Management of large scalp defects with local pedicle flaps.

abstract：:Treatment options for the craniosynostoses vary from conservative observation until completion of growth to radical remodeling in infancy. To further define the timing and type of treatment necessary in these complex disorders, we have retrospectively analyzed all patients operated on for this deformity during the pas...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Whitaker LA,Bartlett SP,Schut L,Bruce D

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, there have been many new designs in both the surface texture and chemical composition of breast implants that claim reduced constrictive capsular formation. The purpose of this study was to utilize a quantitative method to determine the firmness of capsules formed around saline-filled smooth silicone, textur...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bucky LP,Ehrlich HP,Sohoni S,May JW Jr

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using 1.5 x 6 cm caudally based rat dorsal pedicled flaps, the effect of isoxsuprine on skin flap survival was studied. The results showed isoxsuprine to have no augmentation effect on the survival of random pattern flaps. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sasaki A,Harii K

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:When choosing a thigh lift operation, the surgeon also chooses which complications he/she will be managing, and the most dreaded after conventional thigh lifting are those of lymphatic origin such as lymphocele or lymphedema. The authors describe avulsion thighplasty, a technique that spares lymphatics by us...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hunstad JP,Kortesis BG,Knotts CD

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia secondary to congenital facial clefting present numerous challenging problems for the reconstructive surgeon. Traditional surgical/orthodontic approaches for these patients often fall short of expectations, especially for achieving normal facial aesthetics and proportions. The...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Polley JW,Figueroa AA

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This prospective study was undertaken to determine the safest means of supplemental oxygen delivery for patients undergoing facial cosmetic surgery under conscious sedation. Two common methods of oxygen delivery were used in 20 patients: (1) a nasal cannula and (2) a red rubber nasopharyngeal tube through wh...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Meneghetti SC,Morgan MM,Fritz J,Borkowski RG,Djohan R,Zins JE

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to assess the health-related quality-of-life benefit following auricular reconstruction using autologous costal cartilage in children. In addition, key aspects of the surgical reconstruction are assessed. METHODS:After auricular reconstruction, patients completed two questionnaires. The firs...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Soukup B,Mashhadi SA,Bulstrode NW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein depletion appears to augment, rather than decrease, the length of a skin flap surviving in rats. We were able to document a lowering of serum viscosity in these animals. The augmentation of flap survival produced by protein depletion may even be greater than that produced by the delay phenomenon. A reduction i...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ruberg RL,Falcone RE

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The control of shoulder-level disarticulation prostheses is significantly more difficult than that of prostheses for more distal amputations. Amputees have significant difficulties coordinating the separate functions of prosthetic shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand/hook components. The user must lock one joint...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hijjawi JB,Kuiken TA,Lipschutz RD,Miller LA,Stubblefield KA,Dumanian GA

更新日期：2006-12-01 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：:It is often stated that any injury severe enough to avulse both lids will inevitably destroy the globe. Two cases are presented in which the globe was uninjured but exposed, requiring immediate coverage. Local skin flaps placed over mobilized conjunctiva were used for emergency cover. One was eventually made into func...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Achauer BM,Menick FJ

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variability in large-volume fat transplantation has been linked to technique. Meanwhile, the recipient-site volume and its relation to the volume of grafted fat have been relatively overlooked. Graft-to-capacity concepts are evidenced in other soft-tissue transplantation procedures such as skin and hair tran...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Del Vecchio DA,Del Vecchio SJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of articulation before surgical closure of the hard palate was compared in 75 preschool children with cleft lip and palate and 40 preschool children born without clefts. The children were aged 2 years to 5 years 11 months. The patients had significantly poorer articulation skills than the controls at e...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Noordhoff MS,Kuo J,Wang F,Huang H,Witzel MA

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new muscle flap based on the ascending branch of the deep circumflex iliac artery is described. Twenty internal oblique muscle flaps have been dissected and studied in 10 fresh cadavers. This muscle flap has been used successfully as a free-tissue transfer in seven lower extremity defects. There was one loss of flap...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ramasastry SS,Tucker JB,Swartz WM,Hurwitz DJ

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a series of six patients with eight flaps in whom computer-generated models were used for fabrication of vascularized bone grafts in complex facial restorations. Preoperative CT data, digitalized on tape, were converted by the CEMAX (Santa Clara, Calif.) 1500 Integrated Hardware and Software System to a thr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rose EH,Norris MS,Rosen JM

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both one- and two-stage approaches have been widely used for patients with asymmetric bilateral cleft lip. There are insufficient long-term outcome data for comparison of these two methods. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the clinical outcome over the past 20 years. METHODS:The senior...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chung KH,Lo LJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Clinically describe various cutaneous neoplasms. 2. Identify the corresponding histopathologic findings. 3. Discuss the optimal treatment approach for each entity. SUMMARY:Cutaneous neoplasms are broadly viewed as benign, premalignan...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee EH,Nehal KS,Disa JJ

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective chart review study examined the mental health histories and psychiatric medication usage of persons who sought cosmetic surgery. The medical records of 232 patients who had undergone a consultation for a cosmetic procedure were reviewed. The rates of self-reported psychiatric disorders and of psychi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sarwer DB,Zanville HA,LaRossa D,Bartlett SP,Chang B,Low DW,Whitaker LA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Von Willebrand's disease, a common hereditary bleeding disorder, may be responsible for undue or unanticipated intraoperative or postoperative hemorrhage. The diagnosis may be difficult to establish, although it may be suspected clinically and can usually be confirmed by adequate laboratory investigation. Patients wit...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ship AG

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 14 patients undergoing functional cleft lip repair, changes in the lengths of the key lip segments were measured preoperatively, after the muscle layer was repaired, and after the skin was repaired using pieces of wire bent to follow the curves of the lip in three dimensions. The cleft side of the lip was shorter t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dado DV

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of a porous high-density polyethylene implant for ear reconstruction is gradually gaining acceptance because it allows for a pleasing ear reconstruction in young children before they enter school. In response to this growing interest, the authors decided to write an article clarifying in detail all t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Reinisch J,Tahiri Y

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection is a serious complication of breast augmentation and tissue expansion with inflatable devices. Several reports have shown that fungi may be able to survive, colonize, and even cause infection in saline-filled devices. The mechanism of how they penetrate, spread, and colonize inside the inflatable implants is...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Saray A,Kilic D,Kaygusuz S,Boyunaga H,Ozlük O

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the advent of big data and database-driven research, the need for reproducible methods has become especially relevant. Given the rise of evidence-based practice, it is crucial to ensure that findings making use of big data can be consistently replicated by other physician-scientists. A call for transparency and r...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ascha M,Ascha MS,Gatherwright J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascularized composite allotransplantation is an emerging field of transplantation that provides a potential treatment for complex tissue defects after traumatic loss or tumor resection and for the repair of congenital abnormalities. However, vascularized composite allotransplantation recipients have suffere...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hu CH,Lin CH,Chang NJ,Hu CW,Lin CH

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A description is presented of an anterior approach to the treatment of prominent ears with Kaye's method but with a few modifications to simplify it. Confirmation of the method's advantages is discussed. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tramier H

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser scar revision was studied to measure the effects of targeting extracellular matrix protein versus tissue water on scar revision. We compared the free electron laser used at 7.7 microm (the amide III protein absorption band) to the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser and dermabrasion.Nude mice (n = 40) that had rejected s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen JS,Shack RB,Reinisch L,Spector N,Zinsser JW,Weisberg NK,Stricklin GP,Ellis DL

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of 46 consecutive patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expanders and subsequent implant placement was conducted to assess the potential liability of adjuvant chemotherapy. Twenty-three patients required chemotherapy, while 23 did not. Critical comparison of complications and outcome o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yule GJ,Concannon MJ,Croll G,Puckett CL

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The psychosocial benefits of postmastectomy breast reconstruction are well established; however, health care barriers persist. The authors evaluated statewide patient population to further identify obstacles to reconstruction. METHODS:A linked data set combining the North Carolina Central Cancer Registry wi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roughton MC,DiEgidio P,Zhou L,Stitzenberg K,Meyer AM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reducing postoperative pain following abdominoplasty is essential for shortening the length of recovery time, reducing the use of narcotics, promoting quicker return to normal activities, and maximizing overall patient satisfaction. The extended use of narcotics and pain pumps is often unacceptable because o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Feng LJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue engineering and dermal substitution are currently prominent topics of wound-healing research. However, no extensive clinical trials with objective evaluation criteria have been published so far that support the clinical effectiveness of dermal equivalents in the long term. The dermal substitute that is discusse...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Zuijlen PP,Vloemans JF,van Trier AJ,Suijker MH,van Unen E,Groenevelt F,Kreis RW,Middelkoop E

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00