Use of Decision Analysis and Economic Evaluation in Upper Extremity Surgery: A Systematic Review.

abstract：:The authors tested the hypothesis that certain maneuvers (neck flexion/extension and head protrusion/retrusion) alter the appearance of the submental area, jawline, and melolabial groove. They used a questionnaire survey of 20 naïve judges who assessed a standardized photograph album of three subjects. The subjects' f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sommer DD,Mendelsohn M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphedema is a chronic disorder that, in developed countries, occurs most commonly after lymph node dissection for cancer treatment. Although the pathophysiology of lymphedema is unknown, the disease is characterized histologically by fibrosis and abnormal adipose deposition. Clinical studies have provided evidence t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mehrara BJ,Greene AK

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it is one of the most commonly occurring craniofacial congenital disabilities, craniosynostosis (the premature fusion of cranial sutures) is nearly impossible to prevent because the molecular mechanisms that regulate the process of cranial suture fusion remain largely unknown. Recent studies have implicated t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spector JA,Mehrara BJ,Greenwald JA,Saadeh PB,Steinbrech DS,Smith LP,Longaker MT

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regenerative medicine aims to obviate the need for autologous grafting through the use of bioengineered constructs that combine stem cells, growth factors, and biocompatible vehicles. Human mesenchymal stem cells and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) have both shown promise for use in this context, t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hokugo A,Li A,Segovia LA,Yalom A,Rezzadeh K,Zhou S,Zhang Z,Zuk PA,Jarrahy R

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distraction osteogenesis has become an accepted method of treatment for patients requiring reconstruction of hypoplastic mandibles. We present a quantitative analysis of volumetric changes after distraction osteogenesis in a series of 10 patients. Group I (n = 5 patients, 3 unilateral craniofacial microsomia, 1 Golden...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roth DA,Gosain AK,McCarthy JG,Stracher MA,Lefton DR,Grayson BH

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute compartment syndrome of the hand is an emergency requiring prompt surgical decompression. This cadaveric study aims to identify the myofascial compartments of the hand by detailed dissection and direct visualization, to provide an accurate anatomical basis for surgical decompression. METHODS:Fourteen ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ling MZX,Kumar VP

更新日期：2009-02-01 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:Despite well-established correlation of postmastectomy radiotherapy and surgical complications in breast reconstruction, its impact on patient reported outcomes is less clear. We sought to determine the effect of postmastectomy radiotherapy on patient reported outcomes throughout the breast reconstruction pr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Devulapalli C,Bello RJ,Moin E,Alsobrooks J,Fallas PB,Ohkuma R,Manahan MA,Sacks JM,Cooney CM,Rosson GD

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Practitioners in other surgical specialties have increasingly advanced their volume of reconstructive procedures traditionally served by plastic surgeons. Because there has not been a previous specialty training comparison, the average operative reconstructive volume of graduating plastic surgery residents w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tanna N,Boyd JB,Kawamoto HK,Miller TA,Da Lio AL,Azhar H,Bradley JP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although maxillary distraction osteogenesis has been used for early treatment of midfacial hypoplasia, the inevitable osteotomies are still a complicated and invasive procedure for growing patients. Based on the bone-borne trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis, novel improvements to the approach were made t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tong H,Wang X,Song T,Gao F,Yin J,Li H,Sun X,Wang Y,Yin N,Zhao Z

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new approach to total rhinoplasty, using a free dorsalis pedis flap containing part of the second metatarsal bone, is reported. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ohmori K,Sekiguchi J,Ohmori S

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomical malformations found in unilateral cleft lip deformity. 2. Discuss current methods of measuring the deformity and subsequent outcomes. 3. Discuss preoperative assessments, workup, and the use of early interventi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greives MR,Camison L,Losee JE

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of the current study were to (1) measure trends in the type of mastectomy performed, (2) evaluate sociodemographic/hospital characteristics of patients undergoing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy versus unilateral mastectomies, and (3) analyze reconstruction rates and method used following diff...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cemal Y,Albornoz CR,Disa JJ,McCarthy CM,Mehrara BJ,Pusic AL,Cordeiro PG,Matros E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and reliability of muscle flaps in the treatment of prosthetic graft sepsis. A retrospective analysis was performed to assess the outcome of all patients with prosthetic graft sepsis who were treated with a muscle flap at Groote Schuur Hospital between January of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Graham RG,Omotoso PO,Hudson DA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-hundred and four patients with fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges have been treated with rigid internal fixation over a 6-year period. Patients with both open and closed injuries had their fractures fixed by tension band wires, interosseous compression screws (lag screws), or plates and screws. The concept...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jabaley ME,Freeland AE

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incisions made perpendicular to the hair follicles during anterior frontal hairline brow lifts or forehead shortening procedures help produce an inconspicuous forehead scar. The success of this "hidden" incision relies on the anteriorly directed frontal hairline follicles and their growth vector. The authors...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mowlavi A,Majzoub RK,Cooney DS,Wilhelmi BJ,Guyuron B

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mandible fractures are commonplace in today's craniofacial practice; however, managing the infrequent, operative pediatric mandible injury requires a thorough knowledge base and thoughtful approach. Not only do these patients demonstrate variable anatomy due to differing stages of dental eruption, but condylar disrupt...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cole P,Kaufman Y,Izaddoost S,Hatef DA,Hollier L

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction has been associated with increased complications. However, existing studies are generally small, from single centers, and underpowered to control for confounding using regression techniques. Here, the Tracking Outcomes and Operations in Plastic Surgery ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pannucci CJ,Antony AK,Wilkins EG

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Penile transplantation may provide improved outcomes compared with autogenous phalloplastic reconstruction. The optimal approach to vascularizing penile allografts is unknown. In penile replantation, typically only the dorsal arteries are repaired, but using the cavernosal and external pudendal arteries may ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tuffaha SH,Sacks JM,Shores JT,Brandacher G,Lee WPA,Cooney DS,Redett RJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the vast majority of burned patients, the injury is limited to the skin and superficial subcutaneous tissue, and the vasculature of the deeper fascia is spared. This fact encouraged me to design a flap in which the burned scar tissue is employed. The island fasciocutaneous flap is based only on the proximal septocu...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： el-Khatib HA

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipoaspirate centrifugation creates graded density of adipose tissue. High-density fat contains more vasculogenic cytokines and progenitor cells and has greater graft survival than low-density fat. The authors hypothesize that accelerating the bone marrow-derived progenitor cell response to injected low-dens...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Butala P,Hazen A,Szpalski C,Sultan SM,Coleman SR,Warren SM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is commonly assumed that a progressive sagging of the eyebrow occurs with the facial aging process. Only a few studies have analyzed this modification, and the findings are disparate and inconclusive. This study, based on reproducible and validated data, aimed to quantify the modifications of eyebrow posi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bruneau S,Foletti JM,Muller S,Vercasson C,Lauwers F,Guyot L

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dorsal hump reduction during open rhinoplasty disrupts the continuity between the upper lateral cartilages and the dorsal septum. Options to reconstitute the midvault include primary closure of the upper lateral cartilages to the dorsal aspect of the septum, placement of spreader grafts, and creation of spre...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Avashia YJ,Marshall AP,Allori AC,Rohrich RJ,Marcus JR

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:On January 1, 2011, New York State amended the Public Health Law to ensure that patients receive "information and access to breast reconstruction surgery." The purposes of this study were to investigate the early impact of this legislation on reconstruction rates and to evaluate the influence of patient vari...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Iskandar ME,Dayan E,Lucido D,Samson W,Sultan M,Dayan JH,Boolbol SK,Smith ML

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rising health care costs and quality demands have driven both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the private sector to seek innovations in health system design by placing institutions at financial risk. Novel care models, such as bundled reimbursement, aim to boost value though quality improvement and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sheckter CC,Razdan SN,Disa JJ,Mehrara BJ,Matros E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study on the effects of iontophoretic administration of calcitonin gene-related peptide and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide on the healing of venous stasis ulcers of the extremities was carried out on 66 patients. Two randomized groups of patients were compared, one receiving standard treatment plus iontophoresis ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gherardini G,Gürlek A,Evans GR,Milner SM,Matarasso A,Wassler M,Jernbeck J,Lundeberg T

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial amputations of the hind legs were done in 44 rats. The femoral arteries and veins were repaired by microvascular techniques. The systemic use of heparin, the local use of magnesium sulfate, and the combined use of the two drugs, were evaluated as to their influence on preventing thrombosis in these microvascul...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Engrav LH,Benjamin CI,Crandall H,Perry JF

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The medial sural artery perforator flap is a versatile option in reconstructive microsurgery. However, most reports of this flap have been limited by sample size. This study reviews the experience of a single large-volume center using the medial sural artery perforator flap and its variants for a variety of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Deek NFA,Hsiao JC,Do NT,Kao HK,Hsu CC,Lin CH,Lin CH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open rhinoplasty has unquestionably become more popular during the past two decades because of the putative diagnostic and technical advantages that direct transcolumellar access offers. To test the hypothesis that patients initially treated by the opened or closed approaches differed in the secondary deformities that...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Constantian MB

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of scleroderma is presented in which there was extensive skin involvement with contractures, but without any systemic manifestation. This patient has been kept ambulatory by repeated skin grafting. The grafts were taken from the few areas which were not involved with the disease. The grafting was successful, an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bang RL

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00