Sapphire tip technology for YAG laser excisions in plastic surgery.

abstract：:A study of the source of the blood supply to the anterolateral femoral flap was carried out on 42 lower limbs of adult cadavers (among them 35 cadavers with injection of red latex and 1 with india ink into the arteries and 6 vascular cast specimens), and the surface locations of the vascular pedicle were detected on 5...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Xu DC,Zhong SZ,Kong JM,Wang GY,Liu MZ,Luo LS,Gao JH

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, fat transplantation occurs immediately after harvesting procedures. Because low rates of fat graft take are well reported in the literature, many patients require multiple surgical procedures for fat graft harvest. These subsequent procedures lead to increased cost, donor-site morbidity, and patient discomf...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gal S,Pu LLQ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of combined maxillary orthopedic and surgical treatment protocols have been proposed for the initial phase of therapy for infants with a complete cleft lip and palate. METHODS:Lip adhesion was used in combination with a passive intraoral molding appliance to treat a unilateral complete cleft lip an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho BC

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a suitable approach to the correction of subcoronal meatus for any variants and report our experience with this method. An eccentric circummeatal-based flap was used to treat 42 patients with hypospadias during a 4-year period. The position of the meatus was coronal in 18 patients (43 percent) and subcoronal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Türken A,Senocak ME,Büyükpamukçu N,Hiçsönmez A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial amputations of the hind legs were done in 44 rats. The femoral arteries and veins were repaired by microvascular techniques. The systemic use of heparin, the local use of magnesium sulfate, and the combined use of the two drugs, were evaluated as to their influence on preventing thrombosis in these microvascul...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Engrav LH,Benjamin CI,Crandall H,Perry JF

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The buccinator myomucosal island pedicle flap is a useful means of introducing relatively large amounts of vascularized mucosa into the oral cavity. Using cadaver dissections and clinical cases, the anatomy and clinical relevance of this tissue are defined. Emphasis is placed on the technical caveats and pitfalls of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Carstens MH,Stofman GM,Hurwitz DJ,Futrell JW,Patterson GT,Sotereanos GC

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein is described a technique that uses a combination of local flaps to reconstruct large defects involving the nasal dorsum and cheek. The flaps used are a transposition flap elevated from the area adjoining the defect and bilateral cheek advancement flaps. This technique leaves all suture wounds at borders of the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yotsuyanagi T,Yamashita K,Urushidate S,Yokoi K,Sawada Y

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new rotary device for dermabrasion is presented that allows a superficial dermabrasion to be performed quickly with low risk of contour defects. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schetrumpf JR

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lymph system plays important roles in maintaining fluid balances, the immune system, and lipid metabolism. After tissue replantation or transfer, some cases suffer long-lasting edema or lymphedema caused by interruption of main lymph flows; however, this mechanism has yet to be clarified. METHODS:The me...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Iida T,Yoshimatsu H,Fuse Y,Hayashi A,Yamamoto N

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Common peroneal neuropathy shares the same pathophysiology as carpal tunnel syndrome. However, management is often delayed because of the traditional misconception of recognizing foot drop as the defining symptom for diagnosis. The authors believe recognizing common peroneal neuropathy before foot drop can r...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lu JC,Dengler J,Poppler LH,Van Handel A,Linkugel A,Jacobson L,Mackinnon SE

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries to the proximal interphalangeal joint are commonly encountered by the hand surgeon. Proper diagnosis and treatment are vital for optimal outcomes. Proper treatment of these injuries requires a working knowledge of the anatomy of the joint and an appreciation for principles for reduction, stabilization, and ea...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khouri JS,Bloom JMP,Hammert WC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gracilis functioning free-muscle transplantation for the correction of pure facial paralysis has been a preferred method used by many reconstructive microsurgeons. However, for complex facial paralysis, the deficits include facial paralysis along with soft-tissue, mucosa, and/or skin defects. No adequate solution has ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chuang DC,Mardini S,Lin SH,Chen HC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Facial palsy assessment is nonstandardized. Clinician-graded scales are limited by subjectivity and observer bias. Computer-aided grading would be desirable to achieve conformity in facial palsy assessment and to compare the effectiveness of treatments. This research compares the clinician-graded eFACE scale...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Miller MQ,Hadlock TA,Fortier E,Guarin DL

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distal branching pattern of perforators is associated with thin anterolateral thigh flap failure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using photoacoustic tomography as a diagnostic imaging modality to identify anterolateral thigh perforators and their branching patterns in the subcutane...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tsuge I,Saito S,Sekiguchi H,Yoshikawa A,Matsumoto Y,Toi M,Suzuki S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pinwheel flap with a snug barrier areola graft appears to be an efficacious modification of Little's quadripod flap for nipple reconstruction. Further, long-term evaluation is needed to test the validity of these observations over several years. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cohen IK,Ward JA,Chandrasekhar B

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-six nail deformities secondary to ganglions of the distal interphalangeal joint were retrospectively reviewed to assess the important aspects of their management. The patients' ages ranged from 41 to 79 years. The long and index fingers were most commonly involved. A depression or groove was present in 23 of 26...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Brown RE,Zook EG,Russell RC,Kucan JO,Smoot EC

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 25 random patients undergoing rhytidectomy, we did unilateral subplatysmal-fascial dissections of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) of the face and neck--with redistribution of the tension of this system and fixation by suturing. Late evaluation of these patients by 3 observers showed no detectable d...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rees TD,Aston SJ

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the efficacy of newer skin substitute scaffolds to reconstruct complex lower extremity wounds. The investigators present a multihospital experience of reconstructive surgeons utilizing collagen-GAG bilayer wound matrix in lower extremity soft-tissue reconstruction with the goals to (1) ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shakir S,Messa CA 4th,Broach RB,Rhemtulla IA,Chatman B,D'Angelantonio A,Levin LS,Kovach SJ 3rd,Serletti JM,Fischer JP

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-hundred and fifty consecutive free-tissue transfers were reviewed to evaluate the role of emergent exploration in flap survival. Eleven flaps exhibited signs of circulatory failure between 1 hour and 6 days postoperatively and required return to the operating room. In eight patients the preoperative diagnosis was ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hidalgo DA,Jones CS

更新日期：1990-09-01 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：:The evolution and present criteria for early soft palate closure are reviewed. A definitive group of patients (operated on at 3 to 7 months of age) is reviewed at least 2 years following their surgery. They are compared with our general clinic population (operated on at 12 to 18 months of age) and had significantly fe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Randall P,LaRossa DD,Fakhraee SM,Cohen MA

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An inferiorly based rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap is transferred to the sacrogluteal region through a transiliac approach. This technique is a simple and safe alternative to obtain a short pathway from the anterior abdomen to the sacral area. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hayashi A,Maruyama Y

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contoured cohesive gel breast implants have been recently approved in the United States. These implants have been available for premarket approval studies for selected surgeons. The purpose of this study was to assess a single surgeon's outcomes in three specific clinical situations-breast augmentation, seco...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Doren EL,Pierpont YN,Shivers SC,Berger LH

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors have used pectoral intercostal perforator flaps to reconstruct burned or injured hands by staged transfer. This flap is designed with a narrow skin pedicle that includes intercostal perforators from the fifth to eighth intercostal spaces, with a wide flap area that lies on the upper abdomen. The ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Oki K,Murakami M,Tanuma K,Ogawa R,Ozawa H,Hyakusoku H

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aesthetic results of TRAM flap breast reconstructions were assessed in 237 consecutive breast cancer patients. Nine independent judges, none of whom were plastic surgeons or members of the reconstructive team, assigned an aesthetic score to each patient after viewing postoperative photographs. We found that bilate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kroll SS,Coffey JA Jr,Winn RJ,Schusterman MA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia of the distal portion of the latissimus dorsi muscle occurs in muscle transfer for cardiomyoplasty and reduces distal muscle contractility and thus the mechanical effectiveness of cardiomyoplasty. We hypothesized that muscle function would be improved by a vascular delay procedure that increases distal muscle...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Carroll SM,Heilman SJ,Stremel RW,Tobin GR,Barker JH

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, there is no standardized, comprehensive method to assess surgical scars after breast cancer surgery. This article evaluates the application of the Vancouver Scar Scale, in conjunction with patients' scar self-rating and scar-related pain, in a cohort of breast cancer patients. METHODS:Data were p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Truong PT,Abnousi F,Yong CM,Hayashi A,Runkel JA,Phillips T,Olivotto IA

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of rapid versus slow tissue expansion on random-pattern skin-flap survival lengths was evaluated in two groups of pigs. Each group (group 1--slow; group 2--rapid) was further evaluated for the effect that delay (A), delay plus expansion (B), expansion only (C), and acute flap elevation (D) had on flap lengt...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schneider MS,Wyatt DB,Konvolinka CW,Hassanein KM,Hiebert JM

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dexmedetomidine is an alpha2-agonist anesthetic with several properties that are advantageous in aesthetic facial surgery. By attenuating sympathetic nervous system activity, it induces sedation and analgesia while lowering blood pressure and preventing pain-induced hemodynamic fluctuations. It spares the re...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Taghinia AH,Shapiro FE,Slavin SA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique is described for reinforcing and sealing a microvascular anastomosis by using a detached vessel segment as a cuff around the anastomosis. This may allow fewer microvascular sutures to be used. This would allow a simpler, less traumatic, and more rapid repair and may allow "more vessels to be repaired by mo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Robbins TH

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00