The use of validated body image indices following panniculectomy.

abstract：:Despite the advances in laser treatment of port wine stains (PWS), re-emergence of these lesions still occurs. We carried out a retrospective audit of all children that received laser treatment of PWS between 1997 and 2000 using the flashlamp-pumped dye laser with a 585-nm wavelength. Out of 110 patients treated, 15 r...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Soueid A,Waters R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap breast reconstructions were performed after a delay period either of 1 week (group I, N = 15) or 2 weeks (group II, N = 16). The preliminary delay procedure consisted of bilateral deep inferior epigastric and superficial inferior epigastric artery and...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Restifo RJ,Syed SA,Ward BA,Scoutt LM,Taylor K

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circumcision is a commonly performed minor surgical procedure; however, it may lead to serious complications if performed by poorly trained health care providers. In this case report, a subglanular stricture causing a mushroom-like deformity resulting from circumcision is presented. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Coban YK

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the molecular mechanism of nerve "babysitter" for nerve regeneration and muscle preservation in peripheral nerve repair. METHODS:Eighty rats were equalized into 4 groups: peroneal nerve transected, group A received no treatment; group B underwent end-to-end repair; group C underwent end-to-sid...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Liu HF,Chen ZG,Lineaweaver WC,Friel MT,Zhang F

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Changes in breast sensation after reconstruction are expected. Return of breast sensation after reconstruction and whether nipple-sparing mastectomy offers a substantial benefit in terms of sensation has been inconsistently documented in the literature. We conducted the current study using the pressure-speci...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rodriguez-Unda NA,Bello RJ,Clarke-Pearson EM,Sanyal A,Cooney CM,Manahan MA,Rosson GD

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：: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：:To evaluate objectively the outcome of the Abbe flap procedure, an anthropometric ratio--the lip index--is introduced. The lip index is the ratio of the labiale superius-tragion to the labiale inferius-tragion. It represents the protrusion of the upper lip in relation to the lower lip. It has been assessed in preopera...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Vegter F,Mulder JW,Hage JJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first metatarsophalangeal joint area is a very difficult one to reconstruct, needing skin that is thick, sensitive, and resistant to friction. Although the medial plantar island flap was initially described to resurface heel defects, we have used this flap as a cross-foot flap to recover the first metatarsophalang...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Amarante J,Martins A,Reis J

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An evaluation of 220 cases of frontocranial remodeling for craniosynostosis is reported. The follow-up period was 10 years for children, 7 years for infants. The principles of the craniofacial techniques described in 1974 [4] and 1978 [3] were not modified; only variations were added. The floating forehead [5] concept...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Marchac D,Renier D

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perforator flaps are widely used in reconstructive surgery, but little is known about the hemodynamic changes within these flaps. Recently, the blood velocity in the perforator artery was shown to be higher than that at the source vessel. This study was carried out to demonstrate the effect of this increased velocity ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Figus A,Ramakrishnan V,Rubino C

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study of stage III (locally advanced) breast cancer patients evaluated the survival improvement conferred by immediate breast reconstruction by transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap reconstruction after modified radical mastectomy (MRM) in comparison with MRM alone. METHODS:This retr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hsieh TY,Lin YN,Lin SD,Lai CS,Chang KP,Lee SS,Huang SH,Hou MF,Chen FM,Ou-Yang F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokines are peptide mediators of inflammation that are being extensively studied in several aspects of disease. I provide an introduction to the general features of cytokine biology. Cytokines may be considered as either proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory compounds, and they also have potent hematopoietic effects....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Remick DG

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deeply invading tumors of the scalp present numerous extirpative and reconstructive problems requiring the combined expertise and skills of both medical and surgical disciplines. We have employed a combined multidisciplinary approach to recurrent tumors of the scalp and calvarium. Intraoperatively, a fresh-tissue mapp...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Peters CR,Dinner MI,Dolsky RL,Bailin PL,Hardy RW Jr

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:In this study, we evaluated the role of antitumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) therapy in the decrease of adipocyte apoptosis and weight preservation of fat grafts in the rat model. METHODS:A total of 64 rats were randomly divided into 2 groups, with 32 rats in each group. Autologous fat tissue w...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang M,Zhang F,Sailes FC,Zhang EW,Lin S,Das SK

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We had reported the surgical outcome of reverse skin redraping technique for restoration of previously performed epicanthoplasty. In this study, we introduce a modified reverse skin redraping technique that added mini-epicanthoplasty in patients with unsatisfactory results after epicanthoplasty. METHODS:Three ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chung YJ,Han KE,Park BY

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of any reconstruction is to provide a robust and cosmetically pleasing result that does not significantly alter function. We describe our experience of using the V-Y principle in advancement flaps designed around a distinct perforator to reconstruct soft tissue defects of the upper limb. The shortc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kennedy AM,Lloyd MS,Niranjan NS

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the incidence of finger amputation and replantation in North Carolina (NC) and to identify patterns of injury by race and immigration status. Finger amputation injury data were obtained from the NC hospital discharge database. Hospital discharge data were linked to 2000 US Census data by zip code of resid...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gavrilova N,Harijan A,Schiro S,Hultman CS,Lee C

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apert syndrome is characterized by craniosynostosis, central nervous system anomalies, midface hypoplasia, and syndactyly. Current research has focused on genetic and neurologic correlates. Cognitive assessment has been primarily limited to global intellectual evaluations, which can fail to detect the diverse cognitiv...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Da Costa AC,Savarirayan R,Wrennall JA,Walters I,Gardiner N,Tucker A,Anderson V,Meara JG

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-immolation constitutes a rare form of suicide in developed countries, though it accounts for unique injury characteristics in the burn intensive care unit. The aim of this study was to present the epidemiological and clinical features of patients burned during a suicidal attempt seen in a North Rhine-Westphalia b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Theodorou P,Phan VT,Weinand C,Maegele M,Maurer CA,Perbix W,Leitsch S,Lefering R,Spilker G

更新日期：2011-04-01 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 new genioplasty technique has been described and performed on 16 patients since 1995. The technique has been developed to avoid some undesired results of the current osseous genioplasty techniques and to achieve a more natural appearance in advancement genioplasty. According to the authors' technique, a rectangular ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Celik M,Tuncer S,Büyükçayir I

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduction mammaplasty is usually accomplished under general anesthesia, often with an overnight stay. With cost-containment pressures, the ability to perform this surgery in an outpatient setting would have obvious benefits. We present a series of 338 patients who have undergone bilateral reduction mammaplasty over a ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Buenaventura S,Severinac R,Mullis W,Beasley M,Jacobs W,Wood D

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dynamic Infrared Imaging (DIRI) is a noninvasive technique that precisely analyzes the infrared radiation of any object. We used this technique to locate the dominant perforator vessels in flap surgery in conjunction with conventional Doppler. METHODS:Ten patients scheduled for deep inferior epigastric arte...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tenorio X,Mahajan AL,Elias B,van Riempst JS,Wettstein R,Harder Y,Pittet B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 56-month period, 1,348 patients with either basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin underwent microscopically controlled excision (Mohs' fresh-tissue technique) by a dermatologic surgeon. Of these 1,348 patients, 394 required various types of wound reconstruction by a plastic surgeon. The average di...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Riefkohl R,Pollack S,Georgiade GS

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adhesions are a major cause of complications and need for repeat surgery in the hand and wrist. They are indication for tenolysis and cause prolonged need for therapy and inability to regain full hand motion. Minimizing adhesions in the hand and wrist would greatly improve surgery, by decreasing cost as we...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kohanzadeh S,Lugo L,Long JN

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the quality of postburn facial scars before and after injection of unfiltered nanofat. The study was performed in the Plastic Surgery Department of Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from January 2015 to December 2016. Forty-eight patients with postburn facial scars were included; ag...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jan SN,Bashir MM,Khan FA,Hidayat Z,Ansari HH,Sohail M,Bajwa AB,Shami HB,Hanif A,Aziz F,Choudhery MS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current approaches for the treatment of gingival exposure are often time- and cost-consuming and/or rather invasive. We previously observed a strong correlation between the presence of gingival excess and midfacial depression and here propose an easy 1-step correction technique as a new strategy to improve g...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wei J,Herrler T,Xu H,Deng N,Li S,Li Q,Dai C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-facial nerve graft connected to buccal branches of the healthy facial nerve may carry axons destined for the orbicularis oris muscle as well as axons destined for elevators and abductors of the corner of the mouth. If this nerve graft innervates a pedicled or free muscle flap, contractions of the flap or part ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nicolai JP,Robinson PH

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00