Repeated exposure to silicone gel can induce delayed hypersensitivity.

abstract：:Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a phenomenon that is integral to development and cellular homeostasis. In the last decade, many of the essential molecules and pathways that control this phenomenon have been elucidated. Because apoptosis is involved in almost all physiologic and pathologic processes, the unders...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gastman BR,Futrell JW,Manders EK

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiolucent breast implants filled with triglyceride oil have recently entered limited clinical trials. To investigate the questions of oil bleed and the fate of triglycerides that might escape from ruptured breast implants, experiments reported here used peanut oil labeled with radioisotopes so that it could be trace...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Young VL,Lund H,Ueda K,Pidgeon L,Schorr MW,Kreeger J

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the healing process in surgically created cleft lips in fetal mice and compared it with that in newborn mice with cleft lips. Our purpose was to determine the time for optimal healing, defined as minimal scarring, for a repaired cleft lip. Full-thickness paramedian lip incisions were made in NMRI mice in ut...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Boon L,Manicourt D,Marbaix E,Vandenabeele M,Vanwijck R

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The application of aesthetic, craniofacial, and microsurgical principles in the execution of face transplantation may improve outcomes. Optimal soft-tissue face transplantation can be achieved by incorporating subunit facial skeletal replacement and subsequent tissue resuspension. The purpose of this study w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sosin M,Ceradini DJ,Hazen A,Levine JP,Staffenberg DA,Saadeh PB,Flores RL,Brecht LE,Bernstein GL,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tip suture techniques offer a reliable and dramatic method of tip modification without needing to interrupt the alar rim strip or add tip grafts. The present simplified three-stitch technique consists of the following: (1) a strut suture to fix the columella strut between the crura, (2) bilateral domal creation suture...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Daniel RK

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purposes of this study were to evaluate facial symmetry after the first fat grafting session in patients with unilateral facial contour deformities and to identify independent predictors of 12-month postoperative facial symmetry. METHODS:A prospective analysis was conducted of consecutive patients (n = ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Denadai R,Buzzo CL,Raposo-Amaral CA,Raposo-Amaral CE

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty women scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery with tissue expansion were randomly divided into two groups. In the first group the tissue was expanded rapidly, i.e., once a day, starting 1 week postoperatively, and in the other group it was expanded slowly, i.e., once a week, starting after 2 weeks. The expan...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wickman M

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the rat sciatic nerve model, we evaluated the merits of homologous fibrin glue in the repair of peripheral nerve transections as compared to standard epineural suture repairs. A total of four study groups were used, with 10 animals assigned to each group. In group I, the transected sciatic nerve was repaired wit...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cruz NI,Debs N,Fiol RE

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frontalis is a representative target muscle for botulinum neurotoxin type A injections aimed at treating horizontal wrinkles in the forehead region. However, a lack of information regarding the shape and thickness of the frontalis may lead to unexpected side effects. METHODS:This study dissected hemifac...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee KL,Choi YJ,Gil YC,Hu KS,Tansatit T,Kim HJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal wall vascularized composite allotransplantation is the second most common form of vascularized composite allotransplantation. Sensory and functional recovery are expected in other forms but have never been demonstrated in abdominal wall vascularized composite allotransplantation. The authors hypoth...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Broyles JM,Sarhane KA,Tuffaha SH,Cooney DS,Lee WPA,Brandacher G,Sacks JM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When inversion of combined penile and scrotal skin flaps for vaginoplasty in male-to-female transsexuals has become impossible or has not led to functional results, alternative vaginoplasty techniques should be considered. Colocolpopoiesis involves major surgery and often leads to disappointing long-term results. An A...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hage JJ,Karim RB

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the efficacy of newer skin substitute scaffolds to reconstruct complex lower extremity wounds. The investigators present a multihospital experience of reconstructive surgeons utilizing collagen-GAG bilayer wound matrix in lower extremity soft-tissue reconstruction with the goals to (1) ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shakir S,Messa CA 4th,Broach RB,Rhemtulla IA,Chatman B,D'Angelantonio A,Levin LS,Kovach SJ 3rd,Serletti JM,Fischer JP

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast reduction is a very common procedure within the field of plastic surgery, with many techniques. These techniques include differences in the location of the pedicles and of the scars. Another variation on the technique for breast reduction relates to preoperative infiltration of an epinephrine solution...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kaplan JL,Rotemberg S,Yetman R,Boggs O,Bena JF,Tang AS,Meisler E

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Implant size selection in breast augmentation patients is one of many variables to be determined before surgery. Few methods exist today that allow the patient to participate in this process and accurately determine optimal size. The authors describe a simple method of preoperative sizing using silicone impl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hidalgo DA,Spector JA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported of bilateral rupture of inflatable implants from a closed capsulotomy, with ingrowth of fibrous tissue through the inflation valves. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Feliberti MC,Arrillaga A,Colon GA

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical correction of mandibular prognathism has traditionally involved posterior repositioning of the mandibular body. This treatment approach corrects the skeletal disproportion at the expense of reducing facial skeletal volume and can unpredictably result in inadequately supported soft tissues with loss of ske...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosen HM

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 40 free groin flap transfers is reviewed and analyzed with regard to the factors influencing success or failure. Emphasis is placed on the patterns of venous anastomosis used, and the use of autogenous vein grafts in the arterial limb. The series was too small to establish that any one of the 4 types of ve...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Goodstein WA,Buncke HJ Jr

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In academic institutions, residents make substantial contributions to clinical productivity. However, billing cannot be generated unless there is direct attending physician supervision of these services. The purpose of this study was to quantify clinical services provided by residents at a large academic med...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Drolet BC,Tandon VJ,Sargent R,Loor K,Schmidt ST,Liu PY

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-hundred forty-eight operative procedures for flexion contractures of the finger(s) following burn injury in children have been studied in detail with follow-up from 6 months to 8 years. Intramedullary K-wires, used for 53 procedures where a graft was done, were associated with a significantly worse long-term resul...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Alexander JW,MacMillan BG,Martel L,Krummel R

更新日期：1981-08-01 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

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the environmental and genetic risk factors in developing nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy. 2. Understand the proper evaluation of a patient presenting with nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy. 3. Outline the various treatme...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zbar RIS,Canady JW

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pinwheel flap with a snug barrier areola graft appears to be an efficacious modification of Little's quadripod flap for nipple reconstruction. Further, long-term evaluation is needed to test the validity of these observations over several years. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cohen IK,Ward JA,Chandrasekhar B

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since their introduction to clinical medicine in 1989, botulinum toxin injections have been used for many indications. First used for nonsurgical management of strabismus, botulinum toxin injections are now widely used in plastic and reconstructive surgery for aesthetic indications; however, nonaesthetic ind...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Freeman MD,Margulies IG,Sanati-Mehrizy P,Burish N,Taub PJ

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant-based reconstruction is the predominant form of breast reconstruction, with the two-stage tissue expander/implant approach being the most popular. Recently, the direct-to-implant, one-stage breast reconstruction procedure has gained momentum. In this study, national and regional trends across the Uni...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kamali P,Koolen PGL,Ibrahim AMS,Paul MA,Dikmans RE,Schermerhorn ML,Lee BT,Lin SJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the development of smooth silicone breast implants in 1962, more than 1 million women throughout the world have opted for breast augmentation surgery. Although initially successful, smooth implants are prone to develop surrounding scar capsules that may harden and contract, resulting in discomfort, weakening of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ersek RA,Salisbury AV

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the maximum amount of orbicularis oculi muscle that may safely be resected from the upper eyelid without causing functional abnormalities. Measured amounts of that muscle were surgically excised from both upper eyelids in six cynomolgus monkeys. All the eyelids were photograp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Craig DM,Sullivan PK

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyacrylamide hydrogel has been used for soft-tissue augmentation for more than 10 years. Although it is considered a nontoxic, nonimmunogenic material, complications after polyacrylamide hydrogel injections during facial soft-tissue augmentation have been reported. METHODS:Between 2003 and 2009, 24 patien...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shen H,Lv Y,Xu JH,Hong XY,Zeng BW,Xiao W,Zheng LJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major drawback of adipose grafting is its clinical unpredictability, which leads to surgeon and patient dissatisfaction. The mechanisms underlying angiogenesis and regeneration of the graft tissue are still unclear. METHODS:Mouse adipose tissue was processed using two different methods (fragmental and i...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dong Z,Peng Z,Chang Q,Zhan W,Zeng Z,Zhang S,Lu F

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00