Chest wall reconstruction in a pediatric patient with ectopia cordis.

abstract：:Improvements were made by us in several distally based pedicled flaps of the nutrient vessels of the saphenous nerve with lower rotation points. However, these flaps are still insufficient for trauma complicated by bone defects. Accordingly, we conducted a systematic study of the anatomic theory on distally based pedi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhang F,Zhang CC,Lin S,Zhang G,Zheng H

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with hormone receptor-positive breast tumors receive hormonal therapy with either selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) (eg, tamoxifen) or aromatase inhibitors (AIs) (eg, anastrozole) for 5 to 10 years. Patients are using these therapies frequently during breast reconstruction. Literature i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Spera LJ,Cook JA,Dolejs S,Fisher C,Lester ME,Hassanein AH

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site dressing has been an inconclusive topic. Each of the Hydrofiber (Aquacel, ConvaTec A Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Deeside, UK) and silver dressings have applied in many types of wound care with favorable outcomes. Our study compared the ionic silver-containing Hydrofib...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lohsiriwat V,Chuangsuwanich A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treating pigmented lesions of the skin, especially deep dermal pigmentations, are difficult to achieve satisfactory results without complications. To treat dermal pigmentations, such as nevus of Ota and congenital nevus, the combined therapy of a resurfacing laser (CO2) and a selective photothermolytic laser (the Q-Sw...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Park SH,Koo SH,Choi EO

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 17-year-old patient whose left ear was reconstructed using a lateral arm fascia and skin graft had done well until one episode of cold exposure approximately two years after the reconstruction. This thermal injury resulted in a localized area of composite tissue loss demonstrating that the reconstructed ear had a hi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yousif NJ,Denny AD,Forte R,Matloub HS,Sanger JR,Neimat J

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epicanthus, with its various types, is characterized by an arching fold at the sides of the nose, with a concavity directed laterally. Epicanthus inversus, one of these types, which occurs with varying frequency in all races, is most common among Asians. In epicanthus inversus, the medial canthus is displaced laterall...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Karacaoğlu E,Tezel E,Güler MM

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young male patient, who sustained a severe burn injury 6 years ago, received amputation of left hand at the level of metacarpal shaft of the thumb and base of proximal phalanxes of the rest of the fingers. Staged operations, including combined second- and third-toe transfer from the right foot to middle and ring fin...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang C,Hsieh YH,Chen HH,Tsai CH,Lin YT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of external devices for cranial suspension or immobilization may facilitate the transfer of skin grafts or flaps needed for scalp coverage. Skull tongs are readily available in any trauma center. Following composite tissue transfer to the skull, skull tongs can prevent compromise of the microanastomoses or the...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A short operative time and a high successful rate of microvascular anastomosis are the goals of many plastic surgeons. The authors present their experimental and clinical experience in microvascular anastomoses with the use of a combination of continuous suture and interrupted tie. Twenty rats were divided into two gr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin TS,Chiang YC

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：:Peripheral nerve repair remains one of the most difficult problems in hand surgery; the results of conventional epineurial and fascicular suture repair are a major limitation to the rehabilitation of the patient. The aim of this study was to evaluate a tubulization technique of nerve repair by wrapping a membrane of h...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rosen JM,Pham HN,Hentz VR

更新日期：1989-06-01 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：: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：:Lymphatic vasculature is known to spontaneously reconnect after hand replantation. Nonetheless, lymphatic outflow has not been specifically studied in hand transplantation.Lymphedema was studied clinically and scintigraphically in 3 bilateral upper limb transplants performed in Valencia, Spain, since 2006. Case 1 was ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cavadas PC,Thione A,Carballeira A,Dominguez PC

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To study the techniques of cranial flap fixation (suture, stainless steel wire, and rivetlike titanium clamp) on biomechanics. METHODS:Twenty-four cadaver craniotomy flaps were reattached with either suture, stainless steel wire, or rivetlike titanium clamp. Cranial flap fixation was timed and measured for t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wang YR,Su ZP,Yang SX,Guo BY,Zeng YJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Out of 262 hands with total finger amputations treated by replantation of finger/fingers from January 2001 until January 2006, there were only 6 cases of type III ring avulsion injuries, all of which were replanted. Radical resection of the damaged part of the artery with primary vein grafting was used in each case; o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hyza P,Vesely J,Drazan L,Stupka I,Ranno R,Castagnetti F

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：:This is a short clinical report depicting an exceptionally early presentation of radiation-induced angiosarcoma and overview of the literature. This case highlights the need for a high level of clinical suspicion in those patients presenting with unresolving cutaneous skin changes after radiotherapy for breast cancer....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wei NJJ,Crowley TP,Ragbir M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pitanguy conducted a series of anatomic studies on the dermocartilaginous ligament of the nose. However, information on its structure is as yet insufficient. In addition, some of the histologic findings described by Pitanguy are controversial. The present study was undertaken to clarify the anatomy of the dermocartila...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Han SK,Jeong SH,Lee BI,Kim WK

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 66-year-old woman with an abdominal wound caused by infected synthetic mesh had failed to heal in spite of many surgical attempts to close the wound. A sealed transparent vinyl chamber was glued to the periphery of the wound and antibiotics in high concentrations (up to 2,500 times the minimum inhibitory concentrati...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Eriksson E,Perez N,Slama J,Page CP,Andree C,Maguire JH

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no consensus with regard to antibiotic prophylaxis usage in clean and clean-contaminated plastic and reconstructive surgery. This meta-analysis sought to assess the efficacy and safety of antibiotic prophylaxis and to determine appropriate duration of prophylaxis. METHODS:An English language litera...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhang Y,Dong J,Qiao Y,He J,Wang T,Ma S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avoidance of complications in tissue expansion requires careful outpatient observation and consistent follow-up-two factors that are difficult to manage in a city hospital-based population. To determine the complication rate of tissue expanders in a given population, the authors reviewed retrospectively 34 tissue expa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Youm T,Margiotta M,Kasabian A,Karp N

更新日期：1999-04-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Breast implant illness (BII) after aesthetic breast augmentation remains a poorly defined syndrome encompassing a wide spectrum of symptoms. While previously published series have observed overall symptomatic improvement after breast implant removal, there is a lack of studies evaluating changes in specific ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wee CE,Younis J,Isbester K,Smith A,Wangler B,Sarode AL,Patil N,Grunzweig K,Boas S,Harvey DJ,Kumar AR,Feng LJ

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight patients with large panniculi are described where severe problems with hygiene, immobility, and chronic infection were caused by the lymphedematous, chronically infected pannus. Protracted nonsurgical management of the infected panniculus had failed in all 8 patients. Wedge resection without fat undermining remo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Petty P,Manson PN,Black R,Romano JJ,Sitzman J,Vogel J

更新日期：1992-05-01 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：:Lymphedema is a condition characterized by progressive swelling and adipose deposition that occurs commonly after lymphadenectomy. Recent clinical studies have suggested that the transfer of lymph nodes to the lymphedematous limb can improve lymphatic function. In this report, we investigate dynamic modulation of lymp...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shioya R,Furukawa H,Murao N,Hayashi T,Oyama A,Funayama E,Yamamoto Y,Saito N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most commonly seen with dental extractions, inferior alveolar nerve injury is occasionally seen with orthognathic surgery and facial trauma. Nerve grafting can be performed by lateral corticotomy without the use of maxillomandibular fixation. A case is reported with this technique and recovery of sensibility ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Evans GR,Crawley W,Dellon AL

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00