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abstract：:Preoperative chemoradiation therapy increases the risk of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) after laryngectomy. In this report, we describe the use of a free jejunal patch flap and a deltopectoral flap for surgical treatment of a large PCF. A 52-year-old man underwent salvage laryngectomy and right neck dissection after...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Hirano T,Iwasaki T,Fujita K,Takeno S,Suzuki M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-to-side neurorrhaphy, a possible strategy for treating nerve lesions without useable proximal nerve stumps, has been experimentally and clinically investigated. In end-to-side neurorrhaphy, three main elements should be considered: 1) the induction of axonal collateral sprouting in the donor nerve; 2) the ability ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Zhang F,Fischer KA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between contractile function recovery and changes of acetylcholine receptors (AChR) in a transferred muscle flap following reinnervation. Orthotopic transfer of the gracilis muscle flap with repair of its nerve was performed bilaterally in 48 rats. The rats were...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Zhang Y,Liu A,Zhang W,Jiang H,Cai Z

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombosis is a common cause of flap failure in microvascular tissue transfer, which questions the effects of anemia on this outcome. This article seeks to contribute a large, multi-institutional data analysis to this debate. METHODS:Free tissue transfer patients were identified in the National Surgical Qua...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Mlodinow AS,Ver Halen JP,Rambachan A,Gaido J,Kim JY

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When pharyngoesophagectomy is performed in conjunction with anterior mediastinal tracheostomy, reconstructing both the trachea and alimentary tract is extremely difficult. We developed a novel 1-stage reconstructive procedure using a single free jejunal flap containing multiple vascular pedicles to decrease ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Kubo T,Kurita T,Tashima H,Seike S,Fujii T,Yano M,Yamasaki M,Doki Y,Hosokawa K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Freeze-dried venous interposition allografts with an internal diameter of 1.0 mm and a length of 1.0 cm were placed into the femoral arteries of 17 Sprague-Dawley albino male rats in order to investigate patency and host tissue response. The immediate patency rate was 88%. The epigastric island flap was monitored as a...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Pratt MF,Schneider J,Norris MS

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1986-2004, 13 patients (11 males and 2 females; mean age, 63.9 years) underwent microsurgical reconstruction after total maxillectomy in our hospital. Reconstructions using a rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap were primarily carried out in our hospital by emphasizing soft-tissue filling. No postoperative c...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Muneuchi G,Miyabe K,Hoshikawa H,Hata Y,Suzuki S,Igawa HH,Mori N

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevailing treatment for distal third lower extremity defects is with autologous free tissue transfers. In the trauma patient, these reconstructions are wrought with challenges, including the selection of appropriate recipient vessels, avoiding the zone of injury, and choosing the appropriate flap for transfer, al...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Echo A,Bullocks JM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on an anatomic study, a transfer of the brachialis muscle branch of the musculocutaneous nerve (BMBMCN) to finger flexor functional fascicles of the median nerve was designed. Preliminary results of clinical application of this new procedure are reported. Dissection of 32 cadaver upper limbs revealed that BMBMCN...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Gu Y,Wang H,Zhang L,Zhang G,Zhao X,Chen L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experimental model of a free, empty perineurial tube for use as a nerve graft is presented as an alternative to existing methods. The technique is described and the model compared with conventional nerve graft in the sciatic nerve of a rabbit. Results are evaluated with EMG studies, angiography, and histology. The ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Restrepo Y,Merle M,Michon J,Folliguet B,Petry D

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The probability of spontaneous recovery of shoulder external rotation in neonatal brachial plexus injury (NBPI) is very low after the age of 18 months. We report the outcomes of double nerve transfers to restore active external rotation of the glenohumeral joint in children with NBPI after this age. PATIE...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Soldado F

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study entailed direct stereomicroscopic observations of rat abdominal island flaps and the sequence of vascular events that occurred during and after occlusion by clamping of the individual femoral vessels for varying time intervals of up to 16 hours. The vascular changes and the status of the circulation in the ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Ballantyne DL,Razaboni RM,Converse JM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present herein a case of massive arterial thrombosis of a free rectus abdominal musculocutaneous flap used for reconstructive surgery of gingival carcinoma that could not be rescued. A 54-year-old woman underwent the operation. She had experienced two miscarriages in her 20s, but medical history was otherwise uneve...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Asai E,Okouchi M,Momiyama M,Kajikawa A,Ueda K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve injuries to the upper and inferior limbs represent a common event due both to home and working accidents. Minor traumas can lead to severe disabilities if a wrong treatment is carried out. From 1997 to 2005, 920 patients were observed with a total of 1,200 major or minor nerves injuries operated. In 852 cases ac...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Portincasa A,Gozzo G,Parisi D,Annacontini L,Campanale A,Basso G,Maiorella A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular prostheses with the inner diameter smaller than 1 mm were implanted to the common carotid artery of rats, and their patency was examined. Four types of tubes were prepared for this purpose in Experiment 1: polyethylene (PE), poly-(acrylic acid)-grafted polyethylene (PE-AA), polyacrylamide-grafted polyethylene...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Miyake H,Handa H,Yonekawa Y,Taki W,Naruo Y,Yamagata S,Ikada Y,Iwata H,Suzuki M

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The secondary lymphedema of the upper limb (post-mastectomy lymphedema) has an incidence, in patients who underwent axillary lymphadenectomy for breast cancer, between 5 to 25%, up to 40% after radiotherapic treatment. We studied 50 patients treated for breast cancer. The patients were divided in two groups of 25 each...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Campisi C,Davini D,Bellini C,Taddei G,Villa G,Fulcheri E,Zilli A,da Rin E,Eretta C,Boccardo F

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Primary functional and aesthetic results after free-flap salvage of lower extremities are occasionally suboptimal. The objective of this study was to identify predictors for secondary refinement procedures such as liposuction, dermolipectomy, or direct excision. In addition, patient-reported long-term sati...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Kotsougiani D,Platte J,Bigdeli AK,Hoener B,Kremer T,Kneser U,Harhaus L

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and experimental studies have been conducted to improve the survival of venous flaps. As a result of these studies, although various survival mechanisms were raised, none obtained satisfactory information. Venous stasis, and the resultant venous thrombosis, is a factor that decreases the survival of venous fl...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Askar I,Saray A,Gurlek A,Sevin K,Sabuncuoglu BT

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap is a new addition to our reconstructive armamentarium. In effort to better understand patient candidacy for the PAP flap we characterized the profunda artery perforators on preoperative imaging. METHODS:A retrospective review was completed of 40 preoperative poste...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Haddock NT,Greaney P,Otterburn D,Levine S,Allen RJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstructive surgery of the head and neck has particularly benefited from the rapid developments in microsurgery. Resection of tumours from the head and neck which are associated with serious physical and psychological problems, or which often require multiple reconstructive procedures, can now be performed as a sin...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Papadopoulos ON,Gamatsi IE

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five young adults between the ages of 16 and 27 years underwent mandibular reconstruction with free vascularized iliac crest bone grafts based on the deep circumflex iliac artery. These were the only patients under age 30 years in a series of over 60 patients undergoing this procedure. In all cases, the ipsilateral cr...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Boyd JB

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of five different irrigating solutions on patency of four different types of microvascular anastomoses was studied. The solutions used were lactated Ringer's without heparin and four lactated Ringer's solutions with varying concentrations of heparin ranging from 10,000 units/liter to 100,000 units/liter. Th...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Zinberg EM,Choo DI,Zotter LA

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When costal graft is contraindicated or refused by the patient, autologous total/subtotal auricular reconstruction represent a real challenge as limited surgical options has been described. Aim of present report is to offer a novel possible autologous reconstruction of the ear frame using a chimeric free medial femora...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： di Summa PG,Sapino G,Zaugg P,Raffoul W,Guillier D

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe microarterial trauma (arteriotomy/intimectomy) was introduced to the central arteries of rabbit ears. Twenty-one patent vessels, 3 at each interval of 2 hours, 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, and 90 days after reperfusion were taken for light and scanning electron microscopy studies. These vessels remained patent at all tim...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Zhang B,Wieslander JB

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of the foot using microvascular flaps has been widely performed in the last 15 years but the choice of flap to repair some areas in the foot remains controversial. We present a series of 128 free flaps to the foot performed during the period of 1975-1990. One hundred and seventeen had a successful outco...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Ferreira MC,Besteiro JM,Monteiro Júnior AA,Zumiotti A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to understand the mechanisms involved in the hypertrophy of vascularized bone grafts, a series of animal experiments were carried out and 32 clinical cases were studied. A defect in the tibial shaft was created in puppies and the ipsilateral fibula was transferred into the medullary cavity of the tibia with t...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Fujimaki A,Suda H

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distinction between hammer toes and clawed toes is poorly emphasized. The neural origin of clawing in the foot is related to the lateral plantar nerve, and suggests that surgical treatment directed at decompression or neurolysis of the lateral plantar nerve may either reverse or prevent progression of intrinsic mo...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Dellon AL,Steck JK

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the high success rate of free-tissue transfer, thrombosis still complicates 5-30% of cases. Meticoulous technique, careful vessel selection, and pharmacological prophylaxis are not always enough to avoid thrombosis. Early diagnosis and reintervention provide the only way to salvage a thrombosed free flap, in c...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： D'Arpa S,Cordova A,Moschella F

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal myelinated fibers are stained "red" by modified trichrome staining of the frozen section of the nerve. We have used this technique for rapid assessment of the anatomical integrity of the proximal nerve stump by identifying well-preserved myelinated fibers. This technique can also identify degenerating and degen...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Meyer R,Claussen GC,Oh SJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethical issues posed by the hand transplant program conducted by hand and plastic surgeons at Jewish and University Hospitals, Louisville, Kentucky, are examined in this essay. Because a composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) is an experimental procedure, it raises issues as to the protection of human subjects. Th...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Simmons PD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00