Hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis in the rabbits using laser welding.

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to review a single surgeon's experience with using the thoracodorsal artery perforator (TAP) flap for coverage of axillary defects. METHODS:This is a retrospective review of all flaps performed by the senior author (D.W.L.) after excision of axillary hidradenitis between 2004 and ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jandali S,Mirzabeigi MN,Fosnot J,Low DW

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with homozygous sickle cell disease pose an enormous challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. Historically, the risk of attempting flap reconstruction was considered prohibitive. A successful case of immediate breast reconstruction with a "supercharged" bipedicled transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hawes AS,Carlson GW

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluated health related quality of life and morbidity in patients who had a superiorly based partial rectus abdominis and external oblique (SPREO) flap for lower pole coverage as a component of 2-stage prosthetic breast reconstruction. METHODS:A prospective cohort study of patients undergoing im...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lam QTK,Nowicki J,Crittenden T,Howes BHL,Dean NR

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of neuroma-in-continuity involves neurolysis or resection with interposition nerve grafting of the involved segment. These techniques may be complicated by loss of remaining conduction through axons that were intact prior to surgical neurolysis or grafting. The authors have shown previously that axonal regen...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kasabian A,Karp N,Margiotta M

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of malignant cutaneous neoplasm found in man. Rarely, however, is it life-threatening or does it metastasize. A review of the literature revealed 138 cases of metastatic basal cell carcinoma. We describe 3 additional patients with metastatic basal cell carcinoma who were tr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Smith JM,Irons GB

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B vitamins rescue cleft palate induced by glucocorticoids in rodents; however, the mechanism of this effect remains largely unknown. The objective of our study was to assess the effect of dexamethasone and Vitamin B12 on cell proliferation and apoptosis during palatogenesis. In our study, mesenchymal cell proliferatio...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： He W,Meng T,Lu SJ,Zheng Q,Li CH,Wu M,Shi B

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term follow-up of free flaps used for skull coverage in this experience has revealed that serious sequela are more likely after muscle-only free flaps. Over the past 2 decades, 8 muscle and 6 composite free flaps have been used in 12 patients. Debulking was the only secondary procedure necessary in 1 composite fl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past four years we have performed total phallic reconstructions in 12 patients. Six patients underwent reconstruction following trauma, 3 were female-to-male transsexuals, and 3 had micropenis deformities. These reconstructions were one-stage microsurgical tissue transfers that included urethral reconstructio...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gilbert DA,Horton CE,Terzis JK,Devine CJ Jr,Winslow BH,Devine PC

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is general agreement that Dupuytren's contracture is a genetic disorder that occurs predominantly in white men of Northern European ancestry. It appears rarely in the purely black population. We present our experience from Temple University of 8 black patients with Dupuytren's contracture. We also present a revi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mitra A,Goldstein RY

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method of lower lip reconstruction using a full-thickness cheek island flap based on the facial vessels is described. The functional potential of the method is assessed in six patients. The technique outlined is simple in design and execution. It is capable of total lower lip reconstruction without appreciable m...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stranc MF,Robertson GA

更新日期：1983-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Caudal dislocation of the inframammary fold (IMF) affects cosmetic appearance of the breast. Up until now, few methods have been proposed. The authors introduced a new capsular flap to improve long-lasting results. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty consecutive patients affected by lower dislocation of the IMF ha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Persichetti P,Langella M,Filoni A,Cagli B,Tenna S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early complications following aortofemoral bypass grafting include acute limb ischemia, renal failure, bowel and spinal cord ischemia, and myocardial infarction. Although the literature recognizes these more common complications, we have found very few reports that raised the possibility of an anatomically determined,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ho PR,Yim K,Hui K,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：1996-12-01 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：:Intracompartmental sepsis (IS) is a rare complication in patients with burns. Intracompartmental sepsis presents in patients with inadequate perfusion of intracompartmental tissues and subsequent ischemic necrosis and infection. Contributing factors include high-volume resuscitation, delayed escharotomies, and previou...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chou C,Lee SS,Wang HM,Hsieh TY,Lee HC,Chang CH,Lai CS,Chang KP,Lin SD,Huang SH

更新日期：2016-03-01 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 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：:Ameloblastoma is a histologically benign tumor that behaves aggressively because of its tendency to invade local structures, and it has a high probability of local recurrence. If neglected, ameloblastomas can grow substantially over the course of years, reaching the size of giant ameloblastomas. This large size can le...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Moro A,Pelo S,Gasparini G,Saponaro G,Todaro M,Pisano G,DʼAmato G,Doneddu P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-quality physician communication is the foundation for achieving high patient satisfaction. Increasing importance is placed on eliciting feedback from patients. However, there have been few studies looking at the impact of resident involvement on patient satisfaction. Our hospital system values the patie...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Li SS,Herrick NL,Deshpande RR,Cronin BJ,Reid CM,Brandel MG,Dobke MK,Johnson CA,Gosman AA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteus syndrome is a rare, congenital hamartomatous syndrome that presents with a wide range of abnormalities. Regardless of different manifestations found in different patients, there exists three mandatory criteria for the diagnosis of this syndrome: a mosaic distribution of the lesions, a progressive course, and s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yavuzer R,Uluoğlu O,Sari A,Boyacioğlu M,Sarigüney Y,Latifoğlu O,Celebi MC

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve graft procedures require the use of a donor nerve to supply the graft material. This results in an area of numbness in a less critical region. The purpose of this study was to assess donor site recovery using patient subjective evaluation. Thirty-one patients (mean age, 38 years) who were at least 2 years past a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ehretsman RL,Novak CB,Mackinnon SE

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are only a few reports that investigate the measurement of functional penile length and compare the methods used for this purpose. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the measurement techniques and to determine an appropriate method that correlates the erect state most closely. Measure...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sengezer M,Oztürk S,Deveci M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The peripheral adipose tissue is a vital component of many procedures in reconstructive and esthetic surgery. There is a limited knowledge on hemodynamic changes of adipose tissue. A direct intravital microscopic observation method is needed for the measurement of microcirculatory changes occurring in peri...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yazici I,Siemionow M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pre- and postauricular skin was harvested from 25 facelift patients to study fibroblast replicative ability (RA). In tissue cultures, considerable heterogeneity was found in the ability of facial skin fibroblasts to replicate, both from patient to patient, and in the relationship of preauricular and postauricular skin...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rudolph R,Vande Berg J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe case is reported of a rare skin disorder characterized by multiple intracutaneous cystic lesions; the condition is difficult to manage and impossible to cure. The complicating cystic infections that accompany the condition are treated acutely using sound surgical principles, yet long-term management remains a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kalus R,Lavey EB

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burn wound sepsis can be due to exogenous or endogenous bacteria. When rare organisms cause infection, exogenous sources are implicated. This sets into motion hospital infection control team searches, which are both exhausting and harassing to patients and staff. This study examines the skin bacteria present at admiss...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Phillips LG,Heggers JP,Robson MC,Boertman JA,Meltzer T,Smith DJ Jr

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients with avulsed scalps were treated with replantation between 1992 and 1998. All patients were women age 20 to 36 years. The percentage of the avulsed scalp ranged from 50% to 100% of the whole scalp. The vessels chosen for anastomosis were the superficial temporal artery, occipital artery, and superficial ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cho BC,Lee DH,Park JW,Byun JS,Baik BS

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The growth of vascularized onlay bone (autogenous) transfers on the skulls of 27 newborn New Zealand white rabbits was studied. Freeze-dried bone weight in control newborns and control adults (group 1) was compared with that in experimental adult animals (group 2). In the experimental group, the bone was transferred o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： LaTrenta GS,McCarthy JG,Cutting CB

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high number of reconstructive dilemmas brought about by more aggressive treatment of congenital malformations and burns has created the need for large quantities of donor skin for local coverage. Tissue expansion with external ports has become part of the authors' surgical armamentarium. From January 1996 to Novem...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lozano S,Drucker M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With a rise in tissue expander-based breast reconstructions (TEBRs) using acellular dermal matrix (ADM), we have seen an increase in ADM-specific complications. In this study, we aimed to evaluate clinically significant seroma (CSS) formation-defined by the need for a drainage procedure-to determine if there was a dif...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Michelotti BF,Brooke S,Mesa J,Wilson MZ,Moyer K,Mackay DR,Neves RI,Potochny J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00