Optimal Use of Surgical Drains: Evidence-Based Strategies.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 2005, seven facial composite tissue allotransplantations have been performed in five different centers in three countries. Four teams have reported their outcomes in separate publications. The authors sought to review the first four global experiences and compare several factors. This review facilitate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hui-Chou HG,Nam AJ,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Simulation has gained notable recognition for its role as an effective training and assessment modality in the present era of competency-based medical education. Despite the well-documented efficacy of both live and cadaveric animal models, several ethical, financial, and accessibility issues persist with th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Abi-Rafeh J,Zammit D,Mojtahed Jaberi M,Al-Halabi B,Thibaudeau S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The supraclavicular island flap has been used successfully for difficult facial reconstruction cases, providing acceptable results without using microsurgical techniques. The authors use this regional flap in reconstructing various head and neck oncologic defects that normally require traditional regional or...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chiu ES,Liu PH,Friedlander PL

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the 2012 approval of shaped implants, their use in breast reconstruction has increased in the United States. However, large-scale comparisons of complications and patient-reported outcomes are lacking. The authors endeavored to compare surgical and patient-reported outcomes across implant types. METHO...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khavanin N,Clemens MW,Pusic AL,Fine NA,Hamill JB,Kim HM,Qi J,Wilkins EG,Kim JYS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors, a plastic surgeon (Dirnberger) and a neurologist (Becker), conducted this study after reading the article by of Bahman Guyuron et al. in the August 2000 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (106: 429, 2000). Sixty patients were operated on between June of 2001 and June of 2002; postoperative follow...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dirnberger F,Becker K

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal wall vascularized composite allotransplantation is the second most common form of vascularized composite allotransplantation. Sensory and functional recovery are expected in other forms but have never been demonstrated in abdominal wall vascularized composite allotransplantation. The authors hypoth...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Broyles JM,Sarhane KA,Tuffaha SH,Cooney DS,Lee WPA,Brandacher G,Sacks JM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the development of smooth silicone breast implants in 1962, more than 1 million women throughout the world have opted for breast augmentation surgery. Although initially successful, smooth implants are prone to develop surrounding scar capsules that may harden and contract, resulting in discomfort, weakening of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ersek RA,Salisbury AV

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe presenting as a large parotid mass is reported in this paper. Preoperative evaluation and considerations are discussed. An exact diagnosis and definitive treatment in this patient consisted of superficial parotidectomy and histologic study. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Brandner MD,Bunkis J

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This prospective study was undertaken to determine the safest means of supplemental oxygen delivery for patients undergoing facial cosmetic surgery under conscious sedation. Two common methods of oxygen delivery were used in 20 patients: (1) a nasal cannula and (2) a red rubber nasopharyngeal tube through wh...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Meneghetti SC,Morgan MM,Fritz J,Borkowski RG,Djohan R,Zins JE

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, the concept of plasmatic imbibition is generally accepted. That is, observation of weight change or pigmentation methods of the grafts were established to support it. In the present study, we investigated plasmatic imbibition in rat musculocutaneous grafts histologically using peroxidase, which is one of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fukui A,Maeda M,Tamai S,Inada Y

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, suprascapular nerve reinnervation is a priority. For the most favorable outcomes in shoulder function, it is the authors' policy to also reconstruct the axillary nerve with intraplexus donors to the posterior cord (early cases) or directly with intraplexus or extraplexus...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Terzis JK,Kokkalis ZT

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Vascularized composite allotransplantation is an emerging field, but the complications of lifelong immunosuppression limit indications. Vascularized composite allotransplantation in solid organ recipients represents a unique opportunity because immunosuppression has already been accepted. This report of a si...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Selber JC,Chang EI,Clemens MW,Gaber L,Hanasono MM,Klebuc M,Skoracki RJ,Trask T,Yu P,Gaber AO

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of symptomatic and asymptomatic deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing harvest of a free flap from the lower extremity who were receiving standard chemoprophylaxis while hospitalized. METHODS:A retrospective review of 65 consecutive patients ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rau AS,Harry BL,Leem TH,Song JI,Deleyiannis FW

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism, including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a morbid and costly complication following surgical procedures. The authors aim to assess the added risk of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction. METHODS:The 2005 to 2011 American Col...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fischer JP,Wes AM,Tuggle CT,Wu LC

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Outcomes for a continuously applied alveolar bone grafting protocol, established in 1982, are reported and compared to previously published outcomes from the authors' unit and elsewhere. METHODS:A descriptive, retrospective cohort study of alveolar bone grafting outcomes at a tertiary referral cleft center ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Keribin P,Nicholls W,Walters M,Tan A,McAlpine M,Gillett D

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The misuse and abuse of opioids, including overprescription, has led to the current opioid epidemic and national crisis. There is a national effort to eliminate the unnecessary prescription of opioids for analgesia. METHODS:Seventy patients were randomized to receive postoperative analgesia with either 5 mg...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Frants A,Garber D,Lafer MP,Gordon SA,Markey JD,Zhang Y,Wang B,Lee JW

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The double-opposing Z-plasty palatal repair, as reported by Dr. Furlow, is one of the most popular methods of primary cleft palate repair. However, the repair as originally described is difficult to perform on wide palatal clefts. The authors have modified the original repair by altering the hard palatal fla...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bindingnavele VK,Bresnick SD,Urata MM,Huang G,Leland HA,Wong D,Hammoudeh J,Reinisch J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Part IV of this examination of the phenol-croton oil peel, the author presents peeling solutions using phenol in concentrations between 16% and 50% as the carrier for croton oil. Previously, in Part I, the author showed that phenol alone in concentrations of less than 50% has no significant peeling effect on the sk...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hetter GP

更新日期：2000-03-01 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：:The problem of asymmetries of the breasts is discussed. The technical details of one operation for unilateral reduction are described. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Elsahy NI

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pedicled descending branch muscle-sparing latissimus dorsi flap with a transversely oriented skin paddle presents distinct advantages in breast reconstruction, including reduced donor-site morbidity and greater freedom of orientation of the skin paddle. This study reports the anatomical basis, surgical t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Saint-Cyr M,Nagarkar P,Schaverien M,Dauwe P,Wong C,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dependent upon the age, the occupation, and the requisites of an individual patient, the less important ulnar fingers may be of great value; in these the philosophy of discriminate preservation should be given considerable weight in the choice of treatment. Revascularization of fingers injured by a ring avulsion, and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Flagg SV,Finseth FJ,Krizek TJ

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventral hernias are a common pathology encountered by surgeons. Multiple risk stratification tools have been developed in attempts to predict a patient's postoperative risk for complication. The aim of this systematic review was to identify published stratification tools, to assess their generalizability, an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bernardi K,Adrales GL,Hope WW,Keith J,Kuhlens H,Martindale RG,Melin AA,Orenstein SB,Roth JS,Shah SK,Tsuda S,Liang MK,Ventral Hernia Outcomes Collaborative Writing Group.

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature on facial paralysis is vast; however, detailed videos of the basic tools of dynamic reanimation within the context of patient scenarios accompanied by detailed narrative emphasizing both technique and thought processes are not common. Although not all scenarios of facial paralysis can be discussed in on...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rozen SM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A surgical procedure is described for the definitive treatment of trochanteric decubitus ulcers. It combines the advantages of the bipedicle skin flap and the musculocutaneous flap; that is, a large area of skin is provided with a thick protective padding consisting of fat, fascia, and muscle richly vascularized by th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schulman NH

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with craniofacial disorders are at increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Methods for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in this population remain controversial. Sleep studies are the criterion standard but are impractical for all patients. The utility of obstructive sleep apn...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cielo CM,Silvestre J,Paliga JT,Maguire M,Gallagher PR,Marcus CL,Taylor JA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Augmentation gluteoplasty has been performed more frequently in the past decade, with over 21,000 procedures performed in the past year alone. The most popular methods for buttock augmentation involve silicone prostheses and autologous fat grafting. A comparison of complications of these two techniques does ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sinno S,Chang JB,Brownstone ND,Saadeh PB,Wall S Jr

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented in which a filleted flap from the unreplantable forearm was used successfully to cover the upper arm amputation stump after 55 hours of cold ischemia. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Thoma A

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pierre Robin sequence is characterized by mandibular retrognathia and glossoptosis resulting in airway obstruction and feeding difficulties. When conservative management fails, mandibular distraction osteogenesis or tongue-lip adhesion may be required to avoid tracheostomy. The authors' goal was to prospecti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khansa I,Hall C,Madhoun LL,Splaingard M,Baylis A,Kirschner RE,Pearson GD

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00