Functional mandibular reconstruction: prevention of the oral invalid.

abstract：:A preauricular skin graft with expansion for repair of a facial defect is presented. This technique preserves a more natural appearance in color, texture, and thickness than is otherwise possible and provides a larger graft than the usual preauricular graft method. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Iwahira Y,Maruyama Y

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Treating patients with Raynaud's phenomenon who have chronic pain and ulcerations is extremely challenging. Unrelenting pain can lead to dysfunction and disuse, rendering the patient debilitated and/or chronically depressed. Pharmacologic vasodilators and surgical sympathectomies offer variable benefits. Out...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Neumeister MW,Chambers CB,Herron MS,Webb K,Wietfeldt J,Gillespie JN,Bueno RA Jr,Cooney CM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A graphic and written anatomic data sheet (ADS) for facial aesthetic surgery and body contour surgery is presented as a tool for: (1) analyzing surgical maneuvers and their effect on final outcome; (2) recording individual anatomic variations; (3) communicating data between office personnel and colleagues; (4) aiding ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matarasso A

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure is described in which a direct approach to the underlying pathology of the inverted nipple is undertaken. The inverted nipple is raised as desired by freeing it from the surrounding tissue by vertical and horizontal undermining and then is stabilized by purse-string suture. It can be performed as an office...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hauben DJ,Mahler D

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the use of a gracilis myocutaneous flap from the same thigh to repair a defect of the lower leg. This could be a useful alternative in well selected cases. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shubailat GF,Ajluni NJ,Shahateet MA

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migraine surgery is an increasingly popular treatment option for migraine patients. The lesser occipital nerve is a common trigger point for headache abnormalities, but there is a paucity of research regarding the lesser occipital nerve and its intimate association with the spinal accessory nerve. METHODS:S...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Amirlak B,Lu KB,Erickson CR,Sanniec K,Totonchi A,Peled ZM,Cheng JC

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：:We present the first case of complete hemithoracic reconstruction of an irradiated postpneumonectomy recurrent empyema cavity that was unresponsive to multiple conventional treatments. The procedure described used a chain-link of two coupled free flaps consisting of an omental and TRAM flap. A single abdominal donor s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rand RP,Maser B,Dry G,Vallieres E

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among advanced therapeutic interventions for wounds, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has the unique ability to ameliorate tissue hypoxia, reduce pathologic inflammation, and mitigate ischemia reperfusion injury. Most of the conditions for which it is utilized have few successful alternative treatments, and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fife CE,Eckert KA,Carter MJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Supplementation of fat grafts with stromal vascular fraction cells is an emerging technique used to improve graft reliability. A variety of systems for isolating stromal vascular fraction cells are commercially available. The lack of performance data obtained operating the systems in a standardized environme...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Aronowitz JA,Ellenhorn JDI

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adipose tissue is a source of adipose-derived stromal/stem cells for tissue engineering and reconstruction and a tissue source for fat grafts. Although liposuction is a simple procedure for the harvest of adipose tissue, the repetition of this surgical intervention can cause adverse effects to the patient an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zanata F,Bowles A,Frazier T,Curley JL,Bunnell BA,Wu X,Wade J,Devireddy R,Gimble JM,Ferreira LM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a report of a patient who sustained a traumatic avulsion of the hemipelvis and survived this catastrophic challenge. Survival of the patient is dependent on multiple factors of associated injuries, early management, and general health of the patient. Early involvement of the plastic surgical team offers a coor...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Danisi FJ,Stromberg BV

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, the profunda artery perforator flap has become one of the popular flap choices for patients who desire autologous breast reconstruction but are not optimal candidates for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap surgery. These patients are not ideal patients for DIEP flap surgery because of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Haddock NT,Cho MJ,Gassman A,Teotia SS

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported in which an immense cranial vault was reduced as part of the rehabilitation of a patient with severe hydrocephalus who had preservation of the intellect. This patient was selected carefully, and we do not advocate such procedures on every hydrocephalic. This patient was recumbent and bedridden prior...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vries JK,Habal MB

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of the pharynx and esophagus with revascularized segments of jejunum remains a time-proven entity. Most thromboses and subsequent flap failures have occurred within the first 24 hours after revascularization of the flap. What would therefore be desirable is a safe, proven monitoring system to assess the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bafitis H,Stallings JO,Ban J

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An algorithm for the management of sagittal synostosis in older children who underwent delayed cranial vault reconstruction is presented. This algorithm tailors the surgical approach to the specific craniofacial deformity present in each case. The scaphocephalic deformity characteristic of sagittal synostosis varies s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Weinzweig J,Baker SB,Whitaker LA,Sutton LN,Bartlett SP

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spare-part surgery of upper extremity avulsions may facilitate primary soft-tissue healing and prosthetic rehabilitation. This procedure also may be applicable to the management of analogous proximal lower extremity avulsions where a short femoral stump and a shortage of soft tissue exist. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mixter RC,Rao VK,De Angelis A,Donald CE

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have proposed that the frontal branch of the superficial temporal artery could be used to determine the course of the temporal branch of the facial nerve; however, these studies have not documented this relationship. The objective of this study was to thoroughly examine the courses of the fr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lei T,Xu DC,Gao JH,Zhong SZ,Chen B,Yang DY,Cui L,Li ZH,Wang XH,Yang SM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Utilizing a retrospective study design and a study sample of 284 consecutive patients, we measured the association between five different risk factors and the development of infection following the operative management of mandibular fractures. The five risk factors analyzed were age, sex, number of fractures per patie...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stone IE,Dodson TB,Bays RA

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital clinical anophthalmia requires fitting an artificial eye, achieving a pleasing aspect of the palpebral apparatus, and stimulating growth of the orbit, as well as of the entire midface. METHODS:Out of 25 patients with clinical anophthalmia, 22 were treated according to a new protocol (first descri...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gundlach KK,Guthoff RF,Hingst VH,Schittkowski MP,Bier UC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are many approaches to the medial orbital wall. However, most of them have problems with limitation of exposure, scarring, and postoperative inflammatory symptoms related to the eye. The authors used an upper eyelid crease approach to overcome these problems and investigate the usefulness of this appro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim HS,Kim SE,Evans GRD,Park SH

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventral hernias are a common, challenging, and expensive problem for general and reconstructive surgeons. The authors assessed the impact of epidurals on morbidity following abdominal wall reconstruction for hernia. METHODS:A retrospective review of abdominal wall reconstruction patients operated on between...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fischer JP,Nelson JA,Wes AM,Wink JD,Yan C,Braslow BM,Chen L,Kovach SJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent publications have implicated computed tomographic scans in the genesis of cancer and developmental delay. To determine whether the imaging protocols used in the authors' craniofacial practice could be harmful, they reviewed patient radiation exposure data for 77 patients. They then reviewed the litera...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jaffurs D,Denny A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity has been viewed as a relative contraindication against autologous free flap breast reconstruction because of increased risks of complications, including flap loss. METHODS:The authors conducted a prospective analysis of obese patients undergoing autologous breast reconstruction. RESULTS:Overall, 72...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang EI,Liu J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As plastic surgery programs transition toward competency-based medical education curricula, it is important to critically assess current methods of evaluating trainee competence. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify and evaluate assessment tools for technical and nontechnical competencies in...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McKinnon VE,Kalun P,McRae MH,Sonnadara RR,Fahim C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The umbilicus is essential to the aesthetic appearance of the abdomen. However, very little has been written about the exact location of the aesthetically pleasing umbilicus as far as the Indian cosmopolitan population is concerned. Although a variety of reconstructive methods are available, no real standard...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Abhyankar SV,Rajguru AG,Patil PA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to review the long-term results in anophthalmic patients treated for enophthalmos. The patients in our series had augmentation of the volume of their orbital contents by subperiosteal placement of room-temperature vulcanized silicone. From 1972 to 1985, sixty-three patients received subpe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sergott TJ,Vistnes LM

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is possible to reconstruct a breast mound of almost any size by utilizing tissue expansion. In order to produce a pendulous breast which is also ptotic, the tissue-expansion technique has been combined with two other procedures. A new technique is being introduced. It is that of elevating the lower third of the mat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Versaci AD

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the basic science of chronic wounds. 2. Discuss the general and local factors that should be considered in any patient with a chronic wound. 3. Discuss the rationale of converting a chronic wound into an acute wound. 4. Descr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jones CM,Rothermel AT,Mackay DR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00