Heel coverage with a T-shaped distally based sural island fasciocutaneous flap.

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：BACKGROUND:The anterolateral thigh perforator flap is a common workhorse flap for head and neck reconstruction. The authors present an alternative method using the posteromedial thigh profunda artery perforator flap and compare its characteristics, outcomes, donor-site morbidity, and donor-site cosmesis with those of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wu JC,Huang JJ,Tsao CK,Abdelrahman M,Kolios G,Cheng MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acellular dermal matrices have been proposed to decrease the incidence of capsular contracture in implant-based breast reconstructions. The authors have modified acellular dermal matrices with fenestrations to facilitate greater lower pole expansion and improve contour. The effect of fenestrations on the abi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mowlds DS,Salibian AA,Scholz T,Paydar KZ,Wirth GA

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of forehead rejuvenation and surgical treatment of migraine headaches, the mass of the corrugator supercilii, the procerus, and the depressor supercilii muscles is replaced with fat for optimal aesthetic contouring of this region and to help prevent recurrence of the glabellar lines. The authors propose a new ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Guyuron B,Rose K

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of combined maxillary orthopedic and surgical treatment protocols have been proposed for the initial phase of therapy for infants with a complete cleft lip and palate. METHODS:Lip adhesion was used in combination with a passive intraoral molding appliance to treat a unilateral complete cleft lip an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho BC

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Evaluate patients seeking breast augmentation using key variables to assist in selection from the choices for incision, implant type and size, and plane of dissection. 2. Minimize the need for revisionary surgery to factors beyond th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Alpert BS,Lalonde DH

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deformities of the adjacent facial bones are common with large vascular tumors. Most hemangiomas will resolve spontaneously, but the incidence of resolution appears to be quite low when the adjacent bones are affected. In these, we have used high dosage corticosteroid therapy in the early cases, particularly those inv...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Williams HB

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical correction of vertical malpositions of the human eye has been made relatively safe and reliable by recent surgical techniques. The authors define this condition as vertical orbital dystopia and review the etiology of this deformity in 38 recent consecutive cases that were surgically treated at the Craniof...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Edgerton MT,Jane JA

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current popularity of cocaine use poses special hazards for the patient and the plastic surgeon during rhinoplasty. It is incumbent upon the surgeon to inquire preoperatively about possible recreational use of cocaine. As the preferred site of cocaine administration, the nasal septal mucosa is exposed to both the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Slavin SA,Goldwyn RM

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a rare variation of the vascular pedicle of the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap is described. Its main vascular pedicle was the circumflex scapular vessel. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Satoh K,Ohkubo F,Tojima Y

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The traditional reason for performing aesthetic surgery in the forehead and brow area has been to correct brow ptosis. However, there are several other conditions that may be improved by surgery in this area, including frown muscle imbalance, transverse forehead rhytids, and lateral brow laxity. Recently, a better und...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matarasso A,Hutchinson OH

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method is presented for the closure of a circular defect without altering its shape. It employs semicircular rotational flaps and Z-plasties. Its use in 178 patients with malignant skin neoplasms is presented. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Golomb FM

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the study was to investigate the morphologic changes of distraction osteogenesis performed on the mandible in growing minipigs. METHODS:Eighteen piglets were divided into four groups. In group A (n = 6), animals received unilateral osteotomy and the distractor device was activated for 2 weeks...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang HH,Tseng H,Hsieh TM,Huang CY,Chen YH,Hsu CY,Cheng WM,Chen MH,Chen SR,Yao CC

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial and venous anatomy and their relation to the anterolateral thigh flap were examined in 10 specimens of six fresh cadavers in which radiopaque materials were injected into both the arterial and venous systems. Territories and positions of individual perforating arteries were measured, and the venous drainage p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kawai K,Imanishi N,Nakajima H,Aiso S,Kakibuchi M,Hosokawa K

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Internet was evaluated as a source of information for the layperson on the topic of breast augmentation. Three commonly used search engines (Excite, AOL, and Yahoo) were employed using the term "breast augmentation." These sites were then evaluated by each of three experienced plastic surgeons for their quality an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gordon JB,Barot LR,Fahey AL,Matthews MS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin-sparing mastectomy by definition describes the procedure of mastectomy, either simple or modified radical, with a minimum amount of skin excision. The surgical skin excision must: (1) include the nipple-areola complex, (2) include the biopsy site, and (3) allow for access to the axilla for possible dissection. In...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Toth BA,Lappert P

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increasing trend for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, but studies focusing on bilateral free flap breast reconstruction are lacking. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed of all bilateral free flap breast reconstructions performed from 2000 to 2010. RESULTS:Overall, 488 patients un...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang EI,Chang EI,Soto-Miranda MA,Zhang H,Nosrati N,Ghali S,Chang DW

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method of vaginal reconstruction is reported. In the procedure, the left inferior abdominal wall flap with the subcutaneous pedicle containing epigastric superficial blood vessels and/or the circumflex iliac superficial vessel and the external pudendal vessel and their branches is raised and passed through an im...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen ZJ,Chen MY,Chen C,Wu N

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the literature and case records reflected a need for the development of a clinically applicable assessment scheme and classification system for soft-tissue laceration injuries to the face. Herein, a systematic approach for assessing facial lacerations is proposed based on location, depth of penetration, br...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee RH,Gamble WB,Robertson B,Manson PN

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, a paucity of information is available on the optimal management of obstructive sleep apnea in Down syndrome, which may have particularly important implications in this already vulnerable patient population. The objective of this study was to evaluate prospectively the results of a new surgical approach for th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lefaivre JF,Cohen SR,Burstein FD,Simms C,Scott PH,Montgomery GL,Graham L,Kattos AV

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increased push for plastic surgery units in the United States to become independent departments administered autonomously rather than as divisions of a multispecialty surgery department. The purpose of this research was to determine whether there are any quantifiable differences in the academic p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Loewenstein SN,Duquette S,Valsangkar N,Avula U,Lad N,Socas J,Flores RL,Sood R,Koniaris LG

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital adactylia is rare. Its precise embryogenesis is enigmatic. The adactylic hand assumes a helper function. Surgical reconstruction is an option. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Skoff HD

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the practice patterns of general and plastic surgeons regarding patients with early-stage breast cancer, all general and plastic surgeons in Quebec and Maryland were mailed self-administered questionnaires evaluating surgeon demographics, practice patterns, treatment preferences, and satisfaction with the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Thompson TA,Pusic A,Kerrigan CL,Sargeant R,Slezak S,Chang BW,Helzlsouer KJ,Manson P

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although multiple acellular dermal matrix sources exist, it is unclear how its processing impacts complication rates. The authors compared complications between two preparations of human cadaveric acellular dermal matrix (freeze dried and ready-to-use) in immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction to an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hanson SE,Meaike JD,Selber JC,Liu J,Li L,Hassid VJ,Baumann DP,Butler CE,Garvey PB

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review to identify articles that discuss ethical issues relating to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery and to evaluate whether ethical issues are underrepresented in the plastic surgery literature. METHODS:Four medical databases were select...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chung KC,Pushman AG,Bellfi LT

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The surgical implantation of materials and devices has dramatically increased over the past decade. This trend is expected to continue with the broadening application of biomaterials and rapid expansion of aging populations. One major factor that limits the potential of implantable materials and devices is t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Major MR,Wong VW,Nelson ER,Longaker MT,Gurtner GC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Observations of prepharyngeal and postpharyngeal flap degrees of lateral pharyngeal wall movement seem to indicate that some individuals have the ability to alter patterns of lateral pharyngeal wall motion. However, most of the subjects did not show changes in lateral pharyngeal wall motion, and in those who did show ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shprintzen RJ,McCall GN,Skolnick ML

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is an assessment of clinically evident systemic health problems associated with failed silicone gel breast implants. A computer search of the medical records of 2033 patients receiving implants in the years 1962-1992 revealed that between 1970 and 1992, 200 women 14 to 75 years of age underwe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Duffy MJ,Woods JE

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Not only is the long temporal vertical flap not centered on the temporosuperficial artery, but it is also countercurrent to this artery. The difficulties of its design are largely compensated for by the natural aspect of the anterior area once achieved. It must be emphasized that all techniques of transplantation can ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nataf J

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Costochondral grafts are commonly used to restore dysplastic mandibular condyles. Despite their worldwide use, the growth of the condyle-ramus unit constructed with a costochondral graft is highly unpredictable, excess growth being the most common consequential problem. In a recent series of experiments on rats, it be...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Peltomäki T

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00