Mandibular reconstruction with the titanium hollow screw reconstruction plate (THORP) system: evaluation of 62 cases.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to illustrate the morphologic changes of the mandible after outer cortex osteotomy. METHODS:Ten patients had undergone mandibular outer cortex osteotomy. By using the true-up and dissection techniques based on three-dimensional spiral computed tomography, variables of effect an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhao YF,Liu XJ,Hao YF,Lu P,Gui L

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The latissimus dorsi muscle flap is a versatile flap used in a variety of reconstructive procedures. The major complication reported with its use is donor-site seroma, reported to occur in 20 to 79 percent of cases. A retrospective review of 47 patients undergoing latissimus dorsi muscle harvest from April of 1998 thr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rios JL,Pollock T,Adams WP Jr

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The forehead flap is a reliable means of bringing viable lining to the oral and oropharyngeal cavities after composite resections for cancer in locally radiated areas. We discuss the complications and results of such reconstructions. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lewis MB,Remensnyder JP

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The teres major can be seen as an additional head of the latissimus dorsi muscle for three-dimensional movement of the arm. It gained importance in pedicled muscle transfers for the treatment of plexus palsies and shoulder instability. Its supplying vessels belong to the subscapular system. According to the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Giessler GA,Doll S,Germann G

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that the induction of a clot layer on the graft surface of microvascular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) prostheses might improve their healing. PTFE microvascular prostheses (n = 18), mechanically roughened PTFE microvascular prostheses (n = 18), and Chitosan-impregnate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van der Lei B,Wildevuur CR

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unilateral cleft lip revision may be necessary to address visible scars, unequal anatomical boundaries, vermillion inequities, or some combination thereof. In the setting of more than one stigma, a complete recreation of the defect and repair is necessary. This study anthropometrically evaluates the results ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Li W,Steinbacher DM

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The arteries adjacent to the lesser saphenous vein and sural nerve were investigated in 10 fresh cadavers that had been systemically injected with a lead oxide-gelatin mixture. The accompanying arteries were found to lie along the lesser saphenous vein and sural nerve and to nourish the skin through venocutaneous and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nakajima H,Imanishi N,Fukuzumi S,Minabe T,Fukui Y,Miyasaka T,Kodama T,Aiso S,Fujino T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We review 97 cases of SMCP, 79 of which were operated. The comparative results are presented. For those requiring surgery (i.e. those having hypernasality), it has been our experience that the use of a pharyngeal flap, alone or combined with a palatoplasty, is productive of better speech results than is a palatoplasty...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Porterfield HW,Mohler LR,Sandel A

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lower trapezius island myocutaneous flap is a useful flap in head and neck reconstruction. It is thin and pliable and can reach defects in most areas of the head and neck. Its usefulness in head and neck reconstruction has often been limited or discouraged by reports of significant failure rates. In this study, th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tan KC,Tan BK

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present 30 cases of ankylosis of the lower jaw following cancrum oris. The clinical and radiological findings, the anesthetic methods, and the surgical management are described. Adequate excision of limiting scar and any bony ankylosis, with immediate mucosal or skin coverage of any raw surfaces created, is the pro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Oluwasanmi JO,Lagundoye SB,Akinyemi OO

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional measurement and characterization of facial surface anatomy are fundamental to the objective analysis of facial deformity. However, existing clinical tools are inadequate. Recent innovations in laser scanning technology provide a potentially useful technique for accurate three-dimensional documentatio...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bush K,Antonyshyn O

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for reconstructing mandibular defects following radiation therapy depends on the quality of attenuated bone healing in the regenerate. This study investigated the regenerate properties after radiation therapy using yield and breaking load. The authors hypothesi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schwarz DA,Jamali AM,Kakwan MS,Fregene A,Arman KG,Buchman SR

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immediate reconstruction of composite head and neck defects using free tissue transfer is an accepted treatment standard. There remains, however, ongoing debate on whether the costs associated with this reconstructive approach merit its selection, especially considering poor patient prognoses and the high co...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jones NF,Jarrahy R,Song JI,Kaufman MR,Markowitz B

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although face lifting and skin resurfacing both produce dramatic facial rejuvenations, the simultaneous combination has never been popularized. The development of new methods of lifting and resurfacing may now allow a reevaluation of this combination. The objective was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this combi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fulton JE

更新日期：1998-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:The current standard of care for the prevention and treatment of scarring after burn injury is pressure garment therapy. Although this therapy has been used clinically for many years, controversy remains regarding its efficacy. The authors evaluated the efficacy of pressure garment therapy in a female red Du...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim JY,Willard JJ,Supp DM,Roy S,Gordillo GM,Sen CK,Powell HM

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The malposition of an otherwise normal-appearing external ear is not uncommon in certain craniofacial syndromes. This paper presents a 10-year experience of 14 patients who underwent external ear repositioning. In this technique, a posterior incision is used to mobilize surrounding soft tissues circumferentially aroun...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Whitaker LA,Yaremchuk MJ,Posnick JC

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a new method of unipolar transfer of the latissimus dorsi for restoration of elbow flexion. The advantages of the technique are that it has superior resting tension compared to other unipolar transfers and provides more extensive soft-tissue coverage at the elbow than other unipolar or bipol...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mordick TG 2nd,Britton EN,Brantigan C

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of hypertrophic scars and keloids remains a therapeutic challenge. Treatment regimens are currently based on clinical experience rather than substantiated evidence. Laser therapy is an emerging minimally invasive treatment that has recently gained attention. METHODS:A meta-analysis was conduc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jin R,Huang X,Li H,Yuan Y,Li B,Cheng C,Li Q

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distraction osteogenesis has widespread clinical use in the treatment of congenital and acquired craniofacial deformities. Nonetheless, during the prolonged consolidation period, the newly regenerated bone carries the risk of complications. A known method for enhancing bone healing is extracorporeal shock wa...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ginini JG,Maor G,Emodi O,Shilo D,Gabet Y,Aizenbud D,Rachmiel A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the goals of nasal reconstruction as they apply to extensive, complex defects that may also involve the adjacent lip or cheeks. 2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different options for reconstruction of lining...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Taghinia AH,Pribaz JJ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dissection of the proximal gracilis vascular pedicle proceeds in a dark tunnel-like space deep to the adductor longus. With the application of a previously described technique for an extended approach to the lateral arm free flap, the authors describe a novel technique that improves observation and thus facilitates di...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hasen KV,Gallegos ML,Dumanian GA

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients presenting for plastic surgery consultation after massive weight loss require a thorough preoperative evaluation that takes into account the complex medical and psychosocial issues associated with obesity. A number of factors must be considered, including type of weight loss procedure, nutritional deficiencie...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bossert RP,Rubin JP

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of macrogenia can be a challenging problem. In this article, the authors provide novel insights for treatment of a previously poorly treated problem. The authors have developed anatomical insights that facilitate the subtly difficult preoperative evaluation of the large chin and, when applied appro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zide BM,Warren SM,Spector JA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2002, the author implemented a new two-stage approach, "delayed-immediate breast reconstruction," for patients who desire breast reconstruction and who are at an increased risk for conditions necessitating postmastectomy radiotherapy. There is increasing acceptance of this approach in clinical practice. T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kronowitz SJ

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suture knots present several disadvantages in wound closure, because they are tedious to tie and place ischemic demands on tissue. Bulky knots may be a nidus for infection, and they may extrude through skin weeks after surgery. Needle manipulations during knot-tying predispose the surgeon to glove perforatio...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Murtha AP,Kaplan AL,Paglia MJ,Mills BB,Feldstein ML,Ruff GL

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plastic surgery has historically been linked to war. Between 2008 and the end of combat operations in Afghanistan in 2014, British military plastic surgeons formed part of the multinational military surgical team at the Role 3 Medical Treatment Facility, Camp Bastion, Helmand Province. The present study aime...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Maitland L,Lawton G,Baden J,Cubison T,Rickard R,Kay A,Hettiaratchy S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The main drawback of autologous fat grafting, which is commonly used for soft-tissue augmentation, is the high resorption rate. Cell-assisted lipotransfer has been used to improve fat graft survival; however, evidence for its efficacy and safety is still lacking. METHODS:The authors searched PubMed, Cochran...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhou Y,Wang J,Li H,Liang X,Bae J,Huang X,Li Q

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The auricle is more mobile than generally recognized and is subject to displacement during rhytidectomy. When the auricle is displaced by a rhytidectomy, movement generally occurs in an anteroinferior direction with forward rotation of the inferior pole. This displacement/rotation is often obscured by concurrent eleva...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Brink RR

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Capsular contracture remains a major problem following prosthetic breast implantation, especially in patients undergoing irradiation. Recent studies suggest that such radiation injuries are a cascading process of cytokine activation, with transforming growth factor (TGF)-β acting as the "master switch." Beca...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Katzel EB,Koltz PF,Tierney R,Williams JP,Awad HA,O'Keefe RJ,Langstein HN

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00