The effects of suturing technique and vessel size on patency after microarterial repair.

abstract：:Self-immolation constitutes a rare form of suicide in developed countries, though it accounts for unique injury characteristics in the burn intensive care unit. The aim of this study was to present the epidemiological and clinical features of patients burned during a suicidal attempt seen in a North Rhine-Westphalia b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Theodorou P,Phan VT,Weinand C,Maegele M,Maurer CA,Perbix W,Leitsch S,Lefering R,Spilker G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five feet (18 patients) plus 2 traumatically amputated feet were used for angiographic analysis of the first metatarsal arteries. The author classified the first (dorsal and plantar) metatarsal arteries into three types: the first dorsal metatarsal artery, dominant type (seen in 17 feet), the first plantar meta...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ohtsuka H

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fate of the Zyderm II, Zyplast, Vicryl, and chromic gut was histologically examined up to 1 year following subcutaneous implantation into rats. Our data demonstrated both Zyderm II and Zyplast to be inert materials without inflammatory response; there was no difference in long-term persistence between these two co...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ozgentaş HE,Pindur A,Spira M,Liu B,Shenaq S

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Facial contour deformities usually result from congenital abnormalities, trauma, and the aging process. All depressions in the face, including glabella wrinkles and mild retrogression of chins, fall in this category. Local injection of autogenous fat parcels has been introduced for correction of these facial...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hu S,Zhang H,Feng Y,Yang Y,Han X,Han X,Zhong Y,Shi J

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns of nonlasting results and potential nasal growth damage precluded cleft nasal correction at the time of initial cleft lip repair. Our goal was to evaluate the outcome of primary cleft nasal correction in our patients with unilateral cleft lip. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients with complet...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nunez-Villaveiran T,Fahradyan V,McNinch NL,Valentine A,Larson H,Murthy AS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents 4 consecutive cases using negative-pressure dressings (VAC) to bolster skin grafts in male genital reconstruction. In this series reconstruction followed 1 case of tumor ablation and 3 cases of debridement of abscesses or Fornier's gangrene. The VAC was applied circumferentially to the penis to sec...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Weinfeld AB,Kelley P,Yuksel E,Tiwari P,Hsu P,Choo J,Hollier LH

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether operating on soft tissue, bony tissue, or both, as in major craniofacial procedures, patient safety is enhanced by better understanding of the anatomical details of the orbit. The myth and mystery of the optic nerve is made clear here, especially by our magnification techniques. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Habal MB,Maniscalco JE

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectodermal dysplasia syndrome is a hereditary disease of ectodermal origin. Appearances of nail dystrophy, alopecia or hypotrichosis, saddle nose deformity, and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis are usually associated with a lack of sweat glands as well as partial or complete absence of teeth. These manifestations are usual...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hou Y,Jin Y,Lin X,Chai G,Zhang Y,Qi Z

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：:The Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (LYMPHA) procedure entails performing a lymphovenous bypass (LVB) at the time of axillary lymph node dissection to reduce lymphedema risk. The two most common fluorophores utilized in LVB are blue dye and indocyanine green. We developed a novel application of flu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Spiguel L,Shaw C,Katz A,Guo L,Chen HC,Lee BT,Singhal D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen free radicals are implicated to cause tissue injury during ischemia and reperfusion and may play a central role in the no-reflow phenomena. Modulation of these substances has been suggested as a means of decreasing the amount of tissue loss due to ischemia and subsequent reperfusion. Pretreatment of tissues wit...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Izquierdo R,Swartz WM,Sutker KB,Boydell CL,Almand J

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site dressing has been an inconclusive topic. Each of the Hydrofiber (Aquacel, ConvaTec A Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Deeside, UK) and silver dressings have applied in many types of wound care with favorable outcomes. Our study compared the ionic silver-containing Hydrofib...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lohsiriwat V,Chuangsuwanich A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was comprised of 9 diabetic patients with 10 infected foot ulcers, including osteomyelitis in 4 limbs and gangrene in 3 limbs. Adequate debridement of these complicated wounds inevitably resulted in exposure of bones or tendons. All defects were successfully reconstructed with free gracilis muscle flaps cov...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lai CS,Lin SD,Yang CC,Chou CK,Wu SF,Chang CH

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The almost single disadvantage of polyurethane film dressings, an uncontrolled leakage, is probably as often described as its numerous advantages for split-thickness skin graft donor sites. We solved this problem by perforating the polyurethane film, which permits a controlled leakage into a secondary absorbent dressi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dornseifer U,Fichter AM,Herter F,Sturtz G,Ninkovic M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From an anatomical standpoint, the support of the inferior two thirds of the nose is ensured by the cartilaginous septum. Usually, the reconstruction of total loss of the quadrangular cartilage is performed with some success by means of camouflage procedures such as L-shaped struts or cantilever grafts. In this articl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Candiani P,Campiglio GL,Rizzo F,Gaini R

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:The era of genetics and precision medicine has been reforming this world. How will plastic surgeons in the field of vascular anomalies conform to the trend? This article systematically reviews the identification of serum biomarkers, risk factors, specific mutations in the angiogenesis-related genes such as GNA...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gu H,Liu H,Cai R,Chen H,Lin X

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the growing complexity of plastic surgical cases, antiseptics available for preoperative preparation do not always prove effective. In addition to the varied sites of plastic surgery, there is a likelihood of considerable contamination with microorganisms since surgical gloves are frequently punctured during s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Keser A,Bozkurt M,Taner OF,Yorgancigil B,Dogan M,Sensoz O

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignant neoplasm. Some patients with scalp BCC have had a history of childhood scalp radiation for the treatment of tinea capitis. It is not clear whether BCC in these cases has a more aggressive nature and requires a more aggressive resection. We perform...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hassanpour SE,Kalantar-Hormozi A,Motamed S,Moosavizadeh SM,Shahverdiani R

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new procedure for repairing damage to the scrotum caused by Fournier's gangrene is dscribed. Complete and quick covering of the exposed testicles is important aesthetically and functionally. A distally based flap split in the middle is designed. Flap viability is ensured by an abundant blood supply and venous return...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Goldan SS,Binur NS

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Double-breasted closure of the skin is achieved by deepithelialization of 1 edge of a wound and advancement of the opposite edge over this deepithelialized area. Such closure may prevent contamination or exposure of the implant in cases where immediate breast reconstruction with prosthetic material is obtained after s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Woerdeman LA,Hage JJ,van Turnhout AA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy exists on whether or not the epidermal keratinizing squamous epithelium of skin grafts and flaps applied to line a neovagina changes histologically to a nonkeratinizing mucosal type squamous epithelium after vaginoplasty in male-to-female transsexuals. To end this discussion, the aim of this study was to o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dekker JJ,Hage JJ,Karim RB,Bloemena E

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current approaches for the treatment of gingival exposure are often time- and cost-consuming and/or rather invasive. We previously observed a strong correlation between the presence of gingival excess and midfacial depression and here propose an easy 1-step correction technique as a new strategy to improve g...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wei J,Herrler T,Xu H,Deng N,Li S,Li Q,Dai C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Volume measurement is one of the most commonly used methods for lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) evaluation because of its objectivity. However, volume comparison between different patients with different body types may be inappropriate because body-type difference seems to significantly affect leg volume (L...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Yamamoto N,Hayashi N,Hayashi A,Koshima I

更新日期：2016-01-01 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 AND AIM:To date, clinically relevant selection criteria have not been established for the use of the gluteal fold flap after oncological vulvoperineal resection. We prospectively assessed the surgical risk factors of this reconstructive technique in a large series. METHODOLOGY:From April of 2000 through Dec...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lange M,Hage JJ,van Beurden M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the absence of clinically positive regional nodes, any value of prophylactic dissection in malignant melanomas depends on accurate preoperative determination of the pathway of lymphatic drainage. We report on the use of noninvasive radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy in the determination of regional patterns of lymph n...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fisher EB,Lewis VL Jr,Griffith BH,Spies W

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because myelomeningocele defects vary in size, shape, and location, no single procedure applies to all. A large number of techniques have been described for closing the back defects occurring after excision of the meningocele sac, but new studies focus more on simple, reliable, and versatile alternatives because large...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gümüş N

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The traditions of surgical education have changed little over the years. However, the increasing focus on patient safety and duty hour restrictions mandates that residents start developing complex skill sets earlier to ensure they graduate with procedural competency. Surgical training is poised to exploit ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Saldanha FYL,Loan GJ,Calabrese CE,Sideridis GD,Weinstock PH,Rogers-Vizena CR

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, full-thickness skin ulcers of the heel of the foot are still difficult wounds to cover. Many choices of coverage are available, but few provide long-term coverage due to bone exposure, deficient sensibility, and subsequent breakdown. An advancement flap based on the medial plantar artery with sensory nerve br...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Narsete TA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Indications for prophylactic antibiotic therapy in nonoperative, closed fractures of the orbit and zygoma remain controversial and are based on anecdotal data. The purpose of this study was to report the incidence of infectious sequelae among patients who presented to our institution with stated fractures ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pessino K,Cook T,Layliev J,Bradley JP,Bastidas N

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00