Patterns of finger amputation and replantation in the setting of a rapidly growing immigrant population.

abstract：:The goal of this study was to define the incidence of double breast contour in primary aesthetic breast augmentation and to analyze its risk factors. An independent plastic surgeon analyzed the data of 200 patients who had a primary aesthetic breast augmentation with silicone gel implant and with a minimum 12-month fo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Médard de Chardon V,Balaguer T,Chignon-Sicard B,Lebreton E

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We propose that, the face should be regarded as an organ. We compare the anatomic structure and functions of the face with those of the kidney, one of the most commonly transplanted solid organs. Composite tissue allografts demonstrated to improve the quality of life. Although not classified as a life-essential transp...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Siemionow M,Sonmez E

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The superior dermoglandular pedicle technique of breast reduction and its results in 193 reductions are presented. This technique offers aesthetically pleasing results, sensate nipple/areola complex, and safety. The natural shape obtained results from preservation of the superior portion of the breast tissue (where ti...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Robbins LB,Hoffman DK

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author presents a brief discussion of the causes, extent, and prevention of primarily automobile-related soft tissue maxillofacial injuries. This is followed by a practical approach to their management. Personal preferences relative to armamentarium and techniques that have withstood the test of time are given, to...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Spira M

更新日期：1986-11-01 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：:The injection of liquid silicone for cosmetic augmentation has a history of both legal as well as illicit practice in the United States and worldwide. Recently, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has launched a public awareness campaign through patient stories and various statements in response to the rise in de...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Leonardi NR,Compoginis JM,Luce EA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Local infection remains a significant complication of tissue expansion. Subclinical infection of pockets with permanent prosthesis used in breast reconstruction has also been associated with capsular contracture around the implant. In an in vitro model, we used four groups of eighteen 50-ml tissue expanders, each cont...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kenna DM,Robotti EB,Bocchiotti G,Blazek J,Grossman JA

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honey has been applied for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Its antibacterial effects have been established during the past few decades. Still, modern medical practitioners hesitate to apply honey for local treatment of wounds. This may be explained by the expected messiness of such local application. Moreover,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ahmed AK,Hoekstra MJ,Hage JJ,Karim RB

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hand photography is effective and advantageous for assessing functional deficits and improvements related to surgery. In this study, it is aimed to investigate whether the correct active range of motion (ROM) is masked by the passive ROM in a wrist joint. METHOD:Eleven patients who were treated for unilat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yildiran G,Sutcu M,Akdag O,Isik C,Tosun Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of the nipple-areola complex is an important issue in primary breast reconstruction. When nipple-sparing mastectomy is not suitable, alternatives are immediate nipple-areola complex replantation and delayed reconstruction. The aim of this study was to examine whether patients benefit more from nip...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nedomansky J,Nickl S,Maier B,Dubsky P,Haslik W,Schroegendorfer KF

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe open tibial fractures in children are associated with notable morbidity and require early aggressive management to ensure a successful outcome. Free flaps are currently the gold standard in distal extremity reconstruction in which large soft-tissue defects exist, as is often the case with grade IIIB fractures. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Skoll PJ,Hudson DA

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forelimb buds of rat embryos at day 13 of gestation were cut and cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagle medium. In the absence of serum, the epidermis did not cover the wound surface. In the presence of fetal calf serum or ultroser G, a serum substitute, epidermal wound closure appeared in a concentration-dependent man...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kistler A,Ihara S

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we investigated sensory and motor outcomes for different bridging techniques for short nerve gaps. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This study was conducted in the Postdoctoral Department of Burns, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery of our institution from August 2014 to May 2017. All patients with post...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ahmad I,Mir MA,Khan AH

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial temporal artery (STA) aneurysms are a medical rarity. There are less than 200 patients reported in the literature. The majority of cases are of traumatic etiology and occur in young men. The senior authors reported a case of STA aneurysm in 1978. We now review the literature and report on three additional ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cheng CA,Southwick EG,Lewis EC 2nd

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High velocity injuries have traditionally been covered with free muscle flaps. We sought to evaluate the utility of the anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) flap as a primary choice in reconstructing traumatic injuries in Western patients.A retrospective chart review was conducted of 122 patients treated at the R Adams Cowl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee JC,St-Hilaire H,Christy MR,Wise MW,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven male patients and 8 total ears underwent composite excision for neoplasm of the auricular helix. Defect size ranged from 2.5 to 4.5 cm exceeding the conventional limit of l.5 cm for wedge excision with primary closure. An incision at the root of the helix released the superior auricular muscle and a portion of t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： McRae MC,Au A,Narayan D

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infantile hemangioma (IH) is a common, benign tumor occurring in up to 10% of white infants. Propranolol has emerged as a front-line therapy for IH. The retrospective study examined the response of propranolol therapy on hemangioma size. METHODS:Twenty-seven children (4 to 20 weeks old) with IH were enrolle...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ng M,Knuth C,Weisbrod C,Murthy A

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：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：:Successful salvage of the tongue following near or complete traumatic amputation is a rare event. We now report only the second reported successful case of a revascularization of a near or complete amputation of the tongue while in the setting of massive facial trauma. Microscopic revascularization was performed utili...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Egozi E,Faulkner B,Lin KY

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proper treatment for injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb relies on an accurate diagnosis of the pathology of the ligament. The current study evaluates the accuracy of ultrasonography to diagnose the specific pathology related to UCL injuries. The charts of 16 p...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Schnur DP,DeLone FX,McClellan RM,Bonavita J,Witham RS

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttraumatic midface pain secondary to injury of the anterior superior alveolar nerve (ASAN) is characterized as pain localized to the central and lateral incisors, canines, and maxilla. This nerve is susceptible to injury and subsequent formation of neuromas after midface trauma. Surgical intervention requ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Olenczak JB,Hui-Chou HG,Aguila DJ 3rd,Shaeffer CA,Dellon AL,Manson PN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case where a cross-leg fillet flap from an amputated limb allowed reconstruction of the contralateral disrupted Achilles tendon and provided neurotized soft tissue. Achilles tendon reconstruction of the left leg was achieved by utilizing vascularized extensor tendons from the dorsum of the right ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Newman C,Molnar JA

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the nasoalveolar molding technique (NAM) aims to reduce passively the width of the alveolar gap, while improving the AP discrepancy but also focusing on the nose. We developed a within-subjects study in which 11 infants with unilateral lip deformity and varying degrees of alveolar gaps were treated by NAM. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jaeger M,Braga-Silva J,Gehlen D,Sato Y,Zuker R,Fisher D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous (LFC) nerve as a source of anterolateral thigh dysesthesias has been recognized for 100 years. Despite this historic recognition, its diagnosis today is often delayed, and definitive treatment of refractory cases by surgical decompression rarely reported. This study describe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nahabedian MY,Dellon AL

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study documents that reduction mammoplasty is a procedure with excellent long-term patient satisfaction. This has not been previously well documented. One hundred nine patients after reduction mammoplasty were surveyed by questionnaire. Results of the questionnaire indicated that the majority of patients were ple...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Serletti JM,Reading G,Caldwell E,Wray RC

更新日期：1992-04-01 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：:Intravascular coagulation is the final common pathway of failure in replanted digits and "free" tissue transfers. To address this clinical problem, a model based upon intimal damage and stasis in the rat femoral vein was developed. The ability of local, intraarterially administered Thrombolysin to achieve "local" clot...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dellon AL,Curtis RM,Cooley BC

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A random-pattern cutaneous flap with its base at the highly vascularized dorsal web space has been designed to decrease donor site deformity and to increase securely flap mobilization in contractures involving more than 1 adjacent proximal phalanx base. Rectangular flaps facing each other on the lateral sides of adjac...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gözü A,Genç B,Ozsoy Z,Baç L

更新日期：2005-01-01 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