Introduction to "Propeller Flaps".

abstract：:Tumors of the maxilla and midface are some of the most difficult to manage, not only in terms of treatment but also in terms of achieving acceptable orofacial reconstruction. Today, free flaps dominate the reconstructive field. Many patients can achieve successful reconstruction after free flap transfer with a return ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Vincent A,Burkes J,Williams F,Ducic Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of traumatic lower-limb vascular injury can offer special challenges even to experienced surgeons. Recent U.S. conflicts have advanced the practice of vascular trauma surgery on the battlefield and offer important lessons learned for management of similar injury in urban trauma centers. Damage control techn...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Fox LC,Kreishman MP

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：: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：:Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed worldwide for both functional and cosmetic indications. There is a high rate of patient satisfaction; however, in this era of social media, patient expectations are higher than ever. Today's digitally savvy patients expect perfect outcomes with...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Yang P,Ko AC,Kikkawa DO,Korn BS

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：:Appearance of the male genitalia is linked with self-esteem and sexual identity. Aesthetic surgery of the male genitalia serves to correct perceived deficiencies as well as physical deformities, which may cause psychological distress. Attention to patient motivation for surgery and to surgical technique is key to achi...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Alter GJ,Salgado CJ,Chim H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical experience supports a role for palliative procedures in patients with locally advanced or recurrent breast cancer, yet numerous challenges are entailed in both the extirpation and reconstruction of the chest wall in these cases. The defects may be profound and complicated by prior surgery, radiation therapy, ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Beahm EK,Chang DW

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:Implant-based reconstruction (IBR) remains the most commonly utilized breast reconstruction option for post-mastectomy patients. IBR can be approached as either a one-stage reconstruction or a two-stage reconstruction. Facilitated by improvements in surgical technology and advanced techniques, one-stage reconstruction...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Perdanasari AT,Abu-Ghname A,Raj S,Winocour SJ,Largo RD

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile amputations are uncommon injuries, therefore, the management and outcome of these patients have been compiled from solitary case studies or short reviews. Accidental trauma during circumcision, injury inflicted by a partner following marital discord, and genital self-mutilation observed in patients with deep ps...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Biswas G

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main goal of head and neck reconstruction is the restoration of form and function. Oncologic surgery makes this process more complex, as the preplanned defect can be very different from its intraoperative counterpart. This emphasizes the role of preoperative planning and a diverse reconstructive "tool box" that ca...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Badhey A,Haidar Y,Genden E

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：: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：: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

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：: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：: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：:The authors provide an overview of lip reconstruction after Mohs surgery based on the senior author's practice. Lip reconstruction offers unique challenges to preserve not only lip function but also aesthetics. Lip reconstruction must take into consideration the three anatomical layers that comprise the lip and defect...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Sanniec KJ,Carboy JA,Thornton JF

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：: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：:Cleft palate repairs often require secondary surgeries and/or revisions for a variety of reasons. The most common causes are symptomatic oronasal fistulas and velopharyngeal insufficiency. Complications from primary surgery, such as wound dehiscence, infection, and hematomas, contribute to the relatively high rate of ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Hu S,Levinson J,Rousso JJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:Postoperative scar appearance is often a significant concern among patients, with many seeking advice from their surgeons regarding scar minimization. Numerous products are available that claim to decrease postoperative scar formation and improve wound healing. These products attempt to create an ideal environment for...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Commander SJ,Chamata E,Cox J,Dickey RM,Lee EI

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of lymphedema surgery has witnessed tremendous advancements over the years and has been coupled to the rapid growth of supermicrosurgical techniques. A lymphovenous bypass or lymphaticovenular anastomosis is a new technique that requires identification of patent, residual lymphatic channels and performing an...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Chang EI,Skoracki RJ,Chang DW

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00