The use of cost-effectiveness analysis in plastic surgery clinical research.

abstract：:Although not surgery in the traditional sense, skin care offers the ability to treat patients with a wide range of skin pathology. Skin care is another facet in facial rejuvenation, whose magnitude will increase as the pathophysiology and treatment of photoaging and other skin conditions becomes better understood. Pat...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Clark CP 3rd

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft-tissue augmentation lends another dimension to facial rejuvenation. Human collagen tissue matrix offers the most physiologic solution to dermal volume depletion, structural soft-tissue malposition, and the correction of facial rhytides and various soft-tissue contour defects. Results with the use of Dermalogen ha...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Fagien S,Elson ML

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An understanding of the biology of soft-tissue sarcomas and knowledge of refined techniques of adjuvant therapy have allowed limb-sparing procedures to become predominant in the management of these tumors. Immediate bony reconstruction with prosthetic implantation has met with consistent success largely because of the...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Drake DB

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between work activities and the diagnostic entities discussed in this article is poorly understood, but their development is probably multifactorial. The enormous cost to industry and society is driving many investigators to study the causes and pathologic manifestations of CTDs, and this research sho...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Higgs PE,Young VL

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 30 years, MMS has become recognized as the treatment of choice for certain uncommon cutaneous neoplasms and for certain variants of BCC, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. It offers an extremely high cure rate and maximally preserves healthy tissue, which often allows for preservation of function as we...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Lang PG Jr

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative (PTEI) is the prime catalyst for tissue-engineering research and the development of a viable for-profit tissue-engineering industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. PTEI operates targeted programs that support commercializable research; provide professional and community educa...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Russell AJ,Farkas DL,Huard J,Rubin RT

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental and clinical cases document that the omentum and jejunum can be harvested successfully as a free flap using laparoscopic assistance. Our gross and microscopic findings attest to the viability of this approach. If the omentum is not needed in it entirety, one can safely custom design the free flap to match...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Saltz R

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic nerve injuries are common conditions treated by hand surgeons, and the optimal treatment of a severed nerve requires providing a healthy wound bed, generous trimming to healthy nerve substance, and a minimal-tension approximation. The gold standard for repair of a critical nerve gap has been the nerve autogr...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Rinker B,Vyas KS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every surgeon should be acutely cognizant of the importance of the evaluation and treatment of bleeding abnormalities. Dependence upon a normal platelet and clotting system is a requirement for surgery. Significant emphasis should always be placed on a detailed history and physical examination. Routine laboratory eval...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hicks PD Jr,Stromberg BV

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutilating injuries include a wide and heterogeneous spectrum of clinical presentations, each being unique in terms of pattern of tissue damage, patient characteristics, and functional requirements. Understanding the principles of reconstruction of bone and soft tissues, a wide repertoire of surgical techniques, and t...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Lahiri A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the treatment of bone gaps of less than 4 cm, cancellous autografting remains the treatment of choice. But for gaps exceeding 4 cm, the distraction osteogenesis is a viable option. The following conditions should be satisfied: (1) patient selection; (2) stable fixation; (3) osteotomy by corticotomy; (4) 7- to 14-d...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Alonso JE,Regazzoni P

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 3 years the authors have used modified minimally invasive endoscopic techniques in the surgical correction of craniosynostosis. For selected patients, these techniques offer an alternative to traditional techniques, minimizing postoperative morbidity and the need for cranial banding. Long-term follow-up ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Cohen SR,Holmes RE,Ozgur BM,Meltzer HS,Levy ML

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The apparent simplicity of liposuction and the ease with which it is performed, may lull the novice plastic surgeon into overlooking the evolutionary developments that have brought it to today's level of popularity in body contouring surgery. Patients who may benefit from liposuction range widely from the thin patient...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hunstad JP,Aitken ME

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of the transverse abdominal island flap for breast reconstruction enables the plastic surgeon to redistribute the body's excess fat and skin into more fashionable and aesthetic proportions. The operation remains a complex and detailed procedure. Patient selection, suitability, and preparation for the operation are...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Scheflan M

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The propensity of crosslinked collagen matrices to calcify when implanted in animals and human beings is well documented. This article demonstrates that the covalent binding of the biphosphonate, 3-amino-1-hydroxy-propane-1-1-diphosphonic acid, to active bone matrix inhibits bone formation as well as dystrophic calcif...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Nimni ME

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conspicuously high rate of BCC in the population mandates that clinicians have a clear understanding of the tumor's patterns of presentation and behavior. Goals of any form of treatment include establishment of the proper diagnosis and eradication of the lesion with a reasonable aesthetic result. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Goldberg DP

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented the evolution of our current methods of breast reconstruction, which utilize the tissue expander in a variety of ways. We strongly support the concept that expansion should occur in the subcutaneous layer of the lower thoracic region. It is, after all, the region occupied by a mature breast that has ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Versaci AD

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clear understanding of upper eyelid anatomy is an absolute prerequisite for performing advanced invagination-type blepharoplasty. This article describes the author's simple, systematic approach to intraoperative identification of the levator aponeurosis as well as the other key layers of fascia in the upper lid. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Siegel RJ

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the weight of evidence generally indicates that improved contracture rates with retropectoral placement of the prosthesis and excellent aesthetic results can be obtained with this approach, there remains a significant cadre of surgeons who believe their own retromammary results are equal to or better than the...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Biggs TM,Yarish RS

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nearly 20% of malignant melanoma in the human body occurs in the head and neck. Most studies divide the sites of origin of malignant melanoma in the head and neck into the following areas: the face, the scalp and neck, the external ear, and the eyelid or medial or lateral canthal area. Sixty-five percent of malignant ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Larson DL,Larson JD

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As endoscopic techniques made inroads into surgery, one of the first procedures they were adapted to by plastic surgeons was the forehead lift. The "closed" forehead lift procedure has since achieved wide acceptance and exists as a viable alternative to open procedures for many patients. Experience has shown, however,...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Marten TJ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the use of Radiesse; a semisolid, cohesive subdermal injectable implant. Through direct and invaluable experience gained over time, plastic surgeons will decide which areas of the face may best be suited for Radiesse and which may be appropriate for other fillers. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Jacovella PF

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tendon transfers are performed predominantly to restore hand function or balance due to injuries of the radial, median, and ulnar nerves. Current surgical techniques for the most common tendon transfers for reconstruction of radial, median, and ulnar nerve palsies are demonstrated. These techniques can also be applied...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Jones NF,Machado GR

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstructive surgery of the nasolacrimal duct, or dacryocystorhinostomy, can be performed via an external or endonasal approach. For almost a century external dacryocystorhinostomy was the gold standard for correction of lacrimal duct obstruction. The endonasal approach became a safe surgical procedure using endosco...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Poublon RM,Hertoge Kde R

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors discuss how, in performing an endoscopic brow lift, meticulous surgical technique, adherence to anatomic dissection planes, and direct visualization used at key points in the procedure enable a safer, more-complete dissection and a better outcome. Anatomy as it relates to the procedure is discussed. Patien...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Terella AM,Wang TD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents our approach to performing an endoscopically assisted facelift. The advantages of the subperiosteal dissection are discussed. The procedure is expoused considering different approaches and variations depending on each particular case. Surgical procedures for the forehead, cheeks, and neck are dis...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Del Campo AF,Lucchesi R,Cedillo Ley MP

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pre-expanded perforator flaps, a combination of tissue expansion with perforator flaps, are emerging as another landmark of plastic surgery. This flap inherits the characteristics of both perforator flaps and expanded flaps, making it a highly versatile option in reconstructive surgery. However, the definition of the ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Wang C,Yang S,Zhang J,Yan L,Song P,Hyakusoku H,Pu LL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aesthetic rhinoplasty in the non-Caucasian patient is a challenging operation, even to the experienced rhinoplastic surgeon used to operating on Caucasians. Only by thoroughly understanding the anatomic differences between the Caucasian and non-Caucasian nose can the plastic surgeon effectively manipulate the various ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Zingaro EA,Falces E

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transconjunctival approach to lower lid blepharoplasty provides access for both fat resection and transposition to soften tear trough deformities and correct infraorbital fat herniation. Overall, there is a paradigm shift that has focused more on enhancing lower lid-cheek shape and contour and preserving orbital v...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Davison SP,Iorio ML,Oh C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) can be used for facial aesthetics. The 3 currently available BTA types include onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox; Botox Cosmetic, Allergan, Irvine, CA), abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport; Ipsen, Ltd, Berkshire, UK), and incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin; Merz Pharmaceuticals, Frankfurt, Germany). The mechanis...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Gart MS,Gutowski KA

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00