Parasacral Perforator Flaps for Reconstruction of Sacral Pressure Sores.

abstract：:A bayonet-shaped airway allowing free respiration and undisturbed deglutition was reconstructed in 2 young women who had undergone tracheotomy and radiotherapy for thyroid carcinoma. The laryngeal vestibule, glottis, and subglottis had been destroyed, and the air passages were closed. An external gutter and an anterio...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Meyer R,Rheims D,Attya E

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incisional hernias develop in 2% to 11% of patients who undergo laparotomy. Prosthetic mesh repair provides more strength, tension-free closure, and decreased recurrence rates as compared to primary tissue repairs. Complications-fistula formation, adhesions, skin erosion, and seroma/abscess formation-however, include ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Maman D,Greenwald D,Kreniske J,Royston A,Powers S,Bauer J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of the parotid gland tumors, benign pleomorphic adenomas are the most commonly encountered. Although occurring relatively frequently in the general population, it is rare for the surgical community to encounter one that weighs more than a few ounces. The authors report a woman who avoided early surgical intervention a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Guerriere CN,Goff BJ,Cummings GH,Auber AE

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipofibromatosis is a slow-growing, childhood soft-tissue neoplasm that is often confused with other conditions. We report a patient with lipofibromatosis causing extremity enlargement at birth. The lesion initially was thought to be a vascular anomaly or lipedema on clinical and MRI examination. When involving the lo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Greene AK,Karnes J,Padua HM,Schmidt BA,Kasser JR,Labow BI

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seroma formation at the donor site of the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap was evaluated in 48 patients who underwent breast reconstruction with either quilting sutures and suction drains (QS+DN group) or quilting sutures alone (QS group) or suction drains alone (DN group). Clinical and ultrasound examina...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rossetto LA,Garcia EB,Abla LE,Ferreira LM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have successfully applied a reverse flow island flap of extensor digitorum brevis muscle for coverage of tissue defects in the distal portion of the foot dorsum in 2 patients. This flap covered the metatarsophalangeal area well with cadaver limb dissection and seems useful to cover the defect in the distal foot dor...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kurata S,Hashimoto H,Terashi H,Honda T,Takayasu S

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chain saws may produce devastating facial injuries when the blade kicks back after striking a hard object. A review of experience with 12 male patients indicates that in addition to extensive ragged lacerations of skin and soft tissues, bone and teeth are frequently fractured. Eye injuries are rare, but the eyelids ma...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Riefkohl R,Georgiade GS,Barwick WJ

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hair transplantation involves the transplantation of hair, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair. Based on our experience, the aesthetic result of hair transplantation mainly relies on 4 indicators, including selection of the donor site, direction and angle of grafted hairs, density, and survival rate of implante...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Miao Y,Liu BC,Fan ZX,Hu ZQ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positioning extremities after soft-tissue reconstructive procedures can be difficult, particularly when flaps or skin grafts have been placed for posterior or circumferential defects. We describe a method using the patient's existing external fixator, when present, to aid in the postoperative care and positioning of t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bindiger A,Ecker J,Kuschner S,Sherman R

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the histological changes following irradiation on nonexpanded and tissue-expanded pigskin. Six Yorkshire pigs received 4860 cGy radiation to one flank with the opposite side serving as the control. A histopathological comparison of tissue expansion in irradiated tissue to nonradiated tissue showed ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kao JT,Dagum AB,Mahoney JL,Gardiner GW,Beaton D

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical study was designed in which 20 women who were to undergo bilateral McKissock reduction mammaplasties were requested to use a precut silicone elastomer sheet over the scars of one breast, starting at the time of suture removal. The patients were instructed to use the silicone sheet for 12 hours each day for ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cruz-Korchin NI

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 28-year-old woman underwent bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with silicone gel-filled prostheses. Three months after surgery, she developed an acute pressure sore on one side, owing to prolonged pressure of the insensitive breast against a hard surface. This complication is presented, t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mendez-Fernandez MA

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although combined suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) and surgical abdominoplasties have been described, the surgical excisions have in general been small and limited to the lower portion of the lower abdomen (i.e., just above the pubis). For the obese patient this is an insufficient lipectomy. SAL alone is unsatisfactor...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ousterhout DK

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to standardize use of the dorsal rat flap model originally described by McFarlane, we determined the following. The effect of delay is readily demonstrated but does not prevent necrosis entirely. Almost all flaps showed some necrosis, but delayed flaps showed approximately 15% less necrosis. Measurement o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hurn IL,Fisher JC,Arganese T,Rudolph R

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of soft-tissue defects over the Achilles tendon presents specific challenges to the plastic surgeon. Primary closure or local flaps are often not feasible repair options for such wounds, and many of these patients may be poor candidates for free-tissue transfer secondary to their comorbidity. In this case s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Repta R,Ford R,Hoberman L,Rechner B

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap and deep inferior epigastric perforator flap are the flaps of choice for autologous breast reconstruction. The better understanding of the vascular anatomy of these flaps has reduced the incidence of flap loss and fat necrosis, and positioning the flap's least vasc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： de Weerd L,Woerdeman LA,Hage JJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prosthetic vascular graft sepsis, although uncommon, can lead to catastrophic sequelae for life and limb. Axillofemoral grafts are predisposed to sepsis and perigraft seromas because of their length, subcutaneous tunneling, and infrainguinal anastomosis, and are often performed in elderly, debilitated patients. The au...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Skoll PJ,Kowalczyk J

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A primate model to test the effects of triamcinolone acetonide on reinnervation after neurorrhaphy was developed. Reinnervation was assessed in triamcinolone- and placebo-treated nerves. Twelve months after neurorrhaphy, nerves treated with triamcinolone had a faster conduction velocity; a greater amplitude in the evo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Graham WP 3rd,Davis TS,Miller SH,Rusenas I

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with gender dysphoria often seek medical interventions, such as hormone treatment and surgery, to live as their identified gender. Cross-sex hormone therapy typically consists of various estrogen formulations which confer varying risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Currently, there is no standard practi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Haveles CS,Wang MM,Arjun A,Zaila KE,Lee JC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure within a hand unit. We have analyzed data on outcomes after carpal decompression performed by both open and closed techniques to assess whether outcomes differed between the 2 procedures. Data were jointly gathered from 2 units. The ai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Akhtar S,Bradley MJ,Burke FD,Dubin NH,Wilgis EF

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary intraosseous venous malformations affecting the zygoma are rare vascular lesions, with only 35 cases reported in the surgical literature. Despite the establishment of the binary classification system, which serves to distinguish vascular tumors from malformations, inappropriate use of the term "hemangioma" to ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Defazio MV,Kassira W,Camison L,Meshkov L,Robinson PG,Kawamoto HK,Thaller SR

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients with arteriovenous malformations of the face (4 males and 1 woman; age range, 11-38 years) were treated by selective embolization through the feeding arteries with polyvinyl alcohol particles. Immediate gross angiographical obliteration was obtained in 4 patients, with pronounced reduction of the arterio...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Komiyama M,Khosla VK,Yamamoto Y,Tazaki H,Toyota N

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of large congenital spinal defects remains a challenge. We present our experience in closure of difficult spinal defects following repair of tethered cord, using paravertebral fascial or myofascial turnover flaps. Between 1996 and 2005, 23 patients were operated using paravertebral turnover flaps for cl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Arad E,Barnea Y,Gur E,Amir A,Leshem D,Zaretski A,Rochkind S,Beny L,Constantini S,Weiss J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported in December 2019 in China and was soon declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Many elective and nonessential surgeries were postponed worldwide in an effort to minimize spread of disease, as well as to conserve resources. Our goal with ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ozturk CN,Kuruoglu D,Ozturk C,Rampazzo A,Gurunian Gurunluoglu R

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sagging of the remaining breast behind the inframammary fold after breast reduction or breast augmentation may necessitate revisional surgery. The authors achieved inframammary fold reconstruction by reconstruction of the inframammary crease ligament through a deepithelialized skin flap that is anchored to the periost...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wechselberger G,Del Frari B,Pülzl P,Schoeller T

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to compare laser nerve welding of hypoglossal-facial nerve to microsurgical suturing and a result of immediate and delayed repair, and to evaluate the effectiveness of laser nerve welding in reanimation of facial paralysis of the rabbit models. The first group of 5 rabbits underwent immediate ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hwang K,Kim SG,Kim DJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honey has been applied for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Its antibacterial effects have been established during the past few decades. Still, modern medical practitioners hesitate to apply honey for local treatment of wounds. This may be explained by the expected messiness of such local application. Moreover,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ahmed AK,Hoekstra MJ,Hage JJ,Karim RB

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silicone-gel breast implant rupture is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. A variety of radiological methods have been used for diagnosis. This study prospectively compares film-screen mammography, high-resolution sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of implant rupture using predetermined diag...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Reynolds HE,Buckwalter KA,Jackson VP,Siwy BK,Alexander SG

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early complications following aortofemoral bypass grafting include acute limb ischemia, renal failure, bowel and spinal cord ischemia, and myocardial infarction. Although the literature recognizes these more common complications, we have found very few reports that raised the possibility of an anatomically determined,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ho PR,Yim K,Hui K,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Abdominal wall integrity may be compromised after abdominal flap harvest for breast reconstruction, leading to bulging or herniation due to weakening of the abdominal wall and dissection through the rectus muscle. Mesh can be used to reinforce the abdominal wall to reduce the risk of hernia formation posto...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Leon DS,Nazerali R,Lee GK

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00