Herpes simplex virus 1 infection on a reconstructive free flap.

Simon P Parys, Thea Leman, Reuven Gurfinkel

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Article in Eplasty, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

Breast implant extrusion related to Herpesviridae.International journal of surgery case reports · 2015
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Simon P ParysDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia.

Thea Leman

Reuven Gurfinkel

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveHerpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) is a widespread virus that primarily causes orofacial infection.

methodsWe present a case of HSV1 infection on a free radial forearm flap used to reconstruct a palate defect. Initially, the free flap appeared healthy; however, after 48 hours the free flap appeared in distress, with dark red colour and fast capillary refill. Venous congestion was suspected, and the patient underwent a second operation where no vascular compromise was found. Vesicles were noted on the free flap; swabs revealed HSV1 infection.

resultsComplete recovery of the free flap was achieved with acyclovir. DISCUSSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of HSV1 infection on a free flap that was found to be responsible for the free flap appearing distressed.

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