MicroRNA-21 affects proliferation and apoptosis by regulating expression of PTEN in human keloid fibroblasts.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tracking world cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is currently limited to patient registries at a few academic centers, dependent upon patient referral and case reports in the literature. The purpose of this study was to review and compare federal database adverse event ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Srinivasa DR,Miranda RN,Kaura A,Francis AM,Campanale A,Boldrini R,Alexander J,Deva AK,Gravina PR,Medeiros LJ,Nast K,Butler CE,Clemens MW

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of the slide-swing plasty are reviewed over a period of 16 years. A total of 1,308 patients were analyzed with regard to location and etiology. The slide-swing plasty has proved successful in practice. Its great advantage consists in the possibility of closing large defects without skin grafting. Compared ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schrudde J,Petrovici V

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present their latest development of a strictly vertical retroauricular incision to minimize a sequela of a face lift, namely, a visible scar. The temporal preauricular vertical incision and the retroauricular vertical incision form two parallel arms of a U-shaped incision. Anteriorly, a downward rotation f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Marchac D,Brady JA,Chiou P

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1985 through 1987, five of eight infants with thoracic wounds at Yale-New Haven Hospital underwent chest-wall reconstruction. In total, the eight infants underwent 17 procedures (including multiple open resuscitations) exclusive of the reconstructive operations. Patients undergoing reconstruction ranged from 1 to...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stahl RS,Kopf GS

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some modified surgical techniques are described for constructing a deep conchal cavity and pseudomeatus and obtaining high auricular projection in congenital microtia. At the primary operation, a rather small portion of the microtic vestige is utilized for the lobule by switching, sparing the skin for the concha, with...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Isshiki N,Koyama H,Suzuki S,Taira T

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis is a congenital malposition of the heart and abdominal viscera, which are externally situated, carrying an extremely poor prognosis. We report a case of a complete thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis that had undergone successful coverage over the exposed heart and abdominal contents. A few...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hochberg J,Ardenghy MF,Gustafson RA,Murray GF

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The enlarged tongue, or macroglossia, may compromise vital function to the point that surgical correction is necessary. Although earlier procedures simply aimed at reducing tongue bulk, contemporary techniques attempt to decrease lingual dimension yet preserve critical neurosensory function. Still, modern approaches a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kaufman Y,Cole P,McKnight A,Hatef DA,Hollier L,Edmonds J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cessation of cervical nerve root pain following modified SMAS rhytidectomy is reported. CAT scans and radiographs demonstrating substantial changes in the intervertebral relationships are documented. No previous report exists demonstrating the biomechanical response to platysma muscle surgery. The potential for al...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Toranto IR

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increasing trend for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, but studies focusing on bilateral free flap breast reconstruction are lacking. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed of all bilateral free flap breast reconstructions performed from 2000 to 2010. RESULTS:Overall, 488 patients un...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang EI,Chang EI,Soto-Miranda MA,Zhang H,Nosrati N,Ghali S,Chang DW

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most lesions of the upper extremity are common and benign, and many have questioned the need for routine pathologic evaluation of these specimens. The authors aim to examine the national use of routine pathologic examination of nonmalignant hand lesions to help guide health care policy and practice patterns....

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho HE,Kelley B,Zhong L,Chung KC

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduction mammaplasty has been shown to be efficacious in reducing the burden of symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with macromastia. However, most insurance carriers will not reimburse for mammaplasties involving less than 1000 g of total tissue resected. To refute this arbitrary policy...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spector JA,Karp NS

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Negative-pressure wound therapy with instillation is increasingly utilized as an adjunct therapy for a wide variety of wounds. Despite its growing popularity, there is a paucity of evidence and lack of guidance to provide effective use of this therapy. METHODS:A panel of experts was convened to provide guid...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim PJ,Attinger CE,Steinberg JS,Evans KK,Lehner B,Willy C,Lavery L,Wolvos T,Orgill D,Ennis W,Lantis J,Gabriel A,Schultz G

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A highly unusual method of reconstruction was used to advantage following a massive pectoral chest-wall tumor resection that entailed unavoidable section of the subclavian and axillary vessels and the cords of the brachial plexus, irretrievably encased by tumor in the axilla. Since leaving the defunctionalized upper l...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fuentes CE

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical flaps have become safe and reliable reconstructive tools, but total flap loss rates as high as 25 percent and partial flap loss rates as high as 36 percent have been reported due to insufficient perfusion. Therefore, a reliable, noninvasive, and effective way to improve the microcirculation of surgi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kolbenschlag J,Sogorski A,Kapalschinski N,Harati K,Lehnhardt M,Daigeler A,Hirsch T,Goertz O

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy as a risk factor for having a child with cleft lip/palate has been suggested by several epidemiologic studies. However, most of these studies contained small sample sizes, and a clear association between these two factors could not be established. The U.S. Natality database ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chung KC,Kowalski CP,Kim HM,Buchman SR

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal donor-site flaps, including the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) and deep inferior epigastric artery (DIEA) perforator flaps, are standard in autologous breast reconstruction. With significant variation in the vascular anatomy of the abdominal wall, preoperative imaging is essent...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rozen WM,Phillips TJ,Ashton MW,Stella DL,Gibson RN,Taylor GI

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:"Disruptive physician" is a term appearing more frequently in many hospital bylaws. It has significant negative implications that can lead to loss of privileges for plastic surgeons. METHODS:Exploring the various definitions of disruptive physician reveals palpable differences between those of the Joint Com...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zbar RIS,Taylor LD,Canady JW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of mesh materials for reinforcement of the abdominal wall has revolutionized the approaches to hernia repair. Whether it's a permanent, synthetic mesh, a biologically derived collagen graft, or a synthetic, bioresorbable construct, data demonstrate improved outcomes with respect to recurrence with their use. N...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cobb WS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mammary implants were exposed to various simulated dive profiles followed by altitude exposures to stimulate aircraft travel and then were observed for bubble formation and volume changes. Minimal volume changes occurred after each dive. Numerous bubbles formed, however, reaching their maximum size in 3 hours. By comp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vann RD,Riefkohl R,Georgiade GS,Georgiade NG

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, whatever the etiology, is a serious and life-threatening problem. We present a case following rhinoplasty. To our knowledge, this specific complication has not been reported, most likely because it has gone unrecognized, since most cerebrospinal fluid leaks cease spontaneously. Surgeons...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hallock GG,Trier WC

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deformities of the adjacent facial bones are common with large vascular tumors. Most hemangiomas will resolve spontaneously, but the incidence of resolution appears to be quite low when the adjacent bones are affected. In these, we have used high dosage corticosteroid therapy in the early cases, particularly those inv...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Williams HB

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acellular dermal matrix is used in most postmastectomy implant-based breast reconstructions in the United States. It is believed to be safe, despite a slightly increased complication rate. Although never established in a unifying study, the primary advantage of acellular dermal matrix is believed to be an en...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： DeLong MR,Tandon VJ,Farajzadeh M,Berlin NL,MacEachern MP,Rudkin GH,Da Lio AL,Cederna PS

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Limited follow-up data on aesthetic outcome and survival after microsurgical reconstruction of complex scalp and forehead defects are available. These data are important to improve reconstruction quality and patient counseling. The purpose of this study was to evaluate surgical, aesthetic, and oncologic outc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Driel AA,Mureau MAM,Goldstein DP,Gilbert RW,Irish JC,Gullane PJ,Neligan PC,Hofer SOP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient with electrical burns which resulted in loss of the right upper arm and a urinary bladder fistula. A jump flap was used to cover the repaired bladder, and also to cover the stump of the amputated right arm. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chari PS,Bapna BC,Balakrishnan C

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this anatomic investigation were to examine the levator veli palatini, tensor veli palatini, and salpingopharyngeus muscles in relation to normal eustachian tube function and to analyze the clinical implications of these data for tubal physiology in cleft palate individuals. Detailed dissections under 3.2x...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Huang MH,Lee ST,Rajendran K

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Best evidence has no bearing on quality of life if it is not implemented in clinical practice. The authors introduce knowledge translation as a theoretical framework for closing the gap between evidence and practice in plastic surgery. The current state of published evidence in plastic surgery is reviewed and evaluate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moltaji S,Alkhatib AH,Liu H,Murphy J,Gallo L,Karpinski M,Mowakket S,Thoma A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past 18 months, 60 tissue expanders were utilized in the reconstruction of 42 children with burn alopecia of the scalp not amenable to a single excision and primary closure at the Shriners Burns Institute in Galveston, Texas. The children were grouped according to the degree of alopecia. All patients with d...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Buhrer DP,Huang TT,Yee HW,Blackwell SJ

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major intrinsic cause of facial skin degeneration is age, associated with extrinsic factors such as exposure to sun. Its major pathologic causes are degeneration of the elastin matrix, with loss of oxytalan and elaunin fibers in the subepidermal region, and actinic degeneration of elastin fibers that los...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Charles-de-Sá L,Gontijo-de-Amorim NF,Rigotti G,Sbarbati A,Bernardi P,Benati D,Bizon Vieira Carias R,Maeda Takiya C,Borojevic R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To correct velopharyngeal incompetence, a new treatment concept was proposed in Distraction Osteogenesis for Lengthening of the Hard Palate: Part I (using lengthening of the hard and soft palate by distraction osteogenesis). Cephalometry and computed tomography showed successful elongation of the posterior hard palate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Carls FR,Schüpbach P,Sailer HF,Jackson IT

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00