Clinical facial composite tissue allotransplantation: a review of the first four global experiences and future implications.

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, participants should be able to: 1. Understand the evidence regarding the timing of expander/implant breast reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy. 2. Discuss the implications of a patient's risk factors for possible outcomes and complications of expander/impla...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Alderman A,Gutowski K,Ahuja A,Gray D,Postmastectomy ExpanderImplant Breast Reconstruction Guideline Work Group.

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ideal face lift has the longest efficacy, the fewest complications, and ultimately, the highest patient satisfaction. With so many different techniques, there exists a need to make this comparison and to establish which approaches may work best in various groups. To date, there has been no systematic rev...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang S,Pusic A,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rat model has had limited utility for the study of long nerve gaps because of the small size of the animal. The authors sought to develop a simple, effective rat model for reconstruction of long nerve gap defects. METHODS:Fifteen rats had a sciatic nerve transection followed by reconstruction. Positive ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vasudevan S,Yan JG,Zhang LL,Matloub HS,Cheng JJ

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although studies have analyzed quality of life in children with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis, to date nobody has investigated long-term quality of life in adults with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. The purpose of this study was to compare quality of life in adult nonsyndromic craniosynostosis patients with ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mazzaferro DM,Naran S,Wes AM,Magee L,Taylor JA,Bartlett SP

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Why do some surgeons retire (or not), and perhaps more importantly, when should some surgeons retire? Interviews were conducted with 21 senior plastic surgeons to determine why plastic surgeons choose not to retire. In an effort to answer the second question (When should surgeons retire?), an analogy is constructed be...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Luce EA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a free vascularized iliac bone graft has been successfully used for the reconstruction of large bone defects, there is a serious problem of how to repair in one stage patients having a large bone defect with a very wide skin defect. A free combined rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap and vascularized iliac...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Koshima I,Soeda S,Nakayama Y,Ishii M,Harada S,Kaneko M

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New upper pedicle reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy techniques are presented. The surgical steps are described point by point. An analysis is made of the results obtained in 25 patients who underwent surgery between November of 1987 and November of 1988 and were examined in December of 1990 with a mean follow-up of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Marconi F,Cavina C

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preoperative localization of thoracodorsal artery perforators has been a challenge because of their topographic variation. METHODS:From November of 2005 to January of 2007, 25 patients underwent free thoracodorsal artery perforator flap transfer for reconstruction of the lower extremities (22 flaps) and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mun GH,Kim HJ,Cha MK,Kim WY

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The surgical implantation of materials and devices has dramatically increased over the past decade. This trend is expected to continue with the broadening application of biomaterials and rapid expansion of aging populations. One major factor that limits the potential of implantable materials and devices is t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Major MR,Wong VW,Nelson ER,Longaker MT,Gurtner GC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors present their experience using an established chemotherapeutic agent as a scarless treatment for vascular birthmarks. One hundred sixty-four of more than 600 patients seen in the authors' center received intralesional bleomycin injection over 5 years. METHODS:Patient demographics, clinical respo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sainsbury DCG,Kessell G,Fall AJ,Hampton FJ,Guhan A,Muir T

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient who sustained bilateral below-knee amputations that were treated with skin grafts as initial coverage. A latissimus dorsi free flap was later used as definitive coverage of one stump. Then at a subsequent operation a portion of the same latissimus dorsi free flap was reharvested, again as a free f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Valauri FA,Alpert BS,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant radiation therapy for locally advanced breast cancer decreases local recurrence and improves survival. Immediate autologous breast reconstruction before postmastectomy irradiation is highly controversial. However, it is presently unknown whether there exist differences in the durability of various a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang EI,Liu TS,Festekjian JH,Da Lio AL,Crisera CA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Augmentation of the craniomaxillofacial region is required for many aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. A variety of different materials and techniques have been used. Coralline hydroxyapatite has proved to have biocompatible properties as a bone graft substitute. This study further analyzes the use of porous cor...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moreira-Gonzalez A,Jackson IT,Miyawaki T,DiNick V,Yavuzer R

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors, a plastic surgeon (Dirnberger) and a neurologist (Becker), conducted this study after reading the article by of Bahman Guyuron et al. in the August 2000 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (106: 429, 2000). Sixty patients were operated on between June of 2001 and June of 2002; postoperative follow...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dirnberger F,Becker K

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microvascular reconstruction of the nose was pioneered in China in the early 1970s using the radial forearm flap. Since then, different flaps, methods, and flap designs have been used to improve outcomes. Microvascular tissue transfer has become the first step of multistage reconstruction, which includes reb...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Salibian AH,Menick FJ,Talley J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nipple reconstruction by dermal-epidermal advancement flaps from the latissimus dorsi skin island was performed in 10 consecutive patients. There was no tissue loss and the nipples are still prominent 16 months after operation. The technique avoids further donor-site distortion and benefits from the use of available t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Barton FE Jr

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed 119 consecutive patients who underwent cleft palate repair at the Mayo Clinic to determine the incidence of postoperative fistula formation, to assess possible contributing factors, and to review the methods of surgical management. Fistulas of the secondary palate were included, but nasal-a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Emory RE Jr,Clay RP,Bite U,Jackson IT

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of epithelioid sarcoma of the upper extremity are presented. Information regarding 112 previously published cases is reviewed. It is concluded that epithelioid sarcoma must be included in the differential diagnosis of soft-tissue tumors of the extremities. Moreover, the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma dem...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hoopes JE,Graham WP 3rd,Shack RB

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of Tennison's operation for closure of a cleft lip is presented. The modification entails the use of X-shaped incision lines and a piece of lead rather than a wire. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stenström SJ

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The innovative technique of three- and four-dimensional computed tomographic angiography allows us to analyze the areas of perfusion in commonly used free abdominal flaps in breast reconstruction, such as pedicled transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flaps, full TRAMs, muscle-sparing TRAMs, an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wong C,Saint-Cyr M,Arbique G,Becker S,Brown S,Myers S,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this anatomic investigation were to examine the levator veli palatini, tensor veli palatini, and salpingopharyngeus muscles in relation to normal eustachian tube function and to analyze the clinical implications of these data for tubal physiology in cleft palate individuals. Detailed dissections under 3.2x...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Huang MH,Lee ST,Rajendran K

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 7 patients with cut flexor tendons of the hand, we did an immediate quantitative bacterial analysis of the wounds. These showed fewer than 10(5) bacteria per gram of tissue, so we inserted silicone rubber rods in 10 of these fingers. All healed without infection, and this shortened the reconstruction. In retrospect...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Marshall KA,Wolfort FG,Edlich RF

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case demonstrates the use of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system for suspension in facial nerve paralysis. This approach allows access to the buccinator, which is plicated to the masseteric fascia to reduce intraoral redundancy. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Balch CR

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reducing postoperative pain following abdominoplasty is essential for shortening the length of recovery time, reducing the use of narcotics, promoting quicker return to normal activities, and maximizing overall patient satisfaction. The extended use of narcotics and pain pumps is often unacceptable because o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Feng LJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is presented with bilateral neuromata incontinuity of the great auricular nerves 8 years following face lift. The neuromata were excised and repaired utilizing the operating microscope. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Manstein CH,Manstein G

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that the induction of a clot layer on the graft surface of microvascular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) prostheses might improve their healing. PTFE microvascular prostheses (n = 18), mechanically roughened PTFE microvascular prostheses (n = 18), and Chitosan-impregnate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van der Lei B,Wildevuur CR

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients with pectus excavatum and two patients with pectus carinatum had their conditions corrected by a partial costal cartilage resection with a sternal osteotomy through a 2.5-cm to 4-cm skin incision located just above the xyphoid process assisted by an endoscope. In addition to the incision, stab wounds of l...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kobayashi S,Yoza S,Komuro Y,Sakai Y,Ohmori K

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increasing trend for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, but studies focusing on bilateral free flap breast reconstruction are lacking. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed of all bilateral free flap breast reconstructions performed from 2000 to 2010. RESULTS:Overall, 488 patients un...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang EI,Chang EI,Soto-Miranda MA,Zhang H,Nosrati N,Ghali S,Chang DW

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More men are undergoing rhytidectomy now. This operation is specifically different in the preoperative planning, the surgical procedure, the postoperative complications, and the final results (compared to rhytidectomy in females). Large hematomas occurred in our male patients more than twice as often as in females. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Baker DC,Aston SJ,Guy CL,Rees TD

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diced cartilage grafts are useful for dorsal nasal augmentation; however, long-term resorption usually occurs. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of adipose-derived stem cells on the viability of diced cartilage grafts. METHODS:Twenty Fischer rats were divided into four groups with diced carti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Orbay H,Tobita M,Hyakusoku H,Mizuno H

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00