The psychic consequences of a reduction mammaplasty.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The omentum, nourished by the gastroepiploic vessels, has gained popularity as an option for vascularized lymph node transfer. The anatomy of the gastroepiploic vessels, omentum, and lymph nodes has not been investigated. The purpose of this article is to describe the right gastroepiploic artery and related ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Howell AC,Gould DJ,Mayfield C,Samakar K,Hassani C,Patel KM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between quantitative measures of academic productivity and academic rank among full-time academic plastic surgeons. METHODS:Bibliometric indices were computed for all full-time academic plastic surgeons in the United States. The primary study vari...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Susarla SM,Lopez J,Swanson EW,Miller D,O'Brien-Coon D,Zins JE,Serletti JM,Yaremchuk MJ,Manson PN,Gordon CR

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Negative-pressure wound therapy with instillation is a novel wound therapy that combines negative pressure with instillation of a topical solution. METHODS:This retrospective, historical, cohort-control study examined the impact of negative-pressure wound therapy with and without instillation. RESULTS:One ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim PJ,Attinger CE,Steinberg JS,Evans KK,Powers KA,Hung RW,Smith JR,Rocha ZM,Lavery L

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of rapid versus slow tissue expansion on random-pattern skin-flap survival lengths was evaluated in two groups of pigs. Each group (group 1--slow; group 2--rapid) was further evaluated for the effect that delay (A), delay plus expansion (B), expansion only (C), and acute flap elevation (D) had on flap lengt...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schneider MS,Wyatt DB,Konvolinka CW,Hassanein KM,Hiebert JM

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Explain the epidemiology of severe burn injury in the context of socioeconomic status, gender, age, and burn cause. 2. Describe challenges with burn depth evaluation and novel methods of adjunctive assessment. 3. Summarize the surviv...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zuo KJ,Medina A,Tredget EE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reconstruction of the philtrum during unilateral cleft lip repair remains a surgical challenge. The authors introduce a modified surgical technique for the reconstruction of the philtrum that allows for both the deepening of the philtral dimple and augmentation of the philtral ridge. METHODS:Between Jan...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Li L,Xie F,Ma T,Zhang Z

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poorly healing mandibular fractures and osteotomies can be troublesome complications of craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstructive surgery. Gene therapy may offer ways of enhancing bone formation by altering the expression of desired growth factors and extracellular matrix molecules. The elucidation of suitable can...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Steinbrech DS,Mehrara BJ,Rowe NM,Dudziak ME,Luchs JS,Saadeh PB,Gittes GK,Longaker MT

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After reviewing the historical aspects of the various lip-switch flaps, the authors draw attention to the existence of a report of a lip-switch flap performed in Sweden in 1756 by J.G.Hierzel. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vrebos J,Dupuis C

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the principles involved in canthal support for patients undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. 2. Understand the variations in surgical techniques required to perform canthal anchoring in differing patients. 3. De...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McCord CD,Boswell CB,Hester TR

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for reconstructing mandibular defects following radiation therapy depends on the quality of attenuated bone healing in the regenerate. This study investigated the regenerate properties after radiation therapy using yield and breaking load. The authors hypothesi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schwarz DA,Jamali AM,Kakwan MS,Fregene A,Arman KG,Buchman SR

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present their experience with 25 hard palate mucosa grafts used as lining material in the reconstruction of full-thickness alar defects. Good "take" was obtained in 22 grafts; the other three grafts incurred necrosis of the overriding skin flaps and postoperative infection. Degree of shrinkage was 11 to 15...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hatoko M,Tanaka A,Kuwahara M,Tada H,Imai K,Muramatsu T

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to examine whether hypotelorism associated with trigonocephaly might be self-correcting. Only patients who required surgical treatment and had undergone preoperative and postoperative anthropometric measurements were included. In no case was any attempt made to correct the hypotelorism surgical...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fearon JA,Kolar JC,Munro IR

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical treatment of the aging face is continuing to evolve. Recent emphasis has focused on managing the malar region, specifically ptosis of the cheek pad. Several authors have described techniques for correcting facial aging changes in the midface through an endoscopic approach or transblepharoplasty approach. The ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gunter JP,Hackney FL

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most lesions of the upper extremity are common and benign, and many have questioned the need for routine pathologic evaluation of these specimens. The authors aim to examine the national use of routine pathologic examination of nonmalignant hand lesions to help guide health care policy and practice patterns....

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho HE,Kelley B,Zhong L,Chung KC

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injectable bovine collagen has proven to be safe and effective for the treatment of contour defects for more than 20 years. After intradermal exposure to bovine collagen, the most commonly reported side effect is hypersensitivity (incidence of approximately 3 percent to test and approximately 1 to 2 percent to subsequ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Toman PD,Egbert BM,Thomas JA,DeLustro FA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The teres major can be seen as an additional head of the latissimus dorsi muscle for three-dimensional movement of the arm. It gained importance in pedicled muscle transfers for the treatment of plexus palsies and shoulder instability. Its supplying vessels belong to the subscapular system. According to the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Giessler GA,Doll S,Germann G

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated where leprosy affects the posterior tibial nerve and whether neurolysis is beneficial. Nine patients with bilateral posterior tibial leprous neuropathy with no sensorimotor recovery were studied. Preoperative sensory-muscle and nerve conduction velocity testing revealed the tarsal tunnel to be ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Richard B,Khatri B,Knolle E,Lucas S,Turkof E

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Auricular pseudocyst is an asymptomatic cystic swelling of the upper portion of the auricle. Various therapeutic approaches have been employed with variable success. We report our results with nine patients treated by needle aspiration and bolstered pressure sutures applied over both aspects of the cyst for 1 week. Tr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ophir D,Marshak G

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of anabolic steroids is one of many possible causes for gynecomastia. Optimal surgical treatment for this entity involves a combination of liposuction and direct excision. A series of 20 patients treated for anabolic steroid-induced gynecomastia presented. Postoperative complications included two hematomas, one se...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Babigian A,Silverman RT

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dimpling of the skin of the thighs and buttocks is commonly referred to as cellulite, and it afflicts women much more frequently than men. Whereas many therapies that presume cellulite is caused by an abnormality of adipose tissue have gained recent popularity, the basic pathophysiology of cellulite has not been clear...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosenbaum M,Prieto V,Hellmer J,Boschmann M,Krueger J,Leibel RL,Ship AG

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internationally, plastic surgery societies have placed an increasing emphasis on the importance of evidence-based medicine. The authors aimed to categorize levels of evidence of podium presentations at three major North American plastic surgical meetings, and to assess the factors associated with a higher le...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chuback JE,Varley TL,Yarascavitch BA,Eaves F 3rd,Thoma A,Bhandari M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As plastic surgery programs transition toward competency-based medical education curricula, it is important to critically assess current methods of evaluating trainee competence. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify and evaluate assessment tools for technical and nontechnical competencies in...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McKinnon VE,Kalun P,McRae MH,Sonnadara RR,Fahim C

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:The authors present their experience with reconstructive strategies for men with various manifestations of adult buried penis syndrome, and propose a comprehensive anatomical classification system and treatment algorithm based on pathologic changes in the penile skin and involvement of neighboring abdominal ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tausch TJ,Tachibana I,Siegel JA,Hoxworth R,Scott JM,Morey AF

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A concise protocol for the rehabilitation of the upper extremity after replantation is presented with special emphasis in the early mobilization of the hand. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Papanastasiou S

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The external fixater has proven to be an effective method of providing immobilization in pedicle-flap surgery. In certain instances, when the pedicle will permit some degree of mobility, limited-motion fixation eliminates the common disadvantages of rigid fixation. On this basis, we recommend the use of a ball-joint a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nappi JF,Drabyn GA

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In obtaining human tenocytes for tendon tissue engineering, a low proliferation rate and phenotype loss during passaging is a problem. It was the authors' aim to evaluate the influence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on human tenocyte growth and gene expression. METHODS:Human tenocytes were exp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kraus A,Sattler D,Wehland M,Luetzenberg R,Abuagela N,Infanger M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have found that to expand the diameter of the smaller vessel by a fish-mouth incision is useful in performing microvascular end-to-end and end-to-side anastomosis, with marked discrepancy in size. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Harashina T,Irigaray A

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-five patients with major ear deformities were reconstructed during the period 1982-1993 with autogenous tissue. Fourteen patients were reconstructed with osseointegrated auricular prostheses during the period 1989-1993. Both procedures were done at the same institution by the same surgeon. The advantages and dis...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wilkes GH,Wolfaardt JF

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:External volume expansion devices are effective for adipose tissue regeneration. However, the detailed mechanisms by which external volume expansion devices induce adipose tissue regeneration remain unclear. METHODS:An external volume expansion device was used to construct expanded prefabricated adipose tis...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Qin Z,Cai J,Zhou T,Yuan Y,Gao J,Dong Z

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00