Microvascular free transfer in reconstruction of the pharynx and cervical esophagus.

abstract：:Combined latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous and scapular fasciocutaneous free flap were successfully used to reconstruct two complex pharyngolaryngectomy defects with no anterior neck skin. The cervical esophagus and hypopharynx were reconstructed with the scapular portion, and the latissimus segment restored the anter...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Antohi N,Tîbîrnă G

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to introduce free toe soft tissue transfer using local infiltration anesthesia in patients not suitable for general anesthesia and local tissue coverage. METHODS:From January 2006 to August 2012, a total of 11 traumatic fingertip defects were reconstructed by toe soft tissue transfer...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim HS,Jeong TW,Park SH,Lee BI

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper airway obstruction after superiorly based pharyngeal flap procedures for the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency is described in this series of 32 flaps performed in 29 patients at our institution between 1979 and 1993. A high incidence of upper airway obstruction symptoms (38%) occurred in the early posto...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lesavoy MA,Borud LJ,Thorson T,Riegelhuth ME,Berkowitz CD

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Hematomas after tissue expander immediate breast reconstruction (TE-IBR) pose a significant challenge during the recovery period. In this study, we aim to evaluate whether hematoma formation leads to subsequent complications and how management can impact final reconstructive goals. METHODS:A single-institut...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rogoff H,Marquez JE,Ghosh K,Jou C,McAuliffe P,Rathi S,Monroig K,Medrano C,Marmor WA,Ferrier A,Kapadia K,Klein G,Huston TL,Ganz J,Dagum AB,Khan S,Bui D

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Life-threatening facial hemorrhage in Maxillofacial Surgery (MFS) has an approximate incidence of 1% in the trauma patient and in elective surgery. The treatment of acute life-threatening hemorrhage in MFS to prevent hypovolemic shock or airway obstruction forms the basis of emergency care and necessitates t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Khanna S,Dagum AB

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2007), the number of cosmetic procedures has increased to over 10 million in 2006, representing a 48% increase from 2000. This increase in cosmetic surgery prevalence is paralleled by a surge in reality cosmetic surgery television programming. METHODS:T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sperry S,Thompson JK,Sarwer DB,Cash TF

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic spread of head and neck cancer signifies a grave change in prognosis for the patient. The presence or absence of detectable metastasis is valuable knowledge both in planning treatment and in predicting prognosis. Knowledge of the metastatic behavior patterns of such tumors, and of the diagnostic means of de...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cochran JH Jr,Fee WE Jr

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need in plastic and reconstructive surgery for a method of monitoring flaps and replants pre- and postoperatively. This study evaluates color flow Doppler done as a monitoring technique for microvascular vessels. The capability of color flow ultrasound to monitor venous and arterial insufficiency and occlus...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Amerhauser A,Moelleken BR,Mathes SJ,Gooding G,Goldstein R,Callen P,Filly RA

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated three sheathing materials (autogenous vein, silastic, and polyglycolic acid fine mesh) using the rat model. Forty rats were divided into five groups of eight animals each. Group A animals underwent transection of the sciatic nerve but had no repair. In Group B, a standard epineural repair was performed...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lolley RD,Bose WJ,Bastian F,Bassam B,Meyer FN,Anderson LD

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant-based breast reconstruction is commonly performed by plastic surgeons worldwide. Bacterial contamination is of paramount concern because of its role in biofilm formation and capsular contracture. Plastic surgeons have adopted a variety of perioperative interventions in efforts to reduce implant conta...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gowda AU,Chopra K,Brown EN,Slezak S,Rasko Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seroma formation is a common postoperative complication in plastic surgery, resulting in notable patient morbidity and expense. In this study the authors investigated the efficacy of a synthetic glutaraldehyde-based tissue adhesive (BioGlue; Cryolife, Inc., Kennesaw, GA) in seroma prevention in the rat mastectomy sero...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Menon NG,Downing S,Goldberg NH,Silverman RP

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper studies the healing effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (EGF) on chronic diabetic foot ulcers. A total of 89 patients (65 male and 24 female) aged from 36 to 82 years (average of 54) enrolled for the prospective, open-label trial, crossover study. Predetermined criteria were used for diagnos...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hong JP,Jung HD,Kim YW

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：:Experimental end-to-side anastomoses of rabbit arteries less than 1.0 mm in diameter were performed. Technical details, angle of inset, and vessel opening discrepancy are discussed. We emphasize the value of end-to-side arterial anastomoses in increasing the patency rates of anastomoses and consequently the survival r...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gao XS,Gao JH,Zhan HL

更新日期：1985-10-01 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 reconstruction of small and thin defects in the orbital area using vascularized cortex is described herein. This vascularized cortex is taken from the medial supracondyle area of the femur because a small, thin, and flexible bone can be harvested. We have treated 5 patients with orbital bony defects that would hav...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kobayashi S,Kakibuchi M,Masuda T,Ohmori K

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims to understand the degree to which ptosis is recognizable to a layperson. METHODS:Fifteen color drawings of a gender-neutral human face were created. Six faces exhibited right-sided ptosis (decreased margin reflex distance 1 and lengthened tarsal platform show) of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gordon MJ,Christenbury JG,Bokman CL,Rootman DB,Goldberg RA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggesting that adipose tissue is a metabolically active tissue has generated debate on the effects of large-volume liposuction (LVL) on metabolic and cardiovascular health. Given the inconsistency in the literature, the authors performed a systematic review to identify available evidence in order t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sailon AM,Wasserburg JR,Kling RR,Pasick CM,Taub PJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary nerve grafting in traumatic injuries is rarely performed because of the uncertainty of the extent of injury, the limited availability of nerve grafts, and the damage to adjacent soft tissue. In this report the authors present two cases of acute nerve grafting after trauma-the first of the common peroneal nerve...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sud V,Chang J,Lineaweaver MW

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in microsurgery have revolutionized the management of severe lower extremity soft tissue injuries. However, the final optimal result, such as cosmesis, is only of secondary concern as limb salvage is the ultimate goal in reconstruction. In a continuous effort to obtain the best possible outcome for patients, ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Marek CA,Pu LL

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：:This article describes a model of chronic nerve compression in the rat. The sciatic nerve of adult male Sprague Dawley rats was banded with a 1-cm Silastic tube for varying periods of time. Morphometric analysis, electrodiagnostic studies, and histological evaluation were carried out 3, 5, 8, and 12 months after bandi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： O'Brien JP,Mackinnon SE,MacLean AR,Hudson AR,Dellon AL,Hunter DA

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe case is reported of a rare skin disorder characterized by multiple intracutaneous cystic lesions; the condition is difficult to manage and impossible to cure. The complicating cystic infections that accompany the condition are treated acutely using sound surgical principles, yet long-term management remains a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kalus R,Lavey EB

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopic bone formation or "heterotopic ossification" can follow surgery, trauma, or neurologic injury, but the process is usually self-limited, localized to the site of injury, and responds to surgical treatment when necessary. Aggressive, systemic forms of heterotopic ossification exist that generate lesions that oft...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gear AJ,Buckley C,Kaplan F,Vanbeek A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For thin women with little subcutaneous fat and micromastia, they could not obtain ideal results by choosing autologous fat breast augmentation or prosthesis-only breast augmentation. To address these problems, we combined autologous fat and prosthesis for breast augmentation, and the clinical results were sa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shi Y,Sun H,Fang J,Yang Z,Jiang P,Tan X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the etiology of nonsyndromic forms of craniosynostosis remains uncertain, recent experiments from our laboratory have demonstrated that fetal head constraint induces cranial suture fusion in mice through a process associated with altered patterns of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) isoform expressio...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hunenko O,Karmacharya J,Ong G,Kirschner RE

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various procedures have been described for the management of mandibular condylar head fracture, but a standard treatment is not yet conclusive. This report describes our experience with osteosynthesis of condylar head fracture at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. METHODS:Sixteen patients with unilateral ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lai BR,Liao HT

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vascular anatomy of the dorsalis pedis-first dorsal metatarsal artery was investigated with regard to its general distribution and variation. We especially focused on the status of the dorsalis pedis-first dorsal metatarsal-first plantar metatarsal arterial interconnection and the sagittal course of the first dors...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee JH,Dauber W

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00