A longitudinal study of nose growth from ages 6 to 18.

abstract：:Current recipient vessels for microvascular breast reconstruction include the internal mammary and the thoracodorsal systems. This review will focus on the advantages of the internal mammary artery and vein and reasons for their preference. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nahabedian M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conceptualization of the problem in reduction of the large breast is defined. A technique for reduction mammaplasty is presented based on: (1) the Wise-type pattern, (2) wide undermining of skin flaps with definitive sculpting of the breast parenchyma, and (3) utilization of hypotensive anesthesia. A series of 63 pati...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hoopes JE,Maxwell GP

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative cosmesis of the reconstructed breast depends on the interrelation of shape, size (volume), and symmetry. In this study, reconstructed breasts were analyzed with 3-dimensional projections generated by laser light scanning. Fifty-one cases of breast reconstruction following mastectomy (16 cases of rectus a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isogai N,Sai K,Kamiishi H,Watatani M,Inui H,Shiozaki H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether postoperative care in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a necessity for patients undergoing head and neck free flap reconstruction remains debatable. In August 2012, our institute initiated a policy to care for these patients in the ICU, opposed to the previous policy of care in the ward. Thus, we use...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen WC,Hung KS,Chen SH,Shieh SJ,Lee JW,Hsiao JR,Lee YC

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to the plastic surgery department is an important experience for medical students interested in the field. However, the impact of medical students in the plastic surgery operating room has not been previously examined. The aim of this study is to understand whether the presence of medical students i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Liao A,Hart AML,Losken A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of prophylactic antibiotics in reduction mammoplasty has been random and its efficacy unproven. This study reviewed 106 consecutive inferior pedicle technique reduction mammoplasties. Two groups were identified; 47 patients received prophylactic antibiotics and 59 patients did not. The decision of who received...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Serletti JM,Davenport MS,Herrera HR,Caldwell EH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Massive defects of the abdominal wall are commonly repaired with the component separation technique (CST) when insufficient tissue exists to close the defect primarily. Although the utility of CST has been documented in cases of large ventral hernias in adults, its application to congenital and acquired defe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Vargo JD,Larsen MT,Pearson GD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Component separation techniques (CSTs) have allowed for midline fascial reapproximation in large midline ventral hernias. In certain cases, however, fascial apposition is not feasible, resulting in a bridged repair that is suboptimal. Previous estimates on myofascial advancement are based on hernia location ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Franklin BR,Patel KM,Nahabedian MY,Baldassari LE,Cohen EI,Bhanot P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated changes in lip height and length by position in cleft lip nasal deformity patients who underwent treatment with Millard technique. METHODS:A retrospective review of the medical records and an anthropometric analysis of photographs were performed in 209 cases of cleft lip nasal deformity. In the...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Han K,Kim T,Kim J,Choi J,Shin Y,Jeong W

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Groin lymphoceles and lymphorrhea are a rare complication of medial thigh lift procedures. The author describes a case in which a very thin patient developed groin lymphorrhea after an uncomplicated medial thigh lift procedure. Initial treatment interventions, including edema control and the placement of a drain with ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stadelmann WK

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caudal dislocation of the inframammary fold (IMF) affects cosmetic appearance of the breast. Up until now, few methods have been proposed. The authors introduced a new capsular flap to improve long-lasting results. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty consecutive patients affected by lower dislocation of the IMF ha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Persichetti P,Langella M,Filoni A,Cagli B,Tenna S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple apparatus was devised to perfuse the rat groin flap to study the relationship between perfusion pressure and flow. Results demonstrate that a relatively high intraarterial pressure must be applied to this skin flap before blood flow will commence. Results suggest that this critical closing phenomenon is the r...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cutting C,Ballantyne D,Shaw W,Converse JM

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In previous studies, we were able to demonstrate baseline non-augmented cadaveric silicon tissue values as well as silicone-augmented breast capsular tissue silicon levels from various geographic locations in the United States. One of the limitations of these previous studies was the potential for intracapsular variat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Evans GR,Baldwin BJ

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laser-assisted photoepilation has become the procedure of choice for permanent hair reduction. Our purpose was to evaluate patient satisfaction with the procedure using a diode-laser system. METHOD:A self-administered survey was mailed to 220 patients who underwent treatment between 2000 and 2004. These que...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zins JE,Alghoul M,Gonzalez AM,Strumble P

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burn units and experienced burn nurses are valuable, expensive resources that are underutilized when the burn census is low. Burn facilities can be used to treat other conditions or injuries to provide optimum wound management or to provide overflow intensive care unit beds. We studied via a questionnaire survey the a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Barillo DJ,Hallock GG,Mastropieri CJ,Troiani YM,Knowlton C

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateral malleolus avulsion is uncommon, and fusion of the syndesmosis of the ankle joint is usually performed in such cases. Others have reported successful reconstruction of the lateral malleolus with a vascularized fibular head. A case of reconstruction in a 17-year-old girl, with a free scapular apophysis flap, is ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Faure P,Canovas F,Bonnel F,Teot L,Quatra F,Giovannini UM,Colonna MR

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no consensus with regard to antibiotic prophylaxis usage in clean and clean-contaminated plastic and reconstructive surgery. This meta-analysis sought to assess the efficacy and safety of antibiotic prophylaxis and to determine appropriate duration of prophylaxis. METHODS:An English language litera...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhang Y,Dong J,Qiao Y,He J,Wang T,Ma S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a new method of creating a natural anterior hairline using microsurgical free scalp flaps. This operative method is a one-stage procedure and the new hairline has normal hair density and natural hair direction. The donor flap is raised mainly from the parietooccipital portion of the scalp. The met...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ohmori K

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of sophisticated bariatric surgery techniques has led to an increasing number of patients demanding a complexity of body contouring procedures that can be achieved either with a step-by-step approach or by combining dermolipectomy in various regions. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis tha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gmür RU,Banic A,Erni D

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipofibromatosis is a slow-growing, childhood soft-tissue neoplasm that is often confused with other conditions. We report a patient with lipofibromatosis causing extremity enlargement at birth. The lesion initially was thought to be a vascular anomaly or lipedema on clinical and MRI examination. When involving the lo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Greene AK,Karnes J,Padua HM,Schmidt BA,Kasser JR,Labow BI

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the small percentage of deep wound infections complicating total hip arthroplasty and recalcitrant to conventional forms of treatment, muscle flaps with or without a cutaneous unit can offer a satisfactory solution. Seven patients (4 male, 3 female) with failed total hip arthroplasty and multimicrobial infection we...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Arnold PG,Witzke DJ

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over time, the operative treatment of extra-articular and intra-articular fractures of the first metacarpal base has gained significant importance, and at present, there are many operative strategies available because of the different osteosynthesis procedures in practice today. PURPOSE:In this retrospect...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fischborn T,Beckenbauer D,Held M,Daigeler A,Medved F

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hand photography is effective and advantageous for assessing functional deficits and improvements related to surgery. In this study, it is aimed to investigate whether the correct active range of motion (ROM) is masked by the passive ROM in a wrist joint. METHOD:Eleven patients who were treated for unilat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yildiran G,Sutcu M,Akdag O,Isik C,Tosun Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prepuce is an excellent donor site for skin grafts with minimal donor site morbidity. Full-thickness grafts are often required for correction of congenital syndactyly and in burn contractures. METHODS:Preputial skin was used for grafting in 18 children: 5 with burn contractures and 13 with congenital sy...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ehrlichman RJ,Driscoll DN,Cornejo K,Upton J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The response of tissue to trauma is difficult to define. The zone of injury is an area surrounding a wound that, though traumatized, may not appear nonviable at initial debridement. Because of this, a policy of repeated debridements has been followed to monitor tissues for viability before final tissue coverage. Appre...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Loos MS,Freeman BG,Lorenzetti A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogenic steroids have been used as hemostatic agents in various surgical procedures in humans. Their use to reduce bleeding has been based mainly on clinical observation. The present study was carried out to test experimentally whether intravenously administered Premarin reduces capillary bleeding. Skin-graft donor...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tsur H,Rasner C,Shafir R,Sampson S

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has recently been an increase in the usage of the Internet as a source of patient information. It is very difficult for laypersons to establish the accuracy and validity of these medical websites. Although many website assessment tools exist, most of these are not practical.A combination of consumer- and clinici...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Parikh AR,Kok K,Redfern B,Clarke A,Withey S,Butler PE

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of posttraumatic large soft tissue defects and bone loss remains a therapeutic and surgical challenge for orthopedic surgeons. We assessed the use of a neurocutaneous flap and the Ilizarov technique in the reconstruction of severe composite defects in the tibia. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Xu J,Zhong WR,Cheng L,Wang CY,Wen G,Han P,Chai YM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various pedicle techniques have been described in breast reduction surgery. However, in cases of massive hypertrophy, the free nipple graft technique is still being performed by some surgeons out of fear of losing the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). As such, we evaluated patients with severe gigantomastia who ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Karacor-Altuntas Z,Dadaci M,Ince B,Karamese M,Savaci N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:How and why aponeurotic blepharoptosis develops was investigated in terms of the relationship between the levator aponeurosis and Mueller's muscle functioning as the muscle spindle of the levator muscle. A total of 200 consecutive patients with moderate to severe acquired blepharoptosis completed questionnaires regard...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fujiwara T,Matsuo K,Kondoh S,Yuzuriha S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00