Growing pains: the psychological experience of breast reconstruction with tissue expansion.

abstract：:Severe motorcycle spoke injuries of the heel lead to Achilles tendon defects, calcaneal tubercle exposure or loss, and overlying soft tissue defects, which are challenging to treat. Given the special physiological and developmental characteristics of children, severe spoke injuries of the heel in children are especial...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： He XQ,Zhu YL,Duan JZ,Xu YQ,Jin T,Yang J,Mei LB,Wang Y

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rectus abdominis transposition (RAT) flap is a well-accepted alternative to pectoralis muscle flaps for sternal reconstruction after debridement in poststernotomy mediastinitis. Use of this flap based on an intercostal artery pedicle, after division of the ipsilateral internal mammary artery (IMA), is a less-recog...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jacobs B,Ghersi MM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caudal dislocation of the inframammary fold (IMF) affects cosmetic appearance of the breast. Up until now, few methods have been proposed. The authors introduced a new capsular flap to improve long-lasting results. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty consecutive patients affected by lower dislocation of the IMF ha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Persichetti P,Langella M,Filoni A,Cagli B,Tenna S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative cosmesis of the reconstructed breast depends on the interrelation of shape, size (volume), and symmetry. In this study, reconstructed breasts were analyzed with 3-dimensional projections generated by laser light scanning. Fifty-one cases of breast reconstruction following mastectomy (16 cases of rectus a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isogai N,Sai K,Kamiishi H,Watatani M,Inui H,Shiozaki H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (LYMPHA) procedure entails performing a lymphovenous bypass (LVB) at the time of axillary lymph node dissection to reduce lymphedema risk. The two most common fluorophores utilized in LVB are blue dye and indocyanine green. We developed a novel application of flu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Spiguel L,Shaw C,Katz A,Guo L,Chen HC,Lee BT,Singhal D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most commonly seen with dental extractions, inferior alveolar nerve injury is occasionally seen with orthognathic surgery and facial trauma. Nerve grafting can be performed by lateral corticotomy without the use of maxillomandibular fixation. A case is reported with this technique and recovery of sensibility ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Evans GR,Crawley W,Dellon AL

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Post-burn cicatricle contractures of neck pose a challenge for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. To improve functional and cosmetic results, and to minimize the donor-site morbidity, we use pre-expanded cervico-acromial fasciocutaneous flap based on the supraclavicular artery as a feasible choice for resur...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang Z,Hu C,Li Y,Tang Y,Zhao M,Chen W,Xu L,Liu Y

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns of nonlasting results and potential nasal growth damage precluded cleft nasal correction at the time of initial cleft lip repair. Our goal was to evaluate the outcome of primary cleft nasal correction in our patients with unilateral cleft lip. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients with complet...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nunez-Villaveiran T,Fahradyan V,McNinch NL,Valentine A,Larson H,Murthy AS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anophtalmic socket reconstruction is a challenging problem in plastic surgery. We had described a prefabricated superficial temporal fascia island flap and used this technique in >50 enucleation patients with severe socket contraction ending in excellent or good results for 28 years (Altindas- 1 procedure). However, t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Altindas M,Yucel A,Ozturk G,Sarac M,Kilic A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokines are peptide mediators of inflammation that are being extensively studied in several aspects of disease. I provide an introduction to the general features of cytokine biology. Cytokines may be considered as either proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory compounds, and they also have potent hematopoietic effects....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Remick DG

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure within a hand unit. We have analyzed data on outcomes after carpal decompression performed by both open and closed techniques to assess whether outcomes differed between the 2 procedures. Data were jointly gathered from 2 units. The ai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Akhtar S,Bradley MJ,Burke FD,Dubin NH,Wilgis EF

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study has demonstrated that microcrystalline collagen is useful for controlling hemorrhage from an area where microvascular anastomoses are being performed, and that microcrystalline collagen does not adversely affect patency rates of microvascular repairs even when applied directly to the anastomosis itself. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Colen LB,Mathes SJ

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) after free tissue transfer of the small intestine results in transmural tissue damage. This study examined the effects of IRI on the jejunum. Wistar rats served either as controls (N=10) or underwent clamping of the infrarenal aorta for 1 hour followed by 1 hour of reperfusion (N=10)....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Blennerhassett L,Kong SE,Heel K,McCauley R,Hall J

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Periarterial sympathectomy is a treatment option for patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) suffering from digital vasculopathy. Despite potential benefits of ulcer healing, pain improvement, and amputation prevention, this operation appears to be infrequently performed. The aims of our study are as follows: (1...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chiou G,Crowe C,Suarez P,Chung L,Curtin C,Chang J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) remains a widely used technique for postmastectomy autologous tissue breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on flap and donor-site complications in patients undergoing LDF reconstruction. METHODS:All patients at Em...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yezhelyev M,Duggal CS,Carlson GW,Losken A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized, prospective, double-blind study designed to compare the effectiveness of the use of cloxacillin with the result of nontreatment in patients undergoing surgical intervention of axillary hyperhidrosis was conducted from August 1987 to October 1987 at the Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. Forty-two...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ma S,Chiang SS,Fang RH

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Full-awake hand surgery (FAHS) has been gaining attention in recent years. However, the extent of full-awake approach for longer and more complicated major surgeries for the hand in trauma cases remains unclear. This study aimed to report the clinical nature of major flexor tendon trauma cases with subsequen...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Prasetyono TOH,Tunjung N

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous flaps from the distal volar forearm are said to be suitable flaps for finger reconstruction. The pliability of the forearm venous flap makes it easy to follow the curvature of the finger contour. The thickness of the flap makes it appropriate as a flap for finger resurfacing. Following the venous network at the...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin YT,Loh CYY

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of multiple symmetric lipomatosis in a 61-year-old man is described. The patient had the striking appearance that characterizes multiple symmetric lipomatosis. He had a history of alcohol abuse. Before admission to our institution, he underwent surgical treatment three times at other hospitals. We describe his ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yoshioka N,Suzuki S

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human cadaveric skin grafts are considered as the "gold standard" for temporary wound coverage because they provide a more conductive environment for natural wound healing. Lyophilization, packing, and terminal sterilization with gamma-ray can facilitate the application of cadaveric split-thickness skin graf...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wei LG,Chen CF,Wang CH,Cheng YC,Li CC,Chiu WK,Wang HJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The two major surgical methods for improving the midface and its profile of Binder's syndrome (commonly referred to as "dish face" deformity of "C-shape" deformity) are bone or cartilage graft and osteotomy. The bone or cartilage graft limited to the nasal sill area is ineffective in changing the flatness of the paran...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Watanabe T,Matsuo K

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with gender dysphoria often seek medical interventions, such as hormone treatment and surgery, to live as their identified gender. Cross-sex hormone therapy typically consists of various estrogen formulations which confer varying risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Currently, there is no standard practi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Haveles CS,Wang MM,Arjun A,Zaila KE,Lee JC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the molecular mechanism of nerve "babysitter" for nerve regeneration and muscle preservation in peripheral nerve repair. METHODS:Eighty rats were equalized into 4 groups: peroneal nerve transected, group A received no treatment; group B underwent end-to-end repair; group C underwent end-to-sid...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Liu HF,Chen ZG,Lineaweaver WC,Friel MT,Zhang F

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to standardize use of the dorsal rat flap model originally described by McFarlane, we determined the following. The effect of delay is readily demonstrated but does not prevent necrosis entirely. Almost all flaps showed some necrosis, but delayed flaps showed approximately 15% less necrosis. Measurement o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hurn IL,Fisher JC,Arganese T,Rudolph R

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe, work-related hand injuries are often accompanied by a significant number of psychological symptoms that are frequently associated with posttraumatic stress disorders. These symptoms occur in the following four domains of psychological functioning: cognitive, affective, physiological, and behavioral. This study...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Grunert BK,Devine CA,Matloub HS,Sanger JR,Yousif NJ,Anderson RC,Roell SM

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biologic prostheses have emerged to address the limitations of synthetic materials for ventral hernia repairs; however, they lack experimental comparative data. Fifteen swine were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 bioprosthetic groups (DermaMatrix, AlloDerm, and Permacol) after creation of a full thickness ventral fascial d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stanwix MG,Nam AJ,Hui-Chou HG,Ferrari JP,Aberman HM,Hawes ML,Keledjian KM,Jones LS,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The onlay fascia-cartilage graft technique for malar or maxillary projections can be used for recontouring the middle third of the face. Covering onlay grafts with fascia achieves a smoother contour, concealing the edges in addition to obtaining a more natural anatomical look for the face. The technique has provided a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Guerrerosantos J

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital segmental amputations are difficult to correct. Free interposition bone grafts with growth centers were tried experimentally by many investigators even at the beginning of this century. Attempts at clinical application of this principle, however, were mostly failures. More recently, with the advent of micro...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Teot L,Souyris F,Bosse JP

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Flexor tendon repair techniques that can resist active forces are widely accepted. Despite that many suture techniques have been described, the "perfect repair" for flexor tendons cannot be achieved yet. We aimed to compare a new loop suture technique with commonly used flexor tendon repair methods biomech...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yildiran G,Akdag O,Tosun Z

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tissue expander and implant remains the most common technique for breast reconstruction. A controversial topic within this method is routine use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM). Acellular dermal matrices have increased risks of infection, seroma, hematoma, skin flap necrosis, and total complications. METHO...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Weinstein B,Kumar A,Smith P,Dayicioglu D

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00