Lengthening the aesthetically short nose.

abstract：:This study of suction lipectomy aspirates from 15 consecutive patients was undertaken to biochemically quantitate the blood-to-fat ratios of the aspirates. A wide variation in the blood-to-fat ratios (8 to 54 percent) was noted, but the authors failed to demonstrate any relationship between the blood-to-fat ratios and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Goodpasture JC,Bunkis J

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the critical parameters that has not been examined carefully following laser skin resurfacing is the effect of eschar on the wound healing process. Because occlusive dressings minimize the occurrence of eschar, the present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of occlusion following laser resurfacing. It ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Collawn SS

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of useful recipient sites exist for breast reconstruction with free flaps, and correct selection remains a significant decision for the surgeon. Among the main pedicles, the disadvantages of the internal mammary vessels are the necessity of costal cartilage resection and the impairment of future cardiac bypa...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Munhoz AM,Ishida LH,Montag E,Sturtz GP,Saito FL,Rodrigues L,Gemperli R,Ferreira MC

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety of lidocaine dosing in the tumescent technique has been well documented, but there is little evidence regarding the safety of combining tumescent lidocaine infiltration with subcutaneous lidocaine infiltration required in other aesthetic surgery. The safety of lidocaine and epinephrine dosing was investigat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Burk RW 3rd,Guzman-Stein G,Vasconez LO

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-hundred and four patients with fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges have been treated with rigid internal fixation over a 6-year period. Patients with both open and closed injuries had their fractures fixed by tension band wires, interosseous compression screws (lag screws), or plates and screws. The concept...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jabaley ME,Freeland AE

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allopurinol, acting as a metabolic depressant, significantly increases flap survival in high doses, but not at doses that might be acceptable clinically. Prednisolone is highly effective in improving flap survival when the afferent blood supply is provided by small arteries such as are found in the panniculus carnosus...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mes LG

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lateral epicondylitis is a common overuse injury affecting approximately 1 to 3 percent of the population. Although symptoms may disappear spontaneously within 1 year, the clinical guidelines for conservative treatment are not clear. The authors' objective was to examine the outcomes of nonsurgical treatment...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim YJ,Wood SM,Yoon AP,Howard JC,Yang LY,Chung KC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cellular energy is required for the healing cascade to occur. A combination of cells, cytokines, chemokines, tissue perfusion, an extracellular matrix, and local forces are also required to allow for human tissue repair to proceed. Although there are many examples of treatment options, energy-based therapies...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ennis WJ,Lee C,Gellada K,Corbiere TF,Koh TJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a retrospective analysis of neonatal outcome in 32 fetuses diagnosed over a 3 1/2-year period as having cleft lip and palate by ultrasonographic examination. Unilateral versus bilateral complete cleft lip was accurately diagnosed in fetuses after 16 weeks' gestation. Incomplete cleft lip was more easily detect...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Benacerraf BR,Mulliken JB

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the practice patterns of general and plastic surgeons regarding patients with early-stage breast cancer, all general and plastic surgeons in Quebec and Maryland were mailed self-administered questionnaires evaluating surgeon demographics, practice patterns, treatment preferences, and satisfaction with the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Thompson TA,Pusic A,Kerrigan CL,Sargeant R,Slezak S,Chang BW,Helzlsouer KJ,Manson P

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The suitability of the thigh as a donor site for a new free flap was examined in 100 cadavers. It was found that the vastus lateralis muscle can be used to form a myocutaneous or fasciomuscular flap, the raising of which causes no technical problems and leads to no functional and only minor aesthetic impairments. Depe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wolff KD,Grundmann A

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the progressive changes of nasal symmetry, growth, and relapse after presurgical nasoalveolar molding and primary cheiloplasty in unilateral complete cleft lip/palate infants. Twenty-five consecutive complete unilateral cleft lip/palate infants were included. All the infants und...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Liou EJ,Subramanian M,Chen PK,Huang CS

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it is one of the most commonly occurring craniofacial congenital disabilities, craniosynostosis (the premature fusion of cranial sutures) is nearly impossible to prevent because the molecular mechanisms that regulate the process of cranial suture fusion remain largely unknown. Recent studies have implicated t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spector JA,Mehrara BJ,Greenwald JA,Saadeh PB,Steinbrech DS,Smith LP,Longaker MT

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to test the efficacy of enriched cell culture medium as a wound dressing. The rationale was to create within the wound space an optimal microenvironment, conducive to cellular proliferation, vascular granulation tissue formation, and epithelialization. This study was performed on various wounds...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lindenbaum ES,Har Shai Y,Ullmann Y,Feitelberg LA,Beach D,Gamliel-Lazarovich A,Hirshowitz B

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of congenital popliteal pterygium in conjunction with other specific congenital malformations. This syndrome has been called the quadruple syndrome. The literature is reviewed. A rationale for more aggressive treatment of this deformity is discussed. One child who has undergone major multiple nerve ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tuerk D,Edgerton MT

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimal central body contouring may be achieved with a combination of circumferential liposuction and excisional techniques for patients with diffuse lipodystrophy or generalized skin laxity or after massive weight loss. The central body lift has evolved to improve the contour of the trunk and proximal lower...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohrich RJ,Gosman AA,Conrad MH,Coleman J

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complications after a median sternotomy incision, which is used currently in most cardiac and mediastinal surgical procedures, although infrequent, are serious. If sternal dehiscence follows median sternotomy, infection extends to vital underlying structures, exposing the anterior part of the heart and ascending aorta...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tizian C,Borst HG,Berger A

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, Poly Implant Prothèse silicone breast implants were recalled from the European market. The authors studied 112 women and previously published data on rupture prevalence. Women are presenting with symptoms they feel may be a result of ruptured implants. The authors' aim was to study the clinical con...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Maijers MC,Niessen FB

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascularized composite allotransplantation is an emerging field of transplantation that provides a potential treatment for complex tissue defects after traumatic loss or tumor resection and for the repair of congenital abnormalities. However, vascularized composite allotransplantation recipients have suffere...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hu CH,Lin CH,Chang NJ,Hu CW,Lin CH

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gluteal lift ("Brazilian butt lift") has improved significantly in technique and in outcomes. Some postulate that fat embolism occurs because of damage to veins superficial to the gluteus muscles and that fat must be injected intramuscularly to achieve satisfactory aesthetic results. The purpose of this ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chia CT,Theodorou SJ,Dayan E,Tabbal G,Del Vecchio D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are useful alternatives to narcotics for analgesia. However, concerns remain regarding their safety. The authors evaluated ketorolac use and complications. We hypothesized that no association between ketorolac and morbidity exists in patients undergoing body contouring. M...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kelley BP,Chung KC,Chung TT,Bennett KG,Sacks G,Sears ED,Waljee JF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xeroradiography, because of its unique phenomenon of "edge enhancement," has some advantages for assessing facial fractures. In 17 of the 19 patients in our pilot study group, this technique was as valuable as, or more so than, plain films. The xerogram done prior to laminagraphy is a useful "map" for the radiologist ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Marshall KA,Sadowsky NL,Sigman D

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aesthetic facial contouring procedures, particularly forehead augmentation, continue to increase in popularity in the Asian population. However, there are very few reports in the literature specifically examining the long-term outcomes of forehead fat grafting. In the present study, the authors aimed to obje...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Li X,Kubiak CA,Yang X,Kemp SWP,Cederna PS,Ma J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Closure of plantar defects with local rotation flaps was studied in 10 patients with 11 plantar defects. Ages ranged from 15 to 66 years, and the average defect was 3.0 X 3.6 cm. Two patients were diabetics. Etiology was variable and included trauma, tumors, and breakdown in patients with anesthetic plantar surfaces. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shaw WW,Hidalgo DA

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biodegradable implants have not been used on a large scale for internal fixation of mandibular fractures because of presumed inferior mechanical properties. This prospective clinical trial was designed to elucidate the stability and biocompatibility of self-reinforced poly-L/D-lactide plates and screws used ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yerit KC,Hainich S,Turhani D,Klug C,Wittwer G,Ockher M,Ploder O,Undt G,Baumann A,Ewers R

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human face is a highly specialized organ for receiving the sensory information from the environment and for its transmission to the cortex. The advent of facial transplantation has shown that excellent reconstruction of disfiguring defects can be achieved; thus, the expectations are now focused on functi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siemionow M,Gharb BB,Rampazzo A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast reconstruction after a radical mastectomy using the temporary subcutaneous tissue expander is described. The main principle of this method is recovery of the amount of lost tissue through expansion of the remaining chest skin to large proportions and filling of the breast envelope with a smaller permanent mamma...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Radovan C

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, pharyngeal flap pharyngoplasty has been the treatment of choice for treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency, regardless of velopharyngeal closure pattern. The authors hypothesize that pharyngeal flap pharyngoplasty is more effective in treating velopharyngea...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Armour A,Fischbach S,Klaiman P,Fisher DM

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Nerve transfer surgery has revolutionized the management of traumatic brachial plexus injures. However, the optimal size ratio of donor to recipient nerve has yet to be elucidated. The authors investigated the axon count ratios of ulnar and median fascicular transfers to restore elbow flexion. The authors hy...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schreiber JJ,Byun DJ,Khair MM,Rosenblatt L,Lee SK,Wolfe SW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00