Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Risk Stratification Tools: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

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：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between quantitative measures of academic productivity and academic rank among full-time academic plastic surgeons. METHODS:Bibliometric indices were computed for all full-time academic plastic surgeons in the United States. The primary study vari...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Susarla SM,Lopez J,Swanson EW,Miller D,O'Brien-Coon D,Zins JE,Serletti JM,Yaremchuk MJ,Manson PN,Gordon CR

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of insurance type on use of diagnostic testing, treatments, and the efficiency of care for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. METHODS:The 2009 to 2013 Truven MarketScan Databases were used to identify adult patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Insuran...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sears ED,Swiatek PR,Hou H,Chung KC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The control of shoulder-level disarticulation prostheses is significantly more difficult than that of prostheses for more distal amputations. Amputees have significant difficulties coordinating the separate functions of prosthetic shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand/hook components. The user must lock one joint...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hijjawi JB,Kuiken TA,Lipschutz RD,Miller LA,Stubblefield KA,Dumanian GA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Best evidence has no bearing on quality of life if it is not implemented in clinical practice. The authors introduce knowledge translation as a theoretical framework for closing the gap between evidence and practice in plastic surgery. The current state of published evidence in plastic surgery is reviewed and evaluate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moltaji S,Alkhatib AH,Liu H,Murphy J,Gallo L,Karpinski M,Mowakket S,Thoma A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free-tissue transfer in the elderly has received increasing attention in the literature. Existing reports are limited by small samples or inadequate definition of the term elderly. This study reviewed 5 years' experience with free-tissue transfer in a geriatric population (mean age 75 years, range 70 to 83 years). For...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Malata CM,Cooter RD,Batchelor AG,Simpson KH,Browning FS,Kay SP

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal donor-site flaps, including the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) and deep inferior epigastric artery (DIEA) perforator flaps, are standard in autologous breast reconstruction. With significant variation in the vascular anatomy of the abdominal wall, preoperative imaging is essent...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rozen WM,Phillips TJ,Ashton MW,Stella DL,Gibson RN,Taylor GI

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with palatal clefts are predisposed to developing speech and language abnormalities. Emerging evidence indicates that children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate have higher rates of learning disabilities than the general population and differences in brain morphology. METHODS:Magnetic resonance im...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Becker DB,Coalson RS,Sachanandani NS,Fair D,Lugar HM,Kirchner LE,Schlaggar BL,Kane AA

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin adhesives have become standard in wound closure as alternatives to traditional sutures or as sterile occlusive dressings after surgery of all types. The literature is replete with case reports of contact dermatitis following exposure to cyanoacrylate-based adhesives, such as 2-octyl cyanoacrylate. Nonetheless, it...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nigro LC,Parkerson J,Nunley J,Blanchet N

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method of mastopexy is presented which we have used on 60 cases during 7 years, with the best results we have obtained. We believe it preserves the blood supply and sensation of the areola-nipple better than the other mastopexies we have tried, while producing breasts with excellent contour and position, and nor...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fígallo E

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascularized groin lymph node flap transfer is an emerging approach to the treatment of postmastectomy upper limb lymphedema. The authors describe the pertinent flap anatomy, surgical technique including different recipient sites, and outcome of this technique. METHODS:Ten cadaveric dissections were perform...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cheng MH,Chen SC,Henry SL,Tan BK,Chia-Yu Lin M,Huang JJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to assess the health-related quality-of-life benefit following auricular reconstruction using autologous costal cartilage in children. In addition, key aspects of the surgical reconstruction are assessed. METHODS:After auricular reconstruction, patients completed two questionnaires. The firs...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Soukup B,Mashhadi SA,Bulstrode NW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity and specimen weight have both been associated with a higher incidence of complications for patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty. However, obesity has been arbitrarily and inconsistently defined, and the degree of obesity has not been considered in these previous studies. Because insurance companies are in...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zubowski R,Zins JE,Foray-Kaplon A,Yetman RJ,Lucas AR,Papay FA,Heil D,Hutton D

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyacrylamide hydrogel has been used for soft-tissue augmentation for more than 10 years. Although it is considered a nontoxic, nonimmunogenic material, complications after polyacrylamide hydrogel injections during facial soft-tissue augmentation have been reported. METHODS:Between 2003 and 2009, 24 patien...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shen H,Lv Y,Xu JH,Hong XY,Zeng BW,Xiao W,Zheng LJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforator flap nomenclature continues to evolve, with many classification schemes reported. Each of them focuses on the fascial penetration pattern of perforators, which has no impact on flap perfusion. With the advent of advanced imaging technologies, the subcutaneous course of perforators can be highlight...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rozen WM,Paddle AM,Chubb D,Wilson J,Grinsell D,Ashton MW

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author classifies ear deformities into 3 major groups and two sub-groups. The surgical procedures used to correct the deformity in each group are described. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tanzer RC

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an attempt to decrease a 10 to 15 percent vascular thrombosis rate leading to graft occlusion, low-dose human-grade heparin was studied to determine if carefully monitored intravenous therapy would increase 7-day patency in a known potent thrombosis model. In New Zealand white rabbits, the type of infusate administ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greenberg BM,Masem M,May JW Jr

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous investigations have demonstrated the superior strength and toughness of the MGH four-strand tendon repair technique and shown that it neither weakens during maximum tendon softening nor interferes with healing in an in vivo rabbit model. In the current study, the biomechanical performance of the modified Beck...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wassermann RJ,Howard R,Markee B,Payne W,Ondrovic L,Lee W,Greenwald DP

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure is described in which a direct approach to the underlying pathology of the inverted nipple is undertaken. The inverted nipple is raised as desired by freeing it from the surrounding tissue by vertical and horizontal undermining and then is stabilized by purse-string suture. It can be performed as an office...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hauben DJ,Mahler D

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent experimental work has suggested that increased lip pressure and scar contraction following lip repair with wide soft-tissue undermining may, in part, contribute to midfacial growth inhibition. The present study was designed to test this hypothesis through the application of pharmacologic agents reported to mini...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mooney MP,Siegel MI,Hurwitz DJ,Edington H

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluates the possibility of enhancing the beneficial effect of the delay procedure by using hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and the possibility of lessening the time required for maximal effect of delay procedure. METHODS:Eight male Wistar rats were used in each of 10 groups. The surgical delay metho...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ülkür E,Karagoz H,Ergun O,Celikoz B,Yildiz S,Yildirim S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast-conserving therapy is widely accepted as an appropriate method of primary treatment of T1 and T2 breast cancers that measure up to 5 cm. For safe and cosmetically acceptable breast-conserving therapy in patients with larger breast cancers, the tumor volume has to be reduced preoperatively, and lost tissue volum...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Woerdeman LA,Hage JJ,Thio EA,Zoetmulder FA,Rutgers EJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A thorough understanding of vascular biology will assist the reconstructive surgeon in both operative planning and development of novel surgical approaches to treat chronic wounds and tissue loss, and to optimize regenerative strategies for tissue reconstruction. In this review, several fundamental concepts of the bas...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Glotzbach JP,Levi B,Wong VW,Longaker MT,Gurtner GC

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：:Recent reports have emphasized free-flap reconstruction for large defects of the scalp and calvarium following resection of tumors, infection, or trauma. In most cases, however, a carefully planned local transposition or rotation flap may be equally effective, and the technical difficulties and donor-site problems ass...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lesavoy MA,Dubrow TJ,Schwartz RJ,Wackym PA,Eisenhauer DM,McGuire M

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is frequently used for total breast reconstruction; however, few reports have been available regarding clinical outcome following conservative breast surgery. The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective review on 48 patients undergoing immediate latissimus dors...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Munhoz AM,Montag E,Fels KW,Arruda EG,Sturtz GP,Aldrighi C,Gemperli R,Ferreira MC

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implicit to any surgeon's abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) practice should be the review of results after operations have been performed. This allows surgeons to ensure they are delivering high-quality care to patients. In addition, systematic collection of data centered around AWR greatly facilitates research and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Poulose BK,Rosen MJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This patient is the only reported case of concomitant mixed tumors of the parotid and contralateral submaxillary gland. Each lesion had histologic changes consistent with different stages in the transformation of a benign to a malignant mixed tumor. Identifying premalignant disease in the parotid tumor and early prein...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McGrath MH

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to observe bony healing in the hard palate after cleft palate repair and to discuss the factors affecting it. METHODS:Fifty-two patients with repaired cleft palate were examined at least 1 year postoperatively by means of computed tomographic scanning. The incidence of bone reg...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yin N,Ma L,Zhang Z

更新日期：2005-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Relationships between physicians and industry, whether it be pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, or purveyors of medical technology, contain both an element of potential for good and a potential for harm. Certainly, the potential for good is realized when the collaboration results in improved plast...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Luce EA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00