Surface Aesthetics and Analysis.

abstract：:The treatment of diabetic foot ulceration is complex with multiple considerations often leading to limb amputation. This article presents the usefulness of a multidisciplinary approach along with an algorithm to manage and salvage diabetic foot ulcers from amputation. This algorithm is a step-by-step guide to manage t...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hong JP,Oh TS

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of mandibular reconstruction utilizing rigid internal fixation and vascularized bone grafts has been described. This type of repair should be considered in all patients undergoing mandibular resection for head and neck malignancies. Although no ideal method of reconstruction has yet been described, it ap...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Wenig BL,Keller AJ

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents the clinical features of a spectrum of pigmented lesions. It begins with benign lesions that may be confused with melanocytic nevi, such as lentigines, seborrheic keratoses, and dermatofibromas. The next section focuses on the various types of melanocytic nevi, including congenital, blue, and Spi...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Schaffer JV,Bolognia JL

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several aspects must be considered in the performance of muscle and musculocutaneous flaps. Some of the most important are not at all related to the technical elevation and manipulation of the individual flap. It is hoped that this brief outline will prove beneficial to many successful future reconstructive applicatio...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： McCraw JB,Vasconez LO

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The result of secondary rhinoplasties in men must be absolutely natural. The dorsum, the tip's elevation, and the diverse angles that the nose forms with the rest of the face--that is, shape, dimension, and proportion--must be correct. Illustrative cases of the most frequent defects are presented along with ways to pr...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Juri J

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the surgical procedures used for the aesthetic improvements of the flanks and abdomen. A clinical classification for patient selection regarding when to use liposuction, surgery, or both, is included. Isolated flankplasty, isolated abdominoplasty, and combined flanks with abdominoplasty performe...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Baroudi R,Ferreira CA

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clear understanding of upper eyelid anatomy is an absolute prerequisite for performing advanced invagination-type blepharoplasty. This article describes the author's simple, systematic approach to intraoperative identification of the levator aponeurosis as well as the other key layers of fascia in the upper lid. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Siegel RJ

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have completed 25 SLC-RAC sequences for complete unilateral clefts of the lip, using the straight-line closure as a preliminary step to facilitate the definitive closure, which is done about 6 months later. Fourteen of the straight-line closures were done on newborn children with local anesthesia, and the rest were...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Furnas DW

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvascular ear replantation is a rare event, having been reported only 25 times since the first case in 1980. It requires a lengthy operative time and hospital stay, results in multiple blood transfusions, and has a significant failure rate. Nevertheless, a successful ear replantation is a dramatic demonstration of...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Kind GM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In general, augmentation of soft tissue has been a problem for plastic surgeons because of the body's protective mechanisms against foreign material, but silicone rubber implants are the author's choice of the materials currently available. The aesthetic considerations of the shape of the calf and techniques and compl...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Howard PS

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The deep-plane midface lift offers many advantages in midface rejuvenation. Anatomic analysis of aging and embryologic evidence both support surgical facial “degloving” in the sub-SMAS plane and resuspension of the platysma/SMAS unit. This approach offers more complete repositioning of facial soft tissue compared with...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Gordon NA,Adam SI 3rd

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The armamentarium of the modern breast surgeon includes the time-tested procedures of modified radical mastectomy and lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy with postoperative radiation, but has evolved to include several options that produce excellent oncologic endpoints and improved cosmesis. These options inclu...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Cil TD,McCready D

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The problem of high velocity facial injuries with multiple facial fractures concerns the severity of the bony injury. Attempts at closed reduction of the large comminuted segments common to these fractures result in eventual bony collapse and soft tissue shrinkage. The solution to these problems lies in the early expo...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Gruss JS,Phillips JH

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 30 years, MMS has become recognized as the treatment of choice for certain uncommon cutaneous neoplasms and for certain variants of BCC, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. It offers an extremely high cure rate and maximally preserves healthy tissue, which often allows for preservation of function as we...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Lang PG Jr

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors discuss how, in performing an endoscopic brow lift, meticulous surgical technique, adherence to anatomic dissection planes, and direct visualization used at key points in the procedure enable a safer, more-complete dissection and a better outcome. Anatomy as it relates to the procedure is discussed. Patien...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Terella AM,Wang TD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper extremity reconstruction may be greatly facilitated by "thinking nerve" in the initial evaluation. Frequently, the obvious soft tissue deformity or bone or joint pathology distracts the reconstructive surgeon from an underlying nerve problem. When pain is a portion of the presenting complaints, thinking nerve be...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Dellon AL

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 18-month experience with an endoscopically assisted "closed" technique of modified transblepharoplasty lower lid and midface rejuvenation is presented. In the modified approach, preseptal dissection in the body of the lower lid is eliminated to decrease the incidence of septal scarring and lower lid retraction. The...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hester TR Jr

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free muscle transfer is now a feasible procedure in several fields of reconstructive surgery. In this article, basic science behind clinical free muscle transfer, including essential aspects like donor muscle selection (type of blood supply, architecture of fibers, fiber length, and muscle volume), donor nerve selecti...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Doi K,Hattori Y,Tan SH,Dhawan V

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study used stromal vascular fraction gel (SVF-gel), a mechanically processed fat-derived product, to treat eye bag and tear trough deformity. SVF-gel is prepared by a process of centrifugation and intersyringe shifting and is particularly rich in SVF cells and native adipose extracellular matrix. SVF-gel injectio...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Jiang S,Quan Y,Wang J,Cai J,Lu F

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The task of managing an open wound complicated by exposed bony structures underneath is difficult, if not challenging. We have instituted a method of managing the problems in stages using an artificial dermis and skin grafting technique in 17 wounds in 15 individuals from Sept. 2006 to Feb. 2009. While all wounds were...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Chen X,Chen H,Zhang G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this article is to introduce clinical investigators to the basic concepts of cost-effectiveness analysis. This line of research is not commonly pursued in clinical studies probably because of unfamiliarity of plastic surgeons with the field of health economics and health research methodology in general. Th...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Thoma A,Strumas N,Rockwell G,McKnight L

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pedicle perforator flaps and keystone perforator island flaps are additional tools for reconstructive surgeons. Advances in understanding of vascular anatomy, the dynamic nature of perforator perfusion, inter-perforator flow and the hot-spot principle have led to reconstructive techniques that allow innovative autolog...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Abraham JT,Saint-Cyr M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents a contemporary overview of tip suturing and tip structural grafting techniques used to refine the wide nasal tip. Previous reductive techniques have proved to produce unnatural results over time. It is imperative to correctly evaluate the nose and assess all possible pitfalls during the preoperat...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Dhir K,Ghavami A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fat grafting is as a unique regenerative filler with soluble factors and progenitor cells that may remodel scar tissue in an easy yet effective way. A combination of microfat grafting, lipococoncentrate injection, scar subcision, and platelet-rich plasma supplementation may be used to treat the majority of facial scar...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Pallua N,Kim BS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microdermabrasion is the general term applied to the technique of abrading the skin with a high-pressure flow of crystals. Patient selection, equipment, and technique for face, hands, and chest are described. Results of a survey on the efficacy of the treatment are provided. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Bernard RW,Beran SJ,Rusin L

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents our approach to performing an endoscopically assisted facelift. The advantages of the subperiosteal dissection are discussed. The procedure is expoused considering different approaches and variations depending on each particular case. Surgical procedures for the forehead, cheeks, and neck are dis...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Del Campo AF,Lucchesi R,Cedillo Ley MP

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burns and trauma cause superficial and deep soft tissue wounds that cannot heal to the preinjury state. Healing requires cell proliferation and differentiation into the injured tissue type, laying down extracellular matrix, often as collagens. Heterotopic ossification causes severe pain, nonhealing wounds, and restric...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Agarwal S,Sorkin M,Levi B

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Close cooperation between the plastic surgeon and the otologist, with each understanding and respecting the importance of the other's role, will provide the atresia/microtia patient with the best possible chance of a successful outcome. The purpose of the atresia repair is to improve hearing. Our goal is to attain, th...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Cole RR,Jahrsdoerfer RA

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of soft tissue defects following tumor ablation procedures in the trunk and extremities can challenge the microsurgeon. The goal is not just to provide adequate soft tissue coverage but also to restore form and function and minimize donor site morbidity. Although the principles of the reconstructive lad...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hussain ON,Sabbagh MD,Carlsen BT

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autologous breast reconstruction has become increasingly popular in the past several years as more experience has been gained in the various techniques. Advantages to autologous reconstruction include improved shaping and symmetry, which also allow for a more natural reconstruction. The transverse rectus abdominis myo...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Chang BW

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00