Cutaneous vascular anatomy of the thoracic region of the dorsum and its role in flap design in the rat.

abstract：:Radiation-induced osteosarcoma is a rare complication of radiation therapy for breast cancer. The authors present a 60-year-old patient in whom osteosarcoma of the chest wall developed 5 years after modified radical mastectomy and radiation therapy for breast cancer. One year after resection of the chest osteosarcoma,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rudman F Jr,Stanec S,Stanec M,Stanec Z,Margaritoni M,Zic R,Milanovic R,Krizanac S,Separović V

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sildenafil is a cyclic guanosine-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PD-5) inhibitor that is widely used for erectile dysfunction. Potent and competitive inhibition of PD-5 enhances levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). Fibrin glue-apart from tissue fixation-has been used for slow release of drugs. In this s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ulusoy MG,Uysal A,Koçer U,Karaaslan O,Cuzdan SS,Ayyildiz A,Ustün H

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of soft-tissue defects over the Achilles tendon presents specific challenges to the plastic surgeon. Primary closure or local flaps are often not feasible repair options for such wounds, and many of these patients may be poor candidates for free-tissue transfer secondary to their comorbidity. In this case s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Repta R,Ford R,Hoberman L,Rechner B

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin sparing mastectomy (SSM) removes the breast, nipple-areolar complex, previous biopsy incisions, and skin overlying superficial tumors. Preservation of the native skin envelope facilitates immediate breast reconstruction. The procedure has been adopted for the treatment of breast cancer. All cases of SSM and immed...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Carlson GW,Losken A,Moore B,Thornton J,Elliott M,Bolitho G,Denson DD

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 16-year-old male with fibrous dysplasia, in which rapidly increasing proptosis of the left eye was induced by a mucocele behind the globe, is reported. The mucocele was removed and the expanded bone was completely recontoured back to normal dimensions with the aid of an acrylic skull replica fabricated preoperativel...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hirabayashi S,Kagawa K,Ohkubo E,Sugawara Y,Sakurai A

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prepuce is an excellent donor site for skin grafts with minimal donor site morbidity. Full-thickness grafts are often required for correction of congenital syndactyly and in burn contractures. METHODS:Preputial skin was used for grafting in 18 children: 5 with burn contractures and 13 with congenital sy...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ehrlichman RJ,Driscoll DN,Cornejo K,Upton J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema, a chronic disfiguring condition resulting from lymphatic dysfunction or disruption, can be difficult to accurately diagnose and manage. Of particular challenge is identifying the presence of clinically significant limb swelling through simple and noninvasive methods. Many historical and currently...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Warren AG,Janz BA,Slavin SA,Borud LJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterolateral ankle pain can persist despite the best care of sprains or fractures. It is possible that this pain is related to stretch or traction injuries to the nerves that innervate the subtalar joint. If this were true, identification of these nerve branches by local anesthetic block would provide an indication t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rab M,Ebmer J,Dellon AL

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term nipple projection remains the elusive ingredient for measuring the success of a nipple reconstruction. Augmentation of this projection without sacrifice of autogenous donor tissues may be achieved using a polyurethane-coated silicone gel implant affectionately and descriptively called the "gumdrop" nipple. T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study of stage III (locally advanced) breast cancer patients evaluated the survival improvement conferred by immediate breast reconstruction by transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap reconstruction after modified radical mastectomy (MRM) in comparison with MRM alone. METHODS:This retr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hsieh TY,Lin YN,Lin SD,Lai CS,Chang KP,Lee SS,Huang SH,Hou MF,Chen FM,Ou-Yang F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the management and outcome of acute facial powder burns, 10 patients admitted to a burn center (1980-1985) were reviewed. Facial burns resulted from black gun-powder in 7 and fireworks in 3 patients. Most burns occurred in teenage boys (6) and all but 1 were the result of carelessness on the part of the bu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zamboni WA,Eriksson E,Zook EG

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rhabdomyolysis often occurs after traumatic compartment syndrome, and high morbidity and mortality have been reported with the acute kidney injury that develops subsequently. We focused on the risk factors for rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury in patients with traumatic compartment syndrome. We also analyz...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tsai WH,Huang ST,Liu WC,Chen LW,Yang KC,Hsu KC,Lin CT,Ho YY

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to introduce free toe soft tissue transfer using local infiltration anesthesia in patients not suitable for general anesthesia and local tissue coverage. METHODS:From January 2006 to August 2012, a total of 11 traumatic fingertip defects were reconstructed by toe soft tissue transfer...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim HS,Jeong TW,Park SH,Lee BI

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young male patient, who sustained a severe burn injury 6 years ago, received amputation of left hand at the level of metacarpal shaft of the thumb and base of proximal phalanxes of the rest of the fingers. Staged operations, including combined second- and third-toe transfer from the right foot to middle and ring fin...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang C,Hsieh YH,Chen HH,Tsai CH,Lin YT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of patients with infected median sternotomy wounds includes debridement and closure using vascularized tissue, most often the pectoralis major muscle. However, occasionally, surgeons use other flaps to close sternotomy wounds. The purpose of this study is to review 1 center's experience with infected median ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Oh AK,Lechtman AN,Whetzel TP,Stevenson TR

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Questions persist regarding the general applicability of the Furlow palatoplasty technique, and thus, widespread adoption of its use has been uneven. This study describes a consecutive, nonselective series of primary Furlow palatoplasties. Highlighted is the unique fact that plastic surgical residents functi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stotland MA,Boonipat T,Lundgren CM,Gonzalo EG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously demonstrated in a rat surgical incision model that charged dextran beads enhance wound repair in a charge-specific manner: positively charged beads increased wound breaking strength (WBS), whereas neutral or negatively charged beads were ineffective. The present work extends these observations into ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Galiano RD,Jyung RW,Krukowski M,Mustoe TA

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple studies have compared the outcome of surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (CUTS), yet there remains no clear guidelines for treatment. We describe an approach to CUTS that includes tailoring the procedure to the pathology found at surgery. Patients treated surgically were retrospectively reviewed. Following in...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Keith J,Wollstein R

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of the nipple-areola complex is an important issue in primary breast reconstruction. When nipple-sparing mastectomy is not suitable, alternatives are immediate nipple-areola complex replantation and delayed reconstruction. The aim of this study was to examine whether patients benefit more from nip...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nedomansky J,Nickl S,Maier B,Dubsky P,Haslik W,Schroegendorfer KF

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report presents a unique, late complication of breast reconstruction surgery. A woman, who underwent left mastectomy and several reconstruction procedures with silicone implants presented with symptomatic enlarged internal mammary lymph nodes on her contralateral side. The nodes, which were suspicious for br...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gil T,Mettanes I,Aman B,Taran A,Shoshani O,Best LA,Naroditsky I,Har-Shai Y

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hand transplantations have been initiated and have been encouraged by promising results for more than 1 decade. The aim of this study was to present the first case of hand transplantation performed in Taiwan. MATERIALS AND METHODS:On September 3, 2014, we transplanted the left distal forearm and hand of a brai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kuo YR,Chen CC,Chen YC,Yeh MC,Lin PY,Lee CH,Chang JK,Lin YC,Huang SC,Chiang YC,Chiu NM,Lee Y,Huang YC,Liang JL,Wu RW,Siu KK,Chung KC,Chiang MH,Pan CC,Wei FC

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In select cases, to prevent any functional loss and to initiate early function during the early burn period, the reconstructive procedure of choice may be flap coverage. In these circumstances, when the ideal flap donor site is burned, the clinician may be hesitant to raise this flap because of questionable flap survi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Borman H,Maral T,Demirhan B,Haberal M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various procedures have been described for the management of mandibular condylar head fracture, but a standard treatment is not yet conclusive. This report describes our experience with osteosynthesis of condylar head fracture at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. METHODS:Sixteen patients with unilateral ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lai BR,Liao HT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extensive orbital floor and medial wall fractures compared with isolated orbital wall fractures are more likely to require surgical correction because of a higher possibility of complications like diplopia, enophthalmos, or numbness. The unique and complex contours of the orbital anatomy limit th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang JR,Liao HT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The onlay fascia-cartilage graft technique for malar or maxillary projections can be used for recontouring the middle third of the face. Covering onlay grafts with fascia achieves a smoother contour, concealing the edges in addition to obtaining a more natural anatomical look for the face. The technique has provided a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Guerrerosantos J

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-year-old girl sustained full-thickness burns to the anterior chest. Skin grafting was performed after spontaneous eschar separation in 1 breast and after delayed tangential excision after wound demarcation in the other breast. Both breasts developed equally, indicating that careful tangential excision to viable ti...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： al-Qattan MM,Zuker RM

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipofibromatosis is a slow-growing, childhood soft-tissue neoplasm that is often confused with other conditions. We report a patient with lipofibromatosis causing extremity enlargement at birth. The lesion initially was thought to be a vascular anomaly or lipedema on clinical and MRI examination. When involving the lo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Greene AK,Karnes J,Padua HM,Schmidt BA,Kasser JR,Labow BI

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An osteomyelitic defect of the posterior superior iliac spine was filled with a rectus abdominis island pedicle flap passed beneath the transversalis fascia and through the preperitoneal and retroperitoneal spaces. This maneuver extends the arc of rotation of this flap to the posterior rim of the pelvis and increases ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lineaweaver WC,Buncke GM,Bentivegna P,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reverse sural artery flap is frequently used for reconstruction of the distal third of the leg, ankle, and heel. The major disadvantage of the flap is compression of the pedicle within the subcutaneous tunnel and venous congestion. Others have cited a decrease in this problem by harvesting a midline cuff of gastro...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Maffi TR,Knoetgen J 3rd,Turner NS,Moran SL

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in microsurgery have revolutionized the management of severe lower extremity soft tissue injuries. However, the final optimal result, such as cosmesis, is only of secondary concern as limb salvage is the ultimate goal in reconstruction. In a continuous effort to obtain the best possible outcome for patients, ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Marek CA,Pu LL

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00