The foreign body response: at the interface of surgery and bioengineering.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Free sensate thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps that include the posterior divisions of the lateral cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerves have been described. The authors used preoperative color Doppler sonography to identify the nerves and demonstrate its clinical value. METHODS:Fourteen free sen...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lin CT,Yang KC,Hsu KC,Liu WC,Chen JS,Chen LW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suture knots present several disadvantages in wound closure, because they are tedious to tie and place ischemic demands on tissue. Bulky knots may be a nidus for infection, and they may extrude through skin weeks after surgery. Needle manipulations during knot-tying predispose the surgeon to glove perforatio...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Murtha AP,Kaplan AL,Paglia MJ,Mills BB,Feldstein ML,Ruff GL

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Any split-thickness skin graft donor site is obvious to some degree because of pigment alterations and, at the worst, it can develop hypertrophic scarring. A predictably superior aesthetic result is possible if this site is converted to a full-thickness defect followed by primary closure, because a linear scar is the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reconstruction of large full-thickness defects of the upper eyelids is challenging because of their complex anatomy and specialized functions. The authors present and discuss a new, simple surgical technique for upper eyelid reconstruction. This is a single-stage procedure and has produced satisfactory to ex...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Demir Z,Yüce S,Karamürsel S,Çelebioğlu S

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sweet's syndrome, originally described as an acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, belongs to a class of skin lesions that histologically have intense epidermal and/or dermal inflammatory infiltrate of neutrophils without evidence of infection or vasculitis. Skin lesions of Sweet's syndrome most commonly pr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： O'Halloran LE,Bennett LL,Grothaus PC,Lynch DJ

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous investigations have demonstrated the superior strength and toughness of the MGH four-strand tendon repair technique and shown that it neither weakens during maximum tendon softening nor interferes with healing in an in vivo rabbit model. In the current study, the biomechanical performance of the modified Beck...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wassermann RJ,Howard R,Markee B,Payne W,Ondrovic L,Lee W,Greenwald DP

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascularized composite allotransplantation is an emerging field, but the complications of lifelong immunosuppression limit indications. Vascularized composite allotransplantation in solid organ recipients represents a unique opportunity because immunosuppression has already been accepted. This report of a si...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Selber JC,Chang EI,Clemens MW,Gaber L,Hanasono MM,Klebuc M,Skoracki RJ,Trask T,Yu P,Gaber AO

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The venous architecture of the integument and the underlying deep tissues was studied in six total-body human fresh cadavers and a series of isolated regional studies of the limbs and torso. A radiopaque lead oxide mixture was injected, and the integument and deep tissues were dissected and radiographed. The sites of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Taylor GI,Caddy CM,Watterson PA,Crock JG

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although local anesthesia will, and should, continue to be the principal method of anesthesia for most face lift operations, we believe that general endotracheal anesthesia, supplemented by local anesthesia with epinephrine, offers significant advantages in a selected group of patients. We review 100 consecutive rhyti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kaye BL,Kruse JC

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To achieve the desired refinements in Asian patients, sufficient septal cartilage is needed for ideal tip projection and lengthening of the nose by the septal extension supported by the stable septum. There are many cases of insufficient septal cartilage in Asian patients. For optimal outcome, the author pro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim CH

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cosmetic treatment of the forehead using neuromodulators is challenging. To avoid adverse events, the underlying anatomy has to be understood and thoughtfully targeted. Clinical observations indicate that eyebrow ptosis can be avoided if neuromodulators are injected in the upper forehead, despite the frontal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cotofana S,Freytag DL,Frank K,Sattler S,Landau M,Pavicic T,Fabi S,Lachman N,Hernandez CA,Green JB

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is frequently used for total breast reconstruction; however, few reports have been available regarding clinical outcome following conservative breast surgery. The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective review on 48 patients undergoing immediate latissimus dors...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Munhoz AM,Montag E,Fels KW,Arruda EG,Sturtz GP,Aldrighi C,Gemperli R,Ferreira MC

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variability in large-volume fat transplantation has been linked to technique. Meanwhile, the recipient-site volume and its relation to the volume of grafted fat have been relatively overlooked. Graft-to-capacity concepts are evidenced in other soft-tissue transplantation procedures such as skin and hair tran...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Del Vecchio DA,Del Vecchio SJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased production of oxygen free radicals and infiltration of neutrophils into tissue subjected to ischemia-reperfusion have emphasized that neutrophils play a direct role in the development of injury. The present study was designed to elucidate the effect of FK506, a new immunosuppressive drug, on 11 hours of comp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cetinkale O,Bilgic L,Bolayirli M,Sengul R,Ayan F,Burcak G

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is described with disabling palpebral edema. Primary hypothyroidism had been previously diagnosed and treated. Testing of thyroid function revealed persistence of the hypothyroidism. Treatment with L-thyroxine produced normalization of the biochemical parameters and resolution of palpebral edema. The search ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wortsman J,Wavak P

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most commonly used technique in the treatment of contracture bands is Z-plasty. The subcutaneous pedicle rhomboid flap is a relatively new flap whose efficiency in the treatment of wide or linear contractures with two or more contracture bands has been demonstrated. This experimental study was planned to...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ertaş NM,Küçükçelebi A,Erbaş O,Bozdoğan N,Celebioğlu S

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the goals of lip augmentation is to recreate the natural shape and contour of the lips. The literature describes numerous fillers and multiple techniques for this procedure. However, there is a paucity of information regarding the anatomy of the fat layers of the upper and lower lips. While prosecting...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohrich RJ,Pessa JE

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anomaly of facial cleft no. 1 has been encountered recently. It is a rare finding and, accordingly, is being reported with the hope that more craniofacial clefts will be seen in the future and direct the attention of the medical community to the problems. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Suwantemee C

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 18-year-old girl had a cyst excised from the left buttock in 1988. The cyst was diagnosed to be a cutaneous ciliated cyst, since histologic examination using special stains demonstrated its lining to be similar to fallopian tube epithelium. Only 20 such cases have been published to date, and this report is probably...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Varma SK,Rayner SS,Brown LJ

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for coverage of periolecranon (elbow) defects is presented. The technique uses the local tissues of the lateral upper arm as an axial flap and minimizes the donor defect for this type of reconstruction by obviating the need for a skin graft. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lazarou SA,Kaplan IB

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although studies have analyzed quality of life in children with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis, to date nobody has investigated long-term quality of life in adults with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. The purpose of this study was to compare quality of life in adult nonsyndromic craniosynostosis patients with ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mazzaferro DM,Naran S,Wes AM,Magee L,Taylor JA,Bartlett SP

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractures of the orbital roof require high-energy trauma and have been linked to high rates of neurologic and ocular complications. However, there is a paucity of literature exploring the association between injury, management, and visual prognosis. METHODS:The authors performed a 3-year retrospective revie...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gebran SG,Lopez J,Wasicek PJ,Elegbede A,Rasko YM,Liang F,Nam AJ,Manson PN,Grant MP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liposuction of the neck has an established role in selected patients undergoing cervicoplasty. Some authors have suggested a role for subplatysmal fat removal. Observations in the anatomy laboratory suggested the presence of discrete regions of subplatysmal fat. This information may be useful during surgical...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohrich RJ,Pessa JE

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relationships between physicians and industry, whether it be pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, or purveyors of medical technology, contain both an element of potential for good and a potential for harm. Certainly, the potential for good is realized when the collaboration results in improved plast...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Luce EA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to introduce plastic surgeons to a theory of adult education. Most surgeons have been hired by their parent institution because of their clinical skills, and rightly so. At the same time, these same surgeons choose or are expected to be involved to varying degrees in the surgical educati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Weber RA,Armstrong EG

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microbotox consists of the injection of microdroplets of botulinum toxin into the dermis to improve the different lower face and neck aging components. No clinical trial has evaluated its effect on the different face and neck components and no study has compared it to the "Nefertiti lift" procedure. METHODS...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Awaida CJ,Jabbour SF,Rayess YA,El Khoury JS,Kechichian EG,Nasr MW

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:None of the paresis scoring systems used satisfies an adequate description of all the details necessary to document the degree of facial paresis before and after any treatment. We developed a new documentation system considering all details of the history of the patient and of the treatment that could have any influen...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Frey M,Jenny A,Giovanoli P,Stüssi E

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of the insertion level of Orticochea flaps is proposed. The purpose of the modification is to place the pharyngoplasty at a higher site, in the area of attempted velopharyngeal contact. The site of velopharyngeal contact can be identified using lateral radiographic techniques. A success rate of 93 perce...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Riski JE,Serafin D,Riefkohl R,Georgiade GS,Georgiade NG

更新日期：1984-06-01 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：:A patient is presented in whom augmentation of the pyriform aperture of the maxilla was performed with porous hydroxyapatite in concert with a face and brow lift. Basic research has recently shown that remodeling of the facial skeleton continues throughout life and that this remodeling process leads to changes in the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pessa JE,Peterson ML,Thompson JW,Cohran CS,Garza JR

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00