Synthetic polymers seeded with chondrocytes provide a template for new cartilage formation.

abstract：:In the past 8 years, short-scar cervicofacial rhytidectomy has been used with great success and a high level of patient satisfaction. The operation involves limited incisions in the sideburn and preauricular areas, extending just around the fold of the ear lobule. Extensive undermining of the superficial musculoaponeu...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Massiha H

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of oncologic treatment. Skin tolerance is often the limiting factor in radiotherapy. To study these issues and create modalities for intervention, the authors developed a novel murine model of cutaneous radiation injury. METHODS:The dorsal skin was isolated using a low-pre...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Thanik VD,Chang CC,Zoumalan RA,Lerman OZ,Allen RJ Jr,Nguyen PD,Warren SM,Coleman SR,Hazen A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate prosthetic reconstruction is routinely performed because of excellent aesthetic results and safe oncologic outcomes. Typically, subpectoral expanders are placed, but in select patients, this can lead to significant postoperative pain and animation deformity, caused by...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sbitany H,Piper M,Lentz R

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries to the proximal interphalangeal joint are commonly encountered by the hand surgeon. Proper diagnosis and treatment are vital for optimal outcomes. Proper treatment of these injuries requires a working knowledge of the anatomy of the joint and an appreciation for principles for reduction, stabilization, and ea...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khouri JS,Bloom JMP,Hammert WC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a physiologic model of mouse cranial suture fusion, the authors' laboratory has previously demonstrated that transforming growth factor (TGF)-betas appear to be more abundantly expressed in the suture complex of the fusing posterior frontal compared with the patent sagittal suture. Furthermore, the authors have ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Song HM,Fong KD,Nacamuli RP,Warren SM,Fang TD,Mathy JA,Cowan CM,Aalami OO,Longaker MT

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap is increasingly used for autologous breast reconstruction, with low donor-site morbidity cited as a major advantage of this operation. Preoperative imaging of the donor-site vasculature is frequently used as a further means of improving operative outcome. C...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rozen WM,Ashton MW,Stella DL,Phillips TJ,Grinsell D,Taylor GI

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cranial skeletogenic mesenchyme is derived from two distinct embryonic sources: mesoderm and cranial neural crest. Previous studies have focused on molecular and cellular differences of juvenile and adult osteoblasts. METHODS:To further understand the features of mouse-derived juvenile osteoblasts, the auth...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Xu Y,Malladi P,Zhou D,Longaker MT

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateral ptosis of the eyebrow is a major part of the complex changes that patients are seeking to improve with an upper blepharoplasty. Two hundred and eight patients have undergone a browpexy procedure at the time of blepharoplasty. This operative maneuver, which is performed through the blepharoplasty incision, prev...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zarem HA,Resnick JI,Carr RM,Wootton DG

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulp plasty is a simple procedure that is used to debulk the bulbous-appearing pulp of a transplanted digit after toe-to-hand transplantation. A retrospective review of the effect of pulp plasty on the appearance and function of the debulked digit was conducted of 82 digits on 51 patients. Pulp plasty was performed on...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wei FC,Yim KK

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Augmentation gluteoplasty has been performed more frequently in the past decade, with over 21,000 procedures performed in the past year alone. The most popular methods for buttock augmentation involve silicone prostheses and autologous fat grafting. A comparison of complications of these two techniques does ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sinno S,Chang JB,Brownstone ND,Saadeh PB,Wall S Jr

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sternal dehiscence may be defined as separation of the bony sternum and manubrium following median sternotomy. It may occur at any time postoperatively and has various etiologies. Restoration of sternal integrity in sternal dehiscence is a challenging problem, particularly when associated with deep-seated infection. T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chase CW,Franklin JD,Guest DP,Barker DE

更新日期：1999-05-01 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

abstract：:A series of 25 patients with periorbital hemangiomas was treated with intralesional corticosteroid injection. This resulted in a marked involution of the tumor in 16 patients, a moderate involution in 5 patients, and a minimal response in 4. No local or systemic complications were noted. The overall incidence of ocula...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kushner BJ

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report deals with the question of performing mammography routinely after implant breast reconstruction. Mammography cannot be performed on the mastectomy flaps unless reconstruction is done. Successful mammography in this situation does require special techniques. The most probable location for a local recurrence...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dowden RV

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compared overall and breast cancer-specific survival using long-term follow-up data among women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer undergoing mastectomy or breast reconstruction. METHODS:Retrospective study using population-based data from Ontario Cancer Registry (1980 to 1990) including women...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Platt J,Baxter NN,McLaughlin J,Semple JL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orbitofacial dermoids in the pediatric population represent a diverse group of lesions. Because of their variability in both clinical presentation and contiguous structure involvement, a thorough understanding of their surgical-pathologic anatomy is imperative. In this retrospective review of 84 lesions in 84 patients...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bartlett SP,Lin KY,Grossman R,Katowitz J

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the use of a fascial flap for covering the framework in ear reconstruction. When covered in turn with a skin graft, this fascial flap provides an abundant amount of a thin, tough, vascular, hairless cover of good quality in all cases except those where injuries in the auricular area have been deep enough t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tegtmeier RE,Gooding RA

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have found that to expand the diameter of the smaller vessel by a fish-mouth incision is useful in performing microvascular end-to-end and end-to-side anastomosis, with marked discrepancy in size. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Harashina T,Irigaray A

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purposes of this study were to evaluate facial symmetry after the first fat grafting session in patients with unilateral facial contour deformities and to identify independent predictors of 12-month postoperative facial symmetry. METHODS:A prospective analysis was conducted of consecutive patients (n = ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Denadai R,Buzzo CL,Raposo-Amaral CA,Raposo-Amaral CE

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tobacco use remains a persistent risk factor in elective plastic surgery. Although nicotine is thought to increase complications, which procedures are affected and the reliability of patient-provided histories remain poorly defined. The authors sought to examine nicotine use and its impact on outcomes. METH...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Coon D,Tuffaha S,Christensen J,Bonawitz SC

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The occipitocervicopectoral flap has a local skin pedicle in the occipital region, with the distal portion of the flap in the pectoral region. One disadvantage of the occipitocervicopectoral flap is its limited flap length. To overcome this disadvantage, a perforator supercharging technique was applied to en...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ono S,Chung KC,Takami Y,Chin T,Ogawa R,Gao JH,Hyakusoku H

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study was undertaken to assess speech outcomes in patients undergoing Furlow palatoplasty. Since 1994, the authors have used the position of the levator veli palatini musculature to determine type of surgical intervention recommended for the management of velopharyngeal insufficiency. Furlow palatoplas...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sie KC,Tampakopoulou DA,Sorom J,Gruss JS,Eblen LE

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increased push for plastic surgery units in the United States to become independent departments administered autonomously rather than as divisions of a multispecialty surgery department. The purpose of this research was to determine whether there are any quantifiable differences in the academic p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Loewenstein SN,Duquette S,Valsangkar N,Avula U,Lad N,Socas J,Flores RL,Sood R,Koniaris LG

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 1. Foot infections in patients with diabetes cause substantial morbidity and frequent visits to health care professionals and may lead to amputation of a lower extremity. 2. Diabetic foot infections require attention to local (foot) and systemic (metabolic) issues and coordinated management, prefera...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lipsky BA,Berendt AR,Deery HG,Embil JM,Joseph WS,Karchmer AW,LeFrock JL,Lew DP,Mader JT,Norden C,Tan JS,Infectious Diseases Society of America.

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to adult cutaneous wounds, early fetal wounds heal scarlessly. Fetal rat skin transitions from scarless repair to healing, with scar formation between days 16.5 (E16) and 18.5 (E18) of gestation. Term gestation is 21.5 days. The composition of the extracellular matrix in fetal skin and wounds differs from ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dang CM,Beanes SR,Lee H,Zhang X,Soo C,Ting K

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforator flaps based on the integument of the trunk have been well described in the literature; however, the anatomy of many donor sites has yet to be adequately documented. The integument of the lateral lumbar region of the trunk is supplied by a number of source arteries (lower posterior intercostal, lum...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Offman SL,Geddes CR,Tang M,Morris SF

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluated patients who underwent primary breast surgery within a single group practice from 1994 to 2009. Reoperations were divided by reoperation reason into total reoperations and implant-specific reoperations. The authors hypothesized that the implant-specific reoperation rate will provide the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Codner MA,Mejia JD,Locke MB,Mahoney A,Thiels C,Nahai FR,Hester TR,Nahai F

更新日期：2011-03-01 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