Approach to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: are we evolving fast enough in plastic surgery?

abstract：:The morphology of macrostomia and a method of myoplasty and commissuroplasty are described. The important operative considerations are accurate commissure positioning, muscle reconstruction, obliteration of the lateral subdermal groove, placement of a vermilion flap across the commissure, and Z-plasty of skin in the n...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kaplan EN

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of hereditary lateral cervical fistulas are reported. The patients had lateral cervical fistulas bilaterally and different types of auricular malformations. The mothers of the patients also had lateral cervical fistulas. Moreover, one mother had bilateral microtias and the other mothers bilateral preauricu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Takato T,Fukuda O

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway may play an important role in early burn edema. Therefore, we evaluated the influence of cdp-choline on early systemic burn edema and leukocyte activation in shock in rat mesenteries after burn plasma transfer. METHODS:Burn plasma harvested from donor rats 4 hours afte...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hernekamp JF,Hu SX,Schmidt VJ,Vogelpohl J,Kneser U,Kremer T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sodium warfarin is one of the most commonly used oral anticoagulants. It is not without complications. A case is presented of a 56-year-old woman on well-regulated sodium warfarin therapy who suffered unexplained necrosis and gangrene of the breast. She underwent total mastectomy for debridement because of the extensi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Manstein CH,Steerman PH,Goldstein J

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The branches of the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve (MACN) are located at the medial site of the elbow. The MACN, especially the posterior branches, may be injured or transected during cubital tunnel surgery or other medial approaches to the elbow. Damage to the nerve can cause a neuroma, which leads to disabling ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stahl S,Rosenberg N

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poland syndrome is the most frequent cause of congenital breast aplasia and hypoplasia. Breast and possible chest wall deformities can be treated with several surgical techniques, including implants, and pedicled or free flaps.We describe the case of a young patient with severe Poland syndrome with amastia, athelia, a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Masia J,Pons G,Loschi P,Sanchez Porro-Gil L,Nardulli ML,Olivares L

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a plethora of monitoring techniques reported in the literature, only a small number of studies directly address clinical relevant end points, such as the flap salvage rate and false-positive rate. METHOD:We conducted a systematic review of current evidence regarding the postoperative monitoring of m...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chae MP,Rozen WM,Whitaker IS,Chubb D,Grinsell D,Ashton MW,Hunter-Smith DJ,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：:Granulomatous mastitis is an inflammatory breast condition of unknown etiology. Management remains controversial and treatment algorithms are lacking from the literature. Few resources exist that discuss breast reconstruction following extirpation. This descriptive case series reviews the clinicopathologic features of...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yau FM,Macadam SA,Kuusk U,Nimmo M,Van Laeken N

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol) is an effective a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a powerful analgesic for patients undergoing breast surgery. However, the potential for postoperative bleeding has not yet been explored specifically in women undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction. There is co...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mikhaylov Y,Weinstein B,Schrank TP,Swartz JD,Ulm JP,Armstrong MB,Delaney KO

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our objective was to determine the compliance of observational studies in plastic surgery with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement checklist. METHODS:All cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies published in five major plastic surgery journa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Agha RA,Lee SY,Jeong KJ,Fowler AJ,Orgill DP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparison study of donor site care using 5 common modalities was undertaken. A total of 210 treated donor areas were examined for healing differences, comfort, complications, and cost. At the conclusion of the study we were able to recommend certain treatment methods depending on the nature of the donor wound. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Brady SC,Snelling CF,Chow G

更新日期：1980-09-01 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 rectus abdominis transposition (RAT) flap is a well-accepted alternative to pectoralis muscle flaps for sternal reconstruction after debridement in poststernotomy mediastinitis. Use of this flap based on an intercostal artery pedicle, after division of the ipsilateral internal mammary artery (IMA), is a less-recog...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jacobs B,Ghersi MM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microneurovascular techniques make transfer of innervated soft tissue a reality. The present study investigated the sensory potential of four such donor sites: volar wrist, dorsal hand, dorsal foot, and great toe. Normal moving and static two-point discrimination values for these areas are reported. A sensory reeducat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Brown CJ,Mackinnon SE,Dellon AL,Bain JR

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Volume measurement is one of the most commonly used methods for lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) evaluation because of its objectivity. However, volume comparison between different patients with different body types may be inappropriate because body-type difference seems to significantly affect leg volume (L...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Yamamoto N,Hayashi N,Hayashi A,Koshima I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent cicatricial entropion of the upper eyelid creates a surgical problem. We present a 53-year-old patient with complicated postsurgical fibrotic and scarred upper eyelid entropion. Double-opposed Z-plasty incisions were used at the anterior approach. The outer Z incision included the skin and the orbicularis oc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tamir G,Van der Meulen JC,Robinpour M,Hauben DJ

更新日期：1993-09-01 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：:Autologous fat is an excellent soft-tissue filler, given its abundance and ease of harvest. Nevertheless, the technique is accompanied by postoperative complications such as fat necrosis, calcification, and sclerotic nodules. These problems directly influence surgical efficacy. Computed tomography or magnetic resonanc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mu DL,Luan J,Mu L,Xin MQ

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incredibly complicated multidimensional defects have always strained the ingenuity of the reconstructive surgeon. Secondary perhaps to vascularized composite allotransplantation as a solution to this dilemma, the compound flap has been developed to be a more useful and available alternative. Their greatest versatility...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prepuce is an excellent donor site for skin grafts with minimal donor site morbidity. Full-thickness grafts are often required for correction of congenital syndactyly and in burn contractures. METHODS:Preputial skin was used for grafting in 18 children: 5 with burn contractures and 13 with congenital sy...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ehrlichman RJ,Driscoll DN,Cornejo K,Upton J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest wall reconstruction after radiation damage is a challenge in oncologic and plastic surgery. The defect can be reconstructed with laparoscopically harvested omental flap and meshed skin grafts. Our aim was to evaluate the use of vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C.) in combination with laparoscopically harve...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ferron G,Garrido I,Martel P,Gesson-Paute A,Classe JM,Letourneur B,Querleu D

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free ileocolon flap has become a valid option for restoration of speech after pharyngolaryngectomy. After transfer, deprivation of the trophic intestinal contents and exposure to chronic intermittent airflow could substantially modify the structure of the voice tube, compromising its function. Biopsy specimens from 14...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gharb BB,Rampazzo A,Hsu CT,Bassetto F,Spanio di Spilimbergo S,Chen HC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A muscle perforator flap is a unique form of fasciocutaneous flap whose circulation is derived from musculocutaneous perforators, but without including any muscle. This anatomic relationship intuitively should readily allow the formation of branch-based chimeric or polyflaps consisting of a cutaneous perforator flap a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quality of life and functional improvement have emerged as important goals for patients with oncologic disease. For patients with head and neck cancer, free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps serve as reliable reconstruction and provide functional restoration. Nevertheless, factors affecting the resumption of o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chiang TY,Huang CH,Kuan CH,Horng SY,Hsieh JH,Wu YF,Chuang SY,Yu YH,Ho CC,Cheng NC,Tai HC

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1979 to 1983, 14 patients were treated at the University of Maryland Hospital for injuries sustained as a result of the injection of crushed pentazocine tablets partially dissolved in water into the arterial system of the upper extremity. Eight patients received intraarterial reserpine within 15 hours of the inju...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stueber K

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple studies have compared the outcome of surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (CUTS), yet there remains no clear guidelines for treatment. We describe an approach to CUTS that includes tailoring the procedure to the pathology found at surgery. Patients treated surgically were retrospectively reviewed. Following in...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Keith J,Wollstein R

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral nerve gap injuries continue to present a clinical challenge to today's surgeons. One method of surgical repair, implantation of acellular allografts, has been developed with the aim of bridging the gap with a cadaveric graft after removal of its cellular components, thereby accelerating axonal regeneration ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pollins AC,Boyer RB,Nussenbaum M,Thayer WP

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique used concomitantly with Rethi's incision to reach and treat the secondary nasal tip is described. The technique involves removing the cartilage remnants of both domes and placing a shaped cartilage autograft that is immobilized by sutures. No hypertrophic scarring has been observed in the 546 patients trea...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Juri J,Juri C,Grilli DA,Zeaiter MC,Belmont J

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Textured silicone expanders are alleged to be less painful in the filling process, to have less capsular contracture, and to stay in position better than smooth silicone expanders. To test these three hypotheses, 6 patients undergoing bilateral simultaneous expander implant placement for breast reconstruction after ma...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： May JW Jr,Bucky LP,Sohoni S,Ehrlich HP

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00