Access to hand surgery emergency care.

abstract：:Apert syndrome is characterized by craniosynostosis, central nervous system anomalies, midface hypoplasia, and syndactyly. Current research has focused on genetic and neurologic correlates. Cognitive assessment has been primarily limited to global intellectual evaluations, which can fail to detect the diverse cognitiv...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Da Costa AC,Savarirayan R,Wrennall JA,Walters I,Gardiner N,Tucker A,Anderson V,Meara JG

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ensuring that published studies are of the highest methodological quality is a critical step in plastic surgery's transition to a more evidence-based field. Reporting guidelines and reporting of clinical trial registration may serve as promising avenues of increasing the methodological quality in plastic sur...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Checketts JX,Cook C,Imani S,Duckett L,Vassar M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate in young animals the dynamics of calvarial bone healing when exposing a bone defect to continuous forces for up to 13 weeks. Six-week-old rabbits after a sagittal suture strip craniectomy were randomized for either of the following protocols: (1) no spring was applied (n = ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pignatti M,Hansson HA,Gewalli F

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast implant selection is multifactorial and must assess risk profiles of the implants. Textured implants are available in an anatomically shaped form and are thought to have lower rates of capsular contracture. However, evidence is mounting that they carry a significantly higher risk of breast implant a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Carr LW,Roberts J,Potochny JD

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of delayed infection following the use of split-cranial bone graft is presented. Trauma and bacterial contamination of the donor area six months before harvest were the likely causes. We advise caution and the use of alternate donor sites in cases where a history of previous contaminating trauma exists, even if...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lewis VL Jr,Cook JQ,Bailey MH

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper airway obstruction after superiorly based pharyngeal flap procedures for the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency is described in this series of 32 flaps performed in 29 patients at our institution between 1979 and 1993. A high incidence of upper airway obstruction symptoms (38%) occurred in the early posto...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lesavoy MA,Borud LJ,Thorson T,Riegelhuth ME,Berkowitz CD

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mastectomy has traditionally been performed using a transverse elliptical incision. The disadvantages of this approach are a potentially visible scar medially and poor subincisional soft-tissue coverage of implants laterally. A more natural and aesthetic result is obtained with an oblique incision running parallel to ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gronet EM,Halvorson EG

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Breast cancer treatment has dramatically changed over the past century. Since Halsted's first description of radical mastectomy in 1882, breast reconstruction has evolved slowly from being considered as a useless or even dangerous procedure by surgeons to the possibility nowadays of reconstructing almost any kind of d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Homsy A,Rüegg E,Montandon D,Vlastos G,Modarressi A,Pittet B

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast capsular contracture (BCC) is a commonly adverse event postmammoplastly characterized by an immune response mediated by cytokines and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 resulting in excessive synthesis and deposit of extracellular matrix around the breast implant. Presence of TGF-β1 polymorphisms has...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Veras-Castillo ER,Cardenas-Camarena L,Lyra-Gonzalez I,Muñoz-Valle JF,Lucano-Landeros S,Guerrerosantos J,Gonzalez-Ulloa B,Mercado-Barajas JL,Sanchez-Parada MG,Azabache-Wennceslao R,Armendariz-Borunda J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive wounds of the knee region have previously mandated utilization of a local muscle or free flap to achieve healing. The recent successes of fasciocutaneous flaps in the lower leg region have been extrapolated for use of local, randomly oriented anteromedial or anterolateral knee flaps in addition to previously...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burn scar formations can cause disfiguration and loss of dermal function. The purpose of this study was to examine whether application of modified silicone gel sheets with an antifibrotic drug halofuginone-eluting hybrid surface produce an effect on scar development. There were a total of 2 animal groups. The athymic ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zeplin PH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:: Gynecomastia is defined as benign proliferation of glandular breast tissue in men. Gynecomastia causes considerable emotional discomfort because of limitation of everyday activity especially in young men. Surgical treatment of gynecomastia significantly contributes to an increase in social activity and an ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ibrahiem SM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the outcomes of extensor indicis proprius (EIP) transfer based on varying degrees of thumb extension after EIP transfer and elongation of the EIP. A total of 24 cases with extensor pollicis longus (EPL) ruptures who underwent EIP to EPL transfer were analyzed prospectively. The EIP transfer was pe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee JH,Cho YJ,Chung DW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the surgical goals of phalloplasty is to obtain sufficient rigidity for sexual penetration. This is also important for patients with erectile dysfunction. Different kinds of techniques have described phalloplasty and obtaining rigidity in patients with erectile dysfunction, but there is no good substitute for t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Aköz T,Kargi E,Cakir B

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：:Extra-articular crystalline deposition secondary to gout, and less commonly, pseudogout is a well known phenomenon. Despite this well-documented entity of extra-articular deposition, there have been few reports of infiltration of the flexor tendon sheath of the hand. Here, we present a case series of this unique occur...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bullocks JM,Downey CR,Gibler DP,Netscher DT

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine our hypotheses that botulinum toxin A (BoTA) protect necrosis of perforator flap from perforator twisting. METHODS:Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into 2 groups. Twelve International Units of BoTA versus 1.2 mL normal saline was injected subdermally 3 days before...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim SY,Lee SH,Lee B,Park YJ,Park JH,Lee YS,Rah DK,Park TH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a heightened appreciation for wellness in medicine, there exists little information specific to plastic surgery. The purpose of this research was to assess happiness within the field of plastic surgery. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted in July of 2017 by distributing an American Society...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sterling DA,Grow JN,Vargo JD,Nazir N,Butterworth JA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cartilage-based treatments have vast applications in plastic and reconstructive surgery, especially craniofacial constructs. Current techniques in craniofacial cartilage reconstructions greatly rely on autologous donor site harvest. Whole cartilage grafts are wrought with complications of warping, resorption, e...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Singh K,Moyer H,Williams JK,Schwartz Z,Boyan BD

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:Complications of gynecological laser treatment for perineal disease have been seen with increasing frequency. This may be the result of more women undergoing therapy with this method. Four women presenting with unstable perineal scarring are discussed. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lawson AE,Hawtof D,Gowda M,Jackson I,Osgood G

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new surgical technique for upper lip augmentation is presented. In this technique, 2 vertically parallel V-shaped incisions placed in a "V in V" fashion are used. Remarkable augmentation of the lip is provided by V-to-Y closure of the incisions. Over 7 years, this new technique, namely, V-Y in V-Y procedure, was use...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mutaf M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silicone-gel breast implant rupture is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. A variety of radiological methods have been used for diagnosis. This study prospectively compares film-screen mammography, high-resolution sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of implant rupture using predetermined diag...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Reynolds HE,Buckwalter KA,Jackson VP,Siwy BK,Alexander SG

更新日期：1994-09-01 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：: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

abstract：:Surgical errors in the length and orientation of a flap pedicle can result in kinks, twists, or tension on the pedicle vessels. When these errors occur together with the microvascular repairs associated with free flap transfer, thrombosis and flap failure may be the outcome. A model was designed to simulate these even...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ozbek MR,Deune EG,Cooley BC,Khouri RK

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous work in our laboratory has indicated that ischemic preconditioning improves musculocutaneous flap survival 2.5 times that of the control flap area when the flaps are subsequently subjected to 4 hours of global ischemia. The preconditioning protocol used in this study was arbitrarily designed to be 10 minutes ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zahir TM,Zahir KS,Syed SA,Restifo RJ,Thomson JG

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated three sheathing materials (autogenous vein, silastic, and polyglycolic acid fine mesh) using the rat model. Forty rats were divided into five groups of eight animals each. Group A animals underwent transection of the sciatic nerve but had no repair. In Group B, a standard epineural repair was performed...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lolley RD,Bose WJ,Bastian F,Bassam B,Meyer FN,Anderson LD

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteroradionecrosis of the mandible is one of the most serious complications of radiotherapy in head and neck cancer. Once osteoradionecrosis of the mandible has been established, conservative therapy is often useless. Two cases of asynchronous bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the mandible are presented. In both cases,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shimizu F,Kato A,Taneda H,Masuda D,Sato S,Uehara M,Matsuda K,Kawano K,Takahashi Y,Yamaguchi K,Fujiwara S

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00