Transfer of the pronator quadratus motor branch for wrist extension reconstruction in brachial plexus palsy.

abstract：:Utilizing the techniques of biostereometric photography and current state-of-the-art computergraphics, topographic contourgrams have been generated in a series of patients with complex craniofacial malformations. These contourgrams are considered useful in diagnosis and treatment planning and as an aid in postoperativ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sen Savara B,Miller SH,Demuth RJ,Kawamoto HK

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term implications of components separation for the lateral oblique and rectus muscles remain unknown. The authors hypothesized that recreation of the tendinous insertion of the linea alba through components separation results in expansion of the rectus muscle with potential atrophy of the external o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hicks CW,Krpata DM,Blatnik JA,Novitsky YW,Rosen MJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The definitive approach to lip augmentation has yet to be defined. Herein is described a technique using acellular allogeneic dermal grafts that is easy, effective, and reproducible. Our results over the past 2 years include 47 patients (94 grafts). Three grafts to the upper lip have exhibited significant resorption, ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohrich RJ,Reagan BJ,Adams WP Jr,Kenkel JM,Beran SJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periprosthetic infections represent major complications in breast reconstruction, frequently leading to expander-implant loss. No consensus regarding a management algorithm for attempted salvage currently exists. This study assessed outcomes of the authors' salvage protocol using an antibiotic-impregnated po...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Xue AS,Volk AS,DeGregorio VL,Jubbal KT,Bullocks JM,Izaddoost SA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total ear reconstruction by the use of contralateral temporoparietal fascial free flap and autogenous costal cartilage was performed in 16 patients presenting with a devascularized temporoparietal region resulting from trauma or prior surgery. The microsurgical success rate was 87.5 percent (14 of 16 transplants). On ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Park C,Suk Roh T

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The timing of reconstruction following melanoma extirpation remains controversial, with some advocating definitive reconstruction only when the results of permanent pathologic evaluation are available. The authors evaluated oncologic safety and cost benefit of single-stage neoplasm extirpation with immediate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Karanetz I,Stanley S,Knobel D,Smith BD,Bastidas N,Beg M,Kasabian AK,Tanna N

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of acquired ptosis is almost always disinsertion of the levator aponeurosis from the tarsal plate. As opposed to congenital ptosis, where levator resection is required to compensate for muscle weakness, acquired ptosis can be consistently treated with simple levator reattachment. This study examines both ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pearl RM

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Closure of plantar defects with local rotation flaps was studied in 10 patients with 11 plantar defects. Ages ranged from 15 to 66 years, and the average defect was 3.0 X 3.6 cm. Two patients were diabetics. Etiology was variable and included trauma, tumors, and breakdown in patients with anesthetic plantar surfaces. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shaw WW,Hidalgo DA

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free-tissue transfer has facilitated and refined the reconstructive surgeon's ability to repair or reconstruct acquired or congenital defects in children. Although parallels exist between indications for free-tissue transfer in adults and children, the technical challenges and surgical skill required in pediatric pati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Upton J,Guo L,Labow BI

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The idea of autologous fat microtransplants has recently resurfaced because of interest by the press. Past experiments have shown that small amounts of fat may be transplanted with an expected survival rate between 10 and 50 percent without ectodermis. A great fund of knowledge exists showing that skin grafts will sur...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ersek RA

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine whether computer-morphed images convey realistic expectations of the postoperative cosmetic result to patients seeking rhinoplasty. METHODS:This was a retrospective study in which preoperative, computer-morphed, and 1-year postoperative images of 25 consecutive rhi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Agarwal A,Gracely E,Silver WE

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a series of five patients with quadrilateral space syndrome. All patients had the diagnosis made on the basis of (1) tenderness over the quadrilateral space, (2) paresthesia over the lateral shoulder and upper posterior arm, and (3) deltoid weakness associated with decreased shoulder abduction. A history of...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Francel TJ,Dellon AL,Campbell JN

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Each year, more than one million patients undergo some type of procedure involving cartilage reconstruction. Polymer hydrogels such as alginate have been demonstrated to be effective carriers of chondrocytes for subcutaneous cartilage formation. The goal of this study was to develop a simple method to create complex s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang SC,Tobias G,Roy AK,Vacanti CA,Bonassar LJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the basic science of chronic wounds. 2. Discuss the general and local factors that should be considered in any patient with a chronic wound. 3. Discuss the rationale of converting a chronic wound into an acute wound. 4. Descr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jones CM,Rothermel AT,Mackay DR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After performing a chart review, the authors identified 120 patients who underwent breast cancer-related reconstruction. All charts were evaluated with regard to breast mound reconstruction type, nipple-areola reconstruction type, the interval between breast mound and nipple-areola reconstruction, the number of proced...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jabor MA,Shayani P,Collins DR Jr,Karas T,Cohen BE

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Real-time ultrasonography in pregnancy can accurately detect gestational age, position of the fetus, position of the placenta, sex of the fetus, and many congenital anomalies before birth. To date, however, there has been no report of detection of a cleft lip-palate deformity by ultrasound. Two cases, in approximately...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Christ JE,Meininger MG

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of infected median sternotomy wounds using muscle and omental flaps has been shown to result in significantly reduced morbidity, mortality, and length of hospital stay. Despite these benefits, very little is known about the potential long-term sequelae of such procedures. The purpose of this study was t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ringelman PR,Vander Kolk CA,Cameron D,Baumgartner WA,Manson PN

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue expansion can be characterized as a unique reconstructive procedure that takes advantage of the intrinsic ability of tissues to stretch and, in some instances, to grow in response to expansive forces. The efficacy of combined intraoperative expansion to obtain sufficient expanded tissue more rapidly was tested ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Iwahira Y,Maruyama Yu

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Refinements made in latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction have improved the aesthetic appearance of the breast without changing the donor-site location. The optimal location for donor-site placement, from a patient's perspective, is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess women's preference f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bailey S,Saint-Cyr M,Zhang K,Mojallal A,Wong C,Ouyang D,Maia M,Zhang S,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periorbital volume loss creates a shadow frame, and traditional excisional blepharoplasties may aggravate the situation. Divergence in filling treatments establishes a demand for simple and reproducible techniques to achieve consistent results. Here, the author's hollow upper eyelid evaluation and treatment ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ramil ME

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Le Fort I osteotomy is a versatile operation for correction of developmental, congenital, and posttraumatic deformities of the lower midface. One of the challenges of the osteotomy is pterygomaxillary separation, with the potential for unfavorable fractures to the orbit/skull base or vascular injury. A modified te...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Susarla SM,Ettinger RE,Egbert MA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent recommendations by the American Cancer Society have focused attention on the value of screening mammography in the detection of occult breast cancers. This has resulted in a proliferation of "walk in" and mobile mammography screening clinics and a barrage of publicity aimed at women aged 40 and over. Among thes...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hayes H Jr,Vandergrift J,Diner WC

更新日期：1988-07-01 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

abstract：:Guided bone regeneration is a promising means for reconstructing bone defects in the cranium. The present study was performed to better define those factors that affect osteogenesis in the cranium. The authors studied a single animal model, investigating the contribution of the dura, the pericranium, and the adjacent ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gosain AK,Santoro TD,Song LS,Capel CC,Sudhakar PV,Matloub HS

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of keloid scars poses a significant challenge. Assessment of treatment response and research in this area depend on the availability of objective, accurate, and reproducible outcome measures. At present, scars are assessed using subjective grading systems, or with cumbersome investigations such as ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ardehali B,Nouraei SA,Van Dam H,Dex E,Wood S,Nduka C

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The columella is a significant factor in the aesthetic balance of the nose, particularly the lower one-third of the nose. Its position is dependent on the anatomical constituents of the columella, and neighboring anatomical structures. Six components of the hanging columella have been identified: the caudal septum, me...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rohrich RJ,Afrooz PN

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Free ileocolon flap surgery is an effective technique for voice reconstruction in hypopharyngolaryngectomy defects. A tracheoesophageal fistula is created using an intestinal conduit characterized by secretions and a resident microbial flora. The aim of this study was to investigate the respiratory complicat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rampazzo A,Gharb BB,di Spilimbergo SS,Chung KP,Chen HC

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a list of 10 hospital-acquired conditions for which hospitals and physicians will not be reimbursed because it deems such conditions are preventable and should be considered "never events." To evaluate the validity of this premise, the authors conducted a re...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Adetayo OA,Salcedo SE,Biskup NI,Gupta SC

更新日期：2012-07-01 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:In secondary extremity lymphedema, normal antegrade lymphatic flow is disrupted by the disease state. Attempts to capture aberrant retrograde lymphatic flow by means of microsurgical lymphaticovenous anastomoses have been hindered because of technical limitations. The authors applied the intravascular stenti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Narushima M,Mihara M,Yamamoto Y,Iida T,Koshima I,Mundinger GS

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00