Defining the malignant potential of the giant pigmented nevus.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have proposed that the frontal branch of the superficial temporal artery could be used to determine the course of the temporal branch of the facial nerve; however, these studies have not documented this relationship. The objective of this study was to thoroughly examine the courses of the fr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lei T,Xu DC,Gao JH,Zhong SZ,Chen B,Yang DY,Cui L,Li ZH,Wang XH,Yang SM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The viability of the rabbit epigastric flap was investigated after a period of cold ischemia of 3, 4, or 5 days. Groups of flaps were either perfused with Ross's solution before ischemia (early perfusion), after ischemia (late perfusion), or not at all (control). Significantly more flap necrosis was formed at explorat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gould JS,Sully L,O'Brien BM,Das SK,Knight KR,Hurley JV

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The following statements summarize our interpretation of the literature regarding submucous cleft palate: Incidence and Diagnosis of Submucous Cleft Palate 1. In surveys of classic stigmata of submucous cleft palate among the general population, the incidence has been reported to be 0.02 to 0.08 percent. In the larger...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gosain AK,Conley SF,Marks S,Larson DL

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the anatomy and the biomechanical properties of the wrist. 2. Understand the standard examination process for wrist injuries. 3. Accurately diagnose common wrist conditions. 4. Establish a management plan for wrist problem...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kawamura K,Chung KC

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional palatoplasty relies on extensive mucosal incisions and isolation of flaps on the palatine vessels to facilitate midline closure and velar reconstruction. This introduces substantial scarring, which has adverse effects on vascularity and growth. The authors have developed a minimally invasive pal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pan BS,Rapp SJ,Vu A,Uribe-Rivera A,Billmire DA,Gordon CB

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In short, our device allows a surgeon who is harvesting adipose tissue for autologous fat transplantation to immediately, easily, efficiently, and sterilely isolate adipose tissue from the unwanted waste components that are associated with primary liposuction effluent. It does so by "trapping" the fat tissue contained...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Katz AJ,Hedrick MH,Llull R,Futrell JW

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the results of segmental bone and cartilage reconstruction of significant nasal dorsal defects. Solid bone graft reconstructions frequently lead to an unnatural hardness of the nasal tip. Rib cartilage reconstructions are pliable and soft but are a problem because they easily undergo warpage. Th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Neu BR

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bibliometric indices are proposed measures to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate scholarly output within academic medicine. The authors sought to validate bibliometric indices as an indicator of academic productivity within plastic surgery and their association with promotion of faculty surgeons in ac...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gast KM,Kuzon WM Jr,Waljee JF

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Much of the literature on the epidemiology of cleft lip with or without cleft palate is more than three decades old. The question arose as to whether there has been any recent change or trend in its rate of occurrence. METHODS:The number of live births with cleft lip or other congenital anomalies was solici...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tanaka SA,Mahabir RC,Jupiter DC,Menezes JM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood supply to the brachioradialis muscle and the skin of the forearm was studied in latex-injected arms. The dominant perforator to the muscle arose from the brachial artery (27.3 percent), radial recurrent artery (33.3 percent), or radial artery (39.4 percent). In all cases, adequate perforators exist from the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sanger JR,Ye Z,Yousif NJ,Matloub HS

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited follow-up data on aesthetic outcome and survival after microsurgical reconstruction of complex scalp and forehead defects are available. These data are important to improve reconstruction quality and patient counseling. The purpose of this study was to evaluate surgical, aesthetic, and oncologic outc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Driel AA,Mureau MAM,Goldstein DP,Gilbert RW,Irish JC,Gullane PJ,Neligan PC,Hofer SOP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascularized lymph node transfer is a physiologic microsurgical technique used for the treatment of lymphedema. As vascularized lymph node transfer is becoming more common, it is essential that one is aware of all potential complications associated with vascularized lymph node transfer and know how to avoid and manage...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Teven CM,Hunter CL,Chang DW

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the differential diagnosis of breast tumors in adolescent girls. 2. Compare and contrast surgical options for the management of adolescent breast tumors. 3. Recognize the utility of a reduction mammaplasty technique when res...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang DS,McGrath MH

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is frequently used for total breast reconstruction; however, few reports have been available regarding clinical outcome following conservative breast surgery. The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective review on 48 patients undergoing immediate latissimus dors...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Munhoz AM,Montag E,Fels KW,Arruda EG,Sturtz GP,Aldrighi C,Gemperli R,Ferreira MC

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human face is a highly specialized organ for receiving the sensory information from the environment and for its transmission to the cortex. The advent of facial transplantation has shown that excellent reconstruction of disfiguring defects can be achieved; thus, the expectations are now focused on functi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siemionow M,Gharb BB,Rampazzo A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper investigates the elongation of skin that can be achieved by Z-plasties. The following observations have been made: 1. Traditional Z-plasties always result in a stereometric transfer of skin with two kinds of elongation, the stereometric and the planimetric. 2. The stereometric elongation accomplished...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roggendorf E

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent studies we demonstrated that platelet emboli induced by arterial injury impair the microcirculation. The present study was performed to determine if heparin or dietary cod liver oil reduces the incidence of emboli following the same arterial injury and, in turn, whether these agents prevent the associated de...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Barker JH,Gu JM,Anderson GL,O'Shaughnessy M,Pierangeli S,Johnson P,Galletti G,Acland RD

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarette smoke, and specifically nicotine, has been shown to reduce skin-flap survival. The purpose of this study was to determine if the preoperative administration of pentoxifylline can counteract the deleterious effects of nicotine on skin-flap survival in the rat. Sixty rats were distributed into four groups (n =...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Aker JS,Mancoll J,Lewis B,Colen LB

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents our experience with microsurgical lymphaticovenous implantation in the treatment of chronic lymphedema. Our attempt is to create a lymphaticovenous shunt with an implantation of the collecting lymphatics, including some lymphatic vessels and lymphatic capillaries, within external connective adven...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yamamoto Y,Sugihara T

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A thin skin flap is often required for optimal resurfacing of particular areas of the body. An anterolateral thigh perforator flap can be thinned to an extent to which it is vascularized by the subdermal plexus only. This study presents a novel flap thinning technique and its application for resurfacing the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yang WG,Chiang YC,Wei FC,Feng GM,Chen KT

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：:Rehydrated freeze-dried microarterial allografts were implanted to bridge arterial defects using New Zealand White rabbits as the experimental model. Segments of artery from the rabbit ear and thigh were harvested and preserved for a minimum of 2 weeks after freeze-drying. These allografts, approximately 1 mm in diame...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Raman J,Hargrave JC

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study in the rabbit, it was demonstrated that paralysis of the midfacial musculature results in decreased anteroposterior growth of the snout. At the end of growth, these animals showed macroscopically striking similarities to animals with unilateral fusion of the nasofrontal suture. In this study, wheth...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sinsel NK,Guelinckx PJ,Opdebeeck H

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After excess skin and fat are removed, a body-lift suture advances skin and suspends ptotic breasts, the mons pubis, and buttocks. For women, the lift includes sculpturing adiposity. While some excess fat may need removal, muscular men should receive a deliberate effort to achieve generalized tight skin clos...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hurwitz DJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Moberg advancement flap is a well-established tool to provide sensate, vascularized tissue for thumb reconstruction. Modifications providing additional length have been described, but no studies have examined how much additional advancement can be achieved consistently, and at what cost. The authors hypo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jindal R,Schultz BE,Ruane EJ,Spiess AM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lymph system plays important roles in maintaining fluid balances, the immune system, and lipid metabolism. After tissue replantation or transfer, some cases suffer long-lasting edema or lymphedema caused by interruption of main lymph flows; however, this mechanism has yet to be clarified. METHODS:The me...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Iida T,Yoshimatsu H,Fuse Y,Hayashi A,Yamamoto N

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The serratus anterior flap is commonly used without its cutaneous component and is covered with a skin graft. The authors have successfully used the free serratus anterior flap along with its skin paddle and have found it to be valuable for reconstruction of the face. METHODS:Fresh cadaveric dissections and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pittet B,Mahajan AL,Alizadeh N,Schlaudraff KU,Fasel J,Montandon D

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allografts from cadaveric sources may be an alternative for replacing the missing auricle. In this report, the technical aspects of orthotopic composite auricle allotransplantation and an effective short-term immunosuppression protocol in a rat model are described. METHODS:A total of seven transplantations ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ulusal AE,Ulusal BG,Hung LM,Wei FC

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to determine the feasibility of preserving ovarian function after heterotopic transplantation by means of microvascular anastomosis of the transplanted vascular pedicles to a set of preselected vessels. Six groups of 10 Sprague-Dawley inbred rats were used in this study. Group I underwent ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chiu DT,Hu G

更新日期：2003-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast volume assessment enhances preoperative planning of both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, helping the surgeon in the decision-making process of shaping the breast. Numerous methods of breast size determination are currently reported but are limited by methodologic flaws and variable estimation...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Longo B,Farcomeni A,Ferri G,Campanale A,Sorotos M,Santanelli F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00