Effect of time on the viability of ischemic skin flaps treated with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) cDNA.

abstract：:Purpose The dual-plane deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap inset technique is herein presented with tips for optimizing the aesthetic outcome in delayed autologous breast reconstruction after radiation therapy. Patients and Methods A total of 42 women who underwent microsurgical reconstruction with a free ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Gravvanis A,Kakagia D,Samouris G,Galani E,Tsoutsos D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) osteomyelitis and bone infection were treated with vascularized fibular grafts. There were 16 males and four females, and the patient ages at operation ranged from 17 to 73 years. Nine of the lesions affected the femur, eight the tibia, and there ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Yajima H,Kobata Y,Shigematsu K,Kawamura K,Kawate K,Tamai S,Takakura Y

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of growth factors in inducing angiogenesis and enhancing flap viability has provided promising results. Targeted gene therapy has evolved in hopes of increasing the longevity and effectiveness of these growth factor treatments. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of preoperative treatment by va...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zhang F,Yang F,Hu EC,Sones W,Lei M,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dorsalis pedis fasciocutaneous flap has been used successfully in soft tissue reconstruction both as a pedicled and a free flap. The long-term donor site problems associated with this dorsalis pedis flap prompted us to look at the use of the dorsalis pedis fascial flap in soft tissue reconstruction. We describe th...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ritz M,Mahendru S,Somia N,Pacifico MD

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to quantify the relative contribution of the inferior and superior epigastric systems to infraumbilical TRAM flap skin blood flow, using laser Doppler flowmetry. In twelve flaps (11 patients), blood-flow measurements were obtained during routine elevation of the TRAM flap for breast reconstruct...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Hendricks DL,Wilkens TH,Witt PD

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients undergoing free tissue transfer are particularly susceptible to hypothermia. The goal was to investigate the impact of intraoperative core body temperature on free flap thrombosis. Two hundred twelve cases of free flap reconstruction at Yale-New Haven Hospital between 1992 and 2008 were reviewed. Free flap th...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Liu YJ,Hirsch BP,Shah AA,Reid MA,Thomson JG

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of an inferolateral extension technique of a groin flap has previously been reported. This technique involves harvesting an extended portion from the anterolateral thigh, including the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) and its accompanying vessels, attached to a groin flap via communications between the L...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Kashiwa K,Kobayashi S,Nasu W,Kuroda T,Higuchi H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Topical vasodilators are frequently used during free tissue transfer to prevent and treat vasospasm and microvascular thrombosis. A variety of agents have been studied and are available, yet most microsurgeons select an agent based on anecdotal evidence or personal training. Our aim was to review the litera...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Rinkinen J,Halvorson EG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue expansion in combination with flap transfer has been widely reported as preexpansion of flaps, but only once as expansion of a free flap after transfer. Three free flaps and one pedicled flap were expanded after transfer. Indication, timing of expander implantation and explantation, technical aspects, and compl...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Baumeister S,Follmar KE,Erdmann D,Baccarani A,Levin LS

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of degloving injury of the whole hand reconstructed by a combination of an anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap and a groin flap applied as a pedicled distant flap was reported. Despite complications of congestion of the ALT flap and superficial infection, both flaps were severed at 4 weeks after transplantation, and...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Senda H,Muro H,Terada S,Okamoto H

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a comparative study, it was demonstrated that sutureless, laser-welded, end-to-end anastomoses in the rat femoral artery and vein are feasible, using either CO2 or Nd:YAG laser. Conventional microsurgical suture anastomoses served as the controls. Patency rates in experimental animals and controls were equal (96 to...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Bürger RA,Gerharz CD,Draws J,Engelmann UH,Hohenfellner R

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last seven years, 17 patients underwent microsurgical reconstruction of 14 hepatic and four superior mesenteric arterial systems following extended pancreatectomy or hepatectomy, and in living-related liver transplantations (LRLT). All microvascular anastomoses in this series were performed using a back wal...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Yamamoto Y,Sugihara T,Sasaki S,Furukawa H,Furukawa H,Okushiba S,Nohira K

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forequarter amputation combined with chest wall resection may present a difficult closure problem. In a recent case, the defect was satisfactorily closed with a free flap from the amputated extremity, employing the entire soft tissue of the forearm. ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Schmidt RG,Springfield DS,Dell PC

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Local anesthetic drugs with prolonged nerve-block effect would have clinical application for postoperative or neuromatous pain relief. This study evaluated the possibility of peripheral nerve neurotoxicity by injection of 10 percent ammonium sulfate. Both intrafascicular and extrafascicular injection of 10 percent amm...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Kobayashi J,Mackinnon SE,Langer JC,Hertl MC,Hunter DA,Tarasidis G

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tremendous variability of the inferior epigastric arterial system makes accurate imaging of the vasculature of the anterior abdominal wall an essential component of optimal perforator selection. Preoperative imaging of the abdominal vasculature allows for preoperative perforator selection, resulting in improved op...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Greenspun D,Vasile J,Levine JL,Erhard H,Studinger R,Chernyak V,Newman T,Prince M,Allen RJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reinnervation of composite-tissue allografts was examined in a rat hind-limb transplant model under Cyclosporin A (CyA) immunosuppression. Two groups of animals were studied. Group 1 consisted of 10 composite-tissue allografts using inbred Fisher rats (F344) as recipients and inbred Lewis rats (LEW) as donors. Recipie...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Maeda N,Ishiguro N,Inoue G,Miura T,Sugimura K

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schwann cells play a central role in peripheral-nerve regeneration, in which it has been shown that the addition of exogenous Schwann cells enhances the temporal and spatial sequence of events observed in regeneration. In this study, the authors investigated the fate of exogenous cells in this process by using fluores...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Bryan DJ,Wang KK,Summerhayes C

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has been widely used in reconstruction of soft tissue defects. The anatomic variations of perforators increase the difficulties of flap elevation. The ABC system has been described for locating the most common three perforators in Western populations. Less evidence has been...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zhou H,Tan Q,Liu S,Zhou H,Wang S,Yan X,Zheng D,Wang D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Composite tissue transplantation has emerged as a viable alternative to prosthetics and complex reconstructive surgery. Thus far it is reserved for cases which cannot be effectively reconstructed and where it offers some benefits over prostheses. It has been used in the upper extremity with encouraging results and, mo...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zuker RM,Redett R,Alman B,Coles JG,Timoney N,Ein SH

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The free radial forearm flap is a very common material for penile reconstruction. Its major problems are donor-site morbidity with large depressive scar after skin grafting, urethral fistula due to insufficiency of suture line for the urethra, and need for microvascular anastomosis. A new method using combined bilater...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Koshima I,Nanba Y,Nagai A,Nakatsuka M,Sato T,Kuroda S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A model of chronic entrapment neuropathy in the rabbit sciatic nerve was developed to try to elucidate the pathogenesis of chronic nerve entrapment. A non-compressive Silastic cuff was wrapped around the nerve at the mid-thigh level in eight rabbits. A sham operation that only elevated the sciatic nerve was performed ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Aziz W,Firrell JC,Ogden L,Breidenbach WC

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of composite tissue allografts (CTAs) has been demonstrated by the successful transplantation of the hand, abdomen, and face. However, the survival of these transplants depends on immunosuppression. Our laboratory is interested in achieving tolerance to decrease the risks associated with the use of chr...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Mathes DW,Noland M,Graves S,Schlenker R,Miwongtum T,Storb R

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to produce prefabricated nerve graft as effective as autologous nerve graft without donor site morbidity for repairing segmental nerve defects. Thirty rats were used and were separated into three groups. In the first group, vein graft excised from jugular vein was sutured to make a bridge between epin...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ulkur E,Karagoz H,Celikoz B,Turan P,Arbak S,Yapar M

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rat model is commonly utilized in peripheral nerve research. Due to the short length of the rat limb and the animal's inherent neuroregenerative capacity, the timing of assessment of nerve regeneration is critical, and significant differences between groups can be lost if assessment is done too late. Additionally,...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Calvert GT,Doolabh VB,Grand AG,Hunter DA,Mackinnon SE

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforator flap breast reconstruction requires increased time for safe perforator dissection, especially the intramuscular course. We describe an adjunctive technique using hydrodissection to assist with the intramuscular perforator dissection. METHODS:Hydrodissection techniques were used for perforator dis...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Singhal D,Momoh AO,Colakoglu S,Qureshi A,Tobias AM,Lee BT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the esthetic and sensory outcomes after reconstruction of finger pulp defects with free toe flaps from the lateral aspect of the great toe. METHODS:From June 2006 to October 2011, we performed 48 free toe pulp transfers for finger pulp reconstruction in 43 patients; 1...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zheng H,Liu J,Dai X,Machens HG,Schilling AF

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This experimental study correlated varying methods of nerve repair with the degree of functional return using the rat sciatic nerve as a model. Six groups of adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (300 to 350 g) had their left sciatic nerve crushed (Group 1), transected and not repaired (Group 6), or transected and repaired u...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Buehler MJ,Seaber AV,Urbaniak JR

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As reimbursement for free-tissue transfer decreases, the authors find an increase in the number of free flaps performed at their county facility. Over 60 percent of the free flaps performed during the past 10 years were completed within the last 4 years. This influx of patients prompted a review of their experience wi...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Maffi TR,Tran NV

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report eight microsurgical operations to repair soft tissue defects of the fingers using free neurovascular autografts taken from the lateral surfaces of digits 3 and 4. In seven cases, the transferred flaps survived, and one case resulted in necrosis of the transplant. Follow-ups were from one to 12 month...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Datiashvili RO,Shibaev EY,Tsagikyan AA

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: The distally based sural flap (DBSF) is one of the armamentarium in the lower limb reconstruction. However, the flap has not gained popularity due to concerns about its reliability and donor site morbidity. Based on the anatomy characterization, we combined and developed five modifications to improve the va...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Xu H,Cao X,Kiu-Huen S,Zhu Z,Chen J,Chi Z,Zhang Y

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00