Dexmedetomidine in aesthetic facial surgery: improving anesthetic safety and efficacy.

abstract：:Recent developments in gene therapy have shown promise in the treatment of soft-tissue repair, bone formation, nerve regeneration, and cranial suture development. This special topic article reviews commonly used methods of gene therapy and discusses their various advantages and disadvantages. In addition, an overview ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tepper OM,Mehrara BJ

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been considerable disagreement in descriptions of the SMAS. Fresh cadaver dissection, combining anatomic dissection done with the aid of the operating microscope and histologic cross section of facial tissues, was performed in 24 facial halves. Histologic preparation was made on tissue macrosections, each 10...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gosain AK,Yousif NJ,Madiedo G,Larson DL,Matloub HS,Sanger JR

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is proven therapeutic benefit in bariatric surgery for obese patients. Successful bariatric surgery will result in massive weight loss and ptotic skin, which can cause significant functional and psychological problems. As the incidence of bariatric surgery increases, so will the demand for plastic surg...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Al-Hadithy N,Aditya H,Stewart K

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The basic principles of successful wound closure remain the same: careful preoperative evaluation, removal of underlying nonviable tissue, and well-vascularized soft-tissue coverage. Many complex or "hostile" back wound closures also require stabilization of the spine and a two-layered wound closure. The use of long a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Few JW,Marcus JR,Lee MJ,Ondra S,Dumanian GA

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal wall vascularized composite allotransplantation is the second most common form of vascularized composite allotransplantation. Sensory and functional recovery are expected in other forms but have never been demonstrated in abdominal wall vascularized composite allotransplantation. The authors hypoth...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Broyles JM,Sarhane KA,Tuffaha SH,Cooney DS,Lee WPA,Brandacher G,Sacks JM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for orienting cut nerve ends for suturing is presented. A mirror is used to reflect one end, making its image identical to that of the other end--so that proper orientation is greatly facilitated. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vickers DW

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several randomized controlled trials comparing platelet-rich plasma to standard wound care for chronic wounds have been published. Previous articles have revealed that the role of platelet-rich plasma in promoting chronic wound healing is uncertain. This quantitative meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Xia Y,Zhao J,Xie J,Lv Y,Cao DS

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, a paucity of information is available on the optimal management of obstructive sleep apnea in Down syndrome, which may have particularly important implications in this already vulnerable patient population. The objective of this study was to evaluate prospectively the results of a new surgical approach for th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lefaivre JF,Cohen SR,Burstein FD,Simms C,Scott PH,Montgomery GL,Graham L,Kattos AV

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distraction osteogenesis has become an accepted method of treatment for patients requiring reconstruction of hypoplastic mandibles. We present a quantitative analysis of volumetric changes after distraction osteogenesis in a series of 10 patients. Group I (n = 5 patients, 3 unilateral craniofacial microsomia, 1 Golden...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roth DA,Gosain AK,McCarthy JG,Stracher MA,Lefton DR,Grayson BH

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of the correction of the medial scar depression and diastasis of the pubic hair of the mons veneris in three postpuberal female patients operated on for bladder exstrophy are reported. The reconstructive surgery is carried out using skin expanders. The expanded skin is utilized to create two dermoadipose f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Marconi F,Messina P,Pavanello P,De Castro R

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral coronal synostosis is the common appellation for premature, one-sided fusion of the frontoparietal suture-the most common cause of synostotic frontal plagiocephaly. However, frontal asymmetry can also result from isolated fusion across the anterior cranial base without involvement of the frontoparietal sutu...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rogers GF,Proctor MR,Mulliken JB

更新日期：2002-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A somatic mutation in GNAQ (c.548G>A; p.R183Q), encoding Gαq, has been found in syndromic and sporadic capillary malformation tissue. However, the specific cell type containing the mutation is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine which cells in capillary malformations have the GNAQ mutation. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Couto JA,Huang L,Vivero MP,Kamitaki N,Maclellan RA,Mulliken JB,Bischoff J,Warman ML,Greene AK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method for measuring skin removed during rhytidectomy is presented based on analysis of 50 female patients. More skin was removed in primary rhytidectomies than in subsequent ones. Younger patients, aged 30 to 39 years, had measurably more skin removed than any other group between 40 and 69. The amounts of skin remo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lewis CM

更新日期：1982-04-01 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：:The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to determine if there is a relationship between a critical quantity of bacteria and infection in complex extremity wounds, and (2) to compare the positive and negative predictive values, sensitivities, and specificities of the following laboratory and clinical tests of potent...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Breidenbach WC,Trager S

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Defects of the heel and sole represent difficult reconstructive problems in terms of tissue availability and postoperative morbidity. Although local flaps offer the optimal type of coverage, their application has been restricted to defects of limited size. A study of the plantar skin and fascia, as well as its neurova...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Reiffel RS,McCarthy JG

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a multipurpose anglemeter for measuring the face that enables us to determine accurately the size of six profile angles by both direct and indirect anthropometry in markedly reduced time. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Venkatadri G,Farkas LG,Kooiman J

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Closed-suction drains are widely used to reduce the incidence of seroma whenever potential spaces are surgically created. However, few studies have examined the parameters that affect drain efficacy. METHODS:An in vitro model was created to assess the effects of tubing length, tubing size, tubing type, flui...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khansa I,Khansa L,Meyerson J,Janis JE

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast asymmetry is commonly accompanied by tuberous deformity. To date, no study has reported the incidence of this breast deformity in the presence of asymmetry. A retrospective analysis of standard preoperative photographs was performed on 375 consecutive female patients presenting for mammaplasty over a ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： DeLuca-Pytell DM,Piazza RC,Holding JC,Snyder N,Hunsicker LM,Phillips LG

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cosmetic treatment of the forehead using neuromodulators is challenging. To avoid adverse events, the underlying anatomy has to be understood and thoughtfully targeted. Clinical observations indicate that eyebrow ptosis can be avoided if neuromodulators are injected in the upper forehead, despite the frontal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cotofana S,Freytag DL,Frank K,Sattler S,Landau M,Pavicic T,Fabi S,Lachman N,Hernandez CA,Green JB

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent report of a transforming growth factor-beta 3 (TGF-beta 3) knock-out mouse in which 100 percent of the homozygous pups have cleft palate raised the question as to the potential usefulness of these animals as a model for cleft palate research. The specific aim in this study was to carefully document the anat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Koo SH,Cunningham MC,Arabshahi B,Gruss JS,Grant JH 3rd

更新日期：2001-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to compare several microvascular anastomotic techniques by patency rate using a free flap model in rats. METHODS:A microsurgical transfer model of a pectoral skin flap to the cervical region was used. In experiment 1, 120 rats were divided into four groups (n = 30 in each group) depending o...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Miyamoto S,Okazaki M,Ohura N,Shiraishi T,Takushima A,Harii K

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disharmonies of the upper lip aesthetic unit generally stem from tall ergotrids and/or thin lips. Comprehension and correction of such defects has been stifled by a lack of metrics and organized systems of diagnosis and treatment. METHODS:The philtral-labial score was devised to better analyze the upper lip...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Raphael P,Harris R,Harris SW

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphedema is a chronic disorder that, in developed countries, occurs most commonly after lymph node dissection for cancer treatment. Although the pathophysiology of lymphedema is unknown, the disease is characterized histologically by fibrosis and abnormal adipose deposition. Clinical studies have provided evidence t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mehrara BJ,Greene AK

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Review the appropriate indications and techniques for suction-assisted lipectomy body contouring surgery. 2. Accurately calculate the patient limits of lidocaine for safe dosing during the tumescent infiltration phase of liposuction....

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chia CT,Neinstein RM,Theodorou SJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Large facial tissue defects are traditionally treated with staged conventional reconstruction. Facial allograft transplantation has emerged as a treatment modality. Facial allografts are procured from a dead donor and transplanted to the recipient. Recipients are then subjected to lifelong global immunosuppr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nguyen LL,Naunheim MR,Hevelone ND,Diaz-Siso JR,Hogan JP,Bueno EM,Caterson EJ,Pomahac B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report their experience using skin expanders in 11 patients with severe bed sores. The expanders, with different volumes, from 250 to 1000 cc, were generally overfilled using the cutaneous tonometer. In fact, with the information revealed by this apparatus on the skin in expansion, the authors were able to...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Esposito G,Di Caprio G,Ziccardi P,Scuderi N

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case in which an undelayed cervical myocutaneous flap was used early to cover the denuded cartilage of a burned ear. The ear was saved, and a good result was obtained. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McGrath MH,Ariyan S

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 25 random patients undergoing rhytidectomy, we did unilateral subplatysmal-fascial dissections of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) of the face and neck--with redistribution of the tension of this system and fixation by suturing. Late evaluation of these patients by 3 observers showed no detectable d...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rees TD,Aston SJ

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascularized and conventional autogenous rib grafts were used to reconstruct 6-cm ulnar defects in the forelegs of the nine dogs. Each dog served as its own control. Biomechanical torsional testing of the grafted ulnas showed that vascularized grafts were 234 percent stronger than the conventional grafts. Bone toughne...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moore JB,Mazur JM,Zehr D,Davis PK,Zook EG

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00