Repair of a lower leg defect with an ipsilateral gracilis myocutaneous flap.

abstract：:In a 3 1/2-year period, periprosthetic infections due to Mycobacterium fortuitum complex organisms complicated augmentation mammaplasty in at least 17 women. To determine the magnitude of the problem and to identify possible risk factors for infection, we conducted a questionnaire survey of 2062 members of the America...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Clegg HW,Bertagnoll P,Hightower AW,Baine WB

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transversus abdominis plane blocks are increasingly being used in microvascular breast reconstruction. The implications of these blocks on specific reconstructive, patient, and institutional outcomes remain to be fully elucidated. METHODS:Patients undergoing abdominally based microvascular breast reconstruc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Salibian AA,Frey JD,Thanik VD,Karp NS,Choi M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was proposed to evaluate the facial contour and electrophysiologic changes of the masseter and temporalis muscles before and after botulinum toxin A injection in the wide lower face (square face). METHODS:The botulinum toxin A injections were performed on 10 patients for the treatment of square f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee CJ,Kim SG,Kim YJ,Han JY,Choi SH,Lee SI

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A distally based fasciocutaneous flap for heel coverage is reported. Its blood supply depends on distal septocutaneous perforators interconnected with the suprafascial plexus. A "turn-down" transposition and distal deepithelialization were utilized to avoid kinking of the pedicle. After a 1-year follow-up, it has prov...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Carriquiry CE

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：:We present our experimental and clinical experiences with the free neurovascular forearm flap. The flap is based on the radial artery, one of the great veins of the forearm (cephalic, basilic, or interconnecting vein), and one or two cutaneous forearm nerves (ulnar, median, or lateral). Because of the standard anatomy...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mühlbauer W,Herndl E,Stock W

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dimpling of the skin of the thighs and buttocks is commonly referred to as cellulite, and it afflicts women much more frequently than men. Whereas many therapies that presume cellulite is caused by an abnormality of adipose tissue have gained recent popularity, the basic pathophysiology of cellulite has not been clear...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosenbaum M,Prieto V,Hellmer J,Boschmann M,Krueger J,Leibel RL,Ship AG

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical treatment of lymphatic malformations in the nasolabial region of children has produced disappointing results. Attempts to remove them through a preauricular incision have generally required a synchronous superficial parotidectomy in an attempt to prevent facial nerve injury. However, incomplete removal with t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Witt PD,Martin DS,Marsh JL

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intralesional corticosteroid injections were performed in 31 hemangiomas in 30 infants aged 1 to 10 months at first injection. One to five injections were given, spaced 6 weeks apart. Lesions were located throughout the head and neck region, except one that was on the buttock. A mixture of betamethasone acetate and tr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sloan GM,Reinisch JF,Nichter LS,Saber WL,Lew K,Morwood DT

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibroproliferative disorders, such as Dupuytren's contracture of the hand, are characterized by excessive production of collagen. 5-Fluorouracil has been used to treat fibroproliferative disorders of the eye and skin and is thought to inhibit thymidylate synthetase blocking DNA replication. 5-Fluorouracil ha...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bulstrode NW,Mudera V,McGrouther DA,Grobbelaar AO,Cambrey AD

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 1. Foot infections in patients with diabetes cause substantial morbidity and frequent visits to health care professionals and may lead to amputation of a lower extremity. 2. Diabetic foot infections require attention to local (foot) and systemic (metabolic) issues and coordinated management, prefera...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lipsky BA,Berendt AR,Deery HG,Embil JM,Joseph WS,Karchmer AW,LeFrock JL,Lew DP,Mader JT,Norden C,Tan JS,Infectious Diseases Society of America.

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a free vascularized iliac bone graft has been successfully used for the reconstruction of large bone defects, there is a serious problem of how to repair in one stage patients having a large bone defect with a very wide skin defect. A free combined rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap and vascularized iliac...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Koshima I,Soeda S,Nakayama Y,Ishii M,Harada S,Kaneko M

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure is described in which a direct approach to the underlying pathology of the inverted nipple is undertaken. The inverted nipple is raised as desired by freeing it from the surrounding tissue by vertical and horizontal undermining and then is stabilized by purse-string suture. It can be performed as an office...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hauben DJ,Mahler D

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical manipulation of skin may result in undesired puckering of excess tissue, which is generally assumed to settle over time. In this article, the authors address the novel question of how this excess tissue remodels. METHODS:Purse-string sutures (6-0 nylon) were placed at the midline dorsum of 22 wild-...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Leavitt T,Hu MS,Zielins ER,Barnes LA,Marshall CD,Wan DC,Lorenz HP,Gurtner GC,Longaker MT

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective clinical study was undertaken to compare the results of intradermal layer closure using two popular absorbable suture materials, polydioxanone and polyglactin 910. On an alternating basis, 6-0 polydioxanone and 6-0 polyglactin 910 were used to repair 80 surgical sites of the temple and occipital regions ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Guyuron B,Vaughan C

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rat model of the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap was used in the present study to determine the effects of external beam radiation on myocutaneous flap histology and pathophysiology. A total of 57 adult Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a TRAM procedure. A pilot study with 17 animals was first...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lin KY,Patterson JW,Simmons J,Long MD,Schultz RO,Amiss LR,Molloy JA,Kelly MD

更新日期：2001-04-15 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：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Select appropriate local and pedicled flaps for oral cavity reconstruction based on the location and extent of the defect and donor-site characteristics. 2. Understand the functions of the tongue and select the appropriate reconstruc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hanasono MM,Matros E,Disa JJ

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple-sparing mastectomy is a controversial option for breast cancer treatment due to locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis. In addition to these oncologic factors, technical factors such as ideal incision type or reconstructive options are also debatable. This systematic review examines current tr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Endara M,Chen D,Verma K,Nahabedian MY,Spear SL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood supply of random skin flaps in the pig is mainly in a microvascular plexus in the deeper layer of the dermis. However, there is vasculature in both the dermis and the subcutaneous fat, with good collaterals between the two systems. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Myers B,Donovan W

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of oncologic treatment. Skin tolerance is often the limiting factor in radiotherapy. To study these issues and create modalities for intervention, the authors developed a novel murine model of cutaneous radiation injury. METHODS:The dorsal skin was isolated using a low-pre...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Thanik VD,Chang CC,Zoumalan RA,Lerman OZ,Allen RJ Jr,Nguyen PD,Warren SM,Coleman SR,Hazen A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Velopharyngeal insufficiency occurs in 5 to 20 percent of children following repair of a cleft palate. The pharyngeal flap is the traditional secondary procedure for correcting velopharyngeal insufficiency; however, because of perceived complications, alternative techniques have become popular. The authors' ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sullivan SR,Marrinan EM,Mulliken JB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A shallow buccal sulcus deformity following bilateral cleft lip repair is not rare. A variety of techniques are described for the secondary reconstruction of a deficient sulcus. Most of these are associated with a variable amount of contraction with subsequent obliteration of the sulcus. In this article, an inverted U...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Erol OO,Ağaoğlu G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human liposuction aspirates contain pluripotent adipose-derived mesodermal stem cells that have previously been shown to differentiate into various mesodermal cell types, including osteoblasts and chondrocytes. To develop an autologous research model of bone and cartilage tissue engineering, the authors sought to dete...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Huang JI,Beanes SR,Zhu M,Lorenz HP,Hedrick MH,Benhaim P

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduction mammaplasty has been shown to be efficacious in reducing the burden of symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with macromastia. However, most insurance carriers will not reimburse for mammaplasties involving less than 1000 g of total tissue resected. To refute this arbitrary policy...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spector JA,Karp NS

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the effects of single-dose dexamethasone use on edema, ecchymosis, and intraoperative bleeding in rhinoplasty, a double-blind, randomized trial with placebo control was planned. A total of 55 consecutive patients were included in the study. The dexamethasone (10 mg) was given intravenously just before surge...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kara CO,Gökalan I

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed 119 consecutive patients who underwent cleft palate repair at the Mayo Clinic to determine the incidence of postoperative fistula formation, to assess possible contributing factors, and to review the methods of surgical management. Fistulas of the secondary palate were included, but nasal-a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Emory RE Jr,Clay RP,Bite U,Jackson IT

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shave excision is a useful technique for the treatment of superficial solar lesions. The most common of these is the solar keratosis, which can be a red or gray scaling lesion. This can at times be difficult to differentiate from the superficial basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma or their more infiltratin...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Emmett AJ,Broadbent GD

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diphallia is a rare congenital condition that presents in many, varied ways. Associated anomalies are to be expected. These anomalies should be sought out and treated as early in the patient's life as possible because they are the principal cause of mortality in these individuals. Half the patients reviewed by Ravitch...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dean JA,Horton CE

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00