Monitoring buried free flaps: limitations of the implantable Doppler and use of color duplex sonography as a confirmatory test.

abstract：:As we have gained experience with the extended superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) technique in face lifting, refinements in our procedure have led to increased consistency in results. The important factors that have led to our technical modifications include the following: (1) the significance of the retaini...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stuzin JM,Baker TJ,Baker TM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital unilateral lower lip palsy or congenital hypoplasia of the depressor anguli oris muscle, also known as asymmetric crying facies, characterized by deformity of the lower lip, lacks aggressive surgical intervention methods. Although several dynamic and static reconstruction methods have been reporte...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Udagawa A,Arikawa K,Shimizu S,Suzuki H,Matsumoto H,Yoshimoto S,Ichinose M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniosynostosis is characterized by premature fusion of the cranial sutures. At the molecular level, mutations in homeobox genes, transcription factors, and growth factor receptors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of this disorder, but the specific etiologic pathways have not yet been elucidated. To further s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nott RL,Stelnicki EJ,Mack JA,Ben Y,Mitchell R,Mooney MP

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Part IV of this examination of the phenol-croton oil peel, the author presents peeling solutions using phenol in concentrations between 16% and 50% as the carrier for croton oil. Previously, in Part I, the author showed that phenol alone in concentrations of less than 50% has no significant peeling effect on the sk...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hetter GP

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scholarly output has typically been measured by citation-based metrics such as the Hirsch index (h-index). The Altmetric Attention Score has emerged as a substitute to measure digital attention given to a project. This study aims to determine whether there is any correlation between h-index and the Altmetric...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Shiah E,Heiman AJ,Ricci JA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevailing theories on the causation of choanal atresia are presented, with emphasis on some of the embryologic and anatomic abnormalities that are consistently found. The teleologic significance of nose breathing has been emphasized. This neonatal characteristic leads to a tongue-palate seal that can be rapidly fatal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Theogaraj SD,Hoehn JG,Hagan KF

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last two decades, virtual reality, haptics, simulators, robotics, and other "advanced technologies" have emerged as important innovations in medical learning and practice. Reports on simulator applications in medicine now appear regularly in the medical, computer science, engineering, and popular literature. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Grunwald T,Krummel T,Sherman R

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Histology remains the standard form to analyze cranial suture in murine models, but this technique provides only limited "snapshots" of the entire suture and requires animal euthanasia with tissue destruction. Because of the bone complex microarchitecture, better methods are required to study the behavior of...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stadler JA 3rd,Cortes W,Zhang LL,Hanger CC,Gosain AK

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The buccal space, with its fat pad, is a valuable, overlooked target in facial rejuvenation procedures. The authors identified a specific group of patients who have normal or prominent malar projection in the presence of atrophy of the buccal fat pad, with or without prominent gonial angles. Eight of 24 prospectively ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cohen SR,Fireman E,Hewett S,Saad A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the first case of complete hemithoracic reconstruction of an irradiated postpneumonectomy recurrent empyema cavity that was unresponsive to multiple conventional treatments. The procedure described used a chain-link of two coupled free flaps consisting of an omental and TRAM flap. A single abdominal donor s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rand RP,Maser B,Dry G,Vallieres E

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In secondary extremity lymphedema, normal antegrade lymphatic flow is disrupted by the disease state. Attempts to capture aberrant retrograde lymphatic flow by means of microsurgical lymphaticovenous anastomoses have been hindered because of technical limitations. The authors applied the intravascular stenti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Narushima M,Mihara M,Yamamoto Y,Iida T,Koshima I,Mundinger GS

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vertical scar reduction mammaplasty has the advantage of reduced scar burden and improved long-term projection of the breasts. The technique has been criticized for being restricted to cases of mild to moderate mammary hypertrophy and is considered more intuitive and difficult to learn when compared with mor...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lista F,Ahmad J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Underprojection and lack of tip definition often coexist. Techniques that improve both nasal tip refinement and projection are closely interrelated, and an algorithmic approach can be developed to improve the predictability of the dynamic changes that occur. Use of nondestructive and nonpalpable techniques t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ghavami A,Janis JE,Acikel C,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A follow-up study was made of 77 hands for 6 months or more after operation for bifid thumb. Repair of detached thenar muscles and capsule is the most important procedure at the initial ablation of the extra digit. After reinsertion of the thenar muscles, the remaining problems are deformity of bones themselves, adduc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Miura T

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is a safe and reliable technique for breast reconstruction, its versatility is limited when large cutaneous units are needed to resurface a heavily irradiated or scarred breast and chest wall. The thick back skin, in particular, may be unsuitable for reconstruction oppos...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Slavin SA

更新日期：1994-04-01 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：:Recent controversy encountered with silicone breast implants has increased the use of autogenous tissue for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Surveillance of patients who have undergone autogenous tissue reconstruction is important in the evaluation of recurrent or new cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ahn CY,Narayanan K,Gorczyca DP,DeBruhl ND,Shaw WW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total ear reconstruction by the use of contralateral temporoparietal fascial free flap and autogenous costal cartilage was performed in 16 patients presenting with a devascularized temporoparietal region resulting from trauma or prior surgery. The microsurgical success rate was 87.5 percent (14 of 16 transplants). On ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Park C,Suk Roh T

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present study was to determine the locations of the infraorbital foramen and mental foramen based on soft-tissue landmarks to facilitate prediction of the locations of these structures during facial surgery. METHODS:Fifty embalmed cadavers (100 sides) of Koreans were dissected to expose t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Song WC,Kim SH,Paik DJ,Han SH,Hu KS,Kim HJ,Koh KS

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The zygomatic ligaments (McGregor's patch) anchor the skin of the cheek to the inferior border of the zygoma just posterior to the origin of the zygomaticus minor muscle. The mandibular ligaments tether the overlying skin to the anterior mandible. Both these ligaments are obstacles to surgical maneuvers intended to ad...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Furnas DW

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preservation of the middle nasal vault has increasingly become a topic of interest and concern in rhinoplasty. Resection of even a minute amount of roof during hump removal disturbs the stabilizing effect of the upper lateral cartilages, which then causes a fall of upper lateral cartilages medially toward th...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sen C,Iscen D

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a major modification of technique for the transverse abdominal island flap, namely, taking the anterior rectus fascia with the muscle. We believe that this protects the fine vascular network supplying the flap. This has resulted in a more reliable flap, confirmed by increased fluorescein uptake, and signific...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dinner MI,Dowden RV

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Contracture of the antecubital fossa is a common occurrence following thermal burn injury to the upper extremity. Scarring of the superficial tissues can be treated with a variety of surgical methods to provide release and coverage. However, complex scarring of the elbow, which involves the deeper structures...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kung TA,Jebson PJL,Cederna PS

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonsurgical rhinoplasty using filler injections has become a common procedure in cosmetic practices. This is offered to patients that prefer a temporary outcome or would like to avoid general anesthesia. In addition, it can be used in postrhinoplasty patients to correct nasal deformities or irregularities. T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Williams LC,Kidwai SM,Mehta K,Kamel G,Tepper OM,Rosenberg JD

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of removal of a large compound nevus of the leg by serial excision is reported. Failure to perform the initial excision entirely intralesionally led to the appearance of pigmentary deposits within normal skin. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Altchek ED

更新日期：1980-12-01 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：:Thirty-nine percent of 54 phenol face peel patients treated rapidly developed some form of cardiac arrhythmia. When half the face was treated on consecutive days, only 22 percent of 100 patients developed cardiac arrhythmias and these were less severe. Serum phenol levels varied from 4.4 to 337.1 mg/L. Neither age, se...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gross BG

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to illustrate the morphologic changes of the mandible after outer cortex osteotomy. METHODS:Ten patients had undergone mandibular outer cortex osteotomy. By using the true-up and dissection techniques based on three-dimensional spiral computed tomography, variables of effect an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhao YF,Liu XJ,Hao YF,Lu P,Gui L

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In treating extensive burn contractures of the anterior neck, we obtained good results using free flaps. Ninety-nine patients with neck contractures were treated with free flaps. The ages of the patients range from 2 to 64 years. We used 84 free groin flaps, 10 free latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps, 2 free delt...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ohkubo E,Kobayashi S,Sekiguchi J,Ohmori K

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the clinical management of combined tendon and nerve injuries, there are competing treatment strategies. Isolated tendon injuries should be rapidly mobilized after repair to prevent adhesion formation, whereas isolated nerve repairs are usually immobilized to prevent disruption and to allow axon regrowth. Recommend...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chao RP,Braün SA,Ta KT,Palesty JA,Mine R,Syed SA,Chang DJ,Thomson JG

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00