Visual analogue scale scoring and ranking: a suitable and sensitive method for assessing scar quality?

abstract：:The objective of our study was to investigate the effects of ultrasonic energy on tissues, using a porcine model, performed under various instrumental and procedural parameters. Domestic pigs were anesthetized and prepared for surgery. An incision was made on the side of the hip randomly assigned to the right or left ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kenkel JM,Robinson JB Jr,Beran SJ,Tan J,Howard BK,Zocchi ML,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of symptomatic and asymptomatic deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing harvest of a free flap from the lower extremity who were receiving standard chemoprophylaxis while hospitalized. METHODS:A retrospective review of 65 consecutive patients ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rau AS,Harry BL,Leem TH,Song JI,Deleyiannis FW

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Split-thickness skin grafts remain central to the strategy of burn wound treatment. The dressing used to cover the donor wound site has a significant effect on healing parameters. The purpose of this study was to compare split-thickness skin graft donor site reepithelialization under Xeroform and Jelonet dressings. A ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Malpass KG,Snelling CF,Tron V

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the 2012 approval of shaped implants, their use in breast reconstruction has increased in the United States. However, large-scale comparisons of complications and patient-reported outcomes are lacking. The authors endeavored to compare surgical and patient-reported outcomes across implant types. METHO...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khavanin N,Clemens MW,Pusic AL,Fine NA,Hamill JB,Kim HM,Qi J,Wilkins EG,Kim JYS

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Control and maintenance of nasal tip position are critical in rhinoplasty. Two frequent methods of exerting tip control are columellar strut and caudal septal extension graft. However, no quantitative data exist comparing the two methods over time. The purpose of this study was to analyze maintenance of tip ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sawh-Martinez R,Perkins K,Madari S,Steinbacher DM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An algorithm for the management of sagittal synostosis in older children who underwent delayed cranial vault reconstruction is presented. This algorithm tailors the surgical approach to the specific craniofacial deformity present in each case. The scaphocephalic deformity characteristic of sagittal synostosis varies s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Weinzweig J,Baker SB,Whitaker LA,Sutton LN,Bartlett SP

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multicenter clinical trials are important research tools. Planning a multicenter clinical trial is a long and arduous task that requires substantial preparation time. In this guide, the authors discuss the steps used to plan a multicenter clinical trial. A preplanning phase, which involves formulating and refining a r...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chung KC,Song JW,WRIST Study Group.

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cultured epidermal skin has become an adjunctive therapy for treatment of major burn injuries, but its effectiveness is greatly limited due to destruction by microbial contamination. To evaluate candidate drugs for use with cultured skin, a combined cytotoxicity-antimicrobial assay system was developed for determinati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Boyce ST,Holder IA

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aggressive surgical treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancers may be compromised by significant surgical complications. Early identification of patients at risk for postoperative complications may assist in clinical decision-making. The objective of this study was to assess the value of the Acute Physiolog...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Grant CA,Dempsey GA,Lowe D,Brown JS,Vaughan ED,Rogers SN

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast implant rupture is an important complication of augmented and reconstructed breasts. Although several techniques such as mammography, xeromammography, ultrasound, thermography, and computed tomographic (CT) scanning have been proven to be useful to detect implant rupture, they have several disadvantages and lac...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ahn CY,Shaw WW,Narayanan K,Gorczyca DP,Sinha S,Debruhl ND,Bassett LW

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one vascular malformations located in the facial area, 11 high-flow arteriovenous malformations and 10 slow-flow malformations, underwent combined treatment by embolization and later surgery. Embolization was performed simultaneously with superselective angiography of the branches of the external carotid artery...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Niechajev I,Clodius L

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although various salvage methods have been proposed to treat intraretinal artery hyaluronic acid embolism, their applications are still limited by various factors. The authors investigated the effectiveness of intravenous hyaluronidase with urokinase for resolving retinal artery hyaluronic acid embolism. ME...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chiang C,Zhou S,Chen C,Ho DS,Zhang H,Liu K

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical correction of mandibular prognathism has traditionally involved posterior repositioning of the mandibular body. This treatment approach corrects the skeletal disproportion at the expense of reducing facial skeletal volume and can unpredictably result in inadequately supported soft tissues with loss of ske...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosen HM

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple perforator flap breast reconstruction is an option that avoids implants in selected patients with minimal donor tissue. The technique addresses the need for additional skin to help create a breast envelope with more natural ptosis and additional volume to help create a body-appropriate breast mound ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Haddock NT,Suszynski TM,Teotia SS

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method is presented for the closure of a circular defect without altering its shape. It employs semicircular rotational flaps and Z-plasties. Its use in 178 patients with malignant skin neoplasms is presented. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Golomb FM

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A reconstruction of a neck with a defect caused by radionecrosis sequelae using two rotation-advancement platysma myocutaneous flaps is presented. The thinness of the flaps, their accessibility, the lack of bulk, and the primary closure of the donor site, without functional or aesthetic problems, all render this techn...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zimman OA

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The medial sural artery perforator flap is a versatile option in reconstructive microsurgery. However, most reports of this flap have been limited by sample size. This study reviews the experience of a single large-volume center using the medial sural artery perforator flap and its variants for a variety of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Deek NFA,Hsiao JC,Do NT,Kao HK,Hsu CC,Lin CH,Lin CH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare but recognized osseous lesion of the orbit. We report the presentation, treatment, and postoperative course of an orbital aneurysmal bone cyst in a patient with McCune-Albright syndrome. To our knowledge, this report represents the first description of aneurysmal bone cyst of the orbit i...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lucarelli MJ,Bilyk JR,Shore JW,Rubin PA,Yaremchuk MJ

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, labiaplasty has jumped in popularity, despite opposition to the procedure. In 2007, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists declared the recommendation of cosmetic vaginal procedures to be "untenable," although in 2016 they allowed consideration of labiaplasty in adolescents ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sorice SC,Li AY,Canales FL,Furnas HJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood flow was measured in the canine saphenous artery using electromagnetic flowmetry. Significant increase in blood flow was noted after occlusion of the distal femoral artery. However, after raising a saphenous island flap there was no significant change in the blood flow before and after distal femoral artery occl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rao VK,Morrison WA,Angus JA,O'Brien BM

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data from large-scale studies of breast reconstruction surgery outcomes and downstream costs are lacking. The authors assessed outcomes, patient return rates, and costs across a large, geographically diverse patient population undergoing autologous breast reconstruction. METHODS:Insurance claims for patient...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Israeli R,Funk S,Reaven NL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are useful alternatives to narcotics for analgesia. However, concerns remain regarding their safety. The authors evaluated ketorolac use and complications. We hypothesized that no association between ketorolac and morbidity exists in patients undergoing body contouring. M...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kelley BP,Chung KC,Chung TT,Bennett KG,Sacks G,Sears ED,Waljee JF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic use of botulinum toxin (Botox) is increasing in popularity. Previous studies have shown that various drugs, especially when injected intrafascicularly, can cause major nerve damage. This study evaluates the potential for neurotoxicity of botulinum toxin in a rat sciatic nerve model. Lewis rats were ran...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lu L,Atchabahian A,Mackinnon SE,Hunter DA

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial and venous anatomy and their relation to the anterolateral thigh flap were examined in 10 specimens of six fresh cadavers in which radiopaque materials were injected into both the arterial and venous systems. Territories and positions of individual perforating arteries were measured, and the venous drainage p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kawai K,Imanishi N,Nakajima H,Aiso S,Kakibuchi M,Hosokawa K

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Static suspension remains an option for certain patients with facial paralysis. Endoscopically assisted facial suspension obviates the need for a counter-incision at the oral commissure to distally inset the fascia lata graft as described in the standard technique. The endoscopic technique is simple, allows secure pla...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wong GB,Stokes RB,Stevenson TR,Whetzel TP,Saunders CJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate freeze-dried cortical allograft bone for nasal dorsal augmentation. The 42-month report on 18 patients was published in 2009 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with 89 percent success at level II evidence, and this article is the 10-year comprehensive review of 62 pat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Clark RP,Pham PM,Ciminello FS,Hagge RJ,Drobny S,Wong GB

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoplastic fibroma is an exceedingly rare primary bone tumor. Previous reports have not included the presentation of this tumor associated with the zygoma. This report describes the unusual presentation and surgical management of a desmoplastic fibroma of the zygoma. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Smith ML,Williams JK,Gruss JS

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a series of five patients with quadrilateral space syndrome. All patients had the diagnosis made on the basis of (1) tenderness over the quadrilateral space, (2) paresthesia over the lateral shoulder and upper posterior arm, and (3) deltoid weakness associated with decreased shoulder abduction. A history of...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Francel TJ,Dellon AL,Campbell JN

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This experimental study demonstrates that iontophoresis can be used to transport biologically active gentamicin into auricular cartilage. Fifty female New Zealand White rabbits were divided into three groups: live controls with unburned ears, live animals with burn-injured ears (deep or partial-thickness), and euthani...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kaweski S,Baldwin RC,Wong RK,Manders EK

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00