Realistic expectations: to morph or not to morph?

abstract：:Two cases of late infection following aesthetic malar augmentation with Proplast implants are described. The etiology appears to be contamination because of erosion of the implants through the thin wall of the anterior maxilla. This problem might be avoided by confining placement of the implant over the thick portion ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Adams JR,Kawamoto HK

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapeutic augmentation of fracture-site angiogenesis with deferoxamine has proven to increase vascularity, callus size, and mineralization in long-bone fracture models. The authors posit that the addition of deferoxamine would enhance pathologic fracture healing in the setting of radiotherapy in a model wh...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Donneys A,Ahsan S,Perosky JE,Deshpande SS,Tchanque-Fossuo CN,Levi B,Kozloff KM,Buchman SR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the extent of sensory recovery on hemitongues reconstructed with innervated radial forearm flaps and (2) to assess the influence of various clinical and surgical factors over the return of sensation, including the use of different recipient nerves for neurorrhaphy. Tw...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Santamaria E,Wei FC,Chen IH,Chuang DC

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap can be employed successfully in head and neck reconstruction when the size or nature of the defect precludes the use of local or regional flaps. Generous amounts of hairless skin and muscle may be transferred in one operative procedure while producing an acceptable donor defect. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Barton FE Jr,Spicer TE,Byrd HS

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distraction osteogenesis is an effective technique for elongating the deficient mandible. The authors specifically evaluated its effectiveness in the treatment of airway obstruction in pediatric patients with mandibular hypoplasia. METHOD:A comprehensive literature review of the National Library of Medicine...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tahiri Y,Viezel-Mathieu A,Aldekhayel S,Lee J,Gilardino M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema is a common and debilitating condition. Management options for lymphedema are limited and controversial. The purpose of this prospective study was to provide a preliminary analysis of lymphaticovenular bypass for the treatment of upper limb lymphedema in breast cancer patients. METHODS:Twenty pat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang DW

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of abdominal-perineal wounds after tumor extirpation presents the plastic surgeon with a variety of complex reconstructive options. These options are complicated by the resection of the bony pelvis. Two cases are presented that combine the use of synthetic mesh for pelvic ring and floor reconstruction w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Evans GR,Goldberg DP,Ames FC

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the ischemia/reperfusion phenomenon, adhesion molecules seem to play a critical role in the recruitment of neutrophils to sites of eventual tissue injury. E-selectin is an endothelium-derived molecule that mediates adhesion of neutrophils to activated endothelial cells. In vitro expression of E-selectin, after ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wang C,Kerrigan CL,Stotland MA

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plastic surgery has historically been linked to war. Between 2008 and the end of combat operations in Afghanistan in 2014, British military plastic surgeons formed part of the multinational military surgical team at the Role 3 Medical Treatment Facility, Camp Bastion, Helmand Province. The present study aime...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Maitland L,Lawton G,Baden J,Cubison T,Rickard R,Kay A,Hettiaratchy S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolic events result in significant morbidity, mortality, and costly therapeutic interventions. As medical resource allocation strategies are becoming more pervasive, appropriate risk stratification and prophylactic regimens are essential. Previous studies have shown a decreased incidence of p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moore RM,Rimler J,Smith BR,Wirth GA,Paydar KZ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A free skin graft about 12 cm in diameter transplanted after excision of a Bowen's carcinoma on the back totally survived for a long period on seroma and was confirmed to have revascularization from the host skin margin. Repeated evacuations of the fluid and subsequent pressure dressings failed to cause adherence of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Koyama H,Isshiki N,Noda R,Nishimura R

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Narcotic pain medications are a significant component of most postoperative pain control regimens. Although they are usually effective, they produce several untoward side effects and sometimes provide inadequate analgesia. The continuous infusion of local anesthetic agents (via pain pump) has been used to su...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kazmier FR,Henry SL,Christiansen D,Puckett CL

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The surgical implantation of materials and devices has dramatically increased over the past decade. This trend is expected to continue with the broadening application of biomaterials and rapid expansion of aging populations. One major factor that limits the potential of implantable materials and devices is t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Major MR,Wong VW,Nelson ER,Longaker MT,Gurtner GC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The breast can be considered conceptually as a cone. This article compares and contrasts short-scar breast reduction techniques with inverted T techniques using the cone model. Four issues are examined-the base of the breast, breast projection, the inframammary fold, and the pedicle. The short-scar techniques focus on...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McCulley SJ,Hudson DA

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The conchal cartilage is favored in nasal tip surgery, but is limited in dorsal augmentation. The authors evaluated diced conchal cartilage with perichondrial attachment in augmentation of the nasal dorsum, radix, and/or tip. METHODS:The medical records of 37 patients who underwent rhinoplasty using diced c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kim JH,Jang YJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injectable bovine collagen has proven to be safe and effective for the treatment of contour defects for more than 20 years. After intradermal exposure to bovine collagen, the most commonly reported side effect is hypersensitivity (incidence of approximately 3 percent to test and approximately 1 to 2 percent to subsequ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Toman PD,Egbert BM,Thomas JA,DeLustro FA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The accepted surgical correction of Tessier no. 3 and no. 4 craniofacial clefts is the use of interdigitating skin flaps along the line of the facial cleft, which frequently results in unsightly facial scars, poor skin color match, and an unnatural facial expression. The authors report their technique of mid...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen PK,Chang FC,Chan FC,Chen YR,Noordhoff MS

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dorsal hump reduction during open rhinoplasty disrupts the continuity between the upper lateral cartilages and the dorsal septum. Options to reconstitute the midvault include primary closure of the upper lateral cartilages to the dorsal aspect of the septum, placement of spreader grafts, and creation of spre...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Avashia YJ,Marshall AP,Allori AC,Rohrich RJ,Marcus JR

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates six different techniques with respect to their ability to quantitatively describe facial asymmetry in three dimensions. Three-dimensional facial images were acquired using a Cyberware 3030RGB laser surface scanner. Image processing was performed on a Silicon Graphics Indigo computer workstation. T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： O'Grady KF,Antonyshyn OM

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two commonly used methods of digital nerve block with local anesthetic are the two-injection dorsal technique and the single-injection volar subcutaneous technique. The authors compared these two digital block techniques with respect to local anesthetic injection pain and recipient preference of anesthetic t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Williams JG,Lalonde DH

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anomaly of facial cleft no. 1 has been encountered recently. It is a rare finding and, accordingly, is being reported with the hope that more craniofacial clefts will be seen in the future and direct the attention of the medical community to the problems. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Suwantemee C

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients with microvascular fibula flap reconstruction of oromandibular defects were selected for implant-retained prosthodontic rehabilitation. A total of 71 osseointegrated implants were placed within the grafted fibulas. Four patients had immediate implant placement at the time of their reconstructive surger...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Roumanas ED,Markowitz BL,Lorant JA,Calcaterra TC,Jones NF,Beumer J 3rd

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this survey was to evaluate the current trends in the care of facial trauma. Data were obtained through the responses of a survey mailed to all those members and candidates listed in the 1989 American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Directory. A total of 2777 questionnaires were sent, wit...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Thaller SR,Kawamoto HK

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of macrogenia can be a challenging problem. In this article, the authors provide novel insights for treatment of a previously poorly treated problem. The authors have developed anatomical insights that facilitate the subtly difficult preoperative evaluation of the large chin and, when applied appro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zide BM,Warren SM,Spector JA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to (1) understand national variation in delay of emergency procedures in patients with open tibial fracture at the hospital level and (2) compare length of stay and cost in patients cared for at the best- and worst-performing hospitals for delay. METHODS:The authors retrospecti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sears ED,Burke JF,Davis MM,Chung KC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical anastomosis of the dorsal artery of the penis either with or without anastomosis of the cavernosal artery is the preferred technique for penile replantation. However, postoperative penile skin necrosis is commonly reported with this technique. This study aimed to characterize the anatomy of the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lohasammakul S,Turbpaiboon C,Ratanalekha R,Ungprasert P,Yodrabum N

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical manipulation of skin may result in undesired puckering of excess tissue, which is generally assumed to settle over time. In this article, the authors address the novel question of how this excess tissue remodels. METHODS:Purse-string sutures (6-0 nylon) were placed at the midline dorsum of 22 wild-...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Leavitt T,Hu MS,Zielins ER,Barnes LA,Marshall CD,Wan DC,Lorenz HP,Gurtner GC,Longaker MT

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The desired shape and position of the nipple-areola complex may be difficult to achieve in vertical scar reduction mammaplasty when using the standard technique of preoperative marking of the so-called mosque-shaped areolar pattern of excision. We describe our modified approach of intraoperative final positioning of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vogt PM,Mühlberger T,Torres A,Peter FW,Steinau HU

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The application of aesthetic, craniofacial, and microsurgical principles in the execution of face transplantation may improve outcomes. Optimal soft-tissue face transplantation can be achieved by incorporating subunit facial skeletal replacement and subsequent tissue resuspension. The purpose of this study w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sosin M,Ceradini DJ,Hazen A,Levine JP,Staffenberg DA,Saadeh PB,Flores RL,Brecht LE,Bernstein GL,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the maximum amount of orbicularis oculi muscle that may safely be resected from the upper eyelid without causing functional abnormalities. Measured amounts of that muscle were surgically excised from both upper eyelids in six cynomolgus monkeys. All the eyelids were photograp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Craig DM,Sullivan PK

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00