Efficacy of triamcinolone acetonide following neurorrhaphy-an electroneuromyographic evaluation.

abstract：:As the use of rigid internal fixation of the facial skeleton has become routine in adults, many craniofacial surgeons have expanded its use to the pediatric population. The effects of miniplate and screw fixation on subsequent craniofacial growth, however, have not been examined. Using 6-week-old rabbits as an experim...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Resnick JI,Kinney BM,Kawamoto HK Jr

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate nose maturation by cephalometric sagittal surface area methodology longitudinally in males and females. Both males and females exhibited a statistically significant continuum of nose growth from ages 6 to 18. Growth ceased in both sexes at age 18. Correlation coefficients i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Buck DL,Brown CM

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Parkland formula is currently the most widely used protocol to guide fluid resuscitation of acute burns and has been adapted for pediatric use. We describe 3 novel graphic devices (a nomogram, slide rule, and disc calculator) based on this formula, which have significant advantages over existing graphic and electr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Williams D,Doerfler R

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 97 cases of metastatic basal cell carcinoma have been reported in the literature, 22 of which were metastatic to bone. To date there has been no survival following bone metastasis. A case report of significant long-term survival--over three times the expected--is presented. The treatment described is perhap...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Briggs RM,Pestana I

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vertical mammaplasty technique has undeniable advantages over combined techniques. It involves only the inferior pole of the breast, thus avoiding horizontal scars, which are the ones that most frequently hypertrophy. The main disadvantage of the technique is the inferior compensation, leaving visible scars in the...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Juri J,Juri C,Cutini J,Colagno A

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ameloblastoma is a histologically benign tumor that behaves aggressively because of its tendency to invade local structures, and it has a high probability of local recurrence. If neglected, ameloblastomas can grow substantially over the course of years, reaching the size of giant ameloblastomas. This large size can le...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Moro A,Pelo S,Gasparini G,Saponaro G,Todaro M,Pisano G,DʼAmato G,Doneddu P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Good mammography in the augmented patient is often difficult to achieve. A case is described that illustrates that posterior breast tissue is generally better seen with standard compression mammography and that physical examination by the radiologist must accompany mammography. Implant displacement mammography, while ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Silverstein MJ,Gamagami P,Handel N

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgeons at our center previously reported a case of a 2-month-old infant who underwent closure of an infected sternal wound following open cardiac surgery with debridement followed by closure with bilateral pectoralis muscle flaps and a unilateral rectus abdominis muscle flap. The success of the procedure has spawned...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Taub PJ,Schulman MR,Sett S,Koch RM

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present article deals with the surgical experience of treating 72 patients for posttraumatic enophthalmos. Patients were divided into the following 4 groups with respect to the type of injury and the time of surgery: Group 1, recent midfacial injuries with orbital floor fractures; Group 2, recent blow-out fracture...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Roncević R,Stajcić Z

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hand transplantations have been initiated and have been encouraged by promising results for more than 1 decade. The aim of this study was to present the first case of hand transplantation performed in Taiwan. MATERIALS AND METHODS:On September 3, 2014, we transplanted the left distal forearm and hand of a brai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kuo YR,Chen CC,Chen YC,Yeh MC,Lin PY,Lee CH,Chang JK,Lin YC,Huang SC,Chiang YC,Chiu NM,Lee Y,Huang YC,Liang JL,Wu RW,Siu KK,Chung KC,Chiang MH,Pan CC,Wei FC

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Plastic surgeons are often asked to assist with the reconstruction of lower extremity wounds. These patients many times require free tissue transfer for coverage given paucity of soft tissue. Anecdotally, many orthopedic surgeons prefer muscle coverage--particularly in the setting of potentially infected b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Paro J,Chiou G,Sen SK

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Calcium gluconate extravasation is a process, which, while not common, occurs more frequently in neonatal intensive care units. The aim of this study is to present a number of cases of calcium gluconate extravasation, which have occurred in our hospital, and to carry out a review of those clinical cases pu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pacheco Compaña FJ,Midón Míguez J,de Toro Santos FJ

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional disorders due to alar valve collapse and cosmetic unsatisfactory results can be seen after rhinoplasty operation in some patients. Because of overresection of the upper and lower lateral cartilages, nasal lateral walls may collapse during inspiration pressing against the septum and obstructing airway. On th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Turegun M,Acarturk TO,Ozturk S,Sengezer M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current trends in the management of medial orbital wall fractures are toward the development of transconjunctival incisions and the use of endoscopic-assisted methods. Different authors have suggested variations of the medial transconjunctival approach. METHODS:(1) In 30 fresh cadaver orbits, the classic tr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kempton SJ,Cho DC,Thimmappa B,Martin MC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a helical crus reconstruction technique using a postauricular chondrocutaneous flap vascularized by the postauricular vessels. They used this procedure on 7 patients who had developed a large defect on the helical crus following surgery. In each patient the flap design was adjusted to fit the form...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yotsuyanagi T,Urushidate S,Sawada Y

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical care is often directed at improving patient's quality of life, the effectiveness of which can be measured by objective or subjective outcomes. Surgical intervention, especially in plastic and reconstructive surgery, can often provide hard objective measures, for example, breast size reduction after bilateral ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sharma K,Steele K,Birks M,Jones G,Miller G

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic wounds have been defined as those that do not follow the orderly manner of healing, and thus do not achieve closure. Such wounds are notoriously difficult to treat and the number of treatments around attest to the fact that management of chronic wounds is not possible with one agent and definitely never achiev...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gupta A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National plastic surgery society web sites are an important source of information for patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. There are currently no standardized recommendations for the information provided on web sites. The aim of this study was to assess the information available on each na...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Al-Benna S,Gohritz A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to establish the anatomic basis for functional upper and lower lip reconstruction with locoregional flaps. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS:This article is an anatomic fresh cadaver study. RESULTS:For lower lip reconstruction, the modified Bernard-Webster and Karapandzic flaps pre...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tong CCL,Vandegriend ZP,Lee YH,Lawson W

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 cases of patients with thumb polydactyly that were difficult to classify into either Wassel type VI with a remarkable hypoplastic metacarpal or Wassel type VII (triphalangeal thumb). The radial digit was functional but hypoplastic, and the ulnar digit presented a dominant appearance but no active motion. T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Iba K,Wada T,Yamashita T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Capsular contracture after breast reconstruction is a morbid complication, occurring in 30.0% to 47.5% of patients undergoing postoperative radiotherapy. Although it is well known that radiation increases rate of capsular contracture, there are few well-established animal models that faithfully replicate s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin AJ,Karinja SJ,Bernstein JL,Jin J,Toyoda Y,Miller AJ,Zanzonico PB,Spector JA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) has gained importance in the management of maxillofacial fractures with life-threating hemorrhage (MFH). However, clinical evidence supporting the use of TAE has not been clearly established in the literature. Therefore, we evaluated the effectiveness of TAE for MF...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Matsumoto S,Akashi T,Hayashida K,Sekine K,Orita T,Funabiki T,Kitano M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the techniques of cranial flap fixation (suture, stainless steel wire, and rivetlike titanium clamp) on biomechanics. METHODS:Twenty-four cadaver craniotomy flaps were reattached with either suture, stainless steel wire, or rivetlike titanium clamp. Cranial flap fixation was timed and measured for t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wang YR,Su ZP,Yang SX,Guo BY,Zeng YJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is generally believed that increasing obesity is a predictor of postoperative complications after abdominal contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty and panniculectomy. The purpose of this study is to review the complication rate for abdominal contouring in the level 3 obesity category (body mass inde...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mericli AF,Drake DB

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plastic surgeons have traditionally perceived male patients as more psychologically disturbed than female patients. This study employed a matched sample design to explore the psychosocial experiences of 50 male and 50 female elective cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dentistry patients. It also aimed to compare male and f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dowling NA,Honigman RJ,Jackson AC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to the plastic surgery department is an important experience for medical students interested in the field. However, the impact of medical students in the plastic surgery operating room has not been previously examined. The aim of this study is to understand whether the presence of medical students i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Liao A,Hart AML,Losken A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the usefulness of nerve grafting we studied 38 patients having 11 median, 7 ulnar, and 33 digital nerve grafts. Group funicular (interfascicular) grafting using magnification was performed in all patients. We followed 12 patients with 8 median and 5 ulnar nerve grafts for at least one year and 18 patients ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Young VL,Wray RC,Weeks PM

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A histologically benign tumor of the temporal bone became a life-threatening neoplasm. Previous surgical procedures and a course of radiotherapy failed to arrest the growth of the neoplasm. Our therapeutic objectives were fourfold: (1) ventilation of tumor histology; (2) total tumor removal without an increase of the ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Janecka IP,Correll JW

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The perforator flaps are characterized by their thinness and the adjustable length of their vascular pedicle. The purpose of this investigation is to refine the anatomy of the perforators in the middorsoradial forearm and present our clinical experience using this free perforator flap in the reconstruction of finger d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gao W,Yan H,Li Z,Li X,Jiang L,Yu Q,Maxwell EH,Zhang F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are only a few reports that investigate the measurement of functional penile length and compare the methods used for this purpose. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the measurement techniques and to determine an appropriate method that correlates the erect state most closely. Measure...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sengezer M,Oztürk S,Deveci M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00