Treatment of a patient with small fiber pathology using nerve biopsy and grafting: a case report.

abstract：:In this paper the authors describe and illustrate a rare anatomic variation of the ulnar artery, a superficial ulnar artery. The possible embryologic events responsible for this variation are discussed. In addition, they describe the surgical considerations that should be kept in mind when this abnormality is encounte...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Yuksel M,Yuksel E,Weinfeld AB,Shenaq SM

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the efficacy of gene therapy on wound healing. The authors investigated whether delivery of the gene encoding a particular cytokine, known to be important in angiogenesis, could affect ischemic skin flaps. Anterior abdominal skin flaps, based solely on the epigastric artery and vein, were created i...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Taub PJ,Marmur JD,Zhang WX,Senderoff D,Urken ML,Silver L,Weinberg H

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: The distally based sural flap (DBSF) is one of the armamentarium in the lower limb reconstruction. However, the flap has not gained popularity due to concerns about its reliability and donor site morbidity. Based on the anatomy characterization, we combined and developed five modifications to improve the va...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Xu H,Cao X,Kiu-Huen S,Zhu Z,Chen J,Chi Z,Zhang Y

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrastructure of the early regenerative response in an end-to-side neurorrhaphy rat model was studied using transmission electron microscopy. The ipsilateral saphenous nerve was grafted to the sciatic nerve under the following conditions: Group 1, the epineurium and perineurium of the sciatic nerve remained intac...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Okajima S,Terzis JK

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The "neural loop" describes a digital artery passing through a digital nerve, after which both the structures progress distally to supply the digit. While rare, past descriptions refer to neural loops located around the common palmar digital arteries, with no reports of more distal loops. METHODS:We describ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Niumsawatt V,Rozen WM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of the pharyngoesophagus and pharynx can be especially challenging in patients with prior irradiation, recurrent disease, and compromised or deficient anterior neck skin. The authors report their experience with seven patients who underwent pharyngoesophageal reconstruction with a new flap design that a...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Agarwal JP,Stenson KM,Gottlieb LJ

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: As deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flaps have gained popularity in breast reconstruction, the postoperative care of these patients, including the appropriate hospital length-of-stay and the need for intensive care unit (ICU) admission, has become a topic of debate. At our institution, we h...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Fadavi D,Haley A,Khavanin N,Kraenzlin F,Bos TJ,Cho BH,Carl HM,Bhat D,Ostrander BT,Manahan MA,Rosson GD,Sacks JM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dorsalis pedis fasciocutaneous flap has been used successfully in soft tissue reconstruction both as a pedicled and a free flap. The long-term donor site problems associated with this dorsalis pedis flap prompted us to look at the use of the dorsalis pedis fascial flap in soft tissue reconstruction. We describe th...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ritz M,Mahendru S,Somia N,Pacifico MD

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of slow-release basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on ischemia-reperfusion injury was examined using an island skin flap model in rats. Paired rectangular island skin flaps were elevated on the dorsum of 30 Fischer rats. The flaps were subjected to 6 hours of ischemia. Before reperfusion the flaps were i...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Wang Y,Orbay H,Huang C,Tobita M,Hyakusoku H,Myamoto M,Tabata Y,Mizuno H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective evaluation of the functional results after reconstructive treatment with levator scapulae transfer and scapulo-spinal fasciodesis by fascia lata slings for complete chronic trapezius palsy is presented. Five patients (ages 6 to 40 years) were operated on between 1988 and 1991 because of incapacitating ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Coessens BC,Wood MB

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic damage to the common peroneal nerve due to sharp injury, gunshot wound, sciatic nerve tumor, radiculopathy, or hip replacement surgery may result in foot drop. We present an alternative strategy for reanimation of foot drop following deep peroneal nerve palsy, successfully restoring voluntary movement. Fourt...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Nath RK,Lyons AB,Paizi M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors conducted a two-part study to determine whether transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO (2)) and transcutaneous carbon dioxide pressure (TcPCO (2)) can be used to monitor flap viability after transplantation. The first part was an animal study in which TcPO (2) and TcPCO (2) were measured in 10 epigastric isl...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Hashimoto I,Nakanishi H,Takiwaki H,Takase MT,Yamano M,Sedo H

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first in a series of studies designed to investigate the simultaneous changes in blood flow and microcirculation in an island flap during ischemia, in an ischemia-reperfusion model in the rabbit. An island groin flap based on the inferior epigastric vessels was harvested in 17 rabbits. The flap was rendere...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Gürlek A,Schusterman MA,Evans GR,Gherardini G

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: In 2017, our institution initiated a cadaver laboratory-based course dedicated to teaching reconstructive microsurgery indications, preoperative planning, and flap dissection. The goals of this study are to describe the demographics and experience of participants/instructors and to evaluate the learning obj...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Azoury SC,Othman S,Colen DL,Broach RB,Lin I,Zenn MR,Kovach SJ,Levin LS

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvascular techniques are important in making routine anastomoses quicker and difficult anastomoses easier. The authors have developed three types of sleeve anastomoses for different size vessels: a three-stitch sleeve anastomosis, four-stitch sleeve anastomosis, and sidecut sleeve anastomosis. Arteriography, in vi...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zhang L,Moskovitz M,Baron DA,Siebert JW

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors recently reported an experimental study on diode laser-assisted microvascular anastomosis (LAMA) in the femoral arteries and veins of rats. Good success rates and very promising histologic results obtained in this preliminary phase suggested an extension of the investigation with a larger number of rats an...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Gelli R,Pini R,Toncelli F,Chiarugi C,Reali UM

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present two cases in which the venous drainage of transferred flaps was compromised and the flaps were salvaged by vein grafts. Traditionally, once transferred free flaps had become congestive, surgeons would re-anastomose the thrombosed veins, and administer anticoagulants or carry out peripheral vessel d...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Namba Y,Takahashi Y,Ito S,Koshima I

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The free radial forearm flap is a very common material for penile reconstruction. Its major problems are donor-site morbidity with large depressive scar after skin grafting, urethral fistula due to insufficiency of suture line for the urethra, and need for microvascular anastomosis. A new method using combined bilater...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Koshima I,Nanba Y,Nagai A,Nakatsuka M,Sato T,Kuroda S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of growth factors in inducing angiogenesis and enhancing flap viability has provided promising results. Targeted gene therapy has evolved in hopes of increasing the longevity and effectiveness of these growth factor treatments. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of preoperative treatment by va...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zhang F,Yang F,Hu EC,Sones W,Lei M,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: Various reports suggest the augmentation of venous drainage through performing two venous anastomoses as a means of reducing the rate of thrombosis in free flap surgery. However, some suggest dual venous drainage may actually reduce venous blood flow velocity causing a potential risk for thrombosis. METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ahmadi I,Herle P,Rozen WM,Leong J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The free extended lateral arm flap (ELAF) has gained increasing popularity thank to its slimness and versatility, longer neurovascular pedicle, and greater flap size when compared with the original flap design. The aim of this study was to assess the donor-site morbidity associated with this extended procedure. A retr...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Depner C,Erba P,Rieger UM,Iten F,Schaefer DJ,Haug M

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schwann cells play a central role in peripheral-nerve regeneration, in which it has been shown that the addition of exogenous Schwann cells enhances the temporal and spatial sequence of events observed in regeneration. In this study, the authors investigated the fate of exogenous cells in this process by using fluores...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Bryan DJ,Wang KK,Summerhayes C

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) present an exciting new tool in the field of peripheral nerve regeneration due to their close embryonic origin. In this study, we examined their potential in pigs, using biodegradable collagen conduits filled with DPSCs. To our knowledge, this is the first time DPCSs are tested...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Spyridopoulos T,Lambropoulou M,Pagonopoulou O,Birbilis T,Tsaroucha AK,Kouzi-Koliakou K,Botaitis S,Deftereou TE,Gaitanidis A,Pitiakoudis M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While many potential donor sites have been described for fascial (fascia-only) flaps, a fascial flap harvested from the anterolateral thigh (ALT) donor site has not gained popularity, likely because of concerns regarding inadequate perfusion of the deep fascia. However, recent clinical experience demonstrate...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Bhadkamkar MA,Wolfswinkel EM,Hatef DA,Albright SB,Echo A,Hsu PW,Izaddoost SA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ascending branch of the lateral circumflex artery may be of potential value as an alternative recipient vessel in the free-flap transfer to hip region. The anatomy of the ascending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral vessels has been reviewed with regards to size, location, and length and on the basis of prev...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Gurunluoglu R

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares the acute intraoperative arterial elongation technique with the interposition vein-graft method for the closure of small arterial gaps that cannot be repaired by undermining alone. Ten conditioned female mongrel dogs were divided into two groups: a vein graft interposition group and an acute expans...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ruiz-Razura A,Sozer SO,Layton EG,Hill LH,Cohen BE

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteochondral vascularized proximal femoral allografts were orthotopically transplanted in five adult beagles (four experimental and one control). The experimental animals were placed on 0.1 mg/kg of FK506 intravenously for 7 days, and then converted to 1.0 mg/kg orally. Biopsies of the femoral heads were taken at 3 w...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Sotereanos NG,Varitimidis SE,Sewecke JJ,Sotereanos DG,Demeo PJ,Berger RA

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of free tissue transfer has provided multiple options that allow preservation and maintain both the structural and aesthetic status of the scalp. Since the first report of the anterolateral thigh flap in 1984, it has become one of the most commonly used flaps for the reconstruction of various soft-tissue de...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ozkan O,Coskunfirat OK,Ozgentas HE,Derin A

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As reimbursement for free-tissue transfer decreases, the authors find an increase in the number of free flaps performed at their county facility. Over 60 percent of the free flaps performed during the past 10 years were completed within the last 4 years. This influx of patients prompted a review of their experience wi...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Maffi TR,Tran NV

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has been widely used in reconstruction of soft tissue defects. The anatomic variations of perforators increase the difficulties of flap elevation. The ABC system has been described for locating the most common three perforators in Western populations. Less evidence has been...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zhou H,Tan Q,Liu S,Zhou H,Wang S,Yan X,Zheng D,Wang D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00