A comparison of soft-tissue substitutes.

abstract：:Lymphedema is a condition characterized by progressive swelling and adipose deposition that occurs commonly after lymphadenectomy. Recent clinical studies have suggested that the transfer of lymph nodes to the lymphedematous limb can improve lymphatic function. In this report, we investigate dynamic modulation of lymp...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shioya R,Furukawa H,Murao N,Hayashi T,Oyama A,Funayama E,Yamamoto Y,Saito N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, biologic materials found in nature have been used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes, although their widespread use may be limited due to challenges in obtaining and properly preparing the material for safe clinical use. Amniotic membrane has long been recognized to possess unique properties favora...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tenenhaus M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of cilostazol for prevention of thrombosis in microsurgical anastomosis. We used not only a patency test, but also ultrasonography to evaluate the blood flow volume (FV) more accurately and objectivity. In addition, we evaluated the accuracy and sensitivity of ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim SH,Chang HW,Choi TH,Kim JH,Son D,Han K,Lee SY,Park J,Suh EH,Park SH

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young male patient, who sustained a severe burn injury 6 years ago, received amputation of left hand at the level of metacarpal shaft of the thumb and base of proximal phalanxes of the rest of the fingers. Staged operations, including combined second- and third-toe transfer from the right foot to middle and ring fin...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang C,Hsieh YH,Chen HH,Tsai CH,Lin YT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a newly developed Doppler probe, we have found that a standard suture anastomosis in a rat femoral artery is accompanied by significant (30-60%) cross-sectional area stenosis, which dissipates to baseline levels within 24 hours. We hypothesized that spasm, deposition of coagulation products, or the suture techni...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Moskovitz MJ,Zhang L,Baron DA,Kanner BJ,Tuchler RE,Siebert JW

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical photography of body contouring patients often requires complete nudity, placing patients in a vulnerable situation. We investigated patient perspectives on full body photography in an effort to better protect the patients and enhance comfort with the photography process. Sixty-five massive weight loss patients...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wasicek P,Kaswan S,Messing S,Gusenoff JA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the possible beneficial effect of postoperative splint immobilization after open carpal tunnel release, we performed a prospective, randomized study comparing 2 weeks of postoperative wrist splinting versus a bulky dressing only. Forty patients with 43 carpal tunnel releases were evaluated. There were no ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bury TF,Akelman E,Weiss AP

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A common unsatisfactory long-term outcome of otoplasty is undercorrection and residual deformity. Aggressive scoring with a scalpel blade can cause unattractive and painful ridging, especially in older patients with stiffer cartilage. We developed an ex vivo pig ear model to compare the effectiveness of bipolar diathe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Qureshi TR,Hurren JS,Gourlay T

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap breast reconstructions were performed after a delay period either of 1 week (group I, N = 15) or 2 weeks (group II, N = 16). The preliminary delay procedure consisted of bilateral deep inferior epigastric and superficial inferior epigastric artery and...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Restifo RJ,Syed SA,Ward BA,Scoutt LM,Taylor K

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteus syndrome is a rare, congenital hamartomatous syndrome that presents with a wide range of abnormalities. Regardless of different manifestations found in different patients, there exists three mandatory criteria for the diagnosis of this syndrome: a mosaic distribution of the lesions, a progressive course, and s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yavuzer R,Uluoğlu O,Sari A,Boyacioğlu M,Sarigüney Y,Latifoğlu O,Celebi MC

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of full-thickness pressure necrosis of the scalp in a newborn is reported. This is a rare injury, with only four similar prior reports found in the literature. The presumed mechanism of injury is pressure of the infant's head against the mother's bony pelvis. A spectrum of injury can be seen, from temporary alo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Matthews MS

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The secondary correction of facial asymmetry due to early posterior cranial deformation is presented. The combination of mandibular skeletal reduction of the gonial angle and inferior border, masseter muscle thinning, and auricular setback can be an effective camouflage technique when the facial skeleton and occlusion...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Eppley BL,Elluru R,Sadove AM

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoaneurysms resulting from vascular impingement by osteochondromas are extremely rare. The authors detail the case of a 19-year-old man who represents the third known report in the English literature of a brachial artery pseudoaneurysm associated with a humeral osteochondroma. In patients presenting with a painful...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tobias AM,Chang B

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resection of malignant soft-tissue tumors of the face often results in defects of skin, lining, and contour. When local tissues are unavailable, the folded/multiple skin island forearm free flap has been used to correct complex lining, skin, and contour defects concomitantly. This study is a retrospective review of al...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Disa JJ,Liew S,Cordeiro PG

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranioplasty using a synthetic material is less than ideal, especially if there is a history of infection at the defect site. Split-rib cranioplasty is a practical approach even in patients with a positive history of infection at or around the defect. We briefly review the historical background of split-rib cranioplas...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Munro IR,Guyuron B

更新日期：1981-11-01 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：:The growth of vascularized onlay bone (autogenous) transfers on the skulls of 27 newborn New Zealand white rabbits was studied. Freeze-dried bone weight in control newborns and control adults (group 1) was compared with that in experimental adult animals (group 2). In the experimental group, the bone was transferred o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： LaTrenta GS,McCarthy JG,Cutting CB

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors demonstrate successful cases of stepladder dorsal metacarpal V-Y advancement and rotation-advancement flaps for reconstructing defects on the dorsum of the finger and hand. One side of the flap is designed in a multilobed shape, and each lobed flap is designed on the dorsum of adjacent fingers. These flaps...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Okada E,Maruyama Y,Hayashi A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a 44-year-old man with inadequate penile girth that caused psychological problems. Using microvascular temporalis fascia transfer, they achieved satisfactory penile girth enhancement based on reliable vascularity in a single stage. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Küçükçelebi A,Ertaş NM,Aydin A,Eroğlu A,Ozmen E,Velidedeoğlu H

更新日期：2001-07-01 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：:Locally advanced, node-positive recurrence of malignant melanoma is a harbinger of distant metastases and signifies poor prognosis. However, the clinical course may vary due to the unpredictable biology of malignant melanoma. The presented patient developed a recurrent melanoma of the scalp that eroded through the sku...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Senchenkov A,Barone FE

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four cases of unilateral temporomandibular (TM) joint ankylosis were successfully treated by metatarsophalangeal to TM joint replacement by microvascular technique. Results 6 to 20 months postoperatively were encouraging. Further follow-up studies are necessary to evaluate the long-term results. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ting ZS,Chang TS,Wang TC,Wang W,Feng SZ

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A random-pattern cutaneous flap with its base at the highly vascularized dorsal web space has been designed to decrease donor site deformity and to increase securely flap mobilization in contractures involving more than 1 adjacent proximal phalanx base. Rectangular flaps facing each other on the lateral sides of adjac...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gözü A,Genç B,Ozsoy Z,Baç L

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forelimb buds of rat embryos at day 13 of gestation were cut and cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagle medium. In the absence of serum, the epidermis did not cover the wound surface. In the presence of fetal calf serum or ultroser G, a serum substitute, epidermal wound closure appeared in a concentration-dependent man...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kistler A,Ihara S

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents 4 consecutive cases using negative-pressure dressings (VAC) to bolster skin grafts in male genital reconstruction. In this series reconstruction followed 1 case of tumor ablation and 3 cases of debridement of abscesses or Fornier's gangrene. The VAC was applied circumferentially to the penis to sec...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Weinfeld AB,Kelley P,Yuksel E,Tiwari P,Hsu P,Choo J,Hollier LH

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early complications following aortofemoral bypass grafting include acute limb ischemia, renal failure, bowel and spinal cord ischemia, and myocardial infarction. Although the literature recognizes these more common complications, we have found very few reports that raised the possibility of an anatomically determined,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ho PR,Yim K,Hui K,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：1996-12-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of internal mammary perforators (IMPs) as recipient vessels in autologous free flap breast reconstruction has many additional benefits compared with the internal mammary or thoracodorsal vessels. Our goals were to analyze the characteristics of these vessels and to evaluate the reliability of using t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Halim AS,Alwi AA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronoid process hyperplasia (CPH) is an uncommon disorder characterized by an enlarged coronoid process impinging against the posterior aspect of the zygomatic arch. Young male adults are usually affected, presenting with limited mouth opening, which is typically painless and progressive in nature. The diagnosis of t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mavili E,Akyürek M,Kayikçioğlu A

更新日期：1999-02-01 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