Vascular endothelial growth factor overexpression positively modulates the characteristics of periprosthetic tissue of polyurethane-coated silicone breast implant in rats.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about how performance on strength, range of motion, and dexterity measures changes as children with index finger pollicization mature. The authors reviewed performance in range of motion, strength, and dexterity over a 7-year period and report outcomes over time. METHODS:Data from children t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kollitz KM,Tomhave W,Van Heest AE,Moran SL

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A thick nostril is a disturbing deformity and one for which surgeons and patients may be reluctant to employ the traditional "piece of pie" skin excisions commonly described. As an alternative in selected circumstances, a method of internally thinning the nostril rim using an alar base groove incision known as alar ri...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matarasso A

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The arteries adjacent to the lesser saphenous vein and sural nerve were investigated in 10 fresh cadavers that had been systemically injected with a lead oxide-gelatin mixture. The accompanying arteries were found to lie along the lesser saphenous vein and sural nerve and to nourish the skin through venocutaneous and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nakajima H,Imanishi N,Fukuzumi S,Minabe T,Fukui Y,Miyasaka T,Kodama T,Aiso S,Fujino T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human amniotic fluid inhibits the contraction of fibroblast-populated collagen lattices. Amniotic fluid of 21 weeks' gestation was previously reported to have peak inhibiting activity. An attempt to isolate the inhibitory factor(s) from human amniotic fluid employing a molecular sieving column demonstrated an inhibito...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yager JS,Hugo NE,Ehrlich HP

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented the management of a case of benign lipoblastomatosis in the face. Knowledge of this rare condition will enable the surgeon to make intelligent intraoperative decisions when confronted with similar findings. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hoehn JG,Yalamanchi BA,Pilon V

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute compartment syndrome of the hand is an emergency requiring prompt surgical decompression. This cadaveric study aims to identify the myofascial compartments of the hand by detailed dissection and direct visualization, to provide an accurate anatomical basis for surgical decompression. METHODS:Fourteen ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ling MZX,Kumar VP

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:None of the paresis scoring systems used satisfies an adequate description of all the details necessary to document the degree of facial paresis before and after any treatment. We developed a new documentation system considering all details of the history of the patient and of the treatment that could have any influen...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Frey M,Jenny A,Giovanoli P,Stüssi E

更新日期：1994-06-01 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：:If there is a strongly dominant vascular pedicle, a muscle may be suitable for transfer as a free myocutaneous flap. The minor vascular pedicle(s) may contribute significantly to the arterial blood flow to the overlying skin, however. The concept of doing a delay procedure (ligating the dominant pedicle) to increase t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mathes SJ,Vasconez LO

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human face is a highly specialized organ for receiving the sensory information from the environment and for its transmission to the cortex. The advent of facial transplantation has shown that excellent reconstruction of disfiguring defects can be achieved; thus, the expectations are now focused on functi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siemionow M,Gharb BB,Rampazzo A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term durability of a standard vertical plication of the anterior rectus sheath. For this purpose, 70 women who had undergone this procedure as part of an abdominoplasty were sent a questionnaire, their records were studied, and they were invited back to the clinic for a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Uchelen JH,Kon M,Werker PM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the past 7 years, the senior author (M.H.) has been performing septum-based mammaplasty. The aim of this article is to report the safety and ease of breast shaping by using this technique. METHODS:A series of 110 consecutive patients underwent septum-based breast reduction performed by a single surge...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hamdi M,Van Landuyt K,Tonnard P,Verpaele A,Monstrey S

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：:The distal branching pattern of perforators is associated with thin anterolateral thigh flap failure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using photoacoustic tomography as a diagnostic imaging modality to identify anterolateral thigh perforators and their branching patterns in the subcutane...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tsuge I,Saito S,Sekiguchi H,Yoshikawa A,Matsumoto Y,Toi M,Suzuki S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility and possible effects of palatal soft-tissue expansion in palatal repair were studied. A prospective longitudinal animal experiment was performed in 75 growing cats assigned to 5 groups. In 31 cats, a midline defect was made, and bipediced flaps were raised at the age of 8 weeks (stimulated Langenbeck o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Van Damme PA,Maltha JC,Kuijpers-Jagtman AM,Freihofer HP,Van't Hof MA

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The septal extension graft is currently the most commonly used primary and secondary rhinoplasty technique in Asia because it provides maximal tip projection and rotational controllability. The authors compared the tip projection amount and rotational controllability of the tip support between the septal ext...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Suh YC,Jeong WS,Choi JW

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Capsular contracture remains the most common complication following breast augmentation surgery, and evidence suggests that bacterial biofilm on the implant surface is responsible. The authors investigated whether the interaction of bacterial biofilm with implants independently determines progression to caps...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jacombs A,Tahir S,Hu H,Deva AK,Almatroudi A,Wessels WLF,Bradshaw DA,Vickery K

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolic events result in significant morbidity, mortality, and costly therapeutic interventions. As medical resource allocation strategies are becoming more pervasive, appropriate risk stratification and prophylactic regimens are essential. Previous studies have shown a decreased incidence of p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moore RM,Rimler J,Smith BR,Wirth GA,Paydar KZ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Human Genome Project was launched in 1989 in an effort to sequence the entire span of human DNA. Although coding sequences are important in identifying mutations, the static order of DNA does not explain how a cell or organism may respond to normal and abnormal biological processes. By examining the mRNA content o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cole J,Isik F

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experimental animal study was undertaken to evaluate the potential use of HTR polymer as a craniomaxillofacial reconstructive material. Its properties of marked hydrophilicity, a negative surface charge, and extensive porosity combined with a calcium graft coating suggested favorable osteoconductive properties. Fou...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Eppley BL,Sadove AM,German RZ

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subperiosteal endoscopic laser forehead lift is shown to be an effective tool for plastic surgeons. By combining the use of the carbon dioxide laser with the already established technique of endoscopic forehead lift, improved results are achieved. The technique of endoscopic forehead lifting lends itself to new ad...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosenberg GJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transversus abdominis plane blocks are increasingly being used in microvascular breast reconstruction. The implications of these blocks on specific reconstructive, patient, and institutional outcomes remain to be fully elucidated. METHODS:Patients undergoing abdominally based microvascular breast reconstruc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Salibian AA,Frey JD,Thanik VD,Karp NS,Choi M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique for closure of a palatal fistula using a conchal cartilage graft as a substitute for nasal lining flaps is reported. This graft simplifies the repair of the palatal fistula and protects the suture line of the oral covering flaps from recurrence. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Matsuo K,Kiyono M,Hirose T

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prosthetic rehabilitation is essential for maintaining postoperative oral function after maxillary reconstruction. However, the maxillary prosthesis becomes unstable in some patients because of extensive palatomaxillary resection and drooping of the transferred flap. In such patients, maintaining sufficient oral funct...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sakuraba M,Kimata Y,Ota Y,Uchiyama K,Kishimoto S,Harii K,Ebihara S

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle transplantation has become an indispensable tool to restore the smile in patients with long-standing or congenital facial paralysis. However, little is known of the effect of this surgical intervention on craniofacial growth and development or of the adaptation of the transplant to its recipient site under circ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sinsel NK,Guelinckx PJ,Opdebeeck H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the development of smooth silicone breast implants in 1962, more than 1 million women throughout the world have opted for breast augmentation surgery. Although initially successful, smooth implants are prone to develop surrounding scar capsules that may harden and contract, resulting in discomfort, weakening of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ersek RA,Salisbury AV

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hybrid version of the radial forearm free flap provides an alternative method for reconstruction in the head and neck. It is versatile and has certain theoretical and practical advantages, including high-flow venous drainage, long venous pedicle, lymphatic drainage, and the avoidance of venous anastomosis or venou...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： To EW,Wang JC

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors have used pectoral intercostal perforator flaps to reconstruct burned or injured hands by staged transfer. This flap is designed with a narrow skin pedicle that includes intercostal perforators from the fifth to eighth intercostal spaces, with a wide flap area that lies on the upper abdomen. The ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Oki K,Murakami M,Tanuma K,Ogawa R,Ozawa H,Hyakusoku H

更新日期：2009-06-01 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：:Twenty-one patients with small localized oral cavity hemangiomas of the lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa are reported in this series. Although the lesions were not massive or high-flow/high-pressure vascular tumors, the simultaneous cutting and coagulation capabilities of the CO2 laser were demonstrated, rendering such...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Apfelberg DB,Maser MR,Lash H,White DN

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00