Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preoperative localization of thoracodorsal artery perforators has been a challenge because of their topographic variation. METHODS:From November of 2005 to January of 2007, 25 patients underwent free thoracodorsal artery perforator flap transfer for reconstruction of the lower extremities (22 flaps) and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mun GH,Kim HJ,Cha MK,Kim WY

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to understand the control mechanisms differentiating circulation to normal skin and acute skin flaps. The approach was to compare the effects of systemic vasoactive drugs on skin blood flow in rats in acute skin flaps and identical areas of control skin. With this model it was felt that syste...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hendel PM,Lilien DL,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is not easy to find a management-based classification of palatal fistula in the literature. A few attempts have been made to classify the wide variety of fistulae that do not describe the fistula details comprehensively and guide toward its management. The authors have come across a wide variety of fistul...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fayyaz GQ,Gill NA,Ishaq I,Aslam M,Chaudry A,Ganatra MA,Obaid O,Tarar MN,Chen PK,Laub DR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soft-tissue complications after using the lateral approach for internal fixation of calcaneal fractures are relatively frequent, even in skilled hands. The global management of these wounds has never been standardized. METHODS:The authors present a series of 24 patients with wound edge necrosis of lateral a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cavadas PC,Landin L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major difficulty in understanding rare craniofacial clefts arises from the fact that previous reports have focused on a single case or have grouped together different types of rare clefts. Less than 50 Tessier no. 4 clefts have been reported. This paper examines our experience with eight patients treated primarily o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Resnick JI,Kawamoto HK Jr

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of Tennison's operation for closure of a cleft lip is presented. The modification entails the use of X-shaped incision lines and a piece of lead rather than a wire. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stenström SJ

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique for closure of a palatal fistula using a conchal cartilage graft as a substitute for nasal lining flaps is reported. This graft simplifies the repair of the palatal fistula and protects the suture line of the oral covering flaps from recurrence. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matsuo K,Kiyono M,Hirose T

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic amputation of the lip is a rare yet devastating event affecting both form and function. Considering the available methods for reconstruction, replantation may offer a reasonable solution. We sought to characterize the variables associated with lip replantation and to assess the outcome in a retrospective rev...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Walton RL,Beahm EK,Brown RE,Upton J,Reinke K,Fudem G,Banis J,Davidson J,Dabb R,Kalimuthu R,Kitzmiller WJ,Gottlieb LJ,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Amputation of the toe at the level of the distal metatarsal head (ray amputation) is a common surgical procedure in diabetic foot ulcers. The aim of this study was to introduce a new technique promoting primary healing by minimizing the dead space with the plantar dermo-fat pad flap after central ray amputat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Altindas M,Cinar C

更新日期：2005-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During breast reconstruction using the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap, the use of mesh for abdominal donor-site closure provides for a technology that potentially offers clinical benefit yet incurs an added cost. The authors' goal was to determine whether it is cost effective to use mes...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chatterjee A,Ramkumar DB,Dawli TB,Nigriny JF,Stotland MA,Ridgway EB

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple method for measuring circumduction of the thumb, by using a ratio of the range of motion to the length of the first metacarpal, is described. This method can be of value in assessing many aspects of thumb function, especially the improvement in function after opponensplasty. The improved ability to position t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Browne EZ Jr,Teague MA,Gruenwald C

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rule of thumb criteria for tongue-lip adhesion in the Pierre Robin anomalad have been formulated on the basis of a review of 38 cases. Babies with this anomalad who do not show a progressive gain in strength and weight after 7 days of nonoperative intensive care or who cannot be successfully extubated after 3 days sho...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Parsons RW,Smith DJ

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cessation of cervical nerve root pain following modified SMAS rhytidectomy is reported. CAT scans and radiographs demonstrating substantial changes in the intervertebral relationships are documented. No previous report exists demonstrating the biomechanical response to platysma muscle surgery. The potential for al...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Toranto IR

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sternal clefting is an unusual congenital anomaly that should be repaired in early infancy. Early surgery is facilitated by a highly compliant bony thorax. The surgical technique is described, including the (1) removal of a wedge at the confluence of the two lateral sternal bands to allow their apposition, (2) intraop...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greenberg BM,Becker JM,Pletcher BA

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited follow-up data on aesthetic outcome and survival after microsurgical reconstruction of complex scalp and forehead defects are available. These data are important to improve reconstruction quality and patient counseling. The purpose of this study was to evaluate surgical, aesthetic, and oncologic outc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Driel AA,Mureau MAM,Goldstein DP,Gilbert RW,Irish JC,Gullane PJ,Neligan PC,Hofer SOP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The deficient abdominal wall musculature associated with prune belly syndrome often results in numerous functional disabilities, including diminished cough, impaired bladder and bowel function, and poor posture and balance. Traditional abdominoplasties focus on static fascial excisions or plications. The aut...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fearon JA,Varkarakis G

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominally based free tissue transfer (FTT) and latissimus dorsi and immediate fat transfer (LIFT) procedures are both fully autologous options for breast reconstruction. The former is specialized and requires comfort with microsurgical technique, whereas LIFT combines a common set of techniques familiar to...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Black CK,Zolper EG,Economides JM,Abadeer A,Fan KL,Song DH

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pectus excavatum is the most common deformity of the chest wall. The overwhelming majority of patients with pectus excavatum have no physiologic compromise. Adolescents beyond their growth spurt and adults who are asymptomatic are best served by placement of a silicone implant to correct the chest-wall defect. We have...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Marks MW,Argenta LC,Lee DC

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In an era of increasing drug resistance, immunotherapy is a desirable treatment against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. The flagellum, which is an important pseudomonal virulence factor, was targeted for immunotherapy. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of polyclonal immunotherapy targeted ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Barnea Y,Carmeli Y,Gur E,Kuzmenko B,Gat A,Neville LF,Eren R,Dagan S,Navon-Venezia S

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four patients with pyoderma gangrenosum were treated with hyperbaric oxygen to prepare the wounds for skin grafting. Each wound responded to a course of daily hyperbaric oxygen with reduction of infection and increased capillary angiogenesis. During follow-up periods of 12 to 30 months, all wounds remained healed. Alt...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Davis JC,Landeen JM,Levine RA

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dupuytren's disease is a benign, progressive, fibroproliferative disease, and despite advances in basic science and technology, there remains no cure. To date, open fasciectomy procedures remain the criterion standard for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease despite a significant complication rate and recove...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Morhart M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new computerized suction aspirator monitor is described. This device offers the benefits of instantaneous and concurrent scientifically accurate readout of aspirate contents in five separate bodily areas. Thus knowledge of amounts of blood versus fat can be immediately known without resorting to guess, estimate, or ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Apfelberg DB,Lash H,Maser MR,White DN

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven cases of one-stage reconstructions of the penis with use of a free forearm flap have been successfully carried out with excellent cosmetic and functional results. Flap design and surgical techniques are described herein. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang TS,Hwang WY

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Active mobilization of repaired flexor tendons requires sufficient suture strength. This study was designed to investigate the suitability of four newly developed and comparatively strong tendon sutures for flexor tendon repair with active digital mobilization. Fifty fresh flexor digitorum profundus tendons were rando...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tang JB,Gu YT,Rice K,Chen F,Pan CZ

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the results of segmental bone and cartilage reconstruction of significant nasal dorsal defects. Solid bone graft reconstructions frequently lead to an unnatural hardness of the nasal tip. Rib cartilage reconstructions are pliable and soft but are a problem because they easily undergo warpage. Th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Neu BR

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomy of the inframammary fold has been a subject of controversy. This report describes the anatomic location and the histologic structure of the inframammary fold on the basis of caderveric dissections and microscopic examination. Ten breast cadaver dissections were performed on female cadavers (ages 35 to 72)....

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Boutros S,Kattash M,Wienfeld A,Yuksel E,Baer S,Shenaq S

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between soft-tissue and underlying skeletal structures before and after unilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis. METHODS:The sample consisted of 11 patients (three girls and eight boys) with an average age of 4.6 years at the time of treat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Altug-Atac AT,Grayson BH,McCarthy JG

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this Special Topic article is to present the current state of scientific evidence related to the safety of silicone breast implants. There is presently overwhelming evidence to support the safety of silicone breast implants. Ultimately, the decision to obtain, keep, or remove breast implants is the choi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohrich RJ,Kaplan J,Dayan E

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The traditional method of teaching in surgery is known as "see one, do one, teach one." However, many have argued that this method is no longer applicable, mainly because of concerns for patient safety. The purpose of this article is to show that the basis of the traditional teaching method is still valid in...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kotsis SV,Chung KC

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00