Autologous Ear Reconstruction for Microtia Does Not Result in Loss of Cutaneous Sensitivity.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bibliometric indices are proposed measures to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate scholarly output within academic medicine. The authors sought to validate bibliometric indices as an indicator of academic productivity within plastic surgery and their association with promotion of faculty surgeons in ac...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gast KM,Kuzon WM Jr,Waljee JF

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combination of radical excision and radiation has been used as a treatment modality for cancer patients. As a result, in reconstructive surgery there is often a need to harvest flaps in the vicinity of previously irradiated tissues. Radiation has been shown to cause progressive injury to the macrocirculation and micro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siemionow M,Mee J,Porvasnik S,Krapohl BD,Ozer K,Piza P,Zins JE

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient with electrical burns which resulted in loss of the right upper arm and a urinary bladder fistula. A jump flap was used to cover the repaired bladder, and also to cover the stump of the amputated right arm. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chari PS,Bapna BC,Balakrishnan C

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of a porous high-density polyethylene implant for ear reconstruction is gradually gaining acceptance because it allows for a pleasing ear reconstruction in young children before they enter school. In response to this growing interest, the authors decided to write an article clarifying in detail all t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Reinisch J,Tahiri Y

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoplastic fibroma is an exceedingly rare primary bone tumor. Previous reports have not included the presentation of this tumor associated with the zygoma. This report describes the unusual presentation and surgical management of a desmoplastic fibroma of the zygoma. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Smith ML,Williams JK,Gruss JS

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sagittal craniosynostosis typically presents shortly after birth, with a scaphocephalic head shape, and is addressed surgically for functional and aesthetic concerns. This study highlights the authors' experience with a challenging patient population: those with phenotypically mild, missed, and late-developi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ruane EJ,Garland CB,Camison L,Fenton RA,Nischal KK,Pollack IF,Tamber MS,Grunwaldt LJ,Losee JE,Goldstein JA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article provides a retrospective review of 25 free-tissue transfers for facial reconstruction on 24 recipient sites in 21 patients. The recipient sites of the face were classified into frontal (4 patients), orbital (2 patients), nasal (2 patients), buccal (11 patients), and oral region (5 patients). The transferre...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yamamoto Y,Minakawa H,Sugihara T,Shintomi Y,Nohira K,Yoshida T,Igawa H,Ohura T

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gluteal lift ("Brazilian butt lift") has improved significantly in technique and in outcomes. Some postulate that fat embolism occurs because of damage to veins superficial to the gluteus muscles and that fat must be injected intramuscularly to achieve satisfactory aesthetic results. The purpose of this ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chia CT,Theodorou SJ,Dayan E,Tabbal G,Del Vecchio D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is presented with bilateral neuromata incontinuity of the great auricular nerves 8 years following face lift. The neuromata were excised and repaired utilizing the operating microscope. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Manstein CH,Manstein G

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-three nonconsecutive patients presenting with dentofacial deformity underwent surgical procedures designed intentionally to create skeletal disproportion in the sagittal and/or vertical dimensions. This was accomplished through expansion (enlargement) of the facial skeleton beyond normative standards. At the tim...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosen HM

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors aimed to differentiate between combined/integrated and independent (traditional) methods of plastic surgery training with regard to quality of trainees, caliber of graduates, and practice or career outcomes once graduated. METHODS:To compare combined/integrated with independent residency program...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roostaeian J,Fan KL,Sorice S,Tabit CJ,Liao E,Rahgozar P,Tanna N,Bradley JP

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of rapid versus slow tissue expansion on random-pattern skin-flap survival lengths was evaluated in two groups of pigs. Each group (group 1--slow; group 2--rapid) was further evaluated for the effect that delay (A), delay plus expansion (B), expansion only (C), and acute flap elevation (D) had on flap lengt...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schneider MS,Wyatt DB,Konvolinka CW,Hassanein KM,Hiebert JM

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A microform cleft lip has three major components: (1) a minor defect of the upper vermilion border with loss of the mucocutaneous ridge; (2) a narrow ridge of tissue, resembling an exaggerated philtral column extending to the nostril sill; and (3) a deformity of the nostril. To attain the muscle continuity without an ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho BC

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In short, our device allows a surgeon who is harvesting adipose tissue for autologous fat transplantation to immediately, easily, efficiently, and sterilely isolate adipose tissue from the unwanted waste components that are associated with primary liposuction effluent. It does so by "trapping" the fat tissue contained...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Katz AJ,Hedrick MH,Llull R,Futrell JW

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents our technique of autologous breast reconstruction using the latissimus dorsi flap and studies the advantages, disadvantages, and results that can be expected. A consecutive sample of 100 patients was studied. The average length of follow-up was 20 months (range 8 to 44 months), and all of the sub...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Delay E,Gounot N,Bouillot A,Zlatoff P,Rivoire M

更新日期：1998-10-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Several randomized controlled trials comparing platelet-rich plasma to standard wound care for chronic wounds have been published. Previous articles have revealed that the role of platelet-rich plasma in promoting chronic wound healing is uncertain. This quantitative meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Xia Y,Zhao J,Xie J,Lv Y,Cao DS

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The integrated model of plastic surgery education, shortly to become the standard for all 6-year programs, has set minimal but no maximal exposure to plastic surgery. The authors hypothesized that the first 3 years of integrated training will show variability among residency programs. METHODS:Rotation sched...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schneider LF,Barr J,Saadeh PB

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In late presentation of brachial plexus trauma, it is unclear whether donor nerves should be devoted to nerve reconstruction or reserved for free functional muscle transfer. The authors systematically reviewed recovery of elbow flexion after nerve reconstruction versus free functional muscle transfer for lat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hoang D,Chen VW,Seruya M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited visibility characteristic of cleft palate repair presents both ergonomic and educational challenges to cleft surgeons. Despite widespread recognition and reporting, posture-related spine disorders continue to represent a significant and potentially career-limiting problem for cleft/craniofacial surgeons. In ad...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Levites HA,Sergesketter AR,Sharif-Askary B,Hollenbeck ST,Allori AC,Marcus JR

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic factors that determine outcome in patients with necrotizing fasciitis remain poorly understood. The aim of this study was to analyze the variables that affect the mortality and morbidity of patients with necrotizing fasciitis and to create a simple method for estimating the probability of mort...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Golger A,Ching S,Goldsmith CH,Pennie RA,Bain JR

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatized lower extremities may present not only composite soft-tissue defects but also flexor and/or extensor loss. Free functioning muscle transfer can provide composite structural and functional restoration. METHODS:From 1996 to 2004, 19 patients with lower extremity injuries whose lesions exhibited co...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lin CH,Lin YT,Yeh JT,Chen CT

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are several anecdotal clinical articles claiming wound healing and scar superiority using obsidian (volcanic glass) scalpels. In order to determine if skin incisions made with obsidian were superior to those made with standard surgical steel, wound tensile strength, scar width, and histology were assessed in 40 ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Disa JJ,Vossoughi J,Goldberg NH

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent developments in gene therapy have shown promise in the treatment of soft-tissue repair, bone formation, nerve regeneration, and cranial suture development. This special topic article reviews commonly used methods of gene therapy and discusses their various advantages and disadvantages. In addition, an overview ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tepper OM,Mehrara BJ

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical procedures, although equipment- and labor-intensive, allow efficient treatment of selected soft-tissue, bone, and peripheral nerve defects. The precise surgical skills required and the high equipment and institutional costs have been deterrents to initiating programs in developing countries. Th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Merrell JC,Tien NV,Son NT,An LN,Sellers D,Russell R,Manktelow R,Wei FC,Orgill DP

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of adequate preoperative evaluation, lagophthalmos may appear during a brow lift procedure if the patient has had a prior upper lid blepharoplasty. Relief of this condition may be obtained by incising the upper lid scar and spreading the wound. Subsequent granulation results in an acceptable scar. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McKinney P,Zuckerbraun BS

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three groups of dogs were studied to compare the bone formation obtained with traditional bone grafting techniques, and that obtained with revascularized periosteum or revascularized bone grafts--all in unstressed bone. Revascularized periosteum did not produce a significant amount of bone in this unstressed model. At...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Puckett CL,Hurvitz JS,Metzler MH,Silver D

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Free sensate thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps that include the posterior divisions of the lateral cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerves have been described. The authors used preoperative color Doppler sonography to identify the nerves and demonstrate its clinical value. METHODS:Fourteen free sen...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lin CT,Yang KC,Hsu KC,Liu WC,Chen JS,Chen LW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospital readmissions have become a topic of focus for quality care measures and cost-reduction efforts. However, no comparative multi-institutional data on plastic surgery outpatient readmission rates currently exist. The authors endeavored to investigate hospital readmission rates and predictors of readmis...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mioton LM,Buck DW 2nd,Rambachan A,Ver Halen J,Dumanian GA,Kim JYS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00