High-energy trauma and damage control in the lower limb.

abstract：:Nasal dermoids, encephaloceles, and gliomas are rare congenital lesions that result from improper embryologic development. The differentiation between them and a firm understanding of their pathology is necessary to avoid unnecessary complications. In view of their potential intracranial connection, prompt diagnosis a...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Van Wyhe RD,Chamata ES,Hollier LH

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zygomaticomaxillary (ZMC) fractures are the second most common facial fractures after nasal bone fractures. The zygoma, with its location and multiple points of articulations, lends itself to both facial structure and esthetics. Secondary ZMC deformities are complications of inadequate primary correction, delayed repa...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Aman HM,Alenezi A,Ducic Y,Reddy LV

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of over-the-counter cosmetics, approaches to hygiene, and many basic dermatologic principles differ between individuals with Caucasian skin and ethnic skin. Still, comparatively few publications highlight these variations or discuss appropriate management. Among many ethnic patients, issues related to skin hydrati...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Cole PD,Hatef DA,Taylor S,Bullocks JM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) is a generic term which describes a set of disorders resulting in the leakage of air into the nasal passages during speech production. As a result, speech samples can demonstrate hypernasality, nasal emissions, and poor intelligibility. The finding of VPD can be secondary to several ca...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Woo AS

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symmetry is the sine qua non of breast reconstruction. A symmetrical result offers peace of mind, a healthy body image, and improved self-esteem to the patient and presents a sometimes elusive goal to the plastic surgeon. When symmetry comes with modest effort we are pleased, but more often the effort is prolonged thr...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Restifo RJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Choosing a pedicled flap to reconstruct an intraoral defect depends on the size and the anatomic position of the tissue defect. The goals are to restore form and function and minimize donor site morbidity. Regional pedicled flaps available for intraoral reconstruction are the buccal fat pad flap, facial artery musculo...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Squaquara R,Kim Evans KF,Spanio di Spilimbergo S,Mardini S

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser and light procedures are commonly delegated to nonphysician providers. The purpose of this report is (1) to summarize the factors that determine how such delegation may occur, (2) to analyze the potential pitfalls and problems associated with delegation, and (3) to propose alternative approaches that may improve...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Alam M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autogenously harvested liquid platelet concentrate extracted from a patient's peripheral blood that contains higher than baseline concentrations of growth factors and cytokines. This innovative new technology has demonstrated great promise in the field of plastic surgery, and its use h...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Abu-Ghname A,Perdanasari AT,Davis MJ,Reece EM

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is one of the mainstays in the treatment of pediatric spasticity and dystonia. When considering initiation of BoNT treatment for spasticity, treatment goals and responses to prior conservative measures such as passive range of motion exercises, splinting, and other medication trials should ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Schwabe AL

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently available ablative fractional CO2 lasers provide excellent results and diminish down time with fewer complications than previous generation CO2 lasers. Mechanisms of action, treatment parameters, as well as pre- and postoperative care will be discussed. ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Ramsdell WM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since Mikamo developed the double blepharoplasty technique at the end of the 19th century, there has been significant developments in the idealized periorbital appearance of the Asian patient. Currently there are four potential vectors of change possible (upper, lower, medial, and lateral). South Korea is the only cou...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Fakhro A,Yim HW,Kim YK,Nguyen AH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aesthetic surgery of the upper eyelids is a very common procedure performed in cosmetic practices around the world. The word blepharoplasty, however, has a different meaning in Asia than it does elsewhere. Orientals have different periorbital anatomic characteristics, their motivations for seeking eyelid treatment are...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Weng CJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bilateral sagittal split osteotomy is an indispensable tool in the correction of dentofacial abnormalities. The technique has been in practice since the late 1800s, but did not reach widespread acceptance and use until several modifications were described in the 1960s and 1970s. Those modifications came from a des...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Monson LA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The editors of this issue of Seminars in Plastic Surgery dedicated to propeller flaps met in 2009 at the "1st Tokyo Meeting on Perforator and Propeller Flaps." On that occasion, as part of the advisory panel of the meeting, they contributed to the definition and classification of these flaps. Since then, several evolu...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Pignatti M,Hallock GG

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ear prominence is a relatively common cosmetic deformity with no associated functional deficits, but with profound psychosocial impact, especially in young patients. Protruding ears in children have propagated surgical advances that incorporate reconstructive techniques. Here we outline a systematic framework to evalu...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Ali K,Meaike JD,Maricevich RS,Olshinka A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic imaging of osteomyelitis can require the combination of diverse imaging techniques for an accurate diagnosis. Conventional radiography should always be the first imaging modality to start with, as it provides an overview of the anatomy and the pathologic conditions of the bone and soft tissues of the re...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Pineda C,Espinosa R,Pena A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The temporomandibular joint is elegant in its design, which may make it difficult if not impossible to comprehensively reconstruct. Although a broad range of nonvascularized options exists for reconstruction of degenerative conditions of the temporomandibular joint, vascularized reconstructions such as the fibula or t...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Potter JK,Dierks EJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sternal wound infection is a life-threatening complication after cardiac surgery associated with high morbidity and mortality. Past treatment options have included closed suction and continuous irrigation. Current paradigms in the management of sternal wound infection include surgical debridement, vacuum-assisted clos...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Singh K,Anderson E,Harper JG

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of plastic surgery originally developed out of the necessity to reconstruct the human body after the destruction of war. However, injured soldiers were not the only people who desired a change in appearance. After World War II, many people in Asian countries sought to attain a more Western look through surge...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Fakhro A,Wagner RD,Kim YK,Nguyen AH

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rehabilitation following ablative skull base surgery remains a challenging task, given the complexity of the anatomical region, despite the recent advances in reconstructive surgery. Remnant defects following resection of skull base tumors are often not amenable to primary closure. As such, numerous techniques have be...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Hu S,Arnaoutakis D,Kadakia S,Vest A,Sawhney R,Ducic Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the hand, as seen often after trauma or tumor excision, is a challenge due to the great differentiation of tissues depending on the hand area involved. The classical intrinsic "workhorse flaps" of the hand are associated with a significant donor-site morbidity. Capturing pe...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Tos P,Crosio A,Pugliese P,Georgescu AV

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mandible fractures account for a significant portion of maxillofacial injuries and the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of these fractures remain challenging despite improved imaging technology and fixation techniques. Understanding appropriate surgical management can prevent complications such as malocclusion, p...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Pickrell BB,Serebrakian AT,Maricevich RS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autologous fat grafting has become a widely utilized technique for a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Its potential for volume restoration and tissue regeneration has made it a popular method for treating soft tissue defects in both adult and pediatric populations. While autologous fat grafting in th...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Shih L,Abu-Ghname A,Davis MJ,Xue AS,Dempsey RF,Buchanan EP

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateral abdominal wall defects, while rare, present a more challenging problem than commonly encountered ventral defects due to the complexity of the anatomy, physiologic forces, and impact of muscle denervation. The lateral abdominal wall encompasses a large surface area ranging from the costal margin superiorly to t...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Kapur SK,Butler CE

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Originally described in the 1970s, vascularized bone grafting has become a critical component in the treatment of bony defects and non-unions. Although well established in the lower extremity, recent years have seen many novel techniques described to treat a variety of challenging upper extremity pathologies. Here the...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Houdek MT,Wagner ER,Wyles CC,Nanos GP 3rd,Moran SL

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nonprofit sector is a vibrant, dynamic, and expanding portion of the United States' economy. Its growth over the past two decades has opened up many avenues for entrepreneurs wishing to create corporations that are community- and need-driven, particularly in the health services industry. The fertility of this sect...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Singh A,Jalalabadi F,Hollier P,Reece EM,Hollier LH Jr

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macromastia in adolescents is multifactorial and usually idiopathic, associated with obesity or hormonal imbalances. Less commonly, it can result from virginal or juvenile breast hypertrophy, a rare condition of unknown etiology, where an alarmingly rapid breast enlargement occurs during puberty. Breast hypertrophy in...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Wolfswinkel EM,Lemaine V,Weathers WM,Chike-Obi CJ,Xue AS,Heller L

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mandibular trauma is a common problem seen by plastic surgeons. When fractures occur, they have the ability to affect the patient's occlusion significantly, cause infection, and lead to considerable pain. Interventions to prevent these sequelae require either closed or open forms of reduction and fixation. Physicians ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Koshy JC,Feldman EM,Chike-Obi CJ,Bullocks JM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aesthetic genital surgery seems to have become a fashionable issue nowadays. Many procedures and techniques have been described these last years, but very few long-term results or follow up studies are available. The novelty of this aspect of plastic surgery and the lack of evidence-based interventions, have led to a ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Dobbeleir JM,Landuyt KV,Monstrey SJ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telemedicine is a burgeoning industry with potential to enhance patient care and physician outreach. A review of the current literature and legislative laws was conducted along with knowledge from the experience gathered at starting a telehealth platform at Texas Children's Hospital to find the necessary steps for sta...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Jalalabadi F,Izaddoost SA,Guillen DE,Fordis CM Jr,Reece EM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00