Splinting After Ear Reconstruction: A Stepwise and Inexpensive Workflow Protocol.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to present the results of a series of forequarter amputations (FQAs) and to evaluate the reconstructive methods used. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although FQA has become a rare procedure in the era of limb-sparing treatment of extremity malignancies, it is a useful option when resection of a sho...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tukiainen E,Barner-Rasmussen I,Popov P,Kaarela O

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positioning extremities after soft-tissue reconstructive procedures can be difficult, particularly when flaps or skin grafts have been placed for posterior or circumferential defects. We describe a method using the patient's existing external fixator, when present, to aid in the postoperative care and positioning of t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bindiger A,Ecker J,Kuschner S,Sherman R

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laser-assisted photoepilation has become the procedure of choice for permanent hair reduction. Our purpose was to evaluate patient satisfaction with the procedure using a diode-laser system. METHOD:A self-administered survey was mailed to 220 patients who underwent treatment between 2000 and 2004. These que...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zins JE,Alghoul M,Gonzalez AM,Strumble P

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The arcuate line is a relevant structure when reconstructing the abdominal wall after rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap harvest. Its location is classically taught to be half the distance from the pubic symphysis to the umbilicus, but recent anatomic literature provides evidence to the contrary. Better understand...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cunningham SC,Rosson GD,Lee RH,Williams JZ,Lustman CA,Slezak S,Goldberg NH,Silverman RP

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the impact of a newly implemented protocol for superficial to mid-dermal partial thickness burns which involves early surgery and rapid coverage with biosynthetic dressing in a specialized national burns center in Singapore. METHODS:Consecutive patients with 5% or greater total body surf...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tay KS,Chong SJ,Tan BK

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article the author describes 2 cases of a distally based perforator medial plantar flap that were transferred successfully from the nonweight-bearing instep region to the weight-bearing plantar forefoot (defects, 8 x 5 cm and 6 x 5 cm respectively). This flap is nourished solely by perforators of the medial pl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Coruh A

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttraumatic midface pain secondary to injury of the anterior superior alveolar nerve (ASAN) is characterized as pain localized to the central and lateral incisors, canines, and maxilla. This nerve is susceptible to injury and subsequent formation of neuromas after midface trauma. Surgical intervention requ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Olenczak JB,Hui-Chou HG,Aguila DJ 3rd,Shaeffer CA,Dellon AL,Manson PN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superiorly based pharyngeal flaps (PFs) are commonly used for the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) in patients with cleft palate. However, failure may occur with recurrence of hypernasality and surgical revision may be necessary. Hemisphincter pharyngoplasty using either unilateral or bilateral posterio...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin WN,Wang R,Cheong EC,Lo LJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and lymphadenectomy (LAD) are commonly performed in the staging and care of patients with malignant melanoma. These procedures are accompanied by complications that may result in hospital readmission, negatively affecting patient outcomes and potentially affecting surgical...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ascha M,Ascha MS,Gastman B

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current recipient vessels for microvascular breast reconstruction include the internal mammary and the thoracodorsal systems. This review will focus on the advantages of the internal mammary artery and vein and reasons for their preference. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nahabedian M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated changes in lip height and length by position in cleft lip nasal deformity patients who underwent treatment with Millard technique. METHODS:A retrospective review of the medical records and an anthropometric analysis of photographs were performed in 209 cases of cleft lip nasal deformity. In the...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Han K,Kim T,Kim J,Choi J,Shin Y,Jeong W

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The infraorbital region is a unique facial subunit surrounded with several important structures, such as the lower eyelids, oral commissure, ala nasi, and the sideburns. The potential for distortion of these neighboring anatomic landmarks and the absence of natural creases where incisional scars can be camou...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mutaf M,Günal E,Temel M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual case of extensive cutaneous leishmaniasis of the upper limb in a patient with leukemia is presented. A trial of medical therapy (sodium stibogluconate) resulted in rapid healing of the large ulcers. The incidence of leishmaniasis is increasing globally as a result of the ease of travel and migrating populat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Al-Qattan MM

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents a long-term evaluation of sural nerve donor-site morbidity in patients with at least 15 years' follow-up (mean 26 years) after sural nerve harvesting for peripheral nerve repair. Twenty-nine patients (mean age 30 years at time of surgery) participated in a retrospective analysis using a questionnai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： IJpma FF,Nicolai JP,Meek MF

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：:After extensive excision of skin cancer on the face, or when skin cancer is located on the 3-dimensional structures of the face, reconstruction with a local flap can be impossible, or clinicians are reluctant to reconstruct defects with a skin graft because of postoperative contraction, hyperpigmentation, or other com...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Park SW,Heo EP,Choi JH,Cho HC,Kim SH,Xu L,Lee Y,Choi TH,Kim S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous (LFC) nerve as a source of anterolateral thigh dysesthesias has been recognized for 100 years. Despite this historic recognition, its diagnosis today is often delayed, and definitive treatment of refractory cases by surgical decompression rarely reported. This study describe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nahabedian MY,Dellon AL

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently no brief and objective screening protocol exists to assist surgeons and dentists in the identification of patients who are likely to report unsatisfactory outcomes after cosmetic surgery interventions. The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the relationship between postoperative dissatisfac...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Honigman RJ,Jackson AC,Dowling NA

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：:Women over the age of 30 who had undergone single (N = 20) and multiple (N = 16) facial cosmetic surgery were compared with a control group (N = 49) on five personality measures. Cosmetic surgical patients were found to be more narcissistic (p = 0.05) and to have more problems with separation-individuation (p = 0.01) ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dunofsky M

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Obstetric brachial plexus palsy is caused by traction during birth. Most patients regain useful function with spontaneous recovery. In some cases, cross reinnervation occurs between the biceps and triceps muscles. In these cases, smooth active motion of the elbow joint is impaired by simultaneous biceps and ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Semaya AE,El-Nakeeb R,Hasan M,Shams A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin sparing mastectomy (SSM) removes the breast, nipple-areolar complex, previous biopsy incisions, and skin overlying superficial tumors. Preservation of the native skin envelope facilitates immediate breast reconstruction. The procedure has been adopted for the treatment of breast cancer. All cases of SSM and immed...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Carlson GW,Losken A,Moore B,Thornton J,Elliott M,Bolitho G,Denson DD

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the current tendency of increasing minimally invasive cosmetic surgeries, some rare but disastrous complications of facial filler injections come into sight, such as visual loss. The study aims to investigate the possible route that the injected droplet accesses the ophthalmic artery to explain and prevent such d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Li X,Du L,Lu JJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seroma formation is a common postoperative complication in plastic surgery, resulting in notable patient morbidity and expense. In this study the authors investigated the efficacy of a synthetic glutaraldehyde-based tissue adhesive (BioGlue; Cryolife, Inc., Kennesaw, GA) in seroma prevention in the rat mastectomy sero...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Menon NG,Downing S,Goldberg NH,Silverman RP

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven male patients and 8 total ears underwent composite excision for neoplasm of the auricular helix. Defect size ranged from 2.5 to 4.5 cm exceeding the conventional limit of l.5 cm for wedge excision with primary closure. An incision at the root of the helix released the superior auricular muscle and a portion of t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： McRae MC,Au A,Narayan D

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:A 69-year-old woman with a history of mastectomy and radiotherapy for breast carcinoma demonstrated extensive anterior thoracic wall radionecrosis 22 years later. The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap was chosen to repair two distant ulcerative defects. Chest wall coverage was performed by dividing the muscle int...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rouanet P,Jozwik M,Pujol H

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of this study is to describe the use of high-frequency ultrasound to ascertain the site, quantity, and type of filler injected in the soft tissue of the face, with respect to reliability of the procedure and the analysis costs. Between December 2006 and August 2010, 80 subjects aged 25 to 65 years, who underwent f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Grippaudo FR,Mattei M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Finger pulp loss is often observed in daily practice. When the lateral and dorsal surfaces of the injured digit remain intact, a neurovascular island flap can be designed and raised from that part of the finger for pulp reconstruction. Two types of homodigital lateral-dorsal neurovascular island flaps were used in 17 ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen CT,Wei FC

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00