Antisense oligonucleotide against collagen-specific molecular chaperone 47-kDa heat shock protein suppresses scar formation in rat wounds.

abstract：:The Le Fort I osteotomy is a versatile operation for correction of developmental, congenital, and posttraumatic deformities of the lower midface. One of the challenges of the osteotomy is pterygomaxillary separation, with the potential for unfavorable fractures to the orbit/skull base or vascular injury. A modified te...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Susarla SM,Ettinger RE,Egbert MA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resource costs, which are the costs to the hospital of providing a service, were measured for 154 patients who underwent mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with TRAM flaps. Unilateral and bilateral reconstructions were evaluated separately. The resource costs required to perform mastectomy and reconstructi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kroll SS,Evans GR,Reece GP,Miller MJ,Robb GL,Baldwin BJ,Schusterman MA

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six cases of strawberry hemangioma have been presented in which some form of intervention in tumor progression was indicated. The argon laser was used. All six cases showed loss of surface vascularity. Growth was clearly arrested in four of the six. Premature regression could be definitely claimed in only one. The str...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hobby LW

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Speech production and age at palatal repair were investigated in 80 cleft palate children. Children whose palates were repaired prior to the onset of speech production demonstrated significantly better speech than those whose palates were repaired between 12 and 27 months of age. The supposition that earlier palatal r...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dorf DS,Curtin JW

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The vascular anatomy of the thoracodorsal artery perforator flap, which has not previously been elucidated, was examined using three- and four-dimensional computed tomographic angiography and venography. METHODS:Twenty-five thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps were harvested from fresh cadavers from the We...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schaverien M,Saint-Cyr M,Arbique G,Brown SA,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the most prominent facial feature, the nose carries an increased risk of traumatic injury. Nasal fracture is the most common bone injury of the adult face and frequently results from motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, and altercations. Although often initially considered minor, nasal fracture may eve...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Higuera S,Lee EI,Cole P,Hollier LH Jr,Stal S

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforator flaps based on the integument of the trunk have been well described in the literature; however, the anatomy of many donor sites has yet to be adequately documented. The integument of the lateral lumbar region of the trunk is supplied by a number of source arteries (lower posterior intercostal, lum...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Offman SL,Geddes CR,Tang M,Morris SF

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of adequate preoperative evaluation, lagophthalmos may appear during a brow lift procedure if the patient has had a prior upper lid blepharoplasty. Relief of this condition may be obtained by incising the upper lid scar and spreading the wound. Subsequent granulation results in an acceptable scar. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McKinney P,Zuckerbraun BS

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increased push for plastic surgery units in the United States to become independent departments administered autonomously rather than as divisions of a multispecialty surgery department. The purpose of this research was to determine whether there are any quantifiable differences in the academic p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Loewenstein SN,Duquette S,Valsangkar N,Avula U,Lad N,Socas J,Flores RL,Sood R,Koniaris LG

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient with electrical burns which resulted in loss of the right upper arm and a urinary bladder fistula. A jump flap was used to cover the repaired bladder, and also to cover the stump of the amputated right arm. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chari PS,Bapna BC,Balakrishnan C

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cause of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis remains elusive. Although compressive forces have been implicated in premature suture fusion, conclusive evidence of force-induced craniosynostosis is lacking. The purpose of this study was to determine whether cyclical loading of the murine calvaria could induce su...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Oppenheimer AJ,Rhee ST,Goldstein SA,Buchman SR

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mandibular distraction osteogenesis has proven to be an effective treatment for upper airway obstruction related to micrognathia. Changes in the aerodigestive space can help facilitate tracheostomy removal in children and prevent tracheostomy in newborns. However, this may also precipitate changes in the abi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spring MA,Mount DL

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The application of aesthetic, craniofacial, and microsurgical principles in the execution of face transplantation may improve outcomes. Optimal soft-tissue face transplantation can be achieved by incorporating subunit facial skeletal replacement and subsequent tissue resuspension. The purpose of this study w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sosin M,Ceradini DJ,Hazen A,Levine JP,Staffenberg DA,Saadeh PB,Flores RL,Brecht LE,Bernstein GL,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coverage of large soft-tissue defects usually requires a large flap transfer, especially in a combination and expanded form. However, some large soft-tissue defects still cannot be covered by such flaps. In this article, we present a case of a civil war injury in a patient from Afghanistan who had severe trauma to...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Maghari A,Forootan KS,Fathi M,Manafi A

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:"Disruptive physician" is a term appearing more frequently in many hospital bylaws. It has significant negative implications that can lead to loss of privileges for plastic surgeons. METHODS:Exploring the various definitions of disruptive physician reveals palpable differences between those of the Joint Com...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zbar RIS,Taylor LD,Canady JW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Displaced subcondylar fractures of the mandible are difficult to treat. Open reduction with internal fixation carries significant risks including devascularization of the condylar segment, facial nerve injury, and scarring. Closed treatment with mandibular-maxillary fixation alone accepts a misaligned fractu...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Boutros SG

更新日期：2005-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound and CT scans have been used to examine 12 patients with suspected medial orbital wall fractures. A good correlation between ultrasound and CT scanning was demonstrated, and the authors believe that either investigation is a suitable alternative to conventional radiology when this type of injury is suspected...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ord RA,Le May M,Duncan JG,Moos KF

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Midface reanimation in patients with chronic facial paralysis is not always possible with an ipsilateral or contralateral facial nerve innervating a free neuromuscular tissue transfer. Alternate use of nonfacial nerves is occasionally indicated but may potentially result in inadvertent motions. The goal of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rozen S,Harrison B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variability in large-volume fat transplantation has been linked to technique. Meanwhile, the recipient-site volume and its relation to the volume of grafted fat have been relatively overlooked. Graft-to-capacity concepts are evidenced in other soft-tissue transplantation procedures such as skin and hair tran...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Del Vecchio DA,Del Vecchio SJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to determine whether or not the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap procedure is a practical operation for immediate breast reconstruction. Our series reports 128 consecutive patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction with the TRAM flap from 1985 to 1990....

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Elliott LF,Eskenazi L,Beegle PH Jr,Podres PE,Drazan L

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used an ultrasonic surgical aspirator on the epidermal surface to perform dermabrasion instead of the conventional motor-driven grinder. It was determined on histologic examination that it is possible to fragment the epidermis with greater selectively using the ultrasonic surgical aspirator. Abrasion also can be pe...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ito Y,Kondo S,Sumiya N,Yoshii M,Otani K,Wako M

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the inception of microvascular free tissue transfer, flap monitoring has been based on clinical signs. Color, capillary refill, and handheld Doppler have been used for monitoring in the postoperative period; however, subjective clinical examination may delay recognition of flap compromise. Tissue oxime...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lin SJ,Nguyen MD,Chen C,Colakoglu S,Curtis MS,Tobias AM,Lee BT

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the indications for implant-based breast reconstruction and the indications for nipple preservation compared to skin-sparing or skin-reducing patterns. 2. Understand the indications for direct-to-implant breast reconstructi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Colwell AS,Taylor EM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe crush to the hand is associated with a poor prognosis. The authors investigated the hypothesis that compartment syndrome complicates such injuries. From 1996 to 2000, the authors retrospectively identified 11 patients who, after sustaining a closed crush injury, developed acute hand compartment syndrome. Diagno...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Del Piñal F,Herrero F,Jado E,García-Bernal FJ,Cerezal L

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between quantitative measures of academic productivity and academic rank among full-time academic plastic surgeons. METHODS:Bibliometric indices were computed for all full-time academic plastic surgeons in the United States. The primary study vari...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Susarla SM,Lopez J,Swanson EW,Miller D,O'Brien-Coon D,Zins JE,Serletti JM,Yaremchuk MJ,Manson PN,Gordon CR

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with complex extremity injuries were treated with emergency free-flap transfers over a 3 1/2-year period. The transferred emergency free flaps were performed to cover exposed vital structures. All flaps survived without infection. Complete and careful assessment of the systemic condition of the patient a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen SH,Wei FC,Chen HC,Chuang CC,Noordhoff MS

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical manipulation of skin may result in undesired puckering of excess tissue, which is generally assumed to settle over time. In this article, the authors address the novel question of how this excess tissue remodels. METHODS:Purse-string sutures (6-0 nylon) were placed at the midline dorsum of 22 wild-...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Leavitt T,Hu MS,Zielins ER,Barnes LA,Marshall CD,Wan DC,Lorenz HP,Gurtner GC,Longaker MT

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of 101 patients who underwent 111 free jejunal autografts has demonstrated an absolute procedural failure rate of 13.5 percent. Salvage reconstruction with a second jejunum was successful in six of nine patients and one third-time jejunum was successful, giving an overall salvage rate of 70 percent. There were ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Coleman JJ 3rd,Tan KC,Searles JM,Hester TR,Nahai F

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brachioplasty has increased 4059 percent from 2000 to 2008 in the United States, with 14,059 upper arm lift procedures performed in 2008. Numerous variations in the evolution of brachioplasty have been described to improve on complications and outcomes. Liposuction-assisted posterior brachioplasty is the nex...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nguyen AT,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new approach to total rhinoplasty, using a free dorsalis pedis flap containing part of the second metatarsal bone, is reported. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ohmori K,Sekiguchi J,Ohmori S

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00