Use of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy in Obstetrics.

abstract：:Sternal clefting is an unusual congenital anomaly that should be repaired in early infancy. Early surgery is facilitated by a highly compliant bony thorax. The surgical technique is described, including the (1) removal of a wedge at the confluence of the two lateral sternal bands to allow their apposition, (2) intraop...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greenberg BM,Becker JM,Pletcher BA

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical correction of vertical malpositions of the human eye has been made relatively safe and reliable by recent surgical techniques. The authors define this condition as vertical orbital dystopia and review the etiology of this deformity in 38 recent consecutive cases that were surgically treated at the Craniof...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Edgerton MT,Jane JA

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence-based medicine, particularly randomized controlled trials, influences many daily decisions within the medical specialties. The structure of questions asked during the history and selection of physical examination maneuvers, diagnostic tests, and treatment regimens are all guided by evidence-based me...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Loiselle F,Mahabir RC,Harrop AR

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：:The anatomical subunit approximation cleft lip repair advantageously achieves a balanced lip contour, with the line of repair hidden along seams of aesthetic subunits. Dr. David Fisher's original description of the repair reflects the considerable thought that went into the evolution of his design. As his technique ha...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chong DK,Swanson JW

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Management of the breast following massive weight loss for both reconstructive and aesthetic reasons poses unique challenges that are often inadequately addressed with traditional techniques. The breast mound is often unstable and deflated, with a loose inelastic skin envelope and ill-defined boundaries that bl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Losken A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report their experience using skin expanders in 11 patients with severe bed sores. The expanders, with different volumes, from 250 to 1000 cc, were generally overfilled using the cutaneous tonometer. In fact, with the information revealed by this apparatus on the skin in expansion, the authors were able to...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Esposito G,Di Caprio G,Ziccardi P,Scuderi N

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Weight gain is common in breast cancer patients and increases the risk of recurrence and mortality. The authors assessed the impact of autologous breast reconstruction on body mass index patterns after diagnosis in mastectomy patients. METHODS:Women undergoing therapeutic mastectomy at the authors' institut...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho EH,Shammas RL,Glener AD,Greenup RA,Hwang ES,Hollenbeck ST

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to recent data, augmentation gluteoplasty continues to gain popularity in the United States and globally, especially in procedures involving fat grafts. However, serious concerns about its safety have been raised over the past 2 years. Will this trend continue or has it already reached its peak? The answer d...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosique RG,Rosique MJF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six cases of strawberry hemangioma have been presented in which some form of intervention in tumor progression was indicated. The argon laser was used. All six cases showed loss of surface vascularity. Growth was clearly arrested in four of the six. Premature regression could be definitely claimed in only one. The str...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hobby LW

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content of keloids and scars resected from patients was demonstrated by high-performance liquid chromatography. The surface color of hypertrophic scars was red or pink and that of atrophic scars was white. The ATP content of red scars was (in mmol/g protein) 1.06 +/- 0.14, of pink scar...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ueda K,Furuya E,Yasuda Y,Oba S,Tajima S

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular complications resulting from intravascular filler injection and embolism are major safety concerns for facial filler injection. It is essential to systematically screen full-face arterial variations and help design evidence-based safe filler injection protocols. METHODS:The carotid arteries of 22 c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhu GZ,Zhao WR,Luo CE,Cai B,Kong XX,Zhan WF,Sun ZS,Luo SK

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cause of cleft lip remains speculative. The nature and extent of pathophysiologic changes in cleft lip muscle are controversial. This study was undertaken to better understand the developmental processes at work. There were two groups of patients. In group 1, 40 fresh tissue specimens were taken from 22 patients w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： de Chalain T,Zuker R,Ackerley C

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the advent of three-dimensional (3D) printing in the 1980s, it is now possible to produce physical objects from digital files and create 3D objects by adding one layer at a time following a predetermined pattern. Due to the continued development of inexpensive and easy- to- use 3D printers and bioprinting, this ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kamali P,Dean D,Skoracki R,Koolen PG,Paul MA,Ibrahim AM,Lin SJ

更新日期：2016-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe recent changes in treatment of cleft palate. 2. Compare the efficacy of different surgical treatments. 3. Assess their own knowledge of cleft palate repair. 4. Determine where further individual in-depth study and development...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chepla KJ,Gosain AK

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spare-part surgery of upper extremity avulsions may facilitate primary soft-tissue healing and prosthetic rehabilitation. This procedure also may be applicable to the management of analogous proximal lower extremity avulsions where a short femoral stump and a shortage of soft tissue exist. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mixter RC,Rao VK,De Angelis A,Donald CE

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the basic science of chronic wounds. 2. Discuss the general and local factors that should be considered in any patient with a chronic wound. 3. Discuss the rationale of converting a chronic wound into an acute wound. 4. Descr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jones CM,Rothermel AT,Mackay DR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomy of the cervical and marginal mandibular branches of the facial nerve is reviewed. In the senior author's practice, "pseudoparalysis of the marginal mandibular nerve" due to cervical branch injury occurred in 34 of 2002 superficial musculoaponeurotic system-platysma face lifts (1.7 percent) and was associat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Daane SP,Owsley JQ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple-segment osteotomy is defined as an osteotomy that divides the tooth-bearing arch of the maxilla or mandible into three or more segments. Combining large-segment orthognathic surgery and unitooth or small-segment surgery is an effective approach for dealing with a wide range of dentofacial deformities with occ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen YR,Yeow VK

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cartilage structures from the head and neck possess a certain but limited capacity to heal after injury. This capacity is accredited to the perichondrium. In this study, the role of the inner (cambium) and the outer (fibrous) layers of the perichondrium in cartilage wound healing in vitro is investigated. For the firs...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Duynstee ML,Verwoerd-Verhoef HL,Verwoerd CD,Van Osch GJ

更新日期：2002-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen patients with uncontrolled drooling were treated with bilateral excision of the submaxillary glands and either transfer or ligation of the parotid ducts. In this small series, all had good results but the duct ligation group was slightly better. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Glass LW,Nobel GL,Vecchione TR

更新日期：1978-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Internationally, plastic surgery societies have placed an increasing emphasis on the importance of evidence-based medicine. The authors aimed to categorize levels of evidence of podium presentations at three major North American plastic surgical meetings, and to assess the factors associated with a higher le...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chuback JE,Varley TL,Yarascavitch BA,Eaves F 3rd,Thoma A,Bhandari M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascularized free flaps are now considered the most appropriate choice for mandible reconstruction because they offer excellent cosmetic and functional results. Various techniques have been proposed. Free fibular flaps have numerous advantages in terms of versatility and contouring. Shaping can be achieved by wedge os...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Guyot L,Richard O,Cheynet F,Sauvant J,Chossegros C,Layoun W,Blanc JL,Gola R

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The search for safe and effective tissue fillers has been an ongoing effort in plastic and cosmetic surgery over recent decades. Biocompatibility is a prerequisite for any substance to be used as an implant material, and potential biomaterials need to be characterized by histologic evaluation of tissue respo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fernández-Cossío S,León-Mateos A,Sampedro FG,Oreja MTC

更新日期：2007-10-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to compare the sensitivity of a 20-mHz ultrasonic Doppler device to detect microvascular thrombosis placed on the vein with that placed on the artery. A feasibility study in animals preceded a comparative clinical study in patients. Six rabbits were used to develop a bilateral hind limb p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Swartz WM,Izquierdo R,Miller MJ

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect on capillary blood flow of surgical mobilization of 15 cm of the rabbit sciatic and tibial nerve. Capillary nerve blood flow was determined with 16-micron radioactive microspheres. Thirty-seven rabbits were divided into six groups. In the control group A (...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Maki Y,Firrell JC,Breidenbach WC

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：:Tip suture techniques offer a reliable and dramatic method of tip modification without needing to interrupt the alar rim strip or add tip grafts. The present simplified three-stitch technique consists of the following: (1) a strut suture to fix the columella strut between the crura, (2) bilateral domal creation suture...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Daniel RK

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00