Current surgical practices in cleft care: cleft palate repair techniques and postoperative care.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of the current study were to (1) measure trends in the type of mastectomy performed, (2) evaluate sociodemographic/hospital characteristics of patients undergoing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy versus unilateral mastectomies, and (3) analyze reconstruction rates and method used following diff...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cemal Y,Albornoz CR,Disa JJ,McCarthy CM,Mehrara BJ,Pusic AL,Cordeiro PG,Matros E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prepectoral breast reconstruction following mastectomy has become a more widely performed technique in recent years because of its numerous benefits for women. These include full pectoralis muscle preservation, reduced loss of strength, reduced pain, and elimination of animation deformity. As with any breast...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sbitany H,Gomez-Sanchez C,Piper M,Lentz R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood flow was measured in the canine saphenous artery using electromagnetic flowmetry. Significant increase in blood flow was noted after occlusion of the distal femoral artery. However, after raising a saphenous island flap there was no significant change in the blood flow before and after distal femoral artery occl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rao VK,Morrison WA,Angus JA,O'Brien BM

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new surgical technique with a set of instruments has been developed for the release of carpal tunnel. The technique allows division of the transverse carpal ligament through a short transverse skin incision (1.5 to 2 cm) of the wrist flexion crease under direct visualization. The technique has been used on 237 patie...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee H,Jackson TA

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of distraction osteogenesis to the membranous bones of the craniofacial skeleton and its effects on cranial volume and overall skull shape have not been fully studied. This pilot study was designed to compare distraction of a cranial suture in the rabbit model with distraction across an osteotomy and t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tung TH,Robertson BR,Winograd JM,Mullick T,Manson PN

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marked improvement in the aesthetic appearance of scars and skin grafts of the hair-bearing facial areas of male patients can be achieved by camouflage with punctate tattooing. The technique is easy and simple to learn. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tsur H,Kaplan HY

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among advanced therapeutic interventions for wounds, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has the unique ability to ameliorate tissue hypoxia, reduce pathologic inflammation, and mitigate ischemia reperfusion injury. Most of the conditions for which it is utilized have few successful alternative treatments, and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fife CE,Eckert KA,Carter MJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of true median cleft of the upper lip associated with three skin masses is reported. While 114 cases of median cleft of the upper lip have been reported, in our literature review we found only 1 case, reported by Sharma, in which the median cleft was associated with skin masses. The embryology of this case...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nakamura J,Tomonari H,Goto S

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of forehead rejuvenation and surgical treatment of migraine headaches, the mass of the corrugator supercilii, the procerus, and the depressor supercilii muscles is replaced with fat for optimal aesthetic contouring of this region and to help prevent recurrence of the glabellar lines. The authors propose a new ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Guyuron B,Rose K

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main purpose of this article is to provide the reader with an easily searchable online index of the first 1976 videos published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open to facilitate access to readers. The authors also describe the history and evolution of video arti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Boehm KS,Rohrich RJ,Lalonde DH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of the great-toe-to-thumb transfer is presented, which includes sculpting the transferred toe with removal of soft-tissue pulp and bone from the lateral side of the toe. This modification provides the aesthetic advantages of the wrap-around flap while avoiding problems of bone graft resorption, pulp mob...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Upton J,Mutimer K

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rising health care costs and quality demands have driven both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the private sector to seek innovations in health system design by placing institutions at financial risk. Novel care models, such as bundled reimbursement, aim to boost value though quality improvement and ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sheckter CC,Razdan SN,Disa JJ,Mehrara BJ,Matros E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adipose tissue-derived stromal cells augment wound healing and skin regeneration. It is unknown whether and how they can also influence dermal scarring. The authors hypothesized that adipose tissue-derived stromal cells inhibit adverse differentiation of dermal fibroblasts induced by the pivotal factor in sc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spiekman M,Przybyt E,Plantinga JA,Gibbs S,van der Lei B,Harmsen MC

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns have been expressed about the oncologic safety of breast reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the association of breast reconstruction with breast cancer recurrence, and 5-year survival among breast cancer patients. METHODS:The authors analyzed data fr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Siotos C,Naska A,Bello RJ,Uzosike A,Orfanos P,Euhus DM,Manahan MA,Cooney CM,Lagiou P,Rosson GD

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alar rim contour and alar rim grafts have become essential components of rhinoplasty. Ideally, grafts of the nose should be anatomical in shape. So doing might make grafts of the alar rim more robust. The authors considered doing that by applying the graft as a continuous extension of the lateral crus. METH...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gruber RP,Fox P,Peled A,Belek KA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reviews 21 microvascular free flaps to the diabetic foot in 19 patients over a 65-month period. All flaps were either to the plantar surface of the foot or to cover exposed Achilles tendon. Twenty of the flaps survived. The operations required a long, costly hospitalization with frequent recipient- and dono...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Karp NS,Kasabian AK,Siebert JW,Eidelman Y,Colen S

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Along with technical advancements in perforator flap surgery, great interest has been recently focused on the accuracy of preoperative perforator location through the assessment of the donor-site vascular network. The goal of the present study was to investigate the usefulness of contrast-enhanced ultrasound...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Su W,Lu L,Lazzeri D,Zhang YX,Wang D,Innocenti M,Qian Y,Agostini T,Levin LS,Messmer C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is an economic comparison of various methods of breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The hospital bills of 287 patients undergoing breast reconstruction at three institutions from June of 1988 to March of 1991 were analyzed. The procedures examined included mastectomy, implant and tissue-expander reconst...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Elkowitz A,Colen S,Slavin S,Seibert J,Weinstein M,Shaw W

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is possible to reconstruct a breast mound of almost any size by utilizing tissue expansion. In order to produce a pendulous breast which is also ptotic, the tissue-expansion technique has been combined with two other procedures. A new technique is being introduced. It is that of elevating the lower third of the mat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Versaci AD

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of combined maxillary orthopedic and surgical treatment protocols have been proposed for the initial phase of therapy for infants with a complete cleft lip and palate. METHODS:Lip adhesion was used in combination with a passive intraoral molding appliance to treat a unilateral complete cleft lip an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho BC

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the subtypes of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. 2. Identify factors that affect recurrence and/or metastasis. 3. Develop a surgical management plan for treating high-risk squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. In treating...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rudolph R,Zelac DE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information about silicone gel implant longevity is sparse. Magnetic resonance imaging studies have superseded explantation studies in the search for data on their long-term integrity. Unfortunately, the majority of studies are based predominantly on second-generation implant cohorts. Although magnetic reson...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Collis N,Litherland J,Enion D,Sharpe DT

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemifacial microsomia is the most common facial congenital disability after cleft lip and palate, but as yet its pathogenesis remains unknown. Clinical classification systems have evolved over the last 30 years from those classifying only single components of the disorder, to those classifying according to the combina...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Poon CC,Meara JG,Heggie AA

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lumbar artery perforator flap is an excellent free flap for breast reconstruction whenever the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is not an option. The main indication is a lack of abdominal bulk, often seen in young BRCA-positive women seeking prophylactic amputation and immediate reconstru...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Opsomer D,Vyncke T,Depypere B,Stillaert F,Blondeel P,Van Landuyt K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen patients who had undergone ablative surgery for advanced squamous cell carcinoma in which more than half of the tongue had been resected underwent reconstruction in which the cutaneous nerve of a free flap was anastomosed to the stump of the transected lingual nerve. Eight of the patients underwent reconstruc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kimata Y,Uchiyama K,Ebihara S,Kishimoto S,Asai M,Saikawa M,Ohyama W,Haneda T,Hayashi R,Onitsuka T,Nakatsuka T,Harii K

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of acquired ptosis is almost always disinsertion of the levator aponeurosis from the tarsal plate. As opposed to congenital ptosis, where levator resection is required to compensate for muscle weakness, acquired ptosis can be consistently treated with simple levator reattachment. This study examines both ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pearl RM

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple-sparing mastectomy is a controversial option for breast cancer treatment due to locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis. In addition to these oncologic factors, technical factors such as ideal incision type or reconstructive options are also debatable. This systematic review examines current tr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Endara M,Chen D,Verma K,Nahabedian MY,Spear SL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early surgery for isolated craniosynostosis is designed to improve morphology, to prevent functional disturbances, and equally important, to enhance the psychosocial development of the child. As the first of a two-part series, 104 patients with isolated craniofacial synostosis were retrospectively analyzed. Diagnoses ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McCarthy JG,Glasberg SB,Cutting CB,Epstein FJ,Grayson BH,Ruff G,Thorne CH,Wisoff J,Zide BM

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding and optimizing psychosocial functioning in children with craniofacial anomalies are essential components of their reconstructive care. This work compared parental perceptions to pediatric self-reported psychosocial functioning in children with craniofacial anomalies. METHODS:Two hundred twenty...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Volpicelli EJ,Pfaff MJ,Potemra HMK,De Leon FS,Lin J,Ayeroff JR,Bradley JP,Wilson L,Lee JC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mastectomy flap necrosis is one of the most common and significant complications in immediate expander-based breast reconstruction. Negative-pressure wound therapy is widely used for open wounds but is not commonly used for closed incisional wounds. However, the postoperative use of incisional negative-press...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim DY,Park SJ,Bang SI,Mun GH,Pyon JK

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00