Reconstruction of the lips, oral commissure, and full-thickness cheek with a composite radial forearm palmaris longus free flap.

abstract：:Poland syndrome is the most frequent cause of congenital breast aplasia and hypoplasia. Breast and possible chest wall deformities can be treated with several surgical techniques, including implants, and pedicled or free flaps.We describe the case of a young patient with severe Poland syndrome with amastia, athelia, a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Masia J,Pons G,Loschi P,Sanchez Porro-Gil L,Nardulli ML,Olivares L

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allograft use has increased recently with the rising use of allograft materials in breast surgery. There are few data that compare the performance of the various allograft materials in this application, despite marketing efforts by the manufacturers to present one allograft material as superior to another....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Solomon MP,Komlo C,Defrain M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of patients with infected median sternotomy wounds includes debridement and closure using vascularized tissue, most often the pectoralis major muscle. However, occasionally, surgeons use other flaps to close sternotomy wounds. The purpose of this study is to review 1 center's experience with infected median ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Oh AK,Lechtman AN,Whetzel TP,Stevenson TR

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical study was designed in which 20 women who were to undergo bilateral McKissock reduction mammaplasties were requested to use a precut silicone elastomer sheet over the scars of one breast, starting at the time of suture removal. The patients were instructed to use the silicone sheet for 12 hours each day for ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cruz-Korchin NI

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rising rate of MM reflects damage to the skin that has been done in the past. If a difference is to be seen prospectively, we must use protection (sunscreens) and have suspicious areas evaluated early in their course so that MM can be treated when curable. Until further research yields a cure for advanced MM, the ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rigel DS

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：:Our study of experimental contracture in rats confirms the existence in laboratory animals of a phenomenon very much like human capsule contracture. The ultrastructural features of capsules in rats are essentially identical to those for humans and rabbits. Macrophages with silicon-containing material were present. Sta...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ksander GA,Vistnes LM,Kosek J

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, dissection of the temporoparietal fascia immediately above the zygomatic arch has been avoided due to the risk of transection of the temporofrontal rami of the facial nerve. METHODS:A total of 8 fresh cadaveric hemi-faces have been dissected to investigate the relationship of the temporofronta...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： O'Brien JX,Ashton MW

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:We report the use of topic negative pressure for seromas resulting from mobilization of tensor fascia lata miocutaneous flap in the trochanteric areas for pressure sores. In 5 consecutive patients we successfully treated seroma with the use of external and internal topic subatmospheric pressure. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Calderon WL,Llanos S,Leniz P,Danilla S,Vielma R,Calderon D

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with gender dysphoria often seek medical interventions, such as hormone treatment and surgery, to live as their identified gender. Cross-sex hormone therapy typically consists of various estrogen formulations which confer varying risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Currently, there is no standard practi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Haveles CS,Wang MM,Arjun A,Zaila KE,Lee JC

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：:To investigate a 3-dimensional (3D) model of human brachial plexus including its topography of sensory and motor fascicles with the assistance of the computer technology, 2 brachial plexus were serially horizontally sliced. Each slice was stained by Karnovsky-Roots acetylcholinesterase histochemical method. The staine...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen Z,Zhang J,Chen T,Chen Z,Li H,Zhang EW,Lineaweaver WC,Zhang F

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The suppression of elements associated with wound contracture and unfavorable scarring is a potentially important strategy in clinical wound management. In this study, the presence of α smooth muscle actin (αSMA), a protein involved in wound contraction, was analyzed in a series of wounds in which bovine fetal collage...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lineaweaver W,Bush K,James K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many controllable factors can influence free flap success rates, including the choice of recipient vessels, which can be as crucial as selecting the optimum donor site. The extremities are unique in that their dual venous systems offer an even greater diversity of options and perhaps risks. Whether the superficial as ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various pedicle techniques have been described in breast reduction surgery. However, in cases of massive hypertrophy, the free nipple graft technique is still being performed by some surgeons out of fear of losing the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). As such, we evaluated patients with severe gigantomastia who ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Karacor-Altuntas Z,Dadaci M,Ince B,Karamese M,Savaci N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various techniques and modifications have been introduced in the treatment of mandibular prognathism. However, there are still few reports concerning long-term stability, especially using the intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) method. The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term stability for corr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen CM,Lee HE,Yang CF,Shen YS,Huang IY,Tseng YC,Lai ST

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in skin sensibility occur in various postoperative plastic surgeries, especially when they involve major skin and subcutaneous dissection. There were no studies so far that objectively compared changes of ear sensibility. This prospective study was conducted to compare ear sensibility before and after otoplast...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Coltro PS,Alves HR,Gallafrio ST,Busnardo FF,Ferreira MC

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periosteal chondroma has not been previously described as a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. This report describes a case of periosteal chondroma developing in the floor of the carpal canal and presenting as carpal tunnel syndrome. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gahhos F,Cuono CB

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soft tissue and bony tumors of the pelvis are rare, but when they occur, treatment presents both an oncologic surgical and a reconstructive challenge. After reconstruction, soft tissue defects can be large and there is usually exposed bone and/or joint. A retroperitoneal abdominal wall defect may also be pre...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Knox K,Bitzos I,Granick M,Datiashvili R,Benevenia J,Patterson F

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correction of major saddle nose deformities is one of the greatest challenges in nasal surgery. Here, a new approach for the correction of major saddle nose deformities in which the missing parts of the nasal skeleton are replaced with their anatomic replicas sculptured from an autogenous osteocartilagineous rib graft...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mutaf M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current approaches for the treatment of gingival exposure are often time- and cost-consuming and/or rather invasive. We previously observed a strong correlation between the presence of gingival excess and midfacial depression and here propose an easy 1-step correction technique as a new strategy to improve g...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wei J,Herrler T,Xu H,Deng N,Li S,Li Q,Dai C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A more direct measurement of implant capsule contracture is needed for the laboratory study of this phenomenon. Most of the previous methods for quantitation of contracture rely on measurements of deformability. Because contraction of an implant capsule is in fact a decrease in the surface area of the capsule, a metho...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Caffee HH

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterolateral ankle pain can persist despite the best care of sprains or fractures. It is possible that this pain is related to stretch or traction injuries to the nerves that innervate the subtalar joint. If this were true, identification of these nerve branches by local anesthetic block would provide an indication t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rab M,Ebmer J,Dellon AL

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last 30 years has seen a shift in surgical treatment of breast diseases to less invasive, more conservative treatment options. The mammotome equipment was originally introduced as a diagnostic tool, but advances in technology have extended its role to therapeutic procedures. The mammotome device (8-gauge) is inser...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Iwuagwu OC,Calvey TA,Ilsley D,Drew PJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial temporal artery (STA) aneurysms are a medical rarity. There are less than 200 patients reported in the literature. The majority of cases are of traumatic etiology and occur in young men. The senior authors reported a case of STA aneurysm in 1978. We now review the literature and report on three additional ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cheng CA,Southwick EG,Lewis EC 2nd

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adhesions are a major cause of complications and need for repeat surgery in the hand and wrist. They are indication for tenolysis and cause prolonged need for therapy and inability to regain full hand motion. Minimizing adhesions in the hand and wrist would greatly improve surgery, by decreasing cost as we...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kohanzadeh S,Lugo L,Long JN

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apert syndrome is characterized by craniosynostosis, central nervous system anomalies, midface hypoplasia, and syndactyly. Current research has focused on genetic and neurologic correlates. Cognitive assessment has been primarily limited to global intellectual evaluations, which can fail to detect the diverse cognitiv...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Da Costa AC,Savarirayan R,Wrennall JA,Walters I,Gardiner N,Tucker A,Anderson V,Meara JG

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subgalea-periosteal flaps were successfully used in a turnover pattern to reconstruct two scalp defects with exposed calvaria caused by tumor ablation. A copious vascular network of the subgaleal fascia in the base and its attached lateral territories provide adequate blood inflow for the turnover flap. The periosteum...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lai CS,Lin SD,Chou CK,Tsai CW

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The infraorbital region is a unique facial subunit surrounded with several important structures, such as the lower eyelids, oral commissure, ala nasi, and the sideburns. The potential for distortion of these neighboring anatomic landmarks and the absence of natural creases where incisional scars can be camou...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mutaf M,Günal E,Temel M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00