Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Enhances Proliferation of Human Tenocytes and Promotes Tenogenic Gene Expression.

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：:Early surgery for isolated craniosynostosis is designed to improve morphology, to prevent functional disturbances, and equally important, to enhance the psychosocial development of the child. As the first of a two-part series, 104 patients with isolated craniofacial synostosis were retrospectively analyzed. Diagnoses ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McCarthy JG,Glasberg SB,Cutting CB,Epstein FJ,Grayson BH,Ruff G,Thorne CH,Wisoff J,Zide BM

更新日期：1995-08-01 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 purpose of this article is to present the authors' experience with the use of porous polyethylene ultrathin sheets for orbital floor reconstruction. Thirty-two patients with orbital floor fractures were treated with porous polyethylene ultrathin sheets. Sixteen cases corresponded to orbitozygomatic fractures, 11 c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Villarreal PM,Monje F,Morillo AJ,Junquera LM,González C,Barbón JJ

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posttraumatic enophthalmos, though a difficult problem, is correctable by traditional craniofacial techniques. Based on considerable experience with these wide exposure operations, our surgical strategy has evolved and has been distilled into one of limited exposure via lateral upper blepharoplasty, transconjunctival ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Longaker MT,Kawamoto HK Jr

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the subtypes of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. 2. Identify factors that affect recurrence and/or metastasis. 3. Develop a surgical management plan for treating high-risk squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. In treating...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rudolph R,Zelac DE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. Although surgery is effective in mild and moderate cases, recovery is often incomplete in severe cases. Therefore, adjuvant therapy to improve nerve regeneration in those patients is much needed. Acetyl-L-carnitine has been shown to be effective in other neuropathies. T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Curran MWT,Morhart MJ,Olson JL,Hachisuka A,Chan KM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy as a risk factor for having a child with cleft lip/palate has been suggested by several epidemiologic studies. However, most of these studies contained small sample sizes, and a clear association between these two factors could not be established. The U.S. Natality database ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chung KC,Kowalski CP,Kim HM,Buchman SR

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated where leprosy affects the posterior tibial nerve and whether neurolysis is beneficial. Nine patients with bilateral posterior tibial leprous neuropathy with no sensorimotor recovery were studied. Preoperative sensory-muscle and nerve conduction velocity testing revealed the tarsal tunnel to be ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Richard B,Khatri B,Knolle E,Lucas S,Turkof E

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fat graft volume retention remains highly unpredictable, but addition of adipose-derived stromal cells to fat grafts has been shown to improve retention. The present study aimed to investigate the mechanisms involved in adipose-derived stromal cell enhancement of fat grafting. METHODS:Adipose-derived stroma...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Garza RM,Rennert RC,Paik KJ,Atashroo D,Chung MT,Duscher D,Januszyk M,Gurtner GC,Longaker MT,Wan DC

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Facial nerve injury is one of the most feared complications in surgical rejuvenation of the aging face. Understanding the three-dimensional architecture of the facial soft tissue, the fascial planes that exist within this architectural arrangement, and the danger zones where the facial nerve is situated superficial an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stuzin JM,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-four patients were referred to the senior author because of presumed velopharyngeal incompetence without cleft palate. As a result of an extensive preoperative evaluation that included assessment of articulation patterns, nasal emission, oronasal resonance, and general speech intelligibility, 57 of the 74 pati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stueber K,Wilhelmsen HR

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The thoracodorsal artery perforator flap was described mainly for partial breast reconstruction by Hamdi. The purpose of this article is to describe the use of the pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator flap for total autologous breast reconstruction without using an implant. METHODS:Between January of 20...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Santanelli F,Longo B,Germano S,Rubino C,Laporta R,Hamdi M

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：:Shave excision is a useful technique for the treatment of superficial solar lesions. The most common of these is the solar keratosis, which can be a red or gray scaling lesion. This can at times be difficult to differentiate from the superficial basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma or their more infiltratin...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Emmett AJ,Broadbent GD

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to illustrate the morphologic changes of the mandible after outer cortex osteotomy. METHODS:Ten patients had undergone mandibular outer cortex osteotomy. By using the true-up and dissection techniques based on three-dimensional spiral computed tomography, variables of effect an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhao YF,Liu XJ,Hao YF,Lu P,Gui L

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unplanned surgical readmissions represent a benchmark outcome and pose a considerable cost burden for health care systems. The authors evaluated risk factors associated with readmission following pediatric plastic surgery using a prospective, validated, national database. METHODS:Patients younger than 18 ye...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tahiri Y,Fischer JP,Wink JD,Paine KM,Paliga JT,Bartlett SP,Taylor JA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cranial particulate bone graft heals inlay calvarial defects and can be harvested as early as infancy. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that particulate bone promotes ossification primarily by osteogenesis. METHODS:Freshly harvested particulate bone, devitalized particulate bone, and hig...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hassanein AH,Arany PR,Couto RA,Clune JE,Glowacki J,Rogers GF,Mulliken JB,Greene AK

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the prevalent use of hyaluronic acid-based filling materials for facial soft-tissue augmentation and favorable reports of durability in the infraorbital region, no quantitative data exist on the long-term durability of these products following injection. This study represents the first attempt to use...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Donath AS,Glasgold RA,Meier J,Glasgold MJ

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy exists in the literature regarding reconstruction of the radial artery after elevation of the radial forearm flap. The literature suggests that reconstructing the radial artery with a vein graft is an important aspect in the use of this flap. In our experience, this has never been performed with no sequela...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Meland NB,Core GB,Hoverman VR

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present our experimental and clinical experiences with the free neurovascular forearm flap. The flap is based on the radial artery, one of the great veins of the forearm (cephalic, basilic, or interconnecting vein), and one or two cutaneous forearm nerves (ulnar, median, or lateral). Because of the standard anatomy...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mühlbauer W,Herndl E,Stock W

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The compromised airway in Robin sequence demands prompt operative intervention. Tongue-lip adhesion is one alternative; however, the outcome of this technique is variable. The purpose of this study was to identify variables that preoperatively predict the success of adhesion in Robin sequence patients with l...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rogers GF,Murthy AS,LaBrie RA,Mulliken JB

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Static suspension remains an option for certain patients with facial paralysis. Endoscopically assisted facial suspension obviates the need for a counter-incision at the oral commissure to distally inset the fascia lata graft as described in the standard technique. The endoscopic technique is simple, allows secure pla...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wong GB,Stokes RB,Stevenson TR,Whetzel TP,Saunders CJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free submandibular salivary gland transfer was investigated as a surgical method for the treatment of severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca. In an animal model, we examined the tolerance of warm ischemia of the submandibular gland. After temporary interruption of the blood supply (1 to 6 hours), the morphologic changes in...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sieg P,Geerling G,Kosmehl H,Lauer I,Warnecke K,von Domarus H

更新日期：2000-09-01 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:There is an increased push for plastic surgery units in the United States to become independent departments administered autonomously rather than as divisions of a multispecialty surgery department. The purpose of this research was to determine whether there are any quantifiable differences in the academic p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Loewenstein SN,Duquette S,Valsangkar N,Avula U,Lad N,Socas J,Flores RL,Sood R,Koniaris LG

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the goals of lip augmentation is to recreate the natural shape and contour of the lips. The literature describes numerous fillers and multiple techniques for this procedure. However, there is a paucity of information regarding the anatomy of the fat layers of the upper and lower lips. While prosecting...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohrich RJ,Pessa JE

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Underprojection and lack of tip definition often coexist. Techniques that improve both nasal tip refinement and projection are closely interrelated, and an algorithmic approach can be developed to improve the predictability of the dynamic changes that occur. Use of nondestructive and nonpalpable techniques t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ghavami A,Janis JE,Acikel C,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of 101 patients who underwent 111 free jejunal autografts has demonstrated an absolute procedural failure rate of 13.5 percent. Salvage reconstruction with a second jejunum was successful in six of nine patients and one third-time jejunum was successful, giving an overall salvage rate of 70 percent. There were ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Coleman JJ 3rd,Tan KC,Searles JM,Hester TR,Nahai F

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Theories regarding the cause of craniosynostosis that are more than 15 years old cite the role that tensional forces play in the normal and abnormal development of the cranial suture. These theories highlight the effect of stress bands originating from the skull base to the vertex, guiding sutural developmen...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tholpady SS,Freyman TF,Chachra D,Ogle RC

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00