal

Contribution to surgical education: Development of a website dedicated to perforator flaps of the upper limb.

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2026
Same journal

Superficial craniofacial arteriovenous malformations: A report of six cases and review of treatment modalities.

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2026
Same journal

Global research trends andintellectual structure of genioplasty: A 45-year bibliometric analysis (1980-2025).

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2026
Same journal

Dermal substitutes in keloid surgery: A systematic review and analysis of 116 lesions.

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2026
Same journal

Surgical approaches for prosthesis placement in transgender patients: A narrative review.

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2026
Same journal

Kiss flap in middle leg reconstruction: A technical note.

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique·2026
See all related articles

This study explores humanitarian plastic surgery, detailing field and in-country surgical experiences. It addresses challenges like training, technique selection, and follow-up for improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Global Health
  • Humanitarian Medicine

Background:

  • The concept of humanitarian plastic surgery involves providing reconstructive surgical care in resource-limited settings.
  • The authors' experience spans decades, encompassing both field operations and complex case management in Switzerland.

Observation:

  • Fieldwork in Burkina-Faso, Mali, and Niger highlights the practical challenges of humanitarian plastic surgery.
  • Complex cases, such as sequelae of noma, are managed in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • A clinical case of noma sequelae illustrates the authors' surgical approach.

Findings:

  • Key challenges include ensuring adequate surgical training and selecting appropriate techniques for diverse environments.
  • Effective postoperative follow-up and robust assessment of results are crucial for successful humanitarian missions.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Innovations in humanitarian plastic surgery are needed to address ongoing challenges.

    • Implications:

    • This work informs the development of sustainable training programs and standardized protocols for humanitarian plastic surgery.
    • Improved surgical techniques and follow-up strategies can enhance reconstructive surgery outcomes in underserved populations.
    • Addressing the complexities of humanitarian plastic surgery is vital for global health equity.