A guide to organizing a multicenter clinical trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapies to improve outcomes following peripheral nerve injury are lacking. Prolonged denervation of muscle and Schwann cells contributes to poor outcomes. In this study, the authors assess the effects of growth hormone therapy on axonal regeneration, Schwann cell and muscle maintenance, and end-organ reinn...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tuffaha SH,Budihardjo JD,Sarhane KA,Khusheim M,Song D,Broyles JM,Salvatori R,Means KR Jr,Higgins JP,Shores JT,Cooney DS,Hoke A,Lee WPA,Brandacher G

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have detailed our experience with abdominoplasty. The technique is based on undermining of the rectus abdominis muscle, treatment of the posterior sheath, and limited resection of the medial edge of the rectus muscle. The fatty and muscular redundancy in the epigastric region has been eliminated by resection of the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： de Pina DP

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restoration of sensibility in the paraplegic patient is the optimal therapy for the management and prevention of debilitating pressure sores. In patients with an absence of sensibility below the L3 spinal level, a locally transposed arterialized neuromyocutaneous gracilis flap may be uniquely utilized for ischial rest...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lesavoy MA,Dubrow TJ,Korn HN,Cedars MG,Castro DJ

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the effects of single-dose dexamethasone use on edema, ecchymosis, and intraoperative bleeding in rhinoplasty, a double-blind, randomized trial with placebo control was planned. A total of 55 consecutive patients were included in the study. The dexamethasone (10 mg) was given intravenously just before surge...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kara CO,Gökalan I

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shave excision is a useful technique for the treatment of superficial solar lesions. The most common of these is the solar keratosis, which can be a red or gray scaling lesion. This can at times be difficult to differentiate from the superficial basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma or their more infiltratin...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Emmett AJ,Broadbent GD

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human liposuction aspirates contain pluripotent adipose-derived mesodermal stem cells that have previously been shown to differentiate into various mesodermal cell types, including osteoblasts and chondrocytes. To develop an autologous research model of bone and cartilage tissue engineering, the authors sought to dete...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Huang JI,Beanes SR,Zhu M,Lorenz HP,Hedrick MH,Benhaim P

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies assessing outcomes following orthognathic surgery rely primarily on single-center/surgeon experience. In addition to issues of generalizability, these studies are limited in evaluating the effect of operative volume on patient outcomes. METHODS:Orthognathic procedures were identified in the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Berlin NL,Tuggle CT,Steinbacher DM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of a congenital nasal deformity consisting of a midline nasal muscle, alar cartilage defect, and partially obstructed nostril. The embryology of nasal development is reviewed, and an attempt is made to explain this unique anomaly. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bauer BS,Kernahan DA

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study in the rabbit, it was demonstrated that paralysis of the midfacial musculature results in decreased anteroposterior growth of the snout. At the end of growth, these animals showed macroscopically striking similarities to animals with unilateral fusion of the nasofrontal suture. In this study, wheth...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sinsel NK,Guelinckx PJ,Opdebeeck H

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty female face-lift patients were evaluated preoperatively with psychological tests and psychiatric interviews. Their postoperative psychological courses were studied for up to 6 months. Approximately 30% had postoperative depressive reactions. These reactions were primarily correlated with a preexisting, clinicall...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Goin MK,Burgoyne RW,Goin JM,Staples FR

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of hypertonic and hyperoncotic saline solutions on ischemia-reperfusion injury after free tissue transfer. METHODS:Twenty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats were used to design an inferior epigastric flap. After skin incision, microcirculation was investigated ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Scholz T,Evans GRD

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a new method of unipolar transfer of the latissimus dorsi for restoration of elbow flexion. The advantages of the technique are that it has superior resting tension compared to other unipolar transfers and provides more extensive soft-tissue coverage at the elbow than other unipolar or bipol...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mordick TG 2nd,Britton EN,Brantigan C

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When replantation of an avulsed/amputated thumb is not feasible, toe-to-hand transfer may be considered as a reconstructive option in appropriately chosen patients. Although selection criteria are purposefully restrictive, immediate one-stage transfer, as opposed to a delayed procedure, provides many advanta...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ray EC,Sherman R,Stevanovic M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A follow-up of 82 patients who had had augumentation mammaplasties is reported. Though the number of patients having had each form of ancillary treatment is small, we believe that intraoperative instillation of triamcinolone and postoperative "expansion exercises" are of value in decreasing the incidence of capsular c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vinnik CA

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The maxillary artery is recognized as the main vascular supply of the facial bones; nonetheless, clinical evidence supports a codominant role for the facial artery. This study explores the extent of the facial skeleton within a facial allograft that can be harvested based on the facial artery. METHODS:Twent...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gharb BB,Rampazzo A,Kutz JE,Bright L,Doumit G,Harter TB

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A highly unusual method of reconstruction was used to advantage following a massive pectoral chest-wall tumor resection that entailed unavoidable section of the subclavian and axillary vessels and the cords of the brachial plexus, irretrievably encased by tumor in the axilla. Since leaving the defunctionalized upper l...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fuentes CE

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical dose of dextran 70 had significant antithrombotic effects in small, severely traumatized veins, and the effect was enhanced by the addition of low-molecular-weight heparin. These effects were achieved without bleeding problems in this model. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhang B,Wieslander JB

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Indocyanine green angiography has gained popularity in breast reconstruction for its ability to assess mastectomy skin and tissue flap viability. The authors aim to analyze trends and outcomes associated with indocyanine green angiography use in breast reconstruction. METHODS:Using 2012 to 2014 data from th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chattha A,Bucknor A,Chen AD,Lee BT,Lin SJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pretreatment of pigs with isoxsuprine for two weeks resulted in a significant increase in the surviving length of sartorius muscle flaps when compared with untreated flaps on the same animal. However, there was no improvement in the surviving length of neurovascular island skin flaps when these animals were treate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cherry GW

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study demonstrates the feasibility of acute extraluminal expansion to elongate arteries intraoperatively in order to overcome defects too large to be repaired primarily. Twenty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups: an expander-elongation group and a nonexpanded control group of 10 rats each. Arterial ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cohen BE,Ruiz-Razura A

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper airway narrowing has been a concern of mandibular setback. The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the effect of bimaxillary rotational setback surgery on upper airway structure in patients with skeletal class III deformities, and (2) to compare the preoperative and postoperative upper airways of c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hsieh YJ,Chen YC,Chen YA,Liao YF,Chen YR

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant body of literature supports a role for the dura mater underlying cranial sutures in the regulation of sutural fate. These studies have implicated regional differentiation of the dura mater based on association with fusing and patent rat cranial sutures. The purpose of these experiments was to isolate and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mehrara BJ,Greenwald J,Chin GS,Dudziak M,Sagrioglu J,Steinbrech DS,Saadeh PB,Gittes GK,Longaker MT

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the speech results of five different techniques of repair of only the cleft soft palate and also to assess the effect of timing of repair on speech results. A total of 184 patients (73 males, 111 females) underwent either a Dorrance repair (25 patients), a Wardill repair (4...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Grobbelaar AO,Hudson DA,Fernandes DB,Lentin R

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The suitability of the thigh as a donor site for a new free flap was examined in 100 cadavers. It was found that the vastus lateralis muscle can be used to form a myocutaneous or fasciomuscular flap, the raising of which causes no technical problems and leads to no functional and only minor aesthetic impairments. Depe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wolff KD,Grundmann A

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adipose-derived stem cells and ceiling culture-derived preadipocytes can be harvested from subcutaneous adipose tissue. Little is known about the epigenetic differences, which may contribute to differences in osteogenic potential, between these cell types. The purpose of this study was to address the osteoge...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sasahara Y,Kubota Y,Kosaka K,Adachi N,Yamaji Y,Nagano H,Akita S,Kuroda M,Tanaka T,Bujo H,Mitsukawa N

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the extent of sensory recovery on hemitongues reconstructed with innervated radial forearm flaps and (2) to assess the influence of various clinical and surgical factors over the return of sensation, including the use of different recipient nerves for neurorrhaphy. Tw...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Santamaria E,Wei FC,Chen IH,Chuang DC

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Craniofacial injuries secondary to earthquake-related trauma are uncommonly reported and can pose a significant reconstructive challenge. The objective of this study is to report and analyze earthquake-related craniofacial injury reconstruction and the disaster relief capabilities of a U.S. Navy hospital shi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ray JM,Lindsay RW,Kumar AR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three groups of dogs were studied to compare the bone formation obtained with traditional bone grafting techniques, and that obtained with revascularized periosteum or revascularized bone grafts--all in unstressed bone. Revascularized periosteum did not produce a significant amount of bone in this unstressed model. At...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Puckett CL,Hurvitz JS,Metzler MH,Silver D

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used an ultrasonic surgical aspirator on the epidermal surface to perform dermabrasion instead of the conventional motor-driven grinder. It was determined on histologic examination that it is possible to fragment the epidermis with greater selectively using the ultrasonic surgical aspirator. Abrasion also can be pe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ito Y,Kondo S,Sumiya N,Yoshii M,Otani K,Wako M

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-to-end nerve coaptation is the preferred surgical technique for peripheral nerve reconstruction after injury or tumor extirpation. However, if the proximal nerve stump is not available for primary repair, then end-to-side neurorrhaphy may be a reasonable alternative. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiv...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cederna PS,Kalliainen LK,Urbanchek MG,Rovak JM,Kuzon WM Jr

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00