Xeroradiography for non-metallic foreign bodies.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of systemic prophylactic antibiotics to reduce surgical-site infection in aesthetic breast surgery remains controversial. The aim of this review is to weigh the available evidence with respect to reducing surgical-site infection. METHODS:Two literature searches were performed to analyze the availabl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hardwicke JT,Bechar J,Skillman JM

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skeletal muscle regeneration is a powerful, naturally occurring process of tissue reconstruction that follows myofiber damage secondary to myotoxic injury that does not normally affect the tissue circulation and scaffold. The ablated tissue, in traumatology and free muscle grafts, is frequently replaced by scars. The ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vindigni V,Mazzoleni F,Rossini K,Fabbian M,Zanin ME,Bassetto F,Carraro U

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limitations in autogenous tissue have inspired the study of alternative materials for repair of complex peripheral nerve injuries. Cadaveric allografts are one potential reconstructive material, but their use requires systemic immunosuppression. Cold preservation (> or =7 weeks) renders allografts devoid of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hess JR,Brenner MJ,Fox IK,Nichols CM,Myckatyn TM,Hunter DA,Rickman SR,Mackinnon SE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dissection of the proximal gracilis vascular pedicle proceeds in a dark tunnel-like space deep to the adductor longus. With the application of a previously described technique for an extended approach to the lateral arm free flap, the authors describe a novel technique that improves observation and thus facilitates di...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hasen KV,Gallegos ML,Dumanian GA

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the difference between battery and assault in U.S. law and the concepts of the phrase "child abuse" and "elder abuse." 2. Understand that state statutes vary and can define abuse narrowly or with great specificity, and tha...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greenbaum AR,Horton JB,Williams CJ,Shah M,Dunn KW

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：:A venous skin graft for the treatment of skin defects in a finger is described. This procedure involves taking a flap from the forearm together with the subcutaneous vein and anastomosing both ends of this vein to the digital artery and vein, respectively. Thirteen difficult finger wounds were resurfaced with such a v...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yoshimura M,Shimada T,Imura S,Shimamura K,Yamauchi S

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with complex extremity injuries were treated with emergency free-flap transfers over a 3 1/2-year period. The transferred emergency free flaps were performed to cover exposed vital structures. All flaps survived without infection. Complete and careful assessment of the systemic condition of the patient a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen SH,Wei FC,Chen HC,Chuang CC,Noordhoff MS

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care reforms aimed at bundling payments attempt to contain costs. Uncovering variation in spending provides one strategy for decreasing expenditure. This study aims to investigate interhospital cost variation for thumb replantation. METHODS:A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of patients undergo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Billig JI,Zhong L,Chung KC

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correcting facial asymmetry is a difficult problem for plastic surgeons. From 1991 to 1996, the authors treated 53 cases of mandibular angle resection, 13 of which were of patients with an asymmetrical lower face. On the basis of these experiences, the authors highlight two important points in dealing with the asymmet...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee Y,Kim JH

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rising health care costs and quality demands have driven both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the private sector to seek innovations in health system design by placing institutions at financial risk. Novel care models, such as bundled reimbursement, aim to boost value though quality improvement and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sheckter CC,Razdan SN,Disa JJ,Mehrara BJ,Matros E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term implications of components separation for the lateral oblique and rectus muscles remain unknown. The authors hypothesized that recreation of the tendinous insertion of the linea alba through components separation results in expansion of the rectus muscle with potential atrophy of the external o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hicks CW,Krpata DM,Blatnik JA,Novitsky YW,Rosen MJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The supraclavicular island flap has been used successfully for difficult facial reconstruction cases, providing acceptable results without using microsurgical techniques. The authors use this regional flap in reconstructing various head and neck oncologic defects that normally require traditional regional or...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chiu ES,Liu PH,Friedlander PL

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The latissimus dorsi has been used extensively and dependably in reconstruction surgery. The major complications involve donor-site infections, seromas, and poor cosmesis. Minimally invasive surgery has been used in abdominal, thoracic, and urologic surgeries with favorable results. To date, flap harvesting and other ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Friedlander L,Sundin J

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Best evidence has no bearing on quality of life if it is not implemented in clinical practice. The authors introduce knowledge translation as a theoretical framework for closing the gap between evidence and practice in plastic surgery. The current state of published evidence in plastic surgery is reviewed and evaluate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moltaji S,Alkhatib AH,Liu H,Murphy J,Gallo L,Karpinski M,Mowakket S,Thoma A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic and ubiquitous disease, with an estimated incidence of one in 3000 live births. Neurofibromas, defined as various benign tumors, are hallmarks of the disease. Facial plexiform or diffuse neurofibromas usually occur unilaterally and can induce facial hemihypertrophy. Surg...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hivelin M,Wolkenstein P,Lepage C,Valeyrie-Allanore L,Meningaud JP,Lantieri L

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Videos on YouTube can be posted without regulation or content oversight. Unfortunately, many patients use YouTube as a resource on aesthetic surgery, leading to misinformation. Currently, there are no objective assessments of the quality of information on YouTube about aesthetic surgery. METHODS:YouTube was...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gray MC,Gemmiti A,Ata A,Jun B,Johnson PK,Ricci JA,Patel A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvascular transfer of the omentum has several unique advantages for the reconstruction and revascularization of extremity wounds. The omentum provides well-vascularized, malleable tissue for reconstruction of extensive soft-tissue defects and has a long vascular pedicle (35 to 40 cm) with sizable vessels, which re...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Maloney CT Jr,Wages D,Upton J,Lee WP

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have used this technique in two patients. One had early sternal dehiscence with presternal infection, and the other had late sternal nonunion. Uncomplicated sternal union was achieved in both patients. The cables were nonpalpable in both patients, but they were removed in one patient at that patient's request. This...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Eich BS,Heinz TR

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three children with Down's syndrome, aged between 3.7 and 17.5 years, underwent partial glossectomy for improvement of cosmetic appearance. Improved speech was also expected. Preoperative and postoperative audiotaped samples of spoken words and connected speech on a standardized articulation test were rated by ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Margar-Bacal F,Witzel MA,Munro IR

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive composite defects of the oromandibular area are usually created after the surgical treatment of T3 and T4 cancers, requiring complex reconstructive plastic surgical procedures. The preferred treatment method for this type of defect is reconstruction with two free flaps. The use of the vascularized fibula ost...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wei FC,Celik N,Chen HC,Cheng MH,Huang WC

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns have been expressed about the oncologic safety of breast reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the association of breast reconstruction with breast cancer recurrence, and 5-year survival among breast cancer patients. METHODS:The authors analyzed data fr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siotos C,Naska A,Bello RJ,Uzosike A,Orfanos P,Euhus DM,Manahan MA,Cooney CM,Lagiou P,Rosson GD

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors conducted this study to assess the impact that Drs. Joseph Gruss and Paul Manson have had on craniofacial surgery through their individual contributions and through their trainees. METHODS:This was a retrospective analysis of fellows trained by either Dr. Gruss or Dr. Manson. Demographic and bib...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chandawarkar A,Birgfeld CB,Yaremchuk MJ,Tufaro AP,Hopper RA,Susarla SM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A profusion of terms are currently used to describe free flap wound closure. It is important to broadly standardize nomenclature when embarking on a comparison of functional outcomes between institutions. Therefore, a series of 68 "emergency" (within 24 hours) free flaps performed by a single surgeon were reviewed wit...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ninkovic M,Mooney EK,Ninkovic M,Kleistil T,Anderl H

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distraction osteogenesis is a well-established method of endogenous tissue engineering. This technique has significantly augmented our armamentarium of reconstructive craniofacial procedures. Although the histologic and ultrastructural changes associated with distraction osteogenesis have been extensively described, t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Warren SM,Mehrara BJ,Steinbrech DS,Paccione MF,Greenwald JA,Spector JA,Longaker MT

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Leech Book, the oldest known Anglo-Saxon herbarium, probably written in Winchester, circa A.D. 920, by Cyril Bald or at his special request, contains a short chapter on the surgical treatment of the cleft lip; this chapter apparently represents the first record in a medical manuscript of this treatment. The origin...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vrebos J

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema remains a challenging clinical problem that often lacks curative treatment options. Recent reports have shown that microvascular lymph node transfer from the groin area into axillas of lymphedematous patients may improve lymphatic drainage, but the effect on donor-site lymphatic flow has not been ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Viitanen TP,Mäki MT,Seppänen MP,Suominen EA,Saaristo AM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the use of the expanded myocutaneous flap has many advantages, the time course is prolonged. The net gain in surface area during acute expansion is insufficient. In this study, botulinum toxin type A was applied to shorten the flap expansion period while obtaining an adequate surface area that would...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chenwang D,Shiwei B,Dashan Y,Qiang L,Bin C,Muxin Z,Pengcheng L,Senkai L

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to identify the environmental factors that contribute to facial aging in identical twins. METHODS:During the Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, 186 pairs of identical twins completed a comprehensive questionnaire, and digital images were obtained. A panel reviewed the image...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Guyuron B,Rowe DJ,Weinfeld AB,Eshraghi Y,Fathi A,Iamphongsai S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For breast reconstruction, we have found that breast symmetry can be created optimally when the patient is brought to a totally upright position with the trunk vertical and perpendicular to the floor. The size of the opposite breast can better be appreciated. Nipple and areola position can be determined accurately eve...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Smoot EC,Ross D,Silverberg B,Ruttle M,Newman LM

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00