The role of ultrasonography in the assessment of ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb - a diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis.

abstract：:The role of nitric oxide (NO) on the microcirculation of arterialized venous flaps (AVFs) remains controversial. We aimed to investigate the effect of hemodynamic regulation using nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor and its agonist as a chemical intervention on the survival of AVF. A 10 × 8 cm arterialized venous fl...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Zhao B,Poonit K,Zhou X,Yao C,Sun C,Yan H

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The levator and frontalis muscles lack interior muscle spindles, despite consisting of slow-twitch fibres that involuntarily sustain eyelid-opening and eyebrow-raising against gravity. To compensate for this anatomical defect, this study hypothetically proposes that initial voluntary contraction of the levator fast-tw...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Matsuo K,Osada Y,Ban R

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism is a well-documented complication of surgery, including plastic surgery. However, few consensus guidelines on thromboembolism prophylaxis exist in plastic surgery and, thus, the different approaches in the public as well as the private clinics in Denmark were investigated using a web-b...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Nielsen LJ,Matzen SH

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of post-traumatic osteonecrosis of the lunate after fracture of the distal radius. Post-traumatic osteonecrosis of the carpal lunate after a fracture of the distal radius has, to our knowledge, not been reported previously. We treated the patient with vascularised bone graft from the distal radius, w...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Nakanishi A,Yajima H,Kisanuki O

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neoadjuvant treatment and surgical resection for sarcoma patients can often leave devastating wounds necessitating soft-tissue coverage in the form of free flaps. There is still debate as to the optimal flap for reconstruction of defects in irradiated fields. We aim to describe our experiences with free fasciocutaneou...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Othman S,Azoury SC,Weber KL,Kovach SJ

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Split-thickness skin grafts are routine in the treatment of deep dermal burns and various other wounds. Healing of the donor site of the graft has an impact on the total recovery of the patient. We conducted a prospective clinical study at Tampere University Hospital to compare the effect of two adhesive wound dressin...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Kaartinen IS,Kuokkanen HO

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-wound continuous negative pressure irrigation treatment (IW-CONPIT) was administered to cases of mediastinitis as the therapy of choice, with satisfactory results being obtained in terms of improved survival rates and quick healing of wounds. Accordingly, these treatment results and efficacy were evaluated. Afte...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Morinaga K,Kiyokawa K,Rikimaru H,Aoyagi S,Tayama K,Akashi H

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Premature sagittal synostosis (SS) can be surgically corrected using extensive cranioplasties or using less invasive methods, e.g. spring-assisted surgery (SAS). AIM:The aim of the present study was to perform a proper systematic review of springs in the treatment of SS. METHODS:A literature search was per...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Maltese G,Fischer S,Strandell A,Tarnow P,Kölby L

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) is a non-surgical, efficacious therapy for Dupuytren's contracture (DC). This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of CCH in patients with previous DC surgery. Data from 12 CCH clinical trials were pooled. At screening, patients provided details about the type/date of prev...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Bainbridge C,Gerber RA,Szczypa PP,Smith T,Kushner H,Cohen B,Hellio Le Graverand-Gastineau MP

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This was a prospective study designed to determine what effect poor tolerance to tourniquet application and local anaesthesia infiltration in open carpal tunnel decompression has on overall patient satisfaction with the surgical procedure. Fifty patients were recruited into the study. Visual analogue scores (VAS) were...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Bidwai AS,Benjamin-Laing HE,Shaw DA,Iqbal S,Jones WA,Brown DJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Journal ranking based on the impact factor (IF) can be distorted by self-citation. The aim of this study is to investigate the present status of self-citation in the plastic surgery journals and its effect on the journals' IFs. METHODS:IF, IF without self-citations (corrected IF), self-cited rate, and self-...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Miyamoto S

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The internal mammary artery (IMA) is one of the most popular recipients for microsurgical breast reconstruction. However, it is often separated into sleeve-like layers when it is handled. This study tried to explain this unique behaviour of the IMA through histologic observation. METHODS:Nine pairs of IMAs ...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Jeong WS,Yun J,Lee TJ,Eom JS,Kim EK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emergency replantation and revascularization operations of upper extremity injuries demand considerable resources, but their actual occurrence is unknown. This study evaluated all emergency replantations and revascularizations in the upper extremity in Finland from 1998 to 2016. A total of 2,434 operations were identi...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Pyörny J,Huttunen TT,Mattila VM,Jokihaara J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report about reconstruction of the foot with an innervated distally-based superficial sural artery flap using the lateral sural cutaneous nerve. The sensation of the lateral part of the leg depends on the sural nerve (SN), and the medial part of the leg on the saphenous nerve. The border of the area between the SN ...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Nuri T,Ueda K,Maeda S,Otsuki Y

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The natural course and predictors for decreased cold hypersensitivity were studied in 85 patients with severe hand injuries involving nerve lesions. METHODS:Questionnaires including the McCabe Cold Sensitivity Severity scale (CSS 0-400) were collected after injury, and at 6-month, 12-month, 2-year, and 3-ye...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Vaksvik T,Røkkum M,Haugstvedt JR,Holm I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and trigger digits are among the most common nontraumatic hand disorders treated by plastic surgeons. The onset of trigger digits after carpal tunnel release (CTR) has been inconsistently reported. This systematic review assessed the prevalence of trigger digits development in pa...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Lin FY,Wu CI,Cheng HT

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast reduction is a procedure with a high rate of patient satisfaction. Many techniques can be used for this type of surgery; patient satisfaction can vary from one technique to another. The main aim of this study was to use Breast-Q for initial evaluation of patient satisfaction after breast reduction by ...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Menéndez-Cardo A,Guillen-Grima F,Hontanilla B

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthrodesis of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint exhibits good results in rheumatoid patients but is controversial in post-traumatic conditions. This study evaluated the subjective outcome after thumb MP joint arthrodesis in chronic injuries and non-rheumatoid degenerative disorders. Forty-six patients were eva...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Rigó IZ,Røkkum M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominoplasty is a well-established operation to remove abdominal tissue excess. The patients' benefits and risks of this surgical treatment are, however, incompletely studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of evidence of benefits and risks for patients having abdominoplasty from massive weight lo...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Staalesen T,Elander A,Strandell A,Bergh C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interposition arthroplasty with bioreplaceable poly-L-D-lactic acid (PLDLA) implants has yielded promising results in reconstruction of rheumatoid hands. In this prospective clinical study we compared the PLDLA implant arthroplasty (n = 17) with that of tendon interposition (n = 12) for destruction of the trapeziometa...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Tiihonen RP,Skyttä ET,Kaarela K,Ikävalko M,Belt EA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is difficult to determine if women with severe abdominal burn scar contractures can have uneventful pregnancies and births. There are few reports involving the relationship between severe abdominal scar contractures and pregnancy/childbirth. Furthermore, all of these reports are based on retrospective studies. The ...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Mitsukawa N,Saiga A,Satoh K

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous authors have used either a grasping or a locking technique for flexor tendon repair in zone II. A combined (grasping and locking) 10-strand repair was used by the author in 22 adults (n = 28 fingers) with lacerations of both flexor tendons in zone II. The combined repair is known to be strong (mean tensile st...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Al-Qattan MM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optimal vascularisation of the graft site is significant for improving the outcome of fat grafting. Adipose tissue, specifically the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), is known to regulate its own vascular network. In order to assess the production of angiogenetic growth factors, this study investigated the content of i...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Pallua N,Serin M,Wolter TP

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Irradiation of the recipient site has been associated with postoperative complications and an increased rate of flap failure in facial reconstruction. The aim of this study was to report the outcomes of our use of four different types of flaps (two free and two pedicled) for the reconstruction of patients with nasopha...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Song M,Chen WK,Zhang Q,Chen SW,Zhuang SM,Yang AK

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand is rare. We report the case of a 39-year-old man with M marinum infection that resulted in a chronic soft tissue infection, extensor tendon synovitis, and arthritis of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. The cause was probably tropical freshwater fishes. ...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Flondell M,Ornstein K,Björkman A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL) is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome that include skin, ocular, and neurological disorders. This study describes the case of a 16-year-old girl that came to observation for the treatment of a congenital alopecia causing great psychological distress. After two expansion procedur...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Borgognoni L,Brandani P,Reali F,Gerlini G,Sestini S,Maio V,Reali UM

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the outcomes of the Swanson and Sutter prostheses (previously the Avanta prosthesis) used for metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty, and provide a powerful and rational conclusion regarding the use of prosthesis in MCP joint surgery. The literature search was based on PubMe...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Zhang H,Xue D,Yu J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the lack of agreement on when rectus diastasis (RD) is pathologic, the aim was to investigate indications for surgical repair. This study presents classifications of RD, current knowledge on the relation to pregnancy, and conservative and surgical management. A systematic search in Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane,...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Akram J,Matzen SH

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autologous fat grafting (lipofilling) enables repair and augmentation of soft tissues and is increasingly used both in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Autologous fat has several advantages, including biocompatibility, versatility, natural appearance, and low donor site morbidity. The main limitation is unpredict...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Trojahn Kølle SF,Oliveri RS,Glovinski PV,Elberg JJ,Fischer-Nielsen A,Drzewiecki KT

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint (SC) is rare. The most accepted technique for reconstruction of the defect after SC joint resection is the use of muscle flaps. We hypothesized that resection of ribs with the SC joint impacts timing, type and outcomes of reconstruction. This is a retrospective review of ...

journal_title：Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery

authors： Ali B,Petersen TR,Shetty A,Demas C,Schwartz JD

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00