The role of cutaneous lymphoscintigraphy in determining regional lymph node drainage of truncal melanomas.

abstract：:Ectopia cordis is defined as a congenital malposition of the heart outside of the thoracic cavity. It is a rare condition, and complete ectopia cordis can be a fatal condition. Successful surgical reconstruction of this defect has been reported but is uncommon. The general approach to reconstructing the chest wall inv...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mohan R,Peralta M,Perez R,Rosenkranz ER,Panthaki ZJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vascularized whole femur transplantation model is one of the commonly used vascularized bone marrow transplant models. It involves technical complexity and morbidities. To optimize this model, we took 2/3 femur as the carrier of bone marrow cells, and developed a vascularized partial femur model. Four experimental...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen JW,Chen C,Su YJ,Yan L,Wang SP,Guo SZ

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of minimally invasive surgery continues to evolve in all fields of surgery with new developments in techniques and instrumentation. One instrument that has evolved and become useful in the field of plastic surgery is the balloon dissector. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of the balloon dissect...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ip TY,Aponte R,Koger KE,German G,Zobrist R,Levin LS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volume resuscitation of patients with high-voltage electrical injuries (>1000 V) is a more complex challenge than standard burn resuscitation. High voltages penetrate deep tissues. These deep injuries are not accounted for in resuscitation formulae dependent on percentage of cutaneous burn. Myonecrosis occurring from ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Culnan DM,Farner K,Bitz GH,Capek KD,Tu Y,Jimenez C,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe motorcycle spoke injuries of the heel lead to Achilles tendon defects, calcaneal tubercle exposure or loss, and overlying soft tissue defects, which are challenging to treat. Given the special physiological and developmental characteristics of children, severe spoke injuries of the heel in children are especial...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： He XQ,Zhu YL,Duan JZ,Xu YQ,Jin T,Yang J,Mei LB,Wang Y

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rectus abdominis transposition (RAT) flap is a well-accepted alternative to pectoralis muscle flaps for sternal reconstruction after debridement in poststernotomy mediastinitis. Use of this flap based on an intercostal artery pedicle, after division of the ipsilateral internal mammary artery (IMA), is a less-recog...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jacobs B,Ghersi MM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The "central" approach for single-stage debulking of the reverse sural artery fasciomusculocutaneous flap is described. A "central" incision is made along the longitudinal axis of the flap, and the skin is completely elevated up to the edges of the flap. The technique was used in 20 consecutive cases and primary wound...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Al-Qattan MM

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：:Activator protein 1 (AP-1) is thought to play an important role in the expression of genes expressed in response to ischemia-reperfusion injury. In this report, the activation of AP-1 in rat skeletal muscle during reperfusion after a 4-hour ischemic period was studied. AP-1 activation displayed a biphasic pattern, sho...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lefler SR,Lille ST,Huemer GM,Tucker R,Murray T,Schoeller T,Mulligan DC

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) remains a widely used technique for postmastectomy autologous tissue breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on flap and donor-site complications in patients undergoing LDF reconstruction. METHODS:All patients at Em...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yezhelyev M,Duggal CS,Carlson GW,Losken A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The totem pole rib bone graft for nasal reconstruction is presented as an effective way to prepare the donor bone for the correction of saddle-nose deformity. The article's title emanates from the fact that when the sculpturing of the rib is completed it has the appearance of a totem pole before the separate parts are...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gerow FJ,Stal S,Spira M

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To establish outcome of brow suspension techniques, a reliable and clinically suitable measurement tool is required. Most of the published methods lack statistical validation, and in none of the reviewed studies, the standardized photograph protocols were validated. METHODS AND TECHNIQUES:Fifteen subjects were...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Verduijn PS,Selles RW,Mureau MA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the increasing use of distraction osteogenesis (DO) of the mandible, the molecular mechanisms regulating new bone formation during DO remain poorly understood. The purposes of this study were (1) to establish a unique rodent model of DO capable of outlining parameters for new bone formation at the distraction ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Buchman SR,Ignelzi MA Jr,Radu C,Wilensky J,Rosenthal AH,Tong L,Rhee ST,Goldstein SA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autologous fat is an excellent soft-tissue filler, given its abundance and ease of harvest. Nevertheless, the technique is accompanied by postoperative complications such as fat necrosis, calcification, and sclerotic nodules. These problems directly influence surgical efficacy. Computed tomography or magnetic resonanc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mu DL,Luan J,Mu L,Xin MQ

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of this study is to describe the use of high-frequency ultrasound to ascertain the site, quantity, and type of filler injected in the soft tissue of the face, with respect to reliability of the procedure and the analysis costs. Between December 2006 and August 2010, 80 subjects aged 25 to 65 years, who underwent f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Grippaudo FR,Mattei M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oronasal fistula formation is a recalcitrant complication following palatoplasty, resulting in nasal emission during speech and deglutition. We review our series to identify factors associated with fistula incidence. A retrospective review of all children with nonsyndromic cleft palate who underwent 2-flap palatoplast...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Murthy AS,Parikh PM,Cristion C,Thomassen M,Venturi M,Boyajian MJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term reviews of patients undergoing augmentation mammaplasty seem to be rare. Recently, a long-term study of patients who had undergone augmentation with polyurethane foam-covered prostheses was undertaken. However, at the time that study was published, the longest follow-up was just over 4 years. We have been us...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cohney BC,Cohney TB,Hearne VA

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant melanoma of the head and neck can metastasize to lymph nodes within the parotid gland. Selective lymphadenectomy is the modern method of staging regional lymph node basins in clinically localized melanoma. This procedure involves intraoperative lymphatic mapping and directed, selective removal of the first d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wells KE,Stadelmann WK,Rapaport DP,Hamlin R,Cruse CW,Reintgen D

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transverse rectus abdominus muscle flaps (TRAM) can result in significant abdominal wall donor-site morbidity. We present our experience with bilateral pedicle TRAM breast reconstruction using a double-layered polypropylene mesh fold over technique to repair the rectus fascia. METHODS:A retrospective stud...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bharti G,Groves L,Sanger C,Thompson J,David L,Marks M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate single-injection gamma probe-guided sentinel lymph node (SLN) detection, applied in 40 melanomatous selective sentinel lymphadenectomies (SSLNDs). Thirty-four patients underwent preoperative lymphoscintigraphy, intraoperative SLN identification by a gamma-detecting probe and blue d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cohen M,Gat A,Haddad R,Avital S,Even-Sapir E,Skornick Y,Shafir R,Schneebaum S

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lip augmentation is a well tolerated procedure that can lead to a more youthful appearance. Autologous tissue offers the safest and most long lasting results. Recently, a new source of autologous tissue, breast implant capsule, was described in the performance of permanent lip augmentation. Long term data in thirteen ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isenberg JS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current trends in the management of medial orbital wall fractures are toward the development of transconjunctival incisions and the use of endoscopic-assisted methods. Different authors have suggested variations of the medial transconjunctival approach. METHODS:(1) In 30 fresh cadaver orbits, the classic tr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kempton SJ,Cho DC,Thimmappa B,Martin MC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of tissue expansion to facilitate burn scar reconstruction is described. Twelve patients underwent burn scar reconstruction using a total of 42 expanders. Expansion was carried out at two- to three-day intervals, usually commencing as early as two to three days following insertion of the expander. In 5 of the ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Neligan PC,Peters WJ

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty cases of constriction band syndrome diagnosed and treated with surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, during 1973 to 1986 are reported. The incidence of this congenital anomaly could not be verified in this series because the number of cases was limited and the cause could not be concluded. The less frequent...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Visuthikosol V,Hompuem T

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free flaps are increasingly being chosen to solve complex reconstruction problems. We describe a fascial sleeve approach to elevation of the donor flap which increases its safety and reliability. We report examples in which resultant revascularization of the recipient site causes the free flap to be irreplaceable for ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pearl RM,Hentz VR

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Island flaps supplied by the intermuscular cutaneous perforator (IMCP) from a deep vessel, such as the peroneal flap pedicled by IMCP from the peroneal vessel or the anterior tibial flap supplied by IMCP from the anterior tibial vessel, are reported to be useful in reconstructive procedures for soft-tissue defects of ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Satoh K,Sakai M,Hiromatsu N,Ohsumi N

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A bulky appearance is one of the major patient complaints after extremity reconstruction after fasciocutaneous flaps. Serial debulking procedures with staged excision are required to improve aesthetic and functional outcome, but these methods risk injury to the vascular pedicle and often require multiple pro...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Reuben CM,Bastidas N,Sharma S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant-based breast reconstruction is commonly performed by plastic surgeons worldwide. Bacterial contamination is of paramount concern because of its role in biofilm formation and capsular contracture. Plastic surgeons have adopted a variety of perioperative interventions in efforts to reduce implant conta...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gowda AU,Chopra K,Brown EN,Slezak S,Rasko Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of basic animal studies using a new subatmospheric pressure technique (The V.A.C.) to expedite wound healing are presented. The technique entails placing an open-cell foam into the wound, sealing the site with an adhesive drape, and applying subatmospheric pressure (125 mmHg below ambient) that is transmitted...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Morykwas MJ,Argenta LC,Shelton-Brown EI,McGuirt W

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-eight patients with significant weight loss after vertical banded gastroplasty were studied prospectively while undergoing abdominal dermolipectomy to determine if the current intensity used during electrosurgical dissection influenced wound complication rates after this surgery. Patients were assigned randomly...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kuzon WM Jr,Crawford R,Binhammer P,Fielding C,Knowlton R,Levine R

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00