Innovations in prosthetic interfaces for the upper extremity.

abstract：:The anatomic components of hemifacial microsomia have been classified previously, but their relevance to functional abnormalities has not been stressed. In a recent review of the literature, we found that the frequency and severity of airway disorders, especially those leading to upper airway obstruction and/or obstru...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cohen SR,Levitt CA,Simms C,Burstein FD

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Breast animation may be an unfortunate result of subpectoral implant-based reconstruction following mastectomy. This article reviews a novel approach to the treatment of animation deformity in cases of reconstruction, whereby the pectoralis major muscle is sutured down to the chest wall and the implant is tr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hammond DC,Schmitt WP,O'Connor EA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper discusses a case of congenital leukemia cutis of lymphoblastic type presenting as a solitary frontonasal tumor. The presentation is unusual when compared with other reported cases of neonatal leukemia and represents the only reported case with comparable presenting features to the authors' knowledge. The di...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Campbell DC,Grippaudo FR,Lewandowski R

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rich vascular network in the deep fascia has been emphasized by various scientists, but the actual demonstration of live circulation in the deep fascia has not previously been witnessed. Encouraged by the sight of live circulation in the web membrane of toad hind limb, a successful attempt was made to demonstrate ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bhattacharya V,Watts RK,Reddy GR

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a number of congenital, developmental, and postoperative conditions, many patients have a difference in the vertical and anteroposterior position of the ears. On correction of this deformity, the most difficult problem is the low and anterior location of the external auditory canal. To overcome this unyielding limi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee Y,Lee E

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal deformity in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients increases with time, tongue malposition being one of the causes. Some authors have emphasized the role of nasal and adjacent facial musculature as active extrinsic agents. Another cause of alar deformity can be the lack of a proper foundation because of a max...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bennun RD,Perandones C,Sepliarsky VA,Chantiri SN,Aguirre MI,Dogliotti PL

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathologic cause of both rare craniofacial clefts and congenital limb ring constrictions is the subject of some debate. Uncommon though these two conditions are, they have often been anecdotally reported in association. This study sought to determine the frequency of congenital limb anomalies in general and limb r...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Coady MS,Moore MH,Wallis K

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors present their experience with reconstructive strategies for men with various manifestations of adult buried penis syndrome, and propose a comprehensive anatomical classification system and treatment algorithm based on pathologic changes in the penile skin and involvement of neighboring abdominal ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tausch TJ,Tachibana I,Siegel JA,Hoxworth R,Scott JM,Morey AF

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:Three groups of dogs were studied to compare the bone formation obtained with traditional bone grafting techniques, and that obtained with revascularized periosteum or revascularized bone grafts--all in unstressed bone. Revascularized periosteum did not produce a significant amount of bone in this unstressed model. At...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Puckett CL,Hurvitz JS,Metzler MH,Silver D

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic amputation of the lip is a rare yet devastating event affecting both form and function. Considering the available methods for reconstruction, replantation may offer a reasonable solution. We sought to characterize the variables associated with lip replantation and to assess the outcome in a retrospective rev...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Walton RL,Beahm EK,Brown RE,Upton J,Reinke K,Fudem G,Banis J,Davidson J,Dabb R,Kalimuthu R,Kitzmiller WJ,Gottlieb LJ,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors retrospectively reviewed their experience over the past 5 years with reconstructions of hypopharyngeal defects using anterolateral thigh flaps. The purpose of the study was to present a modified classification of defects, the method and tips used, and outcomes and morbidities. METHODS:From 2002 ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spyropoulou GC,Lin PY,Chien CY,Kuo YR,Jeng SF

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal reconstruction after salvage esophagectomy in patients who have undergone curative-intent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer is associated with a significant risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality. In particular, anastomotic leakage can cause severe and potentially fatal complications, including...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sakuraba M,Kimata Y,Hishinuma S,Nishimura M,Gotohda N,Ebihara S

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Select appropriate local and pedicled flaps for oral cavity reconstruction based on the location and extent of the defect and donor-site characteristics. 2. Understand the functions of the tongue and select the appropriate reconstruc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hanasono MM,Matros E,Disa JJ

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular malformations frequently enlarge during adolescence, suggesting that hormones may be involved. The purpose of this study was to determine whether pubertal hormone receptors are present in vascular malformations and whether they differ from normal tissue. METHODS:Tissue specimens (arteriovenous malf...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kulungowski AM,Hassanein AH,Nosé V,Fishman SJ,Mulliken JB,Upton J,Zurakowski D,DiVasta AD,Greene AK

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Association of Plastic Surgeons was founded in 1921 and is the oldest of the plastic surgery societies. It was born out of the enthusiasm of reconstructive surgeons who had recently increased in numbers and expanded the scope of their activities as a result of the challenges posed by battle-injured soldie...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lawrence WT

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe perceptually the speech articulation, voice quality, and velopharyngeal competency of subjects with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate treated by the Zürich approach. The mean age of the 37 subjects was 10.5 years. Although only one subject had had secondary palatal mana...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Van Demark DR,Gnoinski W,Hotz MM,Perko M,Nussbaumer H

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：: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：:The authors describe the techniques that use the principles of fat grafting to allow them to successfully graft megavolumes (250-ml range) of autologous fat into breasts. The Brava external volume expansion device preoperatively increases the volume and vascularity of the recipient site. Low-pressure liposuction and m...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khouri RK,Rigotti G,Cardoso E,Khouri RK Jr,Biggs TM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical treatment of injuries with loss of skin tissue has improved significantly with the advent of regenerative medicine and tissue bioengineering, and the use of stem cells and dermal substitutes. The success of tissue regeneration depends on optimal local vascularization and the successful integration o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Meruane MA,Rojas M,Marcelain K

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：SUMMARY:Thousands of women undergo postmastectomy breast reconstruction each year. Part of the reconstruction of an aesthetically pleasing breast is a high-quality nipple-areolar reconstruction. The goals for this reconstruction include appropriate nipple projection, areolar color, and areolar texture. Presented in thi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bogue DP,Mungara AK,Thompson M,Cederna PS

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reconstruction of the philtrum during unilateral cleft lip repair remains a surgical challenge. The authors introduce a modified surgical technique for the reconstruction of the philtrum that allows for both the deepening of the philtral dimple and augmentation of the philtral ridge. METHODS:Between Jan...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Li L,Xie F,Ma T,Zhang Z

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-hundred and four patients with fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges have been treated with rigid internal fixation over a 6-year period. Patients with both open and closed injuries had their fractures fixed by tension band wires, interosseous compression screws (lag screws), or plates and screws. The concept...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jabaley ME,Freeland AE

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 5-year period, 232 microvascular composite-tissue transfers to the head and neck, trunk, and extremities were monitored using the laser Doppler flowmeter. Thirteen free flaps (5.6 percent) developed vascular complications, all within 4 days after surgery. The laser Doppler flowmeter detected vascular compromise...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yuen JC,Feng Z

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:Fifty women scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery with tissue expansion were randomly divided into two groups. In the first group the tissue was expanded rapidly, i.e., once a day, starting 1 week postoperatively, and in the other group it was expanded slowly, i.e., once a week, starting after 2 weeks. The expan...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wickman M

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical procedures, although equipment- and labor-intensive, allow efficient treatment of selected soft-tissue, bone, and peripheral nerve defects. The precise surgical skills required and the high equipment and institutional costs have been deterrents to initiating programs in developing countries. Th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Merrell JC,Tien NV,Son NT,An LN,Sellers D,Russell R,Manktelow R,Wei FC,Orgill DP

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00