Treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars with bleomycin and electroporation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cephalic index is often used to evaluate sagittal craniosynostosis corrections; however, validation of this measure remains untested. METHODS:A three-part study was designed to (1) determine the normal distribution of cephalic indices in untreated sagittal craniosynostosis; (2) examine index values in t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fearon JA,Ditthakasem K,Herbert M,Kolar J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty axial-pattern skin flaps in 10 pigs were studied, and 50 and 15 mu radioactively tagged microspheres were used to study blood flow at 2 days and 7 days after surgical delay. Blood flow increased during this period. No statistically significant change in the index of non-nutrient flow, an expression of arterioven...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Guba AM Jr

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to identify the environmental factors that contribute to facial aging in identical twins. METHODS:During the Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, 186 pairs of identical twins completed a comprehensive questionnaire, and digital images were obtained. A panel reviewed the image...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Guyuron B,Rowe DJ,Weinfeld AB,Eshraghi Y,Fathi A,Iamphongsai S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema remains a challenging clinical problem that often lacks curative treatment options. Recent reports have shown that microvascular lymph node transfer from the groin area into axillas of lymphedematous patients may improve lymphatic drainage, but the effect on donor-site lymphatic flow has not been ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Viitanen TP,Mäki MT,Seppänen MP,Suominen EA,Saaristo AM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the progressive changes of nasal symmetry, growth, and relapse after presurgical nasoalveolar molding and primary cheiloplasty in unilateral complete cleft lip/palate infants. Twenty-five consecutive complete unilateral cleft lip/palate infants were included. All the infants und...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Liou EJ,Subramanian M,Chen PK,Huang CS

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When the results of breast augmentation surgery are evaluated, the respective points of view of the surgeon and the patient can differ. Because of the nature of plastic surgery, evaluation of the results puts more emphasis on the patient's satisfaction than on medical knowledge. Among the patients who are sa...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Youn ES

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gracilis functioning free-muscle transplantation for the correction of pure facial paralysis has been a preferred method used by many reconstructive microsurgeons. However, for complex facial paralysis, the deficits include facial paralysis along with soft-tissue, mucosa, and/or skin defects. No adequate solution has ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chuang DC,Mardini S,Lin SH,Chen HC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Harvesting the sartorius muscle and the iliac bone with a superficial circumflex iliac artery (SCIA) perforator flap can be a challenging procedure. The aim of this study was to describe the anatomical topology of the deep branch of the SCIA in fresh cadavers, which has not been reported in detail. METHODS:...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yoshimatsu H,Steinbacher J,Meng S,Hamscha UM,Weninger WJ,Tinhofer IE,Harima M,Fuse Y,Yamamoto T,Tzou CHJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Simulation has gained notable recognition for its role as an effective training and assessment modality in the present era of competency-based medical education. Despite the well-documented efficacy of both live and cadaveric animal models, several ethical, financial, and accessibility issues persist with th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Abi-Rafeh J,Zammit D,Mojtahed Jaberi M,Al-Halabi B,Thibaudeau S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic factors that determine outcome in patients with necrotizing fasciitis remain poorly understood. The aim of this study was to analyze the variables that affect the mortality and morbidity of patients with necrotizing fasciitis and to create a simple method for estimating the probability of mort...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Golger A,Ching S,Goldsmith CH,Pennie RA,Bain JR

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have devised a new method for secondary commissuroplasty after reconstruction of the lower lip using Estlander's method with both aesthetically and functionally satisfactory results. This method consists of forming two equilaterally triangular mucosal flaps on the vermilion and a small triangular skin flap in the n...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ono I,Ariga K,Gunji H,Hasegawa T,Sato M,Kaneko F

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have previously described a model of in vivo tissue generation based on an implanted, microsurgically created vessel loop in a plastic chamber (volume, 0.45 ml) containing a poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffold. Tissue grew spontaneously in association with an intense angiogenic sprouting from ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hofer SO,Knight KM,Cooper-White JJ,O'Connor AJ,Perera JM,Romeo-Meeuw R,Penington AJ,Knight KR,Morrison WA,Messina A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this two-part study was to evaluate the safety of surgical management of speech production disorders in patients with velocardiofacial syndrome without preoperative cervical vascular imaging studies. Anomalous internal carotid arteries have been shown to be a frequent feature of velocardiofacial syndrom...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Witt PD,Miller DC,Marsh JL,Muntz HR,Grames LM

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of rapid versus slow tissue expansion on random-pattern skin-flap survival lengths was evaluated in two groups of pigs. Each group (group 1--slow; group 2--rapid) was further evaluated for the effect that delay (A), delay plus expansion (B), expansion only (C), and acute flap elevation (D) had on flap lengt...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schneider MS,Wyatt DB,Konvolinka CW,Hassanein KM,Hiebert JM

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of a porous high-density polyethylene implant for ear reconstruction is gradually gaining acceptance because it allows for a pleasing ear reconstruction in young children before they enter school. In response to this growing interest, the authors decided to write an article clarifying in detail all t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Reinisch J,Tahiri Y

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients of rhytidectomy age have had previous rhinoplasty or nasal injury and have dorsal irregularities or saddle-nose deformities. SMAS tissue ordinarily discarded at rhytidectomy may be used for nasal dorsal augmentation and padding. Six patients undergoing rhytidectomy who also had prior nasal surgery or def...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Leaf N

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：:There are several structures involved in columellaplasty, and all affect the support and shape of the tip, the columella, and the upper lip. The present paper considers only the problem of the deformities of the maxillary spine and its lower extension over the midline, causing broadening and asymmetrical development o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stoksted P,Gutierrez C

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rat model of the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap was used in the present study to determine the effects of external beam radiation on myocutaneous flap histology and pathophysiology. A total of 57 adult Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a TRAM procedure. A pilot study with 17 animals was first...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lin KY,Patterson JW,Simmons J,Long MD,Schultz RO,Amiss LR,Molloy JA,Kelly MD

更新日期：2001-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Optimal management of the mandible fracture is directly dependent on thorough evaluation, correct injury assessment, and timely initiation of appropriate therapy. As the mandible is a complex three-dimensional bone, significant structural differences in mandibular regions must be appreciated. While the small cr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cole PD,Kaufman Y,Hatef DA,Hollier LH

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A parallel effect of the use of protease inhibitors in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients is the appearance of facial fat atrophy. To correct this, the authors propose lipoinjection of autologous fat into the areas of facial atrophy by a technique based on the atraumatic procurement of fat and posterior tr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Serra-Renom JM,Fontdevila J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implicit to any surgeon's abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) practice should be the review of results after operations have been performed. This allows surgeons to ensure they are delivering high-quality care to patients. In addition, systematic collection of data centered around AWR greatly facilitates research and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Poulose BK,Rosen MJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple-segment osteotomy is defined as an osteotomy that divides the tooth-bearing arch of the maxilla or mandible into three or more segments. Combining large-segment orthognathic surgery and unitooth or small-segment surgery is an effective approach for dealing with a wide range of dentofacial deformities with occ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen YR,Yeow VK

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity results in massive weight loss and improvement of health and quality of life. A downside of the major weight loss is the excess of overstretched skin, which may influence the patient's quality of life by causing functional and aesthetic problems. The purpose of the curren...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van der Beek ESJ,Geenen R,de Heer FAG,van der Molen ABM,van Ramshorst B

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant radiation therapy for locally advanced breast cancer decreases local recurrence and improves survival. Immediate autologous breast reconstruction before postmastectomy irradiation is highly controversial. However, it is presently unknown whether there exist differences in the durability of various a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang EI,Liu TS,Festekjian JH,Da Lio AL,Crisera CA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia-reperfusion injury occurs when tissue is reperfused following a prolonged period of ischemia. It is a subject of interest to plastic surgeons involved in replantation, free tissue transfer, and composite tissue allotransplantation, as it can have a significant impact on the overall success of these procedures...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wang WZ,Baynosa RC,Zamboni WA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free vascularized bone grafts have revolutionized mandibular reconstruction, yet their use in all mandibulectomy patients is not always necessary. A recently developed alternative to bony reconstruction has been the use of the AO reconstruction plate. We compared the use of the AO reconstruction plate with immediate f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schusterman MA,Reece GP,Kroll SS,Weldon ME

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new surgical technique with a set of instruments has been developed for the release of carpal tunnel. The technique allows division of the transverse carpal ligament through a short transverse skin incision (1.5 to 2 cm) of the wrist flexion crease under direct visualization. The technique has been used on 237 patie...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee H,Jackson TA

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to gain information which might be helpful in understanding the influence of palate surgery on abnormal maxillary growth. The finding of actin-rich cells in the granulation tissue of palatal wounds supports the hypothesis that one of the functions of those cells is contraction--and the la...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dabelsteen E,Kremenak CR

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Successful clinical application of dermal filler products requires an understanding of their physical characteristics and in vivo behavior. This study reviewed the data for hyaluronic acid dermal filler products derived from an animal source--the rooster comb. METHODS:A review of the hyaluronic acid literat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Clark CP 3rd

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00