A rigid transparent face mask for control of scar hypertrophy.

abstract：:The repair of complex chest wall defects presents a challenging problem for the reconstructive surgeon. Although the majority of such defects could be repaired with the use of local and regional musculocutaneous flaps, more complicated cases require increasingly sophisticated reconstructive techniques. This study revi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chang RR,Mehrara BJ,Hu QY,Disa JJ,Cordeiro PG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The repair of intractable ulcer over the Achilles' tendon in a patient with Werner's syndrome is described. The ulcer was covered successfully with a lateral supramalleolar flap combined with a delay procedure. Partial necrosis of the flap occurred; however, the necrotic area could be repaired with a skin graft becaus...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Okazaki M,Ueda K,Kuriki K

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mastectomy has traditionally been performed using a transverse elliptical incision. The disadvantages of this approach are a potentially visible scar medially and poor subincisional soft-tissue coverage of implants laterally. A more natural and aesthetic result is obtained with an oblique incision running parallel to ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gronet EM,Halvorson EG

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:One of the main steps in perforator flap surgery is to identify the dominant perforator. Using multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) for the preoperative planning of deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEAP) flap surgery, we identified a perforator with a large caliber, an excellent location ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pons G,Masia J,Sanchez-Porro L,Larrañaga J,Clavero JA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a myriad of research in the pharmacological manipulation of skin flap survival. However, skepticism exists as to whether any of these drugs is clinically useful. We evaluated the efficacy of five categories of agents in improving skin flap survival in five different rat flap models. Diltiazem, isoxsuprine hyd...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Waters LM,Pearl RM,Macaulay RM

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complications of miniplates and screws used for maxillofacial fractures were analyzed, and complications were evaluated in relation to fracture site. Motor vehicle accidents were the cause of all fractures in this study. During the last 7 years (1994-2001), noncompressive titanium miniplates and screws were used for s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Islamoglu K,Coskunfirat OK,Tetik G,Ozgentas HE

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prominent malar eminences are considered aesthetic and have been equated with a more youthful appearance. The precise area for accentuation and the surgical method for altering contour have not been universally agreed upon. A new technique for evaluation is suggested, and a surgical osteotomy for malar contouring is d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Powell NB,Riley RW,Laub DR

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Facial contours are thought to depend on the appropriate balance of hard and soft tissue. To obtain aesthetically good results in head and neck reconstruction, surgeons should know the exact three-dimensional shape and volume of both hard and soft tissue to be reconstructed. The authors used computer-assisted three-di...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ueda K,Tajima S,Oba S,Omiya Y,Byun SI,Okada M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple variations of the musculocutaneous trapezius flap have been described, each of which use a single composite musculocutaneous unit in their designs. The limitation of such designs is the ability to use the components in a 3-dimensional manner, with only 1 vector existing in the geometry of the muscul...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rozen WM,Fox CM,Leong J,Morsi A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1994, Suzuki et al proposed the pins-and-rubbers traction system, a new dynamic distraction technique for difficult complex intra-articular fractures of the digits of the hand. From February 1999 to April 2003, we used the Suzuki frame for 15 complex fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers. T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Keramidas E,Solomos M,Page RE,Miller G

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high number of reconstructive dilemmas brought about by more aggressive treatment of congenital malformations and burns has created the need for large quantities of donor skin for local coverage. Tissue expansion with external ports has become part of the authors' surgical armamentarium. From January 1996 to Novem...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lozano S,Drucker M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications resulting from implants placed during mammoplasty and rhinoplasty, and there is no definitive solution or a method for preventing it. Recent reports suggest that botulinum toxin A (BoTA) is effective at reducing keloid scars clinically. Peri-implant capsules...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim YS,Hong JW,Yoon JH,Hwang YS,Roh TS,Rah DK

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, many of the methods reported for the surgical treatment of the inverted nipple include insertion of autologous or heterologous material to provide volume and projection to the nipple, thereby avoiding recurrence. In cases of severely inverted nipple with severe fibrosis and shortening of the lactiferous ducts...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Serra-Renom J,Fontdevila J,Monner J

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improvements were made by us in several distally based pedicled flaps of the nutrient vessels of the saphenous nerve with lower rotation points. However, these flaps are still insufficient for trauma complicated by bone defects. Accordingly, we conducted a systematic study of the anatomic theory on distally based pedi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhang F,Zhang CC,Lin S,Zhang G,Zheng H

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 69-year-old woman with a history of mastectomy and radiotherapy for breast carcinoma demonstrated extensive anterior thoracic wall radionecrosis 22 years later. The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap was chosen to repair two distant ulcerative defects. Chest wall coverage was performed by dividing the muscle int...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rouanet P,Jozwik M,Pujol H

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a plethora of monitoring techniques reported in the literature, only a small number of studies directly address clinical relevant end points, such as the flap salvage rate and false-positive rate. METHOD:We conducted a systematic review of current evidence regarding the postoperative monitoring of m...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chae MP,Rozen WM,Whitaker IS,Chubb D,Grinsell D,Ashton MW,Hunter-Smith DJ,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medpor implants were placed on the periosteum of the mandible in infant rabbits to study their effects on growth. Three months later radiological and histopathological studies were performed in situ and after removal of the mandible. The authors demonstrate that implants did not affect normal development of the mandib...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ozgür F,Aksoy HM,Kayikçioğlu A,Ariyürek M

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the advances in laser treatment of port wine stains (PWS), re-emergence of these lesions still occurs. We carried out a retrospective audit of all children that received laser treatment of PWS between 1997 and 2000 using the flashlamp-pumped dye laser with a 585-nm wavelength. Out of 110 patients treated, 15 r...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Soueid A,Waters R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostaglandin E1 has been proven to be useful in the treatment of vascular diseases of the lower leg. Plastic surgeons have been aware of its usefulness in augmenting flap survival and have used it intraarterially or intravenously. We attempted to enhance the effect of prostaglandin E1 with heparin by local continuous...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Okamoto Y,Nakajima T,Yoneda K

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activator protein 1 (AP-1) is thought to play an important role in the expression of genes expressed in response to ischemia-reperfusion injury. In this report, the activation of AP-1 in rat skeletal muscle during reperfusion after a 4-hour ischemic period was studied. AP-1 activation displayed a biphasic pattern, sho...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lefler SR,Lille ST,Huemer GM,Tucker R,Murray T,Schoeller T,Mulligan DC

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic stasis ulcers of the lower extremity can prove difficult to treat. In the event that conservative treatment fails, one approach is to excise the ulcer, ligate the incompetent perforating veins, and close the defect by muscle transposition, followed by application of skin grafts to the transposed muscles. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ger R

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to systematically review and analyze the available evidence on the role of surgery in improving outcomes in patients with migraine headaches. METHODS:An electronic search of PubMed, Scopus, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and Google Scholar database...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nagori SA,Jose A,Roychoudhury A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Through a transfixion incision, a rhomboidal portion of both the depressor muscle of the nasal septum and the orbicular muscle of the mouth are excised. The remaining columellar tissues are brought nearer to each other by means of a mattress suture tied over a double-foam bolus. This simple procedure yields three adva...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cachay-Velásquez H,Laguinge RE

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiosarcomas (AS) of the scalp are rare tumors with an extremely poor prognosis mostly affecting elderly patients. Given the special anatomic nature of the blood supply to the scalp, it must be presumed that the tumor has already spread at the time of the initial presentation. We report a simple and fast surgical pro...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Buschmann A,Lehnhardt M,Toman N,Preiler P,Salakdeh MS,Muehlberger T

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to standardize use of the dorsal rat flap model originally described by McFarlane, we determined the following. The effect of delay is readily demonstrated but does not prevent necrosis entirely. Almost all flaps showed some necrosis, but delayed flaps showed approximately 15% less necrosis. Measurement o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hurn IL,Fisher JC,Arganese T,Rudolph R

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The principles and techniques of gene transfer are presented. Common concepts are defined, and the frequently used transfer vectors are described herein. Several gene transfer applications are discussed briefly. Areas of particular interest to the plastic surgeon such as gene transfer to skin and wounds are included. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Slama J,Andree C,Winkler T,Swain WF,Eriksson E

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Little is known about professional burnout among plastic surgeons. Our purpose is to describe its prevalence among a large national sample of plastic surgeons and identify contributing factors. METHODS:A mailed, self-administered survey was sent to 708 plastic surgeons who were randomly sampled from the Americ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Streu R,Hansen J,Abrahamse P,Alderman AK

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term follow-up of free flaps used for skull coverage in this experience has revealed that serious sequela are more likely after muscle-only free flaps. Over the past 2 decades, 8 muscle and 6 composite free flaps have been used in 12 patients. Debulking was the only secondary procedure necessary in 1 composite fl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Textured silicone expanders are alleged to be less painful in the filling process, to have less capsular contracture, and to stay in position better than smooth silicone expanders. To test these three hypotheses, 6 patients undergoing bilateral simultaneous expander implant placement for breast reconstruction after ma...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： May JW Jr,Bucky LP,Sohoni S,Ehrlich HP

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Post-burn cicatricle contractures of neck pose a challenge for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. To improve functional and cosmetic results, and to minimize the donor-site morbidity, we use pre-expanded cervico-acromial fasciocutaneous flap based on the supraclavicular artery as a feasible choice for resur...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang Z,Hu C,Li Y,Tang Y,Zhao M,Chen W,Xu L,Liu Y

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00