Orbicularis oris muscle: a double-breasted suture for its repair in the unilateral cleft lip.

abstract：:Exposure of silicone breast implants usually leads to infection and extrusion. According to the literature, implant extrusion rates are not higher than 2% 1 and removal of the implant is recommended. 2 During the past 3 years, the authors dealt with eight implant exposures (six women: two cases of bilateral exposure a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fodor L,Ramon Y,Ullmann Y,Eldor L,Peled IJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, brow lifting with botulinum A toxin was performed on patients whose ptosis was corrected using the frontal sling technique, and the effects of this application on ptosis were investigated. Seven patients (with 12 eyelids) on whom the frontal sling procedure was performed using a tensor fascia lata graft...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isik D,Tekin H,Karadag R,Bilgili SG,Atik B

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood supply, venous drainage, and innervation of the lateral skin flap of the leg were studied in 52 fresh specimens by dissection, angiography, and selected injection of cutaneous arteries with india ink. This flap has a long vascular pedicle that contains the peroneal artery and vein and their branches. The dia...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen YL,Zheng BG,Zhu JM,Zheng BX,Gu YD,Wu MM,Li HR

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parry first described the syndrome of progressive facial atrophy in 1825, followed by Romberg in 1846. The clinical hallmark of the syndrome is atrophy of the facial soft tissues, including fat and muscle as well as underlying bone. Clinicians have classically reserved treatment until the end of the disease process, a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hunstad JP,Shifrin DA,Kortesis BG

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This reconstructive microsurgery course will run yearly and was borne and popularized from its infant meeting the year before, primarily focused on perforator flaps. It is a 2-day course updating residents/registrars to attending physicians/consultants about the most topical advancements in microvascular reconstructiv...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Amin K,Mohan AT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dorsal hump reduction almost always breaks the internal nasal valve and nasal obstruction is likely to occur postoperatively, unless reconstructed. One hundred eighty patients were operated using both open and closed rhinoplasty approaches. Upper lateral cartilages were meticulously separated from their junction with ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ozmen S,Ayhan S,Findikcioglu K,Kandal S,Atabay K

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with gender dysphoria often seek medical interventions, such as hormone treatment and surgery, to live as their identified gender. Cross-sex hormone therapy typically consists of various estrogen formulations which confer varying risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Currently, there is no standard practi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Haveles CS,Wang MM,Arjun A,Zaila KE,Lee JC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microsurgical free tissue transfer is playing a critical role in reconstruction of the soft tissue around the knee to salvage the limb, especially when the defects exist with a wide zone of injury or with a poor soft tissue condition, where local flaps are unavailable. For a successful free flap transfer, proper selec...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fang T,Zhang EW,Lineaweaver WC,Zhang F

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital segmental amputations are difficult to correct. Free interposition bone grafts with growth centers were tried experimentally by many investigators even at the beginning of this century. Attempts at clinical application of this principle, however, were mostly failures. More recently, with the advent of micro...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Teot L,Souyris F,Bosse JP

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prominent malar eminences are considered aesthetic and have been equated with a more youthful appearance. The precise area for accentuation and the surgical method for altering contour have not been universally agreed upon. A new technique for evaluation is suggested, and a surgical osteotomy for malar contouring is d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Powell NB,Riley RW,Laub DR

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Artificial Intelligent Virtual Assistants (AIVA) is a segment of artificial intelligence that is rapidly developing. However, its utilization to address patients' frequently asked questions remains unexplored. METHODS:We developed an AIVA to answer questions related to 10 frequent topics asked by plastic su...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Boczar D,Sisti A,Oliver JD,Helmi H,Restrepo DJ,Huayllani MT,Spaulding AC,Carter R,Rinker BD,Forte AJ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of various risk factors on complications in patients undergoing pedicled transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap breast reconstruction. METHODS:A retrospective review of 224 pedicled TRAMs in 200 patients over a 10-year period was carried o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ducic I,Spear SL,Cuoco F,Hannan C

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired digital fibrokeratomas are benign, rare tumors that develop most commonly on the fingers. They can have an appearance of a rudimentary supernumerary digit or be misdiagnosed as a more common condition, such as verruca vulgaris. There are no case reports described in the plastic surgery literature. We are repo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yu D,Morgan RF

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past 5 years, as the failure properties of silicone gel breast implants have emerged, there has been considerable interest in measuring the levels of silicone and silicon in blood, serum, breast milk, and body tissues. Assays have been done in control patients without implant exposure, and in patients with ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Peters W,Smith D,Lugowski S

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The buccal mucosa has begun to be used as a free graft in complex hypospadias repair gradually and successfully in recent years. However, there are limited experiences regarding use of the buccal mucosa in adult patients. In this study, the authors describe their experience using buccal mucosal grafts in hypospadias-c...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sahin C,Seyhan T

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dynamic reconstruction of the abdominal wall using a free reinnervated rectus femoris muscle and an island tensor fascia lata transfer was performed for a large herniation with loss of the bilateral rectus abdominis muscles of the abdominal wall. The tensor fascia lata transfer was used to close an inner side of the a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Koshima I,Moriguchi T,Inagawa K,Urushibara K

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurofibromas are common tumors that arise from elements in the peripheral nervous system. The vast majority occur in the trunk and are usually limited to the head and neck area. We present two cases involving the skin of the breast and nipple-areolar complex and the method of treatment. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sherman JE,Smith JW

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The narrowness of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can cause difficulty in open reduction and fixation of condylar fracture. The authors designed a silicone block that acts as a fulcrum to create more space around the TMJ. The block is made of high-quality silicone that is firm, elastic, nontoxic, autoclave tolerant,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tung TC,Chen YR,Hung CC,Tsai TR

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired defects involving exposed bone in the central forehead can be challenging to reconstruct. We present a simple technique in which two superiorly based flaps of galea frontalis and skin are transposed medially, like the shutter of a camera. Full-thickness grafts are used to close the donor site. This is a remar...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Levine NS,Sahl WJ,Stewart JB

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fasciocutaneous free graft could prove the ideal free tissue graft to prevent contracture following adhesion of the graft to the recipient bed. However, for graft survival, vascular anastomosis involving complicated surgical techniques is necessary. In the present study, we focused on peripheral blood-derived CD133(...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nakanishi M,Ishikawa M,Sunagawa T,Yokota K,Asahara T,Ochi M

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:In the literature, few studies based on clinical and histological evaluation analyze skin structural changes after transplantation to the oral cavity. Ten patients affected by squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity who were reconstructed with a free forearm flap were included in the current study to analyze skin a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rubino C,Dessy LA,Farace F,Ena P,Mazzarello V

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure within a hand unit. We have analyzed data on outcomes after carpal decompression performed by both open and closed techniques to assess whether outcomes differed between the 2 procedures. Data were jointly gathered from 2 units. The ai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Akhtar S,Bradley MJ,Burke FD,Dubin NH,Wilgis EF

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：:Since 1998, 42 hand transplants in 30 patients have been performed in countries such as France, United States, China, Austria, Malaysia, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Spain, and Germany. Now, with recent improvements in immunosuppression, the clinical applicability may expand and the ethical obstacles may soon be overcome, ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gordon CR,Siemionow M

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital absence of the vagina was repaired in twenty patients; the longest follow-up was seventeen years. The surgical method is described, including the skin graft, the sculpted prosthesis, and the mechanic's waste bolus for retention. The patient must be oriented thoroughly before the operation. Even with an opti...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lamont E

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we present the first experimental vascularized penile allogenic transplantation model in the rat. In group 1 (n = 6), the vascular anatomy of the male rat perineal region was determined. In 12 Lewis rats of group 2 (n = 24), the penile composite graft was transplanted as isotransplant by microvascular an...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sonmez E,Nasir S,Siemionow M

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, practical alternative to the traditional method of excising small cutaneous lesions is described. It has the advantages of decreased length of final closure and flexibility in determining the orientation of final incisions in areas where it may be difficult to accurately determine skin tension lines. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Davis TS,Graham WP 3rd,Miller SH

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative cosmesis of the reconstructed breast depends on the interrelation of shape, size (volume), and symmetry. In this study, reconstructed breasts were analyzed with 3-dimensional projections generated by laser light scanning. Fifty-one cases of breast reconstruction following mastectomy (16 cases of rectus a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isogai N,Sai K,Kamiishi H,Watatani M,Inui H,Shiozaki H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional disorders due to alar valve collapse and cosmetic unsatisfactory results can be seen after rhinoplasty operation in some patients. Because of overresection of the upper and lower lateral cartilages, nasal lateral walls may collapse during inspiration pressing against the septum and obstructing airway. On th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Turegun M,Acarturk TO,Ozturk S,Sengezer M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00