Practical Tips to Improve Efficiency and Success in Upper Limb Replantation.

abstract：:After reviewing the historical aspects of the various lip-switch flaps, the authors draw attention to the existence of a report of a lip-switch flap performed in Sweden in 1756 by J.G.Hierzel. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vrebos J,Dupuis C

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 22 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to chronic tenosynovitis was divided into two groups. The first group was treated by transverse carpal ligament release alone. The second group was treated by transverse carpal ligament release, external neurolysis of the median nerve, flexor synovectomy, ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Freshwater MF,Arons MS

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the role of prenatal screening and counseling of parents of unborn children with syndromic craniosynostosis. 2. Recognize the genetic abnormalities, craniofacial phenotype, associated anomalies, and challenges associated w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Taylor JA,Bartlett SP

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Costochondral grafting for reconstruction of the Pruzansky type III mandible has given variable results. Lengthening of the rib graft by means of distraction had been advocated when subsequent growth of the grafted mandible is inadequate. This retrospective study reviews a series of patients with mandibular costochond...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stelnicki EJ,Hollier L,Lee C,Lin WY,Grayson B,McCarthy JG

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vertical scar reduction mammaplasty has the advantage of reduced scar burden and improved long-term projection of the breasts. The technique has been criticized for being restricted to cases of mild to moderate mammary hypertrophy and is considered more intuitive and difficult to learn when compared with mor...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lista F,Ahmad J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to determine the feasibility of preserving ovarian function after heterotopic transplantation by means of microvascular anastomosis of the transplanted vascular pedicles to a set of preselected vessels. Six groups of 10 Sprague-Dawley inbred rats were used in this study. Group I underwent ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chiu DT,Hu G

更新日期：2003-04-15 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:In obtaining human tenocytes for tendon tissue engineering, a low proliferation rate and phenotype loss during passaging is a problem. It was the authors' aim to evaluate the influence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on human tenocyte growth and gene expression. METHODS:Human tenocytes were exp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kraus A,Sattler D,Wehland M,Luetzenberg R,Abuagela N,Infanger M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1979 to 1995 in our clinic, vascularized bone grafting was performed in 29 patients with large bone defects, established nonunion, congenital pseudoarthrosis, or avascular necrosis in the upper extremity. Four patients had traumatic bone defects, six had posttraumatic nonunions, two had congenital pseudoarthroses...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yajima H,Tamai S,Ono H,Kizaki K

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe 3 patients with the Pierre Robin Syndrome who developed severe problems of airway obstruction after having the cleft palate closed and a pharyngeal flap done simultaneously. We now believe that, even at a later age, pharyngeal flaps should be done in these patients only after a most careful assessment of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jackson P,Whitaker LA,Randall P

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the subtypes of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. 2. Identify factors that affect recurrence and/or metastasis. 3. Develop a surgical management plan for treating high-risk squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. In treating...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rudolph R,Zelac DE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three instances of inappropriate ADH syndrome following craniofacial operations are reported. The cornerstone to diagnosis is careful fluid and electrolyte monitoring. Treatment consists of fluid restrictions in the acute phase and demeclocycline for refractory cases. Seizures should be symptomatically treated. Surgeo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Brones MF,Kawamoto HK Jr,Renaudin J

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Refinements made in latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction have improved the aesthetic appearance of the breast without changing the donor-site location. The optimal location for donor-site placement, from a patient's perspective, is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess women's preference f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bailey S,Saint-Cyr M,Zhang K,Mojallal A,Wong C,Ouyang D,Maia M,Zhang S,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：:Suction lipectomy was initially advocated for the treatment of localized collections of fat and for the removal of less than 1500 ml of material. However, many patients wished to have multiple areas treated or had diffuse collections of fat. In such instances, the removal of over 1500 ml of material and circumferentia...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Courtiss EH,Choucair RJ,Donelan MB

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In extended upper-type lesions of the brachial plexus, nerve transfers and root grafting have improved the results of shoulder and elbow reconstruction. However, wrist extension reconstruction has received little attention. METHODS:In 20 cadaveric upper limbs, we dissected the anterior interosseous nerve an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bertelli JA,Tacca CP,Winkelmann Duarte EC,Ghizoni MF,Duarte H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lymph system plays important roles in maintaining fluid balances, the immune system, and lipid metabolism. After tissue replantation or transfer, some cases suffer long-lasting edema or lymphedema caused by interruption of main lymph flows; however, this mechanism has yet to be clarified. METHODS:The me...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Iida T,Yoshimatsu H,Fuse Y,Hayashi A,Yamamoto N

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:Preexpansion scoring releases the inflexible galea, permitting more rapid expansion of the scalp. In addition, when comparing this procedure with conventional scalp expansion, patients reported less pain when the galea was incised prior to insertion of the tissue expanders. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Edmond JA,Padilla JF 3rd

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient- and parent-reported outcomes are increasingly considered as measures of treatment effectiveness for congenital conditions. The authors' specific aim was to review the use of patient- and parent-reported outcomes of quality of life, activities of daily living, perception of hand appearance, and satis...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bickham RS,Waljee JF,Chung KC,Adkinson JM

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：:Protein malnutrition, with reduction of serum albumin from a normal level of 3.3 gm/dl to a 6-week depleted value of 2.1 gm/dl, does not appear to adversely affect the "take" of rat full-thickness skin grafts. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Falcone RE,Ruberg RL

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To find an alternative to synthetic mesh closure of abdominal fascial defects after transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap harvest, dermal autografts were removed from tissue to be discarded and used for fascial closure. Dermal grafts have been used for herniorrhaphy and fascial repair after TRAM har...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hein KD,Morris DJ,Goldwyn RM,Kolker A

更新日期：1998-12-01 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 purpose of this study was to evaluate the blockage of polymorphonuclear neutrophil endothelial adhesion by using a monoclonal antibody to the intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) ligand to prevent ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat skin flaps. A skin and subcutaneous tissue flap (3.0 cm x 4.5 cm) supplied by...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tosa Y,Lee WP,Kollias N,Randolph MA,May JW Jr

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although local anesthesia will, and should, continue to be the principal method of anesthesia for most face lift operations, we believe that general endotracheal anesthesia, supplemented by local anesthesia with epinephrine, offers significant advantages in a selected group of patients. We review 100 consecutive rhyti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kaye BL,Kruse JC

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increasing trend for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, but studies focusing on bilateral free flap breast reconstruction are lacking. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed of all bilateral free flap breast reconstructions performed from 2000 to 2010. RESULTS:Overall, 488 patients un...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang EI,Chang EI,Soto-Miranda MA,Zhang H,Nosrati N,Ghali S,Chang DW

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approaches advocated for treatment of airway obstruction among neonates with Pierre Robin sequence include positioning, tongue-lip adhesion, mandibular distraction, and tracheostomy, with no established guidelines regarding which modality is appropriate for a specific patient. This report proposes an algorithm for the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schaefer RB,Stadler JA 3rd,Gosain AK

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term durability of a standard vertical plication of the anterior rectus sheath. For this purpose, 70 women who had undergone this procedure as part of an abdominoplasty were sent a questionnaire, their records were studied, and they were invited back to the clinic for a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Uchelen JH,Kon M,Werker PM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of removal of a large compound nevus of the leg by serial excision is reported. Failure to perform the initial excision entirely intralesionally led to the appearance of pigmentary deposits within normal skin. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Altchek ED

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00