Conceptual Considerations for Payment Bundling in Breast Reconstruction.

abstract：:The hydrogen clearance technique was introduced for monitoring postoperative blood flow after free-tissue transfer in this prospective clinical study. This technique allows unlimited repeatable quantitative measurements of tissue blood flow in milliliters per minute per 100 gm of tissue at any site including buried fl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Machens HG,Mailaender P,Reimer R,Pallua N,Lei Y,Berger A

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orbitofacial dermoids in the pediatric population represent a diverse group of lesions. Because of their variability in both clinical presentation and contiguous structure involvement, a thorough understanding of their surgical-pathologic anatomy is imperative. In this retrospective review of 84 lesions in 84 patients...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bartlett SP,Lin KY,Grossman R,Katowitz J

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported in which an immense cranial vault was reduced as part of the rehabilitation of a patient with severe hydrocephalus who had preservation of the intellect. This patient was selected carefully, and we do not advocate such procedures on every hydrocephalic. This patient was recumbent and bedridden prior...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vries JK,Habal MB

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity results in massive weight loss and improvement of health and quality of life. A downside of the major weight loss is the excess of overstretched skin, which may influence the patient's quality of life by causing functional and aesthetic problems. The purpose of the curren...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van der Beek ESJ,Geenen R,de Heer FAG,van der Molen ABM,van Ramshorst B

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The regeneration of bone with a biodegradable, biocompatible carrier and osteo-regenerative proteins may be possible if the carrier has the appropriate architecture to support osteoconduction and prevent soft-tissue prolapse into ablated bone segments. Using radiomorphometry and histomorphometry, our group assessed in...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kleinschmidt JC,Marden LJ,Kent D,Quigley N,Hollinger JO

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the first case of complete hemithoracic reconstruction of an irradiated postpneumonectomy recurrent empyema cavity that was unresponsive to multiple conventional treatments. The procedure described used a chain-link of two coupled free flaps consisting of an omental and TRAM flap. A single abdominal donor s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rand RP,Maser B,Dry G,Vallieres E

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distraction osteogenesis is an effective technique for elongating the deficient mandible. The authors specifically evaluated its effectiveness in the treatment of airway obstruction in pediatric patients with mandibular hypoplasia. METHOD:A comprehensive literature review of the National Library of Medicine...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tahiri Y,Viezel-Mathieu A,Aldekhayel S,Lee J,Gilardino M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of nonpenetrating clips to accomplish wound closure as an alternative to suture in the repair of simulated cleft lips in partially exteriorized fetuses has been described previously. In this study, the fetus is approached endoscopically, and clipped (n = 8) and sutured (n = 4) intrauterine endoscopic repairs i...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Oberg KC,Robles AE,Ducsay C,Childers B,Rasi CR,Gates DL,Kirsch WM,Hardesty RA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Penile inversion vaginoplasty is considered to be the gold standard for gender reassignment surgery in transgender women. The use of additional full-thickness skin graft as neovaginal lining is controversial. Some believe that having extra penile skin for the vulva gives better aesthetic results. Others beli...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Buncamper ME,van der Sluis WB,de Vries M,Witte BI,Bouman MB,Mullender MG

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper investigates the elongation of skin that can be achieved by Z-plasties. The following observations have been made: 1. Traditional Z-plasties always result in a stereometric transfer of skin with two kinds of elongation, the stereometric and the planimetric. 2. The stereometric elongation accomplished...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roggendorf E

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap breast reconstruction results in a large wound on the back, difficult inset of flap, and skin color disparity. An anterior approach to harvesting the latissimus dorsi muscle flap reduces morbidity, and with skin-sparing mastectomy, immediate single-stage reconst...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bittar SM,Sisto J,Gill K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the University of Virginia Hospital we have developed a new technique of urethroplasty utilizing a full-thickness flap of bladder wall. Tubing and transfer of the flap may be completed in two stages. The bladder flap is approximately 28 X 4 cm in size. Strictures have not occurred with this technique, but special c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Edgerton MT,Gillenwater JY,Kenney JG,Horowitz J

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acellular dermal products play a beneficial role in immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction. They provide improved coverage and support in the lower pole, allowing the pectoralis muscle to drape over most of the expander and maximize lower pole expansion. Tissue incorporation is desired without any adverse aff...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Losken A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation suggests that free autogenous grafts, when placed in preformed silicone rubber pseudosheath pockets, will survive as well, if not better, than in delayed or immediate surgical pockets. This supports the clinical assumption that silicone rubber implants can be used and exchanged periodically for larg...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Thomson HG,Vanderby MB

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the plastic surgeon in the diagnosis and management of congenital anomalies is often a complicated one that involves the integration of input from numerous specialists into the evaluation process. Diastematomyelia is a serious neurosurgical problem that often presents with cutaneous findings in a neurologi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Weinzweig J,Holman PD,Rekate HL

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that the induction of a clot layer on the graft surface of microvascular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) prostheses might improve their healing. PTFE microvascular prostheses (n = 18), mechanically roughened PTFE microvascular prostheses (n = 18), and Chitosan-impregnate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van der Lei B,Wildevuur CR

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xeroradiography can demonstrate many non-metallic foreign bodies that do not show by conventional radiography techniques. Two examples are shown. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bowers DG Jr,Lynch JB

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Keloids and hypertrophic scars are the result of abnormal healing responses and dermal tissue proliferation; current surgical procedures can give rise to exuberant scarring and permanent functional loss or disfigurement. Considering the promising results reported when treating keloids and hypertrophic scars ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Manca G,Pandolfi P,Gregorelli C,Cadossi M,de Terlizzi F

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction for polysyndactyly of the toes aims at cosmetic improvement. A previous method that uses a skin graft has inherent disadvantages of mismatched pigmentation between the graft and the surrounding skin and scar formation at the donor site. The authors' new improved surgical technique for the treatment of p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hayashi A,Yanai A,Komuro Y,Nishida M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Millard rotation-advancement flap has become the most widely used technique for unilateral cleft lip repair. The philtral ridge repair is a modified straight-line technique that was developed to further optimize the scar associated with the rotation-advancement flap. The purpose of this article is to int...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cline JM,Oyer SL,Javidnia H,Nguyen SA,Sykes JM,Kline RM,Patel KG

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforator flaps based on the integument of the trunk have been well described in the literature; however, the anatomy of many donor sites has yet to be adequately documented. The integument of the lateral lumbar region of the trunk is supplied by a number of source arteries (lower posterior intercostal, lum...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Offman SL,Geddes CR,Tang M,Morris SF

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis affects approximately 1 percent of the adult population. Bilateral symmetric involvement of the wrist occurs in 85 percent of these patients, with recurrent flares and relentless progression. Anatomic changes consist of radiocarpal, intercarpal, and radioulnar subluxation and joint destruction. Fo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Skoff H

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The external fixater has proven to be an effective method of providing immobilization in pedicle-flap surgery. In certain instances, when the pedicle will permit some degree of mobility, limited-motion fixation eliminates the common disadvantages of rigid fixation. On this basis, we recommend the use of a ball-joint a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nappi JF,Drabyn GA

更新日期：1983-08-01 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：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：:Tissue expansion can be characterized as a unique reconstructive procedure that takes advantage of the intrinsic ability of tissues to stretch and, in some instances, to grow in response to expansive forces. The efficacy of combined intraoperative expansion to obtain sufficient expanded tissue more rapidly was tested ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Iwahira Y,Maruyama Yu

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteochondromas, especially multiple hereditary osteochondromas, usually cause various deformities of the joints. The authors sometimes find ulnar shortening and acquired wrist varus deformity in distal ulnar osteochondromas and even radial head dislocation resulting in ulnar shortening. In this study, the a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yang YF,Zhang GM,Huo ZQ,Xu ZH,Xu DC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postpalatoplasty fistulas of the hard palate remain challenging. The reported recurrence rate after surgical correction ranges between 33 and 37 percent. The authors describe a surgical technique for the correction of postpalatoplasty fistulas by total elevation of the palatal gingivoperiosteum starting at the dental ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Denny AD,Amm CA

更新日期：2005-02-01 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:Trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition is currently the most popular technique for operative treatment of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Based on the evidence, however, it is uncertain whether the addition of ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition to trapeziectomy c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Li YK,White C,Ignacy TA,Thoma A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00