Reactive thrombocytosis without endothelial damage does not affect the microvascular anastomotic patency.

abstract：:We present a case of a 32-year-old white women, affected by breast cancer and treated with mastectomy, who underwent immediate breast reconstruction with a tissue expander. She presented a periprosthetic infection from Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus, GAS) after scarlet fever. S. pyogenes may be responsi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Persichetti P,Langella M,Marangi GF,Vulcano E,Gherardi G,Dicuonzo G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our understanding of muscle, fascia, and skin flap physiology is based largely on data obtained from rodent, rabbit, or canine models. The presence of a well-developed panniculus carnosus confounds the extrapolation of data from these animals to humans. This study attempted to define microsurgically applicable musculo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Murphy RX Jr,Sonntag BV

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that multiparas who had previously been delivered of newborns with obstetric brachial plexus palsy are at risk of having the same complication in subsequent deliveries. However, none of the studies in the literature have actually attempted to estimate how high is that risk. The aims of the current pap...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： al-Qattan MM,al-Kharfy TM

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper studies the healing effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (EGF) on chronic diabetic foot ulcers. A total of 89 patients (65 male and 24 female) aged from 36 to 82 years (average of 54) enrolled for the prospective, open-label trial, crossover study. Predetermined criteria were used for diagnos...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hong JP,Jung HD,Kim YW

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Finger pulp loss is often observed in daily practice. When the lateral and dorsal surfaces of the injured digit remain intact, a neurovascular island flap can be designed and raised from that part of the finger for pulp reconstruction. Two types of homodigital lateral-dorsal neurovascular island flaps were used in 17 ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen CT,Wei FC

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many surgical procedures to improve mandibular contour have been introduced in East Asia. Despite consensus regarding mandible contouring surgery, surgery which includes angle ostectomy and lateral cortex excision, some patients require only mandibular angle ostectomy. The intraoral approach is a widely used method, b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lim H,Kang M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited data of body image and quality of life are available after panniculectomy. Although it is generally considered a medically necessary procedure, we believe that the benefits of this procedure are many. The Short Form of The Situational Inventory of Body Image Dysphoria Short Form and the Multidimensional Body S...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Singh KA,Losken A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokines are peptide mediators of inflammation that are being extensively studied in several aspects of disease. I provide an introduction to the general features of cytokine biology. Cytokines may be considered as either proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory compounds, and they also have potent hematopoietic effects....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Remick DG

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prominent tear trough deformity and midfacial depression are the first priority in periorbital rejuvenation. To achieve harmonious lower eyelid improvement, we developed a novel approach to reposition infraorbital fat using intraoral anchoring in transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty. METHODS:Fourte...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gao W,Qiao C,Lin X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massive localized lymphedema (MLL) is rare, but as the prevalence of obesity in adults rises, it can be foreseen that cases will increase in prevalence. These patients are unable to ambulate and have uncontrollable rash and skin breakdown. Operative management for MLL is offered when nonsurgical measures are ineffecti...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Moore E,Vasconez H,Wong L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, dissection of the temporoparietal fascia immediately above the zygomatic arch has been avoided due to the risk of transection of the temporofrontal rami of the facial nerve. METHODS:A total of 8 fresh cadaveric hemi-faces have been dissected to investigate the relationship of the temporofronta...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： O'Brien JX,Ashton MW

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The debate on how to create ideal facial proportions--once the remit of artists and sculptors--has been reignited during the past 5 decades, with the emergence of aesthetic facial surgery. Classic ideals exist, but few individuals actually satisfy these criteria. Aesthetic ideals are culturally and temporall...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： McArdle A,Young R,Kelly MH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several clinical studies promulgate the concept that some degree of crossover innervation occurs after digital nerve injuries are sustained and that the intact digital nerve might even substitute for the loss of nerve function on the injured side. Other studies strongly dispute the existence of this phenomenon. An exc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Weinzweig N

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Asian breast reconstruction patient is usually of lower mean age, lower body mass index (BMI), and has relatively small breasts. This study aimed to investigate the outcome of 1-stage immediate breast reconstruction using saline-filled implants in the Asian patients.Between April 2002 and July 2005, 30 patients un...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wang HY,Ali RS,Chen SC,Chao TC,Cheng MH

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on our clinical experience, various methods of donor or recipient vascular pedicle coverage for an arterialized or free flap are reported. The vascular pedicle may be placed in the subcutaneous space either by incising the skin along the full length of the vascular route or by passing it through a subcutaneous t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ohtsuka H,Hwang HY,Torigai K,Shioya N

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The medial sural MEDIAL GASTROCNEMIUS perforator flap is a potentially large, thin cutaneous flap that encompasses the calf skin territory. Its medial sural vascular pedicle has a long leash of large caliber that simplifies microanastomoses when used as a free flap. Because the identification of the requisite perforat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG,Sano K

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical correction of chronic mallet finger caused by terminal tendon disruption was carried out in 22 patients. The distal stump of the tendon was fixed to the base of the distal phalanx with a Mitek micro arc bone anchor. In all patients the mallet finger deformity was corrected. There were 15 patients with excelle...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ulkür E,Açikel C,Ergun O,Celiköz B

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual vascular pedicle of a deltopectoral flap is reported and the case is discussed. We suggest noting any anomalies in the flap's vascularization during its dissection. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Marconi F,Poppi V,Farese P

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant human growth hormone, a very potent anabolic hormone, plays a significant role in growth regulation, bone metabolism, and wound healing. This study evaluates its effect on random flap survival. Rats were randomly divided into 2 groups. A dorsal random flap, cephalically based, was used. One group received ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shalom A,Hollander L,Westreich M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Common upper body findings after massive weight loss (MWL) include breast ptosis, projection loss, flattening, inframammary fold descent, and back rolls. Although implants address volume loss, manifestations of circumferential excess (ie, back rolls) are ignored. We review our experience with extended late...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Patel NB,Wong MS

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treating pigmented lesions of the skin, especially deep dermal pigmentations, are difficult to achieve satisfactory results without complications. To treat dermal pigmentations, such as nevus of Ota and congenital nevus, the combined therapy of a resurfacing laser (CO2) and a selective photothermolytic laser (the Q-Sw...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Park SH,Koo SH,Choi EO

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-nine fractures of the mandible were studied by standard radiographs and axial computed tomographic scans (hard copy). Independent reviewers analyzed each study in a blinded, non-paired fashion. When radiographic diagnostic sensitivities were compared on the basis of known surgical findings, the plain films were...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Creasman CN,Markowitz BL,Kawamoto HK Jr,Cohen S,Kioumehr F,Hanafee WN,Shaw WW

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first metatarsophalangeal joint area is a very difficult one to reconstruct, needing skin that is thick, sensitive, and resistant to friction. Although the medial plantar island flap was initially described to resurface heel defects, we have used this flap as a cross-foot flap to recover the first metatarsophalang...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Amarante J,Martins A,Reis J

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In male-to-female genital sex reassignment surgery, the clitoris, its prepuce, and the labia minora remain among the most difficult structures to construct. We describe the authors' clitoroplasty and vulvoplasty technique. METHODS:All patients who underwent male-to-female sex reassignment surgery at a singl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mañero Vazquez I,García-Senosiain O,Labanca T,Gómez Gil E

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new genioplasty technique has been described and performed on 16 patients since 1995. The technique has been developed to avoid some undesired results of the current osseous genioplasty techniques and to achieve a more natural appearance in advancement genioplasty. According to the authors' technique, a rectangular ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Celik M,Tuncer S,Büyükçayir I

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In previous studies, we were able to demonstrate baseline non-augmented cadaveric silicon tissue values as well as silicone-augmented breast capsular tissue silicon levels from various geographic locations in the United States. One of the limitations of these previous studies was the potential for intracapsular variat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Evans GR,Baldwin BJ

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparison study of donor site care using 5 common modalities was undertaken. A total of 210 treated donor areas were examined for healing differences, comfort, complications, and cost. At the conclusion of the study we were able to recommend certain treatment methods depending on the nature of the donor wound. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Brady SC,Snelling CF,Chow G

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most frequently used flaps for the coverage of sacral skin and soft-tissue defects (primarily decubiti) is the gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flap. The authors have developed a new, hatchet-shaped incision direction for the flap and have been using it for 6 years in the surgical treatment of various pelvi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jósvay J,Sashegyi M,Kelemen P,Donáth A

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A bilayered artificial dermis is widely applied for skin defects. Its collagen sponge is biodegraded and replaced with dermis-like tissue after application. There is no reliable method for quantitatively evaluating the blood flow of artificial dermis. In this study, we used laser Doppler imaging to evaluate ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Morimoto N,Takemoto S,Kawai K,Aya R,Ishisaka T,Suzuki S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ideal acellular dermal matrices (ADM) for breast reconstruction exhibit native extracellular matrix (ECM) structure to allow rapid biointegration and appropriate mechanical properties for desired clinical outcomes. In a novel in vivo model of irradiated breast reconstruction, we describe the cellular and vas...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cottler PS,Sun N,Thuman JM,Bielak KMH,Salopek LS,Piñeros-Fernandez A,Hu S,Campbell CA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00