Gastrocnemius muscle transposition to the femur: how high can you go?

abstract：:A new surgical technique for upper lip augmentation is presented. In this technique, 2 vertically parallel V-shaped incisions placed in a "V in V" fashion are used. Remarkable augmentation of the lip is provided by V-to-Y closure of the incisions. Over 7 years, this new technique, namely, V-Y in V-Y procedure, was use...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mutaf M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Millions of patients are treated annually in the United States with either acute or chronic wounds, costing billions of dollars. This is a retrospective study designed to quantify the directed education that medical students receive in their 4 years of training on 3 wound-related topics: physiology of tissue injury, p...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Patel NP,Granick MS

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of keloids and hypertrophic scars continues to challenge health-care providers. Though both forms of pathologic scarring are distinct entities at the macro and microscopic level, their etiologies and treatment are often similar. Potential treatment approaches are progressing, and combinations of treatme...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shridharani SM,Magarakis M,Manson PN,Singh NK,Basdag B,Rosson GD

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of keloid formation is diverse. They are characterized grossly as thick scar tissue that extends beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Histologically, keloids are composed of excessive collagen with an abnormally large number of partially or totally occluded microvessels. This occlusion of keloid m...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Steinbrech DS,Mehrara BJ,Chau D,Rowe NM,Chin G,Lee T,Saadeh PB,Gittes GK,Longaker MT

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although aging changes of the female perioral region and aesthetic procedures for perioral rejuvenation are described in literature, specific data for the male population are lacking. This study aims to evaluate perioral aging process in the male population to compare quality and quantity of the observed cha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Penna V,Stark GB,Iblher N

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterialized venous flaps are the result of the search for new flap techniques because conventional flaps are sometimes insufficient and have donor-site morbidity problems. In the patient presented here, a free arterialized venous flap measuring 12 x 8 cm was transferred from the forearm to a burn-scarred area on the ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yilmaz M,Menderes A,Karaca C,Barutçu A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aggressive thinning of the muscle from the pedicle of a gastrocnemius musculocutaneous flap can change the nature of that pedicle radically. Instead of being bulky and causing contour deformity, the pedicle is reduced to a vascular leash that has virtually no effect on contour at all. Radical thinning of this type was...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kroll SS

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clavicular myocutaneous island flap, with circulation provided by the platysma and superficial cervical fascia, was first performed by Paul Tessier in 1970, taking his motivation from the prior experience of John Barron with subcutaneous island flaps. A manuscript written by Dr. Tessier on his experience of 120 ca...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tessier P,Matthews DC,Kamerer D Jr,Ciminello FS,Gargano F,Wolfe SA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conceptualization of the problem in reduction of the large breast is defined. A technique for reduction mammaplasty is presented based on: (1) the Wise-type pattern, (2) wide undermining of skin flaps with definitive sculpting of the breast parenchyma, and (3) utilization of hypotensive anesthesia. A series of 63 pati...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hoopes JE,Maxwell GP

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liquid silicone injection for soft-tissue augmentation remains a controversial procedure despite 30 years of clinical use which has demonstrated exceptional results in patients with severe facial atrophies. This article describes a case in which massive silicone injection was used to treat hemifacial atrophy. Over a 9...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Franz FP,Blocksma R,Brundage SR,Ringler SL

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oncologic defects resulting from extremity amputations are often extensive and require substantial soft tissue for reconstruction. METHODS:A review of all patients, who underwent an external hemipelvectomy, forequarter amputation, or hindquarter amputation from 2001 to 2010 at the MD Anderson Cancer Center,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Samant M,Chang EI,Petrungaro J,Ver Halen JP,Yu P,Skoracki RJ,Chang DW

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the increasing use of distraction osteogenesis (DO) of the mandible, the molecular mechanisms regulating new bone formation during DO remain poorly understood. The purposes of this study were (1) to establish a unique rodent model of DO capable of outlining parameters for new bone formation at the distraction ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Buchman SR,Ignelzi MA Jr,Radu C,Wilensky J,Rosenthal AH,Tong L,Rhee ST,Goldstein SA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The most effective management of a patient with sarcoma is surgical resection. Often the resection is performed, the wound is irradiated, adjuvant chemotherapy is administered, and the wound is closed without plastic surgery consultation. Wound complications, after these treatment protocols, often require ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sanniec KJ,Swanson S,Casey WJ 3rd,Schwartz A,Bryant L,Rebecca AM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap and deep inferior epigastric perforator flap are the flaps of choice for autologous breast reconstruction. The better understanding of the vascular anatomy of these flaps has reduced the incidence of flap loss and fat necrosis, and positioning the flap's least vasc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： de Weerd L,Woerdeman LA,Hage JJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The volar advancement flap of the thumb described by Moberg has been used for pulp defects up to 1 to 1.5 cm since its mobility is quite limited due to the stiff nature and fibrous connections of the regional skin with underlying structures. There have been several attempts to increase the mobility of this u...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mutaf M,Temel M,Günal E,Işık D

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our prospective clinical trial collected sensory data using a computerized pressure-specified sensory device comparing 4 procedures for reduction mammaplasty. A total of 48 patients were assessed at baseline, 6 weeks (n = 42), 6 months (n = 15), and 1 year (n = 24) postoperatively. The findings of our study showed pre...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Spear ME,Nanney LB,Phillips S,Donahue R,Rogers KM,Wendel JJ,Summit B,Kelly K,Shack RB,Hagan KF

更新日期：2012-02-01 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

abstract：:We report a 25-year-old woman who suffered traumatic damage to the medial malleolar area. Arteriography revealed a posterior tibial artery occlusion at the ankle. The predominant pattern of medial soleus vascularization was revealed during surgery. A reverse medial soleus flap including the posterior tibial pedicle wa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dumont CE,Masquelet AC

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Swallowing and communication are occasionally impaired after free jejunal transfer. Here, the relationship between surgical procedure and functional outcome was analyzed in 236 patients undergoing free jejunal transfer after total laryngopharyngectomy from 1992 through 2003. Swallowing and communication functions were...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yasumura T,Sakuraba M,Kimata Y,Nakatsuka T,Hayashi R,Ebihara S,Hata Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphaticovenular anastomosis has become one of the treatment options for lymphedema. Among several types of anastomosis, side-to-end anastomosis in which a window is made on the wall of a lymphatic vessel is considered to be the most effective, because it creates bidirectional bypasses through 1 anastomosis. However,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yoshimatsu H,Yamamoto T,Narushima M,Iida T,Koshima I

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of delayed infection following the use of split-cranial bone graft is presented. Trauma and bacterial contamination of the donor area six months before harvest were the likely causes. We advise caution and the use of alternate donor sites in cases where a history of previous contaminating trauma exists, even if...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lewis VL Jr,Cook JQ,Bailey MH

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new genioplasty technique has been described and performed on 16 patients since 1995. The technique has been developed to avoid some undesired results of the current osseous genioplasty techniques and to achieve a more natural appearance in advancement genioplasty. According to the authors' technique, a rectangular ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Celik M,Tuncer S,Büyükçayir I

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transverse facial clefts (macrostomia) are rare disorders that result when the embryonic mandibular and maxillary processes of the first branchial arch fail to fuse properly to form the corners of the mouth. Macrostomia may be seen alone or in association with other anomalies. It may be unilateral, extending along a l...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sowande OA,Anyanwu LJ,Ademuyiwa AO,Talabi AO,Adejuyigbe O

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To date, clinically relevant selection criteria have not been established for the use of the gluteal fold flap after oncological vulvoperineal resection. We prospectively assessed the surgical risk factors of this reconstructive technique in a large series. METHODOLOGY:From April of 2000 through Dec...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lange M,Hage JJ,van Beurden M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sodium warfarin is one of the most commonly used oral anticoagulants. It is not without complications. A case is presented of a 56-year-old woman on well-regulated sodium warfarin therapy who suffered unexplained necrosis and gangrene of the breast. She underwent total mastectomy for debridement because of the extensi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Manstein CH,Steerman PH,Goldstein J

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early hepatic artery (HA) thrombosis and primary graft failure contribute greatly to the mortality of patients after liver transplantation. Herein, we present the treatment of intimal injury of HA by intraoperative fluorescence vascular stenting. METHODS:A sample of 471 patients receiving liver transplantat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hsieh CE,Chen YL,Lin KH,Chou CT,Hsu YL,Chen CB,Lin PY,Lin SL

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive scar contracture by wound fibroblasts can have devastating consequences, ranging from body disfigurement to joint immobility. The ability of fibroblasts isolated from lesions of hypertrophic scars, keloids, normal skin, or normal scars in contracting the provisional wound matrix (i.e., fibrin clot) was compa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Younai S,Venters G,Vu S,Nichter L,Nimni ME,Tuan TL

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraosseous ganglia are occasionally found affecting the carpal bones of the hand and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic wrist pain. They have characteristic radiographic findings of a cyst with a thin sclerotic rim. This case report illustrates an unusual presentation of a cyst in the luna...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bennett DC,Hauck RM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avoidance of complications in tissue expansion requires careful outpatient observation and consistent follow-up-two factors that are difficult to manage in a city hospital-based population. To determine the complication rate of tissue expanders in a given population, the authors reviewed retrospectively 34 tissue expa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Youm T,Margiotta M,Kasabian A,Karp N

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burn wound sepsis can be due to exogenous or endogenous bacteria. When rare organisms cause infection, exogenous sources are implicated. This sets into motion hospital infection control team searches, which are both exhausting and harassing to patients and staff. This study examines the skin bacteria present at admiss...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Phillips LG,Heggers JP,Robson MC,Boertman JA,Meltzer T,Smith DJ Jr

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00