Advanced Technologies to Improve Wound Healing: Electrical Stimulation, Vibration Therapy, and Ultrasound-What Is the Evidence?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periorbital volume loss creates a shadow frame, and traditional excisional blepharoplasties may aggravate the situation. Divergence in filling treatments establishes a demand for simple and reproducible techniques to achieve consistent results. Here, the author's hollow upper eyelid evaluation and treatment ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ramil ME

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite well-established correlation of postmastectomy radiotherapy and surgical complications in breast reconstruction, its impact on patient reported outcomes is less clear. We sought to determine the effect of postmastectomy radiotherapy on patient reported outcomes throughout the breast reconstruction pr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Devulapalli C,Bello RJ,Moin E,Alsobrooks J,Fallas PB,Ohkuma R,Manahan MA,Sacks JM,Cooney CM,Rosson GD

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple-sparing mastectomy has become an accepted treatment for appropriately selected breast cancers. No reports have correlated patient satisfaction following nipple-sparing mastectomy with objective observer assessments. METHODS:From 2001 to 2008, nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction wer...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Djohan R,Gage E,Gatherwright J,Pavri S,Firouz J,Bernard S,Yetman R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although free flap transfer is commonly performed to reconstruct defects of the upper two-thirds of the face and scalp, the superficial temporal artery and vein have historically not been considered adequate for microsurgical reconstruction and have rarely been described as recipient vessels. The purpose of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hansen SL,Foster RD,Dosanjh AS,Mathes SJ,Hoffman WY,Leon P

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although nearly all medical students pursuing integrated plastic surgery residency participate in elective rotations away from their home medical school, the value and costs of these "away" rotations have not been well studied. METHODS:The authors surveyed all integrated plastic surgery program directors an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Drolet BC,Brower JP,Lifchez SD,Janis JE,Liu PY

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The scratch collapse test is a recently described provocative test for diagnosis of peripheral nerve compression. METHODS:The scratch collapse test was studied prospectively in 24 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of common peroneal nerve compression neuropathy. The diagnosis was confirmed by history, p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gillenwater J,Cheng J,Mackinnon SE

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstructions, a free tissue flap from the abdomen is shaped into a breast and transferred to the thorax. Survival of this free flap relies on minuscule blood vessels, so-called perforators, providing blood supply to this newly molded breast. Preope...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hummelink S,Hoogeveen YL,Schultze Kool LJ,Ulrich DJO

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft-tissue injuries involving the dorsum of the hand and foot continue to pose complex reconstructive challenges in terms of function and contour. Requirements for coverage include thin, vascularized tissue that supports skin grafts and at the same time provides a gliding surface for tendon excursion. This article re...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Salgado CJ,Orlando GS,Serletti JM

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substantial fluid shifts occur during liposuction as wetting solution is infiltrated subcutaneously and fat is evacuated, causing potential electrolyte imbalances. In the porcine model for large-volume liposuction, plasma aspartate aminotransferase and alanine transaminase levels were elevated following liposuction. T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lipschitz AH,Kenkel JM,Luby M,Sorokin E,Rohrich RJ,Brown SA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the difference between battery and assault in U.S. law and the concepts of the phrase "child abuse" and "elder abuse." 2. Understand that state statutes vary and can define abuse narrowly or with great specificity, and tha...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greenbaum AR,Horton JB,Williams CJ,Shah M,Dunn KW

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema is a common and debilitating condition. Management options for lymphedema are limited and controversial. The purpose of this prospective study was to provide a preliminary analysis of lymphaticovenular bypass for the treatment of upper limb lymphedema in breast cancer patients. METHODS:Twenty pat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang DW

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast reconstructions performed with latissimus dorsi and transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps in 82 patients with a history of previous chest-wall irradiation were compared with similar reconstructions in 202 nonirradiated patients to determine whether prior irradiation was associated with more freq...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kroll SS,Schusterman MA,Reece GP,Miller MJ,Smith B

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:External volume expansion devices are effective for adipose tissue regeneration. However, the detailed mechanisms by which external volume expansion devices induce adipose tissue regeneration remain unclear. METHODS:An external volume expansion device was used to construct expanded prefabricated adipose tis...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Qin Z,Cai J,Zhou T,Yuan Y,Gao J,Dong Z

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I didactically compared the breast as a glandular cone with an envelope of skin and subcutaneous tissue. The aesthetic alterations of the breast are classified in four groups related to form, to volume, to grams, and to ptosis in centimeters. An imaginary plane that passes by the mammary sulcus (plane A) will determin...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bozola AR

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although much has been published with regard to the columella assessed on the frontal and lateral views, a paucity of literature exists regarding the basal view of the columella. The objective of this study was to evaluate the spectrum of columella deformities and devise a working classification system based...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee MR,Tabbal G,Kurkjian TJ,Roostaeian J,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tools to quantify layperson assessments of facial palsy are lacking. In this study, artificial intelligence was applied to develop a proxy for layperson assessments, and compare sensitivity to existing outcome measures. METHODS:Artificially intelligent emotion detection software was used to develop the emot...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dusseldorp JR,Guarin DL,van Veen MM,Jowett N,Hadlock TA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mimic muscles are arranged in four layers regarding their origins, and these four layers should be considered when muscle tissue is added or lifted. All mimic muscles are built up by parallel fibers. Mean values of length, width, and thickness of the three lip elevators have been determined. These data might be of imp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Freilinger G,Gruber H,Happak W,Pechmann U

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental Le Fort I osteotomy, a complex procedure with many mobile parts, has traditionally required presurgical orthodontics with conventional braces, composed of metal brackets, bands, and archwires. These appliances are not always accepted by patients, particularly older teenagers and professional adults who previ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kankam HKN,Gupta H,Sawh-Martinez R,Steinbacher DM

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression in the progress of proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. A keloid is considered to be a type of benign tumor. The exact contribution of miRNAs in keloid fibroblasts remains largely unknown. METHODS:Loss and gain of f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Liu Y,Wang X,Yang D,Xiao Z,Chen X

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The psychosocial benefits of postmastectomy breast reconstruction are well established; however, health care barriers persist. The authors evaluated statewide patient population to further identify obstacles to reconstruction. METHODS:A linked data set combining the North Carolina Central Cancer Registry wi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roughton MC,DiEgidio P,Zhou L,Stitzenberg K,Meyer AM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The desired shape and position of the nipple-areola complex may be difficult to achieve in vertical scar reduction mammaplasty when using the standard technique of preoperative marking of the so-called mosque-shaped areolar pattern of excision. We describe our modified approach of intraoperative final positioning of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vogt PM,Mühlberger T,Torres A,Peter FW,Steinau HU

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most frequent muscle hernia of the lower extremities is the anterior tibialis muscle hernia. A number of surgical procedures are available for the treatment of symptomatic anterior tibialis muscle hernias. However, in case of a large fascial defect, their use may be unfeasible or inconvenient. Moreover, current su...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siliprandi L,Martini G,Chiarelli A,Mazzoleni F

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three instances of inappropriate ADH syndrome following craniofacial operations are reported. The cornerstone to diagnosis is careful fluid and electrolyte monitoring. Treatment consists of fluid restrictions in the acute phase and demeclocycline for refractory cases. Seizures should be symptomatically treated. Surgeo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Brones MF,Kawamoto HK Jr,Renaudin J

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard photographic technique in plastic surgery is an important topic that has been stressed in the discipline over the past several years. Clinical photographs should always be taken with the same camera lens, lens setting, lighting, film, and patient position to ensure reproducibility and to enable valid pre- and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： DiBernardo BE,Adams RL,Krause J,Fiorillo MA,Gheradini G

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a new method of unipolar transfer of the latissimus dorsi for restoration of elbow flexion. The advantages of the technique are that it has superior resting tension compared to other unipolar transfers and provides more extensive soft-tissue coverage at the elbow than other unipolar or bipol...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mordick TG 2nd,Britton EN,Brantigan C

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was proposed to evaluate the facial contour and electrophysiologic changes of the masseter and temporalis muscles before and after botulinum toxin A injection in the wide lower face (square face). METHODS:The botulinum toxin A injections were performed on 10 patients for the treatment of square f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee CJ,Kim SG,Kim YJ,Han JY,Choi SH,Lee SI

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a case of recurrent postpartum urethrovaginal fistula. The extent of the vaginal tissue loss and the perilesional scarring made direct closure of the defect not practicable. After suturing of the urethra, the anterior vaginal wall was reconstructed with an island bulbocavernous musculocutaneous fl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Candiani P,Austoni E,Campiglio GL,Ceresoli A,Zanetti G,Colombo F

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop new types of surgical flaps that utilize portions of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (e.g., a thin flap or an adipofascial flap), three-dimensional investigation of the vasculature in the skin and subcutaneous tissue has been anticipated. In the present study, total-body arterial injection and three-dimens...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nakajima H,Minabe T,Imanishi N

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In women who require postmastectomy radiation therapy, immediate autologous breast reconstruction is often discouraged. The authors prospectively evaluated postoperative morbidity and satisfaction reported by women undergoing delayed or immediate autologous breast reconstruction in the setting of postmastect...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Billig J,Jagsi R,Qi J,Hamill JB,Kim HM,Pusic AL,Buchel E,Wilkins EG,Momoh AO

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital adactylia is rare. Its precise embryogenesis is enigmatic. The adactylic hand assumes a helper function. Surgical reconstruction is an option. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Skoff HD

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00