Internal mammary perforators as recipient vessels for deep inferior epigastric perforator and muscle-sparing free transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap breast reconstruction in an Asian population.

abstract：:Skin grafting is a modern addition to surgery but with ancient roots. Its biology has come to light only within the last 50 years, and research continues into its basic mechanisms. A brief history of skin grafting from Susruta to Reverdin and Ollier and the mechanisms of skin grafting featuring recent research effects...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chick LR

更新日期：1988-10-01 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:Long-term postoperative splinting plays a role in the prevention of contracture of the grafted skin after a second-stage ear reconstruction. The scar retraction could lead to an unfavorable aesthetic outcome. Splinting could play a role to overcome or prevent the loss of projection and the obliteration of th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Vercruysse H Jr,Green JIJ,Osman G,Harrison B,Miyagi K,Bulstrode NW

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, full-thickness skin ulcers of the heel of the foot are still difficult wounds to cover. Many choices of coverage are available, but few provide long-term coverage due to bone exposure, deficient sensibility, and subsequent breakdown. An advancement flap based on the medial plantar artery with sensory nerve br...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Narsete TA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A superior advantage of the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap is that any donor site residue can easily be hidden by clothing. Usually designed as narrow or moderate-sized flaps based on medial perforators of the superficial branch, this readily allows primary donor site closure. However, for larger ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhang YX,Hallock GG,Song D,Vargas MS,Correa S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rising rate of MM reflects damage to the skin that has been done in the past. If a difference is to be seen prospectively, we must use protection (sunscreens) and have suspicious areas evaluated early in their course so that MM can be treated when curable. Until further research yields a cure for advanced MM, the ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rigel DS

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present the successful transfer of a compound flap based on the sternocleidomastoid muscle in a patient who had undergone radiation therapy and a near-total laryngectomy. The surgical procedure, a one-stage reconstruction with a regional rotational flap, utilized a segment of the sternal periosteum and und...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shur V,Kaplan IB

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:How and why aponeurotic blepharoptosis develops was investigated in terms of the relationship between the levator aponeurosis and Mueller's muscle functioning as the muscle spindle of the levator muscle. A total of 200 consecutive patients with moderate to severe acquired blepharoptosis completed questionnaires regard...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fujiwara T,Matsuo K,Kondoh S,Yuzuriha S

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The traditions of surgical education have changed little over the years. However, the increasing focus on patient safety and duty hour restrictions mandates that residents start developing complex skill sets earlier to ensure they graduate with procedural competency. Surgical training is poised to exploit ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Saldanha FYL,Loan GJ,Calabrese CE,Sideridis GD,Weinstock PH,Rogers-Vizena CR

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the management and outcome of acute facial powder burns, 10 patients admitted to a burn center (1980-1985) were reviewed. Facial burns resulted from black gun-powder in 7 and fireworks in 3 patients. Most burns occurred in teenage boys (6) and all but 1 were the result of carelessness on the part of the bu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zamboni WA,Eriksson E,Zook EG

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last 30 years has seen a shift in surgical treatment of breast diseases to less invasive, more conservative treatment options. The mammotome equipment was originally introduced as a diagnostic tool, but advances in technology have extended its role to therapeutic procedures. The mammotome device (8-gauge) is inser...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Iwuagwu OC,Calvey TA,Ilsley D,Drew PJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 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：: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：:The ability of the prostacyclin analogue iloprost to improve survival of ischemic experimental skin flaps was investigated. Unilateral island skin flaps based on the superficial inferior epigastric vessels were raised in 70 rats and subjected to varying lengths of primary ischemia. The flaps were divided into the foll...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Senderoff DM,Israeli D,Zhang WX,Urken ML,Weinberg H

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Silastic tissue expander inserted subpectorally at the time of modified radical mastectomy has provided early development of the reconstructive envelope, thereby simplifying matching of the contralateral breast. Significant emotional support for the woman faced with imminent loss of her breast has been repeatedly ob...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Paul MD

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to present the results of a series of forequarter amputations (FQAs) and to evaluate the reconstructive methods used. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although FQA has become a rare procedure in the era of limb-sparing treatment of extremity malignancies, it is a useful option when resection of a sho...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tukiainen E,Barner-Rasmussen I,Popov P,Kaarela O

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simultaneous breast augmentation and abdominoplasty through a transverse suprapubic incision offers women the opportunity to undergo body restoration with one operation, one anestheitc, one incision, and no scars on or near the breasts. Prompted by the earlier work of Planas [5] and others, we have performed this comb...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Barrett BM Jr,Kelly MV 2nd

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study sought to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of ultrasound (US) as a clinical adjunct in the delivery of botulinum toxin for the treatment of Raynaud disease of the hand. METHODS:One cadaver hand was injected with a colored simulation material using the current traditional surfa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lobb DC,Pierce J,Perry M,DeGeorge B

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the outcomes of extensor indicis proprius (EIP) transfer based on varying degrees of thumb extension after EIP transfer and elongation of the EIP. A total of 24 cases with extensor pollicis longus (EPL) ruptures who underwent EIP to EPL transfer were analyzed prospectively. The EIP transfer was pe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee JH,Cho YJ,Chung DW

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:The reported rate of isolated medial orbital wall fractures varies widely but has been found to be as high as 55% of all orbital fractures. Identifying and repairing medial orbital wall defects by using appropriate materials improves patient outcome considerably; however, most related research has focused on...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chou C,Kuo YR,Chen CC,Lai CS,Lin SD,Huang SH,Lee SS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a new operative procedure involving the combination of 5 flaps to treat little toe polysyndactyly. We applied this procedure to 4 toes of 3 patients who had severe polysyndactyly involving skin fusion of the area from the distal interphalangeal joint to the periphery. In all 3 patients, this procedure all...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Iida N,Kotake A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various procedures have been described for the management of mandibular condylar head fracture, but a standard treatment is not yet conclusive. This report describes our experience with osteosynthesis of condylar head fracture at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. METHODS:Sixteen patients with unilateral ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lai BR,Liao HT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study has demonstrated that microcrystalline collagen is useful for controlling hemorrhage from an area where microvascular anastomoses are being performed, and that microcrystalline collagen does not adversely affect patency rates of microvascular repairs even when applied directly to the anastomosis itself. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Colen LB,Mathes SJ

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap and deep inferior epigastric perforator flap are the flaps of choice for autologous breast reconstruction. The better understanding of the vascular anatomy of these flaps has reduced the incidence of flap loss and fat necrosis, and positioning the flap's least vasc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： de Weerd L,Woerdeman LA,Hage JJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (LYMPHA) procedure entails performing a lymphovenous bypass (LVB) at the time of axillary lymph node dissection to reduce lymphedema risk. The two most common fluorophores utilized in LVB are blue dye and indocyanine green. We developed a novel application of flu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Spiguel L,Shaw C,Katz A,Guo L,Chen HC,Lee BT,Singhal D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During this experiment the authors investigated whether prolonged local use of verapamil or lidocaine prevents vasoconstriction and establishes better blood supply to the rat epigastric skin flap, hence reducing the necrosis that occurs otherwise. Abdominal wall skin flaps of 45 Sprague-Dawley rats, based on a single ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Komorowska-Timek E,Chen SG,Zhang F,Dogan T,Lineaweaver WC,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of endovenous laser photocoagulation (EVLP) at a wavelength of 810 nm for treating complicated venous insufficiency associated with venous ulcers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of 110 patients with 180 legs having chronic venou...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee JS,Hsiao YC,Chang CJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower eyelid reconstruction is challenging because of the risk of severe postreconstruction deformities of the lower eyelid, such as drooping, entropion, and ectropion. However, the risk factors for these postreconstruction deformities are unclear. The present study aimed to quantify the drooping deformity o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Abe Y,Ishida S,Mineda K,Yamashita Y,Yoshimoto S,Hashimoto I

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00