Survival and Disease Recurrence Rates among Breast Cancer Patients following Mastectomy with or without Breast Reconstruction.

abstract：:The authors have previously described a classification system for earlobe ptosis and have established a criterion for earlobe pseudoptosis. Earlobe heights were characterized based on anatomic landmarks, including the intertragal notch, the otobasion inferius (the most caudal anterior attachment of the earlobe to the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mowlavi A,Meldrum DG,Wilhelmi BJ,Zook EG

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Von Willebrand's disease, a common hereditary bleeding disorder, may be responsible for undue or unanticipated intraoperative or postoperative hemorrhage. The diagnosis may be difficult to establish, although it may be suspected clinically and can usually be confirmed by adequate laboratory investigation. Patients wit...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ship AG

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several authors have cited renal disease as a risk factor for free flap failure. The authors performed a retrospective analysis of all patients who underwent free tissue transfer with concomitant renal disease, including acute renal failure, end-stage renal disease, chronic renal insufficiency, and functional kidney t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moran SL,Salgado CJ,Serletti JM

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this two-part study was to evaluate the safety of surgical management of speech production disorders in patients with velocardiofacial syndrome without preoperative cervical vascular imaging studies. Anomalous internal carotid arteries have been shown to be a frequent feature of velocardiofacial syndrom...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Witt PD,Miller DC,Marsh JL,Muntz HR,Grames LM

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a number of congenital, developmental, and postoperative conditions, many patients have a difference in the vertical and anteroposterior position of the ears. On correction of this deformity, the most difficult problem is the low and anterior location of the external auditory canal. To overcome this unyielding limi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee Y,Lee E

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper airway narrowing has been a concern of mandibular setback. The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the effect of bimaxillary rotational setback surgery on upper airway structure in patients with skeletal class III deformities, and (2) to compare the preoperative and postoperative upper airways of c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hsieh YJ,Chen YC,Chen YA,Liao YF,Chen YR

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A primary gastrocnemius transposition flap is a useful technique for prosthetic coverage following extensive soft-tissue and bone resection for sarcomas of the knee joint. The gastrocnemius transposition flap is also a useful secondary procedure to treat local complications following attempted limb-sparing surgery. Th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Malawer MM,Price WM

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Keloids and hypertrophic scars are the result of abnormal healing responses and dermal tissue proliferation; current surgical procedures can give rise to exuberant scarring and permanent functional loss or disfigurement. Considering the promising results reported when treating keloids and hypertrophic scars ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Manca G,Pandolfi P,Gregorelli C,Cadossi M,de Terlizzi F

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have confirmed a correlation between the concentration of serum hyaluronan and progressive fibrotic disorders such as liver cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between serum hyaluronan levels and capsular contracture after aesthetic breast augmentation. METHODS:T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Prantl L,Angele P,Schreml S,Ulrich D,Pöppl N,Eisenmann-Klein M

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Keloids cause aesthetic disfigurement and physical complaints, mainly pain and pruritus. Treatment of these scars is difficult, with high recurrence rates forming the main issue. Surgical excision with adjuvant radiotherapy is considered the most efficacious treatment. At their institution, the authors have ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Leeuwen MCE,Stokmans SC,Bulstra AJ,Meijer OWM,van Leeuwen PAM,Niessen FB

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distal branching pattern of perforators is associated with thin anterolateral thigh flap failure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using photoacoustic tomography as a diagnostic imaging modality to identify anterolateral thigh perforators and their branching patterns in the subcutane...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tsuge I,Saito S,Sekiguchi H,Yoshikawa A,Matsumoto Y,Toi M,Suzuki S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of botulinum toxin in reducing the frequency of migraine headaches. METHODS:The MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that compared patients receiving botulinum toxin ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bruloy E,Sinna R,Grolleau M D JL,Bout-Roumazeilles A,Berard E,Chaput B

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review to identify articles that discuss ethical issues relating to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery and to evaluate whether ethical issues are underrepresented in the plastic surgery literature. METHODS:Four medical databases were select...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chung KC,Pushman AG,Bellfi LT

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A typical case of advanced rhinophyma is reported. Partial excision reduced the size of the nose by two-thirds, leaving a thin layer of dermis. This was covered with silver-impregnated porcine xenograft, which allowed efficient drainage and remained adherent in its initial application for 2 weeks. A total of four appl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ersek RA,Denton DR

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dynamic skeletal muscle flaps are designed to perform a specific functional task through contraction and relaxation of their muscle fibers. The most commonly used dynamic skeletal flaps today are for cardiomyoplasty and anal or urinary myoplasty. Low-frequency chronic stimulation of these flaps enables them to use the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Majzoub RK,Bardoel JW,Maldonado C,Barker JH,Stadelmann WK

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gracilis functioning free-muscle transplantation for the correction of pure facial paralysis has been a preferred method used by many reconstructive microsurgeons. However, for complex facial paralysis, the deficits include facial paralysis along with soft-tissue, mucosa, and/or skin defects. No adequate solution has ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chuang DC,Mardini S,Lin SH,Chen HC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A new approach is introduced for the correction of cryptotia using a large triangular flap designed on the temporal scalp and skin over the auricle. METHODS:The posterior limb of the triangular flap was continued to the mastoid area at the midportion of the auricle. The abnormal insertion of the auricular i...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho BC,Han KH

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anterolateral thigh flap is currently the frontline choice for head and neck reconstruction. The authors used a chimeric anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of a through-and-through oropharyngeal defect. Because of the absence of suitable recipient vessels in the proximity of the defect, the authors recrui...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vanmierlo B,Craggs B,Van Eeckhout G,Zeltzer A,Hamdi M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A more rapid healing of skin graft donor sites has often been observed during ultimoratio therapies with growth hormone in adults who have suffered extremely severe burns. The purpose of this animal experimental study was to examine the influence of systemic growth hormone administration on the healing time of skin gr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ghofrani A,Höller D,Schuhmann K,Saldern S,Messmer BJ

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-five patients with major ear deformities were reconstructed during the period 1982-1993 with autogenous tissue. Fourteen patients were reconstructed with osseointegrated auricular prostheses during the period 1989-1993. Both procedures were done at the same institution by the same surgeon. The advantages and dis...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wilkes GH,Wolfaardt JF

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to objectively report practices commonly used in cleft palate repair in the United States. This study investigates current surgical techniques, postoperative care, and complication rates for cleft palate repair surgery. METHODS:All 803 surgeon members of the American Cleft Pala...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Katzel EB,Basile P,Koltz PF,Marcus JR,Girotto JA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-energy trauma or peripheral arteriopathy may render recipient vessels unsuitable for free tissue transfer. Vein grafts can be used to lengthen the vascular pedicles to reach healthy distant vessels but with an increased complication rate. METHODS:From 1995 to 2006, 56 arteriovenous loops were construct...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cavadas PC

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computed tomographic angiography is a diagnostic tool increasingly used for preoperative vascular mapping in abdomen-based perforator flap breast reconstruction. This study compared the use of computed tomographic angiography and the conventional practice of Doppler ultrasonography only in postmastectomy rec...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Offodile AC 2nd,Chatterjee A,Vallejo S,Fisher CS,Tchou JC,Guo L

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between the deep peroneal nerve and the dorsalis pedis artery to help ensure a safer surgical approach in flap surgery. METHODS:The dissection of 36 cadaver lower limbs was undertaken to describe the relationship of the deep peroneal nerve to the dorsal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： İkiz ZAA,Üçerler H,Uygur M

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：:Spontaneous "overnight" deflation of inflatable prostheses is rather uncommon, but we have had a 5.7% incidence of it in a 24-month period in which we used implants with a suturable tab and fastened them to the subjacent fascia. At exploration we found these tabs had torn the bag of the implant, usually at the vulcani...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rubin LR,Speace G

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open tibia fractures are commonly stratified by the Gustilo classification, an orthopedic grading system that does not incorporate the presence of arterial injury when limb perfusion is intact. In the authors' experience, however, the presence of arterial injury appears to negatively impact microsurgical out...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stranix JT,Lee ZH,Jacoby A,Anzai L,Avraham T,Thanik VD,Saadeh PB,Levine JP

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue factor pathway inhibitor is a naturally occurring protein inhibitor of factor X and the tissue factor-factor VII complex of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation. The potential of tissue factor pathway inhibitor as a topical antithrombotic agent was evaluated in a rabbit model of thrombosis that combined intimal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lantieri LA,Ozbek MR,Deune EG,Ornberg RL,Brown DM,Chung SH,Wun TC,Cooley BC,Khouri RK

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A thick nostril is a disturbing deformity and one for which surgeons and patients may be reluctant to employ the traditional "piece of pie" skin excisions commonly described. As an alternative in selected circumstances, a method of internally thinning the nostril rim using an alar base groove incision known as alar ri...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matarasso A

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00