Autologous reconstruction of a complex form of Poland syndrome using 2 abdominal perforator free flaps.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Plastic surgery training has traditionally been modeled as an "apprenticeship," where faculty teach surgical skills to residents on live patients. Although this is a well-established process, the demand by the public and healthcare agencies for improved patient care, outcomes, and patient safety has led to...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Satterwhite T,Son J,Carey J,Zeidler K,Bari S,Gurtner G,Chang J,Lee GK

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe motorcycle spoke injuries of the heel lead to Achilles tendon defects, calcaneal tubercle exposure or loss, and overlying soft tissue defects, which are challenging to treat. Given the special physiological and developmental characteristics of children, severe spoke injuries of the heel in children are especial...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： He XQ,Zhu YL,Duan JZ,Xu YQ,Jin T,Yang J,Mei LB,Wang Y

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative hematoma is a complication of septal surgery that can be associated with significant morbidity and possibly even mortality in some cases. A simple suction drainage technique using a scalp vein cannula and vacuum tube can prevent a septal hematoma without the need for bulky nasal packing (with its attenda...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Carraway JH,Mellow CG

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current approaches for the treatment of gingival exposure are often time- and cost-consuming and/or rather invasive. We previously observed a strong correlation between the presence of gingival excess and midfacial depression and here propose an easy 1-step correction technique as a new strategy to improve g...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wei J,Herrler T,Xu H,Deng N,Li S,Li Q,Dai C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 16-year-old male with fibrous dysplasia, in which rapidly increasing proptosis of the left eye was induced by a mucocele behind the globe, is reported. The mucocele was removed and the expanded bone was completely recontoured back to normal dimensions with the aid of an acrylic skull replica fabricated preoperativel...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hirabayashi S,Kagawa K,Ohkubo E,Sugawara Y,Sakurai A

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation-induced osteosarcoma is a rare complication of radiation therapy for breast cancer. The authors present a 60-year-old patient in whom osteosarcoma of the chest wall developed 5 years after modified radical mastectomy and radiation therapy for breast cancer. One year after resection of the chest osteosarcoma,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rudman F Jr,Stanec S,Stanec M,Stanec Z,Margaritoni M,Zic R,Milanovic R,Krizanac S,Separović V

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, practical alternative to the traditional method of excising small cutaneous lesions is described. It has the advantages of decreased length of final closure and flexibility in determining the orientation of final incisions in areas where it may be difficult to accurately determine skin tension lines. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Davis TS,Graham WP 3rd,Miller SH

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although aging changes of the female perioral region and aesthetic procedures for perioral rejuvenation are described in literature, specific data for the male population are lacking. This study aims to evaluate perioral aging process in the male population to compare quality and quantity of the observed cha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Penna V,Stark GB,Iblher N

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical research has a long history of joint venture between commercial entities and nonindustry researchers. Significant concern exists among accrediting bodies for medical education and federal granting agencies that conflicts of interest (COIs) exist that affect the validity of the research. This study evaluates th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Leavitt A,Pace E,Reintgen C,Mast BA

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduction mammaplasty is usually accomplished under general anesthesia, often with an overnight stay. With cost-containment pressures, the ability to perform this surgery in an outpatient setting would have obvious benefits. We present a series of 338 patients who have undergone bilateral reduction mammaplasty over a ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Buenaventura S,Severinac R,Mullis W,Beasley M,Jacobs W,Wood D

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic stasis ulcers of the lower extremity can prove difficult to treat. In the event that conservative treatment fails, one approach is to excise the ulcer, ligate the incompetent perforating veins, and close the defect by muscle transposition, followed by application of skin grafts to the transposed muscles. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ger R

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of functional motor recovery after reconstruction of traction injury to the common peroneal nerve is poor, regardless of technique and regardless of the experience of the surgeon doing the reconstruction. The hypothesis tested is that the failure of functional motor recovery after common peroneal nerve tra...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Prasad AR,Steck JK,Dellon AL

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human cadaveric skin grafts are considered as the "gold standard" for temporary wound coverage because they provide a more conductive environment for natural wound healing. Lyophilization, packing, and terminal sterilization with gamma-ray can facilitate the application of cadaveric split-thickness skin graf...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wei LG,Chen CF,Wang CH,Cheng YC,Li CC,Chiu WK,Wang HJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant human growth hormone, a very potent anabolic hormone, plays a significant role in growth regulation, bone metabolism, and wound healing. This study evaluates its effect on random flap survival. Rats were randomly divided into 2 groups. A dorsal random flap, cephalically based, was used. One group received ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shalom A,Hollander L,Westreich M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper thoracic wounds with exposed hardware from spinal instrumentation and previous radiation presents a subset of back wound coverage problems that lend themselves to a unique opportunity to use the distal trapezius musculocutaneous flap. The unradiated, healthy skin paddle can be transposed between the radiated ski...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chun JK,Lynch MJ,Poultsides GA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free ileocolon flap has become a valid option for restoration of speech after pharyngolaryngectomy. After transfer, deprivation of the trophic intestinal contents and exposure to chronic intermittent airflow could substantially modify the structure of the voice tube, compromising its function. Biopsy specimens from 14...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gharb BB,Rampazzo A,Hsu CT,Bassetto F,Spanio di Spilimbergo S,Chen HC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Piezoelectric sensors have been shown to respond reproducibly to changes in tissue mechanical properties surrounding an implant over a 4-month period. The vibrational amplitude at a frequency corresponding to the radial resonance shows a statistically significant change over time. The initial period of inflammation is...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bender JW,Friedman HI,Giurgiutiu V,Watson C,Fitzmaurice M,Yost ML

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A common unsatisfactory long-term outcome of otoplasty is undercorrection and residual deformity. Aggressive scoring with a scalpel blade can cause unattractive and painful ridging, especially in older patients with stiffer cartilage. We developed an ex vivo pig ear model to compare the effectiveness of bipolar diathe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Qureshi TR,Hurren JS,Gourlay T

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This reconstructive microsurgery course will run yearly and was borne and popularized from its infant meeting the year before, primarily focused on perforator flaps. It is a 2-day course updating residents/registrars to attending physicians/consultants about the most topical advancements in microvascular reconstructiv...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Amin K,Mohan AT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extensive orbital floor and medial wall fractures compared with isolated orbital wall fractures are more likely to require surgical correction because of a higher possibility of complications like diplopia, enophthalmos, or numbness. The unique and complex contours of the orbital anatomy limit th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang JR,Liao HT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cutaneous vascular anatomy of the proximal one-half of the dorsum (the thoracic region) and its role in flap design was studied in the rat. The investigation included anatomical dissection, ink injection into the axial artery, and flap harvesting in live animals. Anatomical dissection and india ink injection of th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Syed SA,Tasaki Y,Fujii T,Murakami R,Kobayashi K

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of long-term survival with metastatic basal cell carcinoma to regional lymph nodes is presented. The literature has been briefly reviewed. When a metastatic basal cell carcinoma is discovered, the average survival is only 8 to 10 months. The patient in this case report has been followed for 10 years from the in...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Raszewski RL,Guyuron B

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only 38 cases of blunt traumatic rupture of the anterior abdominal wall musculature have been described in the literature to date. We describe a patient who sustained a complete transection of the right and a partial disruption of the left rectus abdominis muscle as well as multiple associated injuries secondary to bl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Metzdorff MT,Miller SH,Smiley P,Klabacha ME

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During this experiment the authors investigated whether prolonged local use of verapamil or lidocaine prevents vasoconstriction and establishes better blood supply to the rat epigastric skin flap, hence reducing the necrosis that occurs otherwise. Abdominal wall skin flaps of 45 Sprague-Dawley rats, based on a single ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Komorowska-Timek E,Chen SG,Zhang F,Dogan T,Lineaweaver WC,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vertical mammaplasty technique has undeniable advantages over combined techniques. It involves only the inferior pole of the breast, thus avoiding horizontal scars, which are the ones that most frequently hypertrophy. The main disadvantage of the technique is the inferior compensation, leaving visible scars in the...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Juri J,Juri C,Cutini J,Colagno A

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Massive defects of the abdominal wall are commonly repaired with the component separation technique (CST) when insufficient tissue exists to close the defect primarily. Although the utility of CST has been documented in cases of large ventral hernias in adults, its application to congenital and acquired defe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Vargo JD,Larsen MT,Pearson GD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with symptomatic macroglossia, 3 with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, 3 with Down's syndrome, and 3 with lymphatic malformation of the tongue, were evaluated for postoperative improvement following partial glossectomy. Symptoms evaluated were speech intelligibility, oral competence at rest, drooling, and no...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Siddiqui A,Pensler JM

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare congenital anomaly of the face has been encountered and reported: lateral nasal proboscis. It is characterized by a trunk-like tube arising from an eyelid and is coupled with hypoplasia of the nose, abnormal orbit and maxilla, and ophthalmic anomalies. The pathogenesis and treatment of this disorder are discuss...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bowe JJ

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ingredients of substances implanted for breast augmentation sometimes remain unknown due to lack of information from patients. Significant clinical problems sometimes necessitate removal and reconstruction. Thus, preoperative diagnostic imaging to identify the ingredients of implants may improve the trea...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kawahara S,Hyakusoku H,Ogawa R,Ohkubo S,Igarashi H,Hirakawa K

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulomatous mastitis is an inflammatory breast condition of unknown etiology. Management remains controversial and treatment algorithms are lacking from the literature. Few resources exist that discuss breast reconstruction following extirpation. This descriptive case series reviews the clinicopathologic features of...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yau FM,Macadam SA,Kuusk U,Nimmo M,Van Laeken N

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00