Nasal cartilage grafts: more than a decade of experience.

abstract：BACKGROUND:With health reform increasingly focused on readmission rates as an indicator of quality of care, providers have a duty to identify patients at risk of readmission. The authors assessed the incidence and risk factors for readmission following immediate breast reconstruction. METHODS:Patients who underwent im...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nelson JA,Fischer JP,Chung C,Wu LC,Serletti JM,Kovach SJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of infected median sternotomy wounds using muscle and omental flaps has been shown to result in significantly reduced morbidity, mortality, and length of hospital stay. Despite these benefits, very little is known about the potential long-term sequelae of such procedures. The purpose of this study was t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ringelman PR,Vander Kolk CA,Cameron D,Baumgartner WA,Manson PN

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 2005, seven facial composite tissue allotransplantations have been performed in five different centers in three countries. Four teams have reported their outcomes in separate publications. The authors sought to review the first four global experiences and compare several factors. This review facilitate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hui-Chou HG,Nam AJ,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors performed immediate breast reconstruction on four patients using a sensate latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap accompanied by neurorrhaphy during the past 6 years. In the neurorrhaphy, the lateral cutaneous branch of the dorsal primary divisions of the seventh thoracic nerve, which controls the sensatio...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yano K,Hosokawa K,Takagi S,Nakai K,Kubo T

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study of the source of the blood supply to the anterolateral femoral flap was carried out on 42 lower limbs of adult cadavers (among them 35 cadavers with injection of red latex and 1 with india ink into the arteries and 6 vascular cast specimens), and the surface locations of the vascular pedicle were detected on 5...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Xu DC,Zhong SZ,Kong JM,Wang GY,Liu MZ,Luo LS,Gao JH

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although much has been published with regard to the columella assessed on the frontal and lateral views, a paucity of literature exists regarding the basal view of the columella. The objective of this study was to evaluate the spectrum of columella deformities and devise a working classification system based...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee MR,Tabbal G,Kurkjian TJ,Roostaeian J,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to review the long-term results in anophthalmic patients treated for enophthalmos. The patients in our series had augmentation of the volume of their orbital contents by subperiosteal placement of room-temperature vulcanized silicone. From 1972 to 1985, sixty-three patients received subpe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sergott TJ,Vistnes LM

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis is a congenital malposition of the heart and abdominal viscera, which are externally situated, carrying an extremely poor prognosis. We report a case of a complete thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis that had undergone successful coverage over the exposed heart and abdominal contents. A few...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hochberg J,Ardenghy MF,Gustafson RA,Murray GF

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with palatal clefts are predisposed to developing speech and language abnormalities. Emerging evidence indicates that children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate have higher rates of learning disabilities than the general population and differences in brain morphology. METHODS:Magnetic resonance im...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Becker DB,Coalson RS,Sachanandani NS,Fair D,Lugar HM,Kirchner LE,Schlaggar BL,Kane AA

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe crush to the hand is associated with a poor prognosis. The authors investigated the hypothesis that compartment syndrome complicates such injuries. From 1996 to 2000, the authors retrospectively identified 11 patients who, after sustaining a closed crush injury, developed acute hand compartment syndrome. Diagno...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Del Piñal F,Herrero F,Jado E,García-Bernal FJ,Cerezal L

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient with electrical burns which resulted in loss of the right upper arm and a urinary bladder fistula. A jump flap was used to cover the repaired bladder, and also to cover the stump of the amputated right arm. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chari PS,Bapna BC,Balakrishnan C

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A successful replantation of an amputated penis-scrotum, by microneurovascular anastomoses, is presented. There were no significant postoperative complications. A satisfactory result was obtained with sensory reinnervation of the glans. Microsurgical replantation, with anastomoses, is the best procedure in these cases...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tamai S,Nakamura Y,Motomiya Y

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of breast implant surgery and its approaches on lactation by comparing women with and without breast implants at the time of childbirth. METHODS:Between April of 2013 and July of 2014, in Rosario (Sanatorio de la Mujer and Centro Quirúrgico Rosario), Ar...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Filiciani S,Siemienczuk GF,Nardín JM,Cappio B,Albertengo AC,Nozzi G,Caggioli M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies assessing outcomes following orthognathic surgery rely primarily on single-center/surgeon experience. In addition to issues of generalizability, these studies are limited in evaluating the effect of operative volume on patient outcomes. METHODS:Orthognathic procedures were identified in the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Berlin NL,Tuggle CT,Steinbacher DM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rectus femoris muscle flap is well known for its reliable anatomy, the ease with which it can be harvested, and its great versatility. As a pedicled or free flap, it is used to cover soft-tissue defects and to recreate motor function. Although the muscle is very reliable, it is not well respected because of its as...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Daigeler A,Dodic T,Awiszus F,Schneider W,Fansa H

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although nearly all medical students pursuing integrated plastic surgery residency participate in elective rotations away from their home medical school, the value and costs of these "away" rotations have not been well studied. METHODS:The authors surveyed all integrated plastic surgery program directors an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Drolet BC,Brower JP,Lifchez SD,Janis JE,Liu PY

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of an 18-year-old female undergoing routine reduction mammaplasty in whom bilateral diffuse intraductal cribriform breast carcinoma was reported upon review of the surgical specimen. This highlights the importance not only of sending specimens for pathologic examination, but also of marking the spec...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dinner MI,Artz JS

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To achieve the desired refinements in Asian patients, sufficient septal cartilage is needed for ideal tip projection and lengthening of the nose by the septal extension supported by the stable septum. There are many cases of insufficient septal cartilage in Asian patients. For optimal outcome, the author pro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim CH

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reestablishment of the peripheral nervous system occurs in parallel with wound healing. With accelerated wound healing seen with the vacuum-assisted closure device, the authors studied its effects on nerve fiber regeneration, nerve sprouting, and the stimulation of neuropeptides and neurotrophins. METHODS:A...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Younan G,Ogawa R,Ramirez M,Helm D,Dastouri P,Orgill DP

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone erosion below silicone rubber implants is a wellknown sequela, occurring in a majority of patients undergoing augmentation genioplasty. It is generally considered to be self-limiting and with minimal adverse consequences. However, if bone erosion progresses to the extent to which teeth are jeopardized or alterati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matarasso A,Elias AC,Elias RL

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of postoperative deep sternal wound infection varies widely based on the discretion of the cardiovascular surgeon and the plastic surgeon. METHODS:Analysis of patients with deep sternal wound infection undergoing one-step radical sternal débridement and muscle flap reconstruction by a single ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cabbabe EB,Cabbabe SW

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cutaneous arterial circulation of the face and scalp was investigated by using multiple anatomic techniques in fresh cadaver specimens. Selective ink injections, dissection and measurement of latex-hardened perforators, and radiographic examination of transverse sections of barium-injected specimens defined 11 vas...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Whetzel TP,Mathes SJ

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last 15 years, negative-pressure wound therapy has become commonly used for treatment of a wide variety of complex wounds. There are now several systems marketed, and additional products will be available in the near future. Many clinicians have noted a dramatic response when negative-pressure wound...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Orgill DP,Bayer LR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to compare the gastrostomy rates in infants with Pierre Robin sequence treated with tongue-lip adhesion or mandibular distraction osteogenesis. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of symptomatic plastic and reconstructive surgery patients treated over an 8-year period. The primar...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Susarla SM,Mundinger GS,Chang CC,Swanson EW,Lough D,Rottgers SA,Redett RJ,Kumar AR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of hypertonic and hyperoncotic saline solutions on ischemia-reperfusion injury after free tissue transfer. METHODS:Twenty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats were used to design an inferior epigastric flap. After skin incision, microcirculation was investigated ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Scholz T,Evans GRD

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combination of radical excision and radiation has been used as a treatment modality for cancer patients. As a result, in reconstructive surgery there is often a need to harvest flaps in the vicinity of previously irradiated tissues. Radiation has been shown to cause progressive injury to the macrocirculation and micro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siemionow M,Mee J,Porvasnik S,Krapohl BD,Ozer K,Piza P,Zins JE

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the ischemia/reperfusion phenomenon, adhesion molecules seem to play a critical role in the recruitment of neutrophils to sites of eventual tissue injury. E-selectin is an endothelium-derived molecule that mediates adhesion of neutrophils to activated endothelial cells. In vitro expression of E-selectin, after ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wang C,Kerrigan CL,Stotland MA

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of immature animals and newborns to orchestrate successful calvarial reossification is well described. This capacity is markedly attenuated in mature animals and in humans greater than 2 years of age. Previous studies have implicated the dura mater as critical to successful calvarial reossification. The au...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greenwald JA,Mehrara BJ,Spector JA,Fagenholz PJ,Saadeh PB,Steinbrech DS,Gittes GK,Longaker MT

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of adequate preoperative evaluation, lagophthalmos may appear during a brow lift procedure if the patient has had a prior upper lid blepharoplasty. Relief of this condition may be obtained by incising the upper lid scar and spreading the wound. Subsequent granulation results in an acceptable scar. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McKinney P,Zuckerbraun BS

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapeutic augmentation of fracture-site angiogenesis with deferoxamine has proven to increase vascularity, callus size, and mineralization in long-bone fracture models. The authors posit that the addition of deferoxamine would enhance pathologic fracture healing in the setting of radiotherapy in a model wh...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Donneys A,Ahsan S,Perosky JE,Deshpande SS,Tchanque-Fossuo CN,Levi B,Kozloff KM,Buchman SR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00