One-stage lip-switch operation.

abstract：:To correct velopharyngeal incompetence, a new treatment concept was proposed in Distraction Osteogenesis for Lengthening of the Hard Palate: Part I (using lengthening of the hard and soft palate by distraction osteogenesis). Cephalometry and computed tomography showed successful elongation of the posterior hard palate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Carls FR,Schüpbach P,Sailer HF,Jackson IT

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Free ileocolon flap surgery is an effective technique for voice reconstruction in hypopharyngolaryngectomy defects. A tracheoesophageal fistula is created using an intestinal conduit characterized by secretions and a resident microbial flora. The aim of this study was to investigate the respiratory complicat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rampazzo A,Gharb BB,di Spilimbergo SS,Chung KP,Chen HC

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-energy lasers are currently being used in the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, muscle strain, and the promotion of wound healing in human and veterinary medicine. This study examined the effects of low-energy laser on skin-flap survival in a controlled interspecies study using the rat and porcine mod...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Smith RJ,Birndorf M,Gluck G,Hammond D,Moore WD

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genioplasty has been a useful and frequently employed technique. In previous publications, the authors discussed the benefits and versatility of the genioplasty. Here, they briefly examine the entire experience of the senior author, from 1975 to the present. METHODS:The authors examined a series of 580 geni...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wolfe SA,Rivas-Torres MT,Marshall D

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Capsular contracture remains the most common complication following breast augmentation surgery, and evidence suggests that bacterial biofilm on the implant surface is responsible. The authors investigated whether the interaction of bacterial biofilm with implants independently determines progression to caps...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jacombs A,Tahir S,Hu H,Deva AK,Almatroudi A,Wessels WLF,Bradshaw DA,Vickery K

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although the fibula free flap is preferred for bony head and neck reconstruction, donor-site morbidity remains a concern. The authors' goal was to evaluate potential risk factors for complications and whether the type of wound closure and timing of postoperative ambulation had an effect on the development of...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Momoh AO,Yu P,Skoracki RJ,Liu S,Feng L,Hanasono MM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A highly unusual method of reconstruction was used to advantage following a massive pectoral chest-wall tumor resection that entailed unavoidable section of the subclavian and axillary vessels and the cords of the brachial plexus, irretrievably encased by tumor in the axilla. Since leaving the defunctionalized upper l...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fuentes CE

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A venous skin graft for the treatment of skin defects in a finger is described. This procedure involves taking a flap from the forearm together with the subcutaneous vein and anastomosing both ends of this vein to the digital artery and vein, respectively. Thirteen difficult finger wounds were resurfaced with such a v...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yoshimura M,Shimada T,Imura S,Shimamura K,Yamauchi S

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhinophyma is a disfiguring soft-tissue hypertrophy of the nose. It is an uncommon disease that primarily affects Caucasian men in the fifth to seventh decades of life. Nine cases from the authors' series and a comparison of results following various treatment modalities are presented. Eight of the patients were Cauca...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Redett RJ,Manson PN,Goldberg N,Girotto J,Spence RJ

更新日期：2001-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A new approach for tissue creation using synthetic biocompatible and biodegradable polymers as templates onto which cells are seeded is presented. This report concerns the generation of homogeneous plates of stable mature cartilage in vivo. The delivery of chondrocytes on synthetic polymers configured to provide a lar...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vacanti CA,Langer R,Schloo B,Vacanti JP

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of nonpenetrating clips to accomplish wound closure as an alternative to suture in the repair of simulated cleft lips in partially exteriorized fetuses has been described previously. In this study, the fetus is approached endoscopically, and clipped (n = 8) and sutured (n = 4) intrauterine endoscopic repairs i...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Oberg KC,Robles AE,Ducsay C,Childers B,Rasi CR,Gates DL,Kirsch WM,Hardesty RA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The umbilicus is essential to the aesthetic appearance of the abdomen. However, very little has been written about the exact location of the aesthetically pleasing umbilicus as far as the Indian cosmopolitan population is concerned. Although a variety of reconstructive methods are available, no real standard...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Abhyankar SV,Rajguru AG,Patil PA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the authors' experience with the submental flap over the past 10 years. A brief review of the key points and some refinements in the operative technique are discussed. The results concern 31 patients with a mean age of 57 years. All flaps were pedicled except two. One case of composite flap with...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pistre V,Pelissier P,Martin D,Lim A,Baudet J

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oronasal fistulas are a frequent complication after cleft palate surgery. Numerous repair methods have been described, but wound-healing problems occur often. The authors investigated, for the first time, the suitability of multilayered amniotic membrane allograft for fistula repair in a laboratory experimen...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohleder NH,Loeffelbein DJ,Feistl W,Eddicks M,Wolff KD,Gulati A,Steinstraesser L,Kesting MR

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study performs an economic analysis of volar locking plate, external fixation, percutaneous pinning, or casting in elderly patients with closed distal radius fractures. METHODS:This is a secondary analysis of the Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial, a randomized, multicenter, international clinical ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yoon AP,Shauver MJ,Hutton DW,Chung KC,WRIST Group.

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are most frequently used for unwanted wrinkles. Recently, lidocaine has been incorporated into hyaluronic acid fillers to reduce injection discomfort. METHODS:A randomized, multicenter, double-blind, intraindividual trial was designed to compare a new lidocaine-containing mono...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Joo HJ,Woo YJ,Kim JE,Kim BJ,Kang H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regenerative medicine aims to obviate the need for autologous grafting through the use of bioengineered constructs that combine stem cells, growth factors, and biocompatible vehicles. Human mesenchymal stem cells and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) have both shown promise for use in this context, t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hokugo A,Li A,Segovia LA,Yalom A,Rezzadeh K,Zhou S,Zhang Z,Zuk PA,Jarrahy R

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-two patients operated on by skin expansion have been contacted after a mean time of 25 months from the last surgery. Two biopsies have been taken from the expanded area of each patient. In 12 patients it has been possible to obtain a similar sampling from the opposite, nonexpanded area of the body. The samples u...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matturri L,Azzolini A,Riberti C,Lavezzi AM,Cavalca D,Vercesi F,Azzolini C

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The free anterolateral thigh flap is becoming one of the most preferred options for soft-tissue reconstruction. Between June of 1996 and August of 2000, 672 anterolateral thigh flaps were used in 660 patients at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Four hundred eighty-four anterolateral thigh flaps were used for head and nec...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wei FC,Jain V,Celik N,Chen HC,Chuang DC,Lin CH

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incisions made perpendicular to the hair follicles during anterior frontal hairline brow lifts or forehead shortening procedures help produce an inconspicuous forehead scar. The success of this "hidden" incision relies on the anteriorly directed frontal hairline follicles and their growth vector. The authors...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mowlavi A,Majzoub RK,Cooney DS,Wilhelmi BJ,Guyuron B

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two commonly used methods of digital nerve block with local anesthetic are the two-injection dorsal technique and the single-injection volar subcutaneous technique. The authors compared these two digital block techniques with respect to local anesthetic injection pain and recipient preference of anesthetic t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Williams JG,Lalonde DH

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomic and clinical bases for a reliable and versatile homodigital flap for covering difficult distal dorsal and dorsolateral wounds of the long fingers are presented. This one-step procedure, which uses the dorsal skin of the first or second phalanx transposed as a reverse island flap, preserving the collateral...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bene MD,Petrolati M,Raimondi P,Tremolada C,Muset A

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between plastic surgery education received through residency in Canadian programs and perceived preparedness for independent clinical practice among recently graduated plastic surgeons. METHODS:All practicing plastic surgeons having graduated from a ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ferron CE,Lemaine V,Leblanc B,Nikolis A,Brutus JP

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a simplified pressure-measuring device, we determined the pressures under 4 anatomical sites in 11 human subjects to compare 3 commercially available sleeping surfaces. The 3 surfaces tested were a water mattress, a water bed, and our standard hospital bed. There were no significant differences in the recorded p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sloan DF,Brown RD,Larson DL

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The median facial dysplasia group of patients is a unique, distinct, definable group characterized by mid-line facial deficiencies in the presence of a unilateral or bilateral cleft lip with or without cleft palate and without clinically detectable anomalies of the brain. This group of patients comprised 2 percent of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Noordhoff MS,Huang CS,Lo LJ

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The combination of sedative and analgesic drugs is increasingly being used during minimally invasive surgery. The authors compared the clinical efficacy of two different fentanyl regimens, in combination with midazolam, for sedation analgesia in patients undergoing office-based plastic surgery procedures und...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cinnella G,Meola S,Portincasa A,Parisi D,Morgese F,Pavone G,Dambrosio M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, suprascapular nerve reinnervation is a priority. For the most favorable outcomes in shoulder function, it is the authors' policy to also reconstruct the axillary nerve with intraplexus donors to the posterior cord (early cases) or directly with intraplexus or extraplexus...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Terzis JK,Kokkalis ZT

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When the results of breast augmentation surgery are evaluated, the respective points of view of the surgeon and the patient can differ. Because of the nature of plastic surgery, evaluation of the results puts more emphasis on the patient's satisfaction than on medical knowledge. Among the patients who are sa...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Youn ES

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have previously described a classification system for earlobe ptosis and have established a criterion for earlobe pseudoptosis. Earlobe heights were characterized based on anatomic landmarks, including the intertragal notch, the otobasion inferius (the most caudal anterior attachment of the earlobe to the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mowlavi A,Meldrum DG,Wilhelmi BJ,Zook EG

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00