Understanding the Impact of Preservation Methods on the Integrity and Functionality of Placental Allografts.

abstract：:Seventy-five patients with melanoma were surveyed for recent history of major stress, coping styles, and psychiatric disturbance. Recurrence of disease was strongly related to biological variables (stage and Breslow depths) but not to psychological measures. Major life stress was not related to stage, Breslow, Clark l...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gibertini M,Reintgen DS,Baile WF

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress secondary to ischemia can cause physiopathologic changes that adversely affect wound healing. In this experimental study, we hypothesized that the topical use of esterified glutathione, a well-known antioxidant, can minimize the effects of oxidative stress by an increase in intracellular glutathione a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kopal C,Deveci M,Oztürk S,Sengezer M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, biologic materials found in nature have been used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes, although their widespread use may be limited due to challenges in obtaining and properly preparing the material for safe clinical use. Amniotic membrane has long been recognized to possess unique properties favora...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tenenhaus M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tensor fascia lata myocutaneous flap provides a reliable autogenous building block for anatomical lower abdominal wall reconstruction. Preservation of innervation allows maintenance of voluntary motor control and protective sensation. The excellent blood supply of this flap is particularly helpful in reconstructin...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： White DN,Pearl RM,Laub DR,DeFiebre BK

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral nerve gap injuries continue to present a clinical challenge to today's surgeons. One method of surgical repair, implantation of acellular allografts, has been developed with the aim of bridging the gap with a cadaveric graft after removal of its cellular components, thereby accelerating axonal regeneration ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pollins AC,Boyer RB,Nussenbaum M,Thayer WP

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is generally believed that increasing obesity is a predictor of postoperative complications after abdominal contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty and panniculectomy. The purpose of this study is to review the complication rate for abdominal contouring in the level 3 obesity category (body mass inde...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mericli AF,Drake DB

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compression neuropathies of digital nerves, caused by hypertrophied or anomalous muscles, are rare compared with such occurrences above the wrist. We reported a case of compression neuropathy of the ulnar digital nerves in bilateral thumbs of a massage therapist. Entrapment of the digital nerves by the hypertrophied f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen CC,Chien HF,Chen CL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of a levator retrodisplacement procedure upon conductive hearing loss in cleft palate patients was evaluated. Forty-two children with cleft palates, operated upon between 1970 and 1975, were included in the study. The results suggest that 73.5% of those in the levator retrodisplacement group achieved normal...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Morgan RF,Dellon AL,Hoopes JE

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer in women under 40 years of age is rare, accounting for approximately 5% of cases. The disease tends to be more aggressive in younger women. Younger age has been shown to be an independent predictive of breast reconstruction after total mastectomy. Treatment by total mastectomy and reconstruct...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Vogel JE,Chu C,McCullough M,Anderson E,Losken A,Carlson GW

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the availability and effects for application of 4 kinds of perforator flaps in repairing skin and soft tissue defects in different positions around the knee joints. METHODS:The present study included 26 cases (16 males and 10 females) with soft tissue defects with ages from 7 to 82 years who came to o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Li Z,Li P,Tan Q

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since obtaining FDA approval for postsurgical pain management in 2011, a number of well-designed studies have reported favorably on the safety and efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine (LB). However, the literature lacks adequate reports of patient perception of postoperative pain and subjective satisfaction. M...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Eberle N,Newman M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of large congenital spinal defects remains a challenge. We present our experience in closure of difficult spinal defects following repair of tethered cord, using paravertebral fascial or myofascial turnover flaps. Between 1996 and 2005, 23 patients were operated using paravertebral turnover flaps for cl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Arad E,Barnea Y,Gur E,Amir A,Leshem D,Zaretski A,Rochkind S,Beny L,Constantini S,Weiss J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epicanthal fold (Mongolian fold) in Asians reduces the aesthetic results of eyelid surgery, and thus, medial epicanthoplasty is commonly performed in combination with a double fold operation or blepharoptosis correction. Epicanthoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic operations conducted in Asia, bu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Park DH,Park SU,Lee BK,Lee YB,Do ER,Han DG,Shim JS,Lee YJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immediate breast reconstruction with expander implants is a safe, simple procedure that allows for a rapid physical and emotional postmastectomy recovery. When complications occur, the patient may be left with a prolonged reconstructive course. Such complications may result from thin mastectomy flaps and resulting mar...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bernard RW,Boutros S

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, full-thickness skin ulcers of the heel of the foot are still difficult wounds to cover. Many choices of coverage are available, but few provide long-term coverage due to bone exposure, deficient sensibility, and subsequent breakdown. An advancement flap based on the medial plantar artery with sensory nerve br...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Narsete TA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although microsurgery has rapid expanded, problems related to microarterial anastomosis continue. Cigarette smoking is one of the major risks for anastomosis by increasing platelet adhesion, and its effects on endothelial cells. Aim of this article is to study the negative effects of cigarettes on microarterial anasto...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tosun Z,Karabekmez FE,Duymaz A,Ozkan A,Keskin M,Avunduk MC

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To reconstruct medial orbital wall fractures with a clear, least dissection, an alternative method, precaruncular approach, has been performed. We reviewed 36 patients with medial blowout fractures treated with this technique. The incision was made between the caruncle and medial canthal skin at the mucocutaneous junc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： You HJ,Kim DW,Dhong ES,Yoon ES

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Application of collagen products to wounds has been shown to improve wound healing. Using a collagen-based hydrogel (cHG) capable of cellular support previously developed by our laboratory, we hypothesize that our hydrogel will increase the speed of wound healing by providing a 3-dimensional framework for ce...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Williams T,Sotelo Leon D,Kaizawa Y,Wang Z,Leyden J,Chang J,Fox PM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four cases of unilateral temporomandibular (TM) joint ankylosis were successfully treated by metatarsophalangeal to TM joint replacement by microvascular technique. Results 6 to 20 months postoperatively were encouraging. Further follow-up studies are necessary to evaluate the long-term results. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ting ZS,Chang TS,Wang TC,Wang W,Feng SZ

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microneurovascular techniques make transfer of innervated soft tissue a reality. The present study investigated the sensory potential of four such donor sites: volar wrist, dorsal hand, dorsal foot, and great toe. Normal moving and static two-point discrimination values for these areas are reported. A sensory reeducat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Brown CJ,Mackinnon SE,Dellon AL,Bain JR

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lip augmentation is a well tolerated procedure that can lead to a more youthful appearance. Autologous tissue offers the safest and most long lasting results. Recently, a new source of autologous tissue, breast implant capsule, was described in the performance of permanent lip augmentation. Long term data in thirteen ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isenberg JS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Full-awake hand surgery (FAHS) has been gaining attention in recent years. However, the extent of full-awake approach for longer and more complicated major surgeries for the hand in trauma cases remains unclear. This study aimed to report the clinical nature of major flexor tendon trauma cases with subsequen...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Prasetyono TOH,Tunjung N

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several clinical studies promulgate the concept that some degree of crossover innervation occurs after digital nerve injuries are sustained and that the intact digital nerve might even substitute for the loss of nerve function on the injured side. Other studies strongly dispute the existence of this phenomenon. An exc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Weinzweig N

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repair of unilateral cleft lip is a challenging procedure with no single technique satisfactory for all types of unilateral cleft deformity. This study compares retrospectively five techniques of unilateral cleft lip repair in 72 children (45 boys, 27 girls). Twenty-two children had a Millard rotation-advancement repa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lazarus DD,Hudson DA,van Zyl JE,Fleming AN,Fernandes D

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin grafting is a modern addition to surgery but with ancient roots. Its biology has come to light only within the last 50 years, and research continues into its basic mechanisms. A brief history of skin grafting from Susruta to Reverdin and Ollier and the mechanisms of skin grafting featuring recent research effects...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chick LR

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of functional motor recovery after reconstruction of traction injury to the common peroneal nerve is poor, regardless of technique and regardless of the experience of the surgeon doing the reconstruction. The hypothesis tested is that the failure of functional motor recovery after common peroneal nerve tra...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Prasad AR,Steck JK,Dellon AL

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-immolation constitutes a rare form of suicide in developed countries, though it accounts for unique injury characteristics in the burn intensive care unit. The aim of this study was to present the epidemiological and clinical features of patients burned during a suicidal attempt seen in a North Rhine-Westphalia b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Theodorou P,Phan VT,Weinand C,Maegele M,Maurer CA,Perbix W,Leitsch S,Lefering R,Spilker G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery bypass grafting is a common surgical procedure for myocardial revascularization. This operation usually involves the use of the left internal mammary artery to bypass the left anterior descending coronary artery. The internal mammary artery and its perforators are also an important blood supply to the ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gonyon DL Jr,Zenn MR,Milano CA,Levin LS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elevation plane for the anterolateral thigh perforator flap is either subfascial or suprafascial approach. But extensive debulking is frequently performed with possibilities of endangering viability. We hypothesized that by elevating the flap in the layer between the deep and the superficial fat, the superficial f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hong JP,Chung IW

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study has demonstrated that microcrystalline collagen is useful for controlling hemorrhage from an area where microvascular anastomoses are being performed, and that microcrystalline collagen does not adversely affect patency rates of microvascular repairs even when applied directly to the anastomosis itself. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Colen LB,Mathes SJ

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00