An alternative dressing material for the split-thickness skin graft donor site: oxidized regenerated cellulose.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The challenging breast reshaping after massive weight loss (MWL) has been increasingly performed as the number of bariatric surgery procedures increase worldwide. The breasts often appear wide, lateralized, and deflated, with significant ptosis. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this article is to share our initial exp...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ikander P,Gad D,Gunnarsson GL,Boljanovic S,Salzberg A,Sørensen JA,Thomsen JB

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Since its description in the 1970s, the radial forearm free flap has earned a clearly defined role in the armamentarium of reconstructive head and neck surgery. Three decades later, the donor site remains an intrinsic drawback primarily due to its esthetic impact, although functional morbidity is significant in...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rowe NM,Morris L,Delacure MD

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported rate of isolated medial orbital wall fractures varies widely but has been found to be as high as 55% of all orbital fractures. Identifying and repairing medial orbital wall defects by using appropriate materials improves patient outcome considerably; however, most related research has focused on...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chou C,Kuo YR,Chen CC,Lai CS,Lin SD,Huang SH,Lee SS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a 44-year-old man with inadequate penile girth that caused psychological problems. Using microvascular temporalis fascia transfer, they achieved satisfactory penile girth enhancement based on reliable vascularity in a single stage. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Küçükçelebi A,Ertaş NM,Aydin A,Eroğlu A,Ozmen E,Velidedeoğlu H

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quality of life and functional improvement have emerged as important goals for patients with oncologic disease. For patients with head and neck cancer, free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps serve as reliable reconstruction and provide functional restoration. Nevertheless, factors affecting the resumption of o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chiang TY,Huang CH,Kuan CH,Horng SY,Hsieh JH,Wu YF,Chuang SY,Yu YH,Ho CC,Cheng NC,Tai HC

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The combined approach using both an implant and autologous tissue for breast reconstruction has become more common over the last 10 years. We sought to provide a systematic review and outcomes analysis of this technique. METHODS:We searched PubMed and the Cochrane Library database to identify studies that...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Piper ML,Lentz R,Gomez-Sanchez C,Withers J,Hu A,Sbitany H

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 patients with paraspinous sarcoma treated with omental transposition tunneled through a defect in the lumbar fascia that resurfaced in the soft tissues of the lower back. Traditional reconstruction with skin flaps was unsatisfactory because of prior irradiation to the area. In 1 patient the omentum obliter...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ladin D,Rees R,Wilkins E,Sondak V,McGillicuddy J

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is still controversy about the correlation of thrombocytosis and thrombosis complication. Using a rodent splenectomy-induced thrombocytosis model and a thrombogenic endothelial damage model (inverted suture resulting in an intraluminal thrombogenic adventitia of divided femoral artery), the authors investigated ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kuo YR,Yang KD,Huang MN,Wei FC,Jeng SF

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nasalis musculocutaneous sliding flap developed by Rybka and the myocutaneous axial flap with lateral pedicle reported by Martire and associates are extremely useful for reconstruction of the nasal tip and surrounding area, respectively. We have modified the method of Martire and associates into an operative proce...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ohsumi N,Ishikawa T,Shibata Y

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common cause of nasal obstruction is chronic enlargement of the inferior turbinate bones. The variety of medical and surgical treatments available for this condition bears testimony to their frequent ineffectiveness and the frustration of the physician or surgeon caring for these patients. Removal or destruct...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Baker DC

更新日期：1979-09-01 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：:A case of malignant fibrous histiocytomas arising in a burn scar is described. Burn scar sarcomas are exceedingly rare tumors whose precise behavior, pathogenesis, and treatment remain to be elucidated. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gargan TJ,Mitchell L,Plaus W

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mallet finger injuries are common and involve disruption of the terminal extensor mechanism overlying the distal interphalangeal joint. Many operative techniques have been advocated. The pull-in suture technique is a useful surgical procedure for the treatment of mallet finger. Although this procedure allo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lu J,Jiang J,Xu L,Xu W,Xu J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in reconstruction techniques, pressure sores continue to present a challenge to the plastic surgeon. The parasacral perforator flap is a reliable flap that preserves the entire contralateral side as a future donor site. On the ipsilateral side, the gluteal muscle itself is preserved and all ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin CT,Chen SY,Chen SG,Tzeng YS,Chang SC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a nail defect, which was reconstructed by free composite nail combined with the palmar pocket method without vascular anastomoses. A 40-year-old man lost his nail of the right middle finger by trauma 1 year ago. A total nail composite graft, composed of germinal and sterile matrices, and proximal ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sawabe K,Suzuki S,Miyata A,Kitayama T,Ishikawa K

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pyoderma gangrenosum following free tissue transfer for breast reconstruction is rare. This unusual ulcerative condition is frequently misdiagnosed, leading to inappropriate debridement and escalation of the subsequent wound through pathergy. Once diagnosed, treatment with immunosuppressive agents, includi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Li WY,Andersen JC,Jung J,Andersen JS

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 cases of patients with thumb polydactyly that were difficult to classify into either Wassel type VI with a remarkable hypoplastic metacarpal or Wassel type VII (triphalangeal thumb). The radial digit was functional but hypoplastic, and the ulnar digit presented a dominant appearance but no active motion. T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Iba K,Wada T,Yamashita T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Terror attacks have been progressively increasing worldwide through the present era. The management of the consequences of terrorism events is under debate in almost every scientific area. The organization and advancement of health services constitute important components of the crisis management. Similar to other spe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： İğde M,Kaplan A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and lymphadenectomy (LAD) are commonly performed in the staging and care of patients with malignant melanoma. These procedures are accompanied by complications that may result in hospital readmission, negatively affecting patient outcomes and potentially affecting surgical...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ascha M,Ascha MS,Gastman B

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results are presented of the first 10 children treated with a sphincter-type pharyngoplasty for speech defects due to velopharyngeal insufficiency. Seven of these children had cleft palates, 4 of the submucous variety. The operation, modified from one devised by Orticochea, is described in detail and emphasizes the im...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Roberts TM,Brown BS

更新日期：1983-03-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this article was to discuss about the use of corticosteroids in head and neck hemangioma as one of the safest noninvasive therapy, focusing on intralesional steroid injection, including perilesional and infusion, for curing or reducing tumor size. METHODS:A systematic review was done by mea...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Prasetyono TO,Djoenaedi I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite many advances in reconstructive techniques, the full-thickness scalp defect remains a difficult problem for the reconstructive surgeon. Patient and disease-specific factors occasionally make reconstruction with a dermal regeneration template (DRT) an attractive option when other methods are less advised. Altho...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Orseck MJ,Trujillo MG Jr,Ritter EF

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The perforator flaps are characterized by their thinness and the adjustable length of their vascular pedicle. The purpose of this investigation is to refine the anatomy of the perforators in the middorsoradial forearm and present our clinical experience using this free perforator flap in the reconstruction of finger d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gao W,Yan H,Li Z,Li X,Jiang L,Yu Q,Maxwell EH,Zhang F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant chemotherapy is often required for the treatment of bone cancers after tumor resection, which often results in a large continuity defect. The immunosuppressive side effects could instead be exploited to allow immediate reconstruction with a composite tissue allograft (CTA) that would provide for rep...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hui-Chou HG,Olenczak JB,Drachenberg CB,Shea SM,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional gastrocnemius flap harvest requires a long skin incision, starting from the popliteal fossa to the mid leg. The authors designed three instruments to facilitate harvest of this flap through a small incision without the help of an endoscope in 10 patients. All 10 gastrocnemius muscle flaps survived with a 1...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tsai CC,Lin TM,Lai CS,Lin SD

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pectoralis major is reliable for reconstruction of large defects in the head and neck area. In 2001, we introduced a muscle-sparing technique with preservation of the clavicular part of the muscle. So far, we did not report on its reliability and clinical outcome at the receptor site.Fifty-four pedicled segmental ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Corten EM,Schellekens PP,Hage JJ,Kon M

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric brachial plexus palsy is caused by traction during birth. Most patients regain useful function with spontaneous recovery. In some cases, cross reinnervation occurs between the biceps and triceps muscles. In these cases, smooth active motion of the elbow joint is impaired by simultaneous biceps and ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Semaya AE,El-Nakeeb R,Hasan M,Shams A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosing osteomyelitis in patients with pressure ulcers is complicated by overlying soft-tissue inflammation and reactive bone formation. We set out to evaluate the efficacy of indium scanning in the diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis in spinal-cord-injury patients with grade IV pressure ulcers. The goal was to esti...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Melkun ET,Lewis VL Jr

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various local and distant flaps have been used to repair pelvic defects, including sartorius, rectus abdominis, rectus femoris, tensor fascia lata, vastus lateralis, gracilis, and omentum, each with benefits and disadvantages. The pedicled internal oblique rotational muscle flap has been described to cover pelvic woun...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rodriguez ED,Holton LH 3rd,Blau S,Christy MR,Silverman RP

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00