Platelet-Rich Plasma: Evolving Role in Plastic Surgery.

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the vascular anatomy of the paraspinous muscles and review their clinical use as bipedicled flaps in spinal wound closure. Anatomically, through cadaver dissections, lead oxide injections, and radiographic imaging, the blood supply to the paraspinous muscles was determined. Cl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wilhelmi BJ,Snyder N,Colquhoun T,Hadjipavlou A,Phillips LG

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multicenter clinical trials are important research tools. Planning a multicenter clinical trial is a long and arduous task that requires substantial preparation time. In this guide, the authors discuss the steps used to plan a multicenter clinical trial. A preplanning phase, which involves formulating and refining a r...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chung KC,Song JW,WRIST Study Group.

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article introduces a new surgical method for one-stage reconstruction of the penis. It is applied to the reconstruction of the microphallus as well as to traumatic cases with the residual stump of the amputated penis not less than 3 cm long. By transferring the original glans or the residual penile stump to the a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cheng KX,Zhang RH,Zhou S,Jiang KC,Eid AE,Huang WY

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the most common complications of the use of foreign material, in both reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery, is capsular contracture. Historically, research on capsular contracture has focused mainly on reducing bacterial contamination through antibiotic solutions. Only secondary studies have foc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lombardo GAG,Tamburino S,Magano K,Fagone P,Mammana S,Cavalli E,Basile MS,Salvatorelli L,Catalano F,Magro G,Nicoletti F

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1985 through 1987, five of eight infants with thoracic wounds at Yale-New Haven Hospital underwent chest-wall reconstruction. In total, the eight infants underwent 17 procedures (including multiple open resuscitations) exclusive of the reconstructive operations. Patients undergoing reconstruction ranged from 1 to...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stahl RS,Kopf GS

更新日期：1988-12-01 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：:Throughout history, demands for restoration of the prepuce after circumcision were most commonly related to the political or religious persecution of the Jewish people. The first evidence for such a procedure is mentioned in the Bible: Under the reign of Antiochus IV (168 BC) Hellenistic ideals, such as public nakedne...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schultheiss D,Truss MC,Stief CG,Jonas U

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the 1970s, anecdotal reports have described a relatively small number of women who received silicone gel breast implants and later developed either a recognized rheumatologic disease or unexplained symptoms suggestive of an autoimmune disorder. The study reported here examined whether there is any association be...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Young VL,Nemecek JR,Schwartz BD,Phelan DL,Schorr MW

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of cleft palatal fistula in a series of nonsyndromic children treated at the authors' institution. This retrospective analysis of 103 patients with cleft palate treated by five surgeons between 1982 and 1995 includes 60 boys and 33 girls, whose median age was 18...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Muzaffar AR,Byrd HS,Rohrich RJ,Johns DF,LeBlanc D,Beran SJ,Anderson C,Papaioannou aA A

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Face transplantation has emerged as a viable option for certain patients in the treatment of devastating facial injuries. However, as with autologous free tissue transfer, the need for secondary revisions in face transplantation also exists. The authors' group has quantified the number of revision operations...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Aycart MA,Alhefzi M,Kueckelhaus M,Krezdorn N,Bueno EM,Caterson EJ,Pribaz JJ,Pomahac B

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to recent data, augmentation gluteoplasty continues to gain popularity in the United States and globally, especially in procedures involving fat grafts. However, serious concerns about its safety have been raised over the past 2 years. Will this trend continue or has it already reached its peak? The answer d...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosique RG,Rosique MJF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autologous bone grafts have the disadvantages of donor-site pain and morbidity, finite supply, increased costs, and prolonged hospitalizations. Using a juvenile canine model, the authors hypothesized that recombinant human (rh) bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-4 gene therapy-treated alveolar defects would pr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen JC,Winn SR,Gong X,Ozaki WH

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors evaluated the use of national databases to track surgical complications among abdominoplasty and breast augmentation patients. METHODS:Their study population included all patients with abdominoplasty or breast augmentation in the Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS) and C...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Alderman AK,Collins ED,Streu R,Grotting JC,Sulkin AL,Neligan P,Haeck PC,Gutowski KA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent controversy encountered with silicone breast implants has increased the use of autogenous tissue for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Surveillance of patients who have undergone autogenous tissue reconstruction is important in the evaluation of recurrent or new cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ahn CY,Narayanan K,Gorczyca DP,DeBruhl ND,Shaw WW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single-stage reconstruction of the nasal tip using frontonasal flaps yields variable results. Variations in flap design were used to optimize outcome. METHODS:Consecutive nasal tip reconstructions using frontonasal flaps performed by the author during a 6-year period were studied retrospectively. Patients w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Scheufler O

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soft-tissue reconstruction following vulvar cancer resection is a difficult challenge because of the functional, locational, and cosmetic importance of this region. Although numerous flaps have been designed for vulvar reconstruction, each has its disadvantages. METHODS:The authors introduce the gluteal fol...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee PK,Choi MS,Ahn ST,Oh DY,Rhie JW,Han KT

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have used this technique in two patients. One had early sternal dehiscence with presternal infection, and the other had late sternal nonunion. Uncomplicated sternal union was achieved in both patients. The cables were nonpalpable in both patients, but they were removed in one patient at that patient's request. This...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Eich BS,Heinz TR

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case illustrates the variety of clinical presentations of Rosai-Dorfman disease. In this case, the disease presented as bilateral cauliflower ear deformity and was diagnosed on the basis of typical pathological findings. Although the cause of this disease is not fully understood, it is hoped that, with increased ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Oo KK,Pang YT,Thamboo TP

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of articulation before surgical closure of the hard palate was compared in 75 preschool children with cleft lip and palate and 40 preschool children born without clefts. The children were aged 2 years to 5 years 11 months. The patients had significantly poorer articulation skills than the controls at e...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Noordhoff MS,Kuo J,Wang F,Huang H,Witzel MA

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a list of 10 hospital-acquired conditions for which hospitals and physicians will not be reimbursed because it deems such conditions are preventable and should be considered "never events." To evaluate the validity of this premise, the authors conducted a re...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Adetayo OA,Salcedo SE,Biskup NI,Gupta SC

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The traditional method of teaching in surgery is known as "see one, do one, teach one." However, many have argued that this method is no longer applicable, mainly because of concerns for patient safety. The purpose of this article is to show that the basis of the traditional teaching method is still valid in...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kotsis SV,Chung KC

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the past 7 years, the senior author (M.H.) has been performing septum-based mammaplasty. The aim of this article is to report the safety and ease of breast shaping by using this technique. METHODS:A series of 110 consecutive patients underwent septum-based breast reduction performed by a single surge...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hamdi M,Van Landuyt K,Tonnard P,Verpaele A,Monstrey S

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reviews 21 microvascular free flaps to the diabetic foot in 19 patients over a 65-month period. All flaps were either to the plantar surface of the foot or to cover exposed Achilles tendon. Twenty of the flaps survived. The operations required a long, costly hospitalization with frequent recipient- and dono...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Karp NS,Kasabian AK,Siebert JW,Eidelman Y,Colen S

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Acellular dermal matrix is used in most postmastectomy implant-based breast reconstructions in the United States. It is believed to be safe, despite a slightly increased complication rate. Although never established in a unifying study, the primary advantage of acellular dermal matrix is believed to be an en...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： DeLong MR,Tandon VJ,Farajzadeh M,Berlin NL,MacEachern MP,Rudkin GH,Da Lio AL,Cederna PS

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：:The abdominal muscles not only constitute a multidirectional cinch that holds the abdominal contents in place, but they also determine the flexion and rotational movements of the trunk. The rectus is mainly responsible for flexion and the obliques are responsible for rotating the trunk. It is therefore important to ma...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Drever JM,Hodson-Walker N

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional and aesthetic mandibular reconstruction can be achieved in a single operation by means of a double-barreled fibula osteoseptocutaneous free flap with dental implants loaded simultaneously into the upper barrel. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality and result of such reconstruction. M...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang YM,Wallace CG,Tsai CY,Shen YF,Hsu YM,Wei FC

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Greater provider volume is associated with better outcomes. There is, however, a paucity of evidence on volume-outcome associations for surgical complications and 30-day all-cause rehospitalization after free tissue transfer or free flap surgery. Surgical complications and frequent rehospitalization are impo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mahmoudi E,Lu Y,Chang SC,Lin CY,Wang YC,Chang CJ,Cheng MH,Chung KC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limb-sparing surgery, consisting of wide-margin tumor resection and preoperative or postoperative radiotherapy/chemotherapy, has become the surgical treatment of choice for extremity sarcomas. However, adequate tumor resection can sometimes compromise crucial limb function, necessitating functional restorati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nelson AA,Frassica FJ,Gordon TA,Deune EG

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00