Metabolism in pedicled and free TRAM flaps: a comparison using the microdialysis technique.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence-based medicine, particularly randomized controlled trials, influences many daily decisions within the medical specialties. The structure of questions asked during the history and selection of physical examination maneuvers, diagnostic tests, and treatment regimens are all guided by evidence-based me...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Loiselle F,Mahabir RC,Harrop AR

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As we have gained experience with the extended superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) technique in face lifting, refinements in our procedure have led to increased consistency in results. The important factors that have led to our technical modifications include the following: (1) the significance of the retaini...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stuzin JM,Baker TJ,Baker TM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The anterolateral thigh perforator flap is a common workhorse flap for head and neck reconstruction. The authors present an alternative method using the posteromedial thigh profunda artery perforator flap and compare its characteristics, outcomes, donor-site morbidity, and donor-site cosmesis with those of t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wu JC,Huang JJ,Tsao CK,Abdelrahman M,Kolios G,Cheng MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients presented who needed reconstruction of the entire esophagus. Because the stomach and colon were not available in these patients, a posterior tibial artery flap was employed for reconstruction. In the first stage, the long and wide skin flap was elaborated into a skin tube to create the major portion of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chen HC,Tang YB,Noordhoff MS

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelium in the nail matrix is different from that at other body sites, in terms of clinical and histological appearance. Hard keratins are exclusively expressed in the nail matrix and bed and the hair apparatus, and hard keratin is considered a differentiation marker of these sites. Whether the expression of hard k...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Okazaki M,Yoshimura K,Fujiwara H,Suzuki Y,Harii K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlorpromazine administered to Sprague-Dawley rats 30 minutes prior to elevation of McFarlane back flaps and continued 14 days thereafter resulted in near complete flap survival, compared with 48 percent necrosis in control animals. Chlorpromazine demonstrates a wide variety of actions that appear to meet all presentl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bibi R,Ferder M,Strauch B

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to observe bony healing in the hard palate after cleft palate repair and to discuss the factors affecting it. METHODS:Fifty-two patients with repaired cleft palate were examined at least 1 year postoperatively by means of computed tomographic scanning. The incidence of bone reg...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yin N,Ma L,Zhang Z

更新日期：2005-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Dentofacial deformities are traditionally treated by maxillary and mandibular osteotomies conducted separately or simultaneously. Recently, distraction osteogenesis has become an irreplaceable part of the surgical armamentarium, for its ability to induce new bone formation between the surfaces of bone segments that ar...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schendel SA,Hazan-Molina H,Aizenbud D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limb-sparing surgery, consisting of wide-margin tumor resection and preoperative or postoperative radiotherapy/chemotherapy, has become the surgical treatment of choice for extremity sarcomas. However, adequate tumor resection can sometimes compromise crucial limb function, necessitating functional restorati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nelson AA,Frassica FJ,Gordon TA,Deune EG

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy exists in the literature regarding reconstruction of the radial artery after elevation of the radial forearm flap. The literature suggests that reconstructing the radial artery with a vein graft is an important aspect in the use of this flap. In our experience, this has never been performed with no sequela...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Meland NB,Core GB,Hoverman VR

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, Poly Implant Prothèse silicone breast implants were recalled from the European market. The authors studied 112 women and previously published data on rupture prevalence. Women are presenting with symptoms they feel may be a result of ruptured implants. The authors' aim was to study the clinical con...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Maijers MC,Niessen FB

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-reported lower satisfaction with the abdomen preoperatively is a strong predictor of undergoing DIEP flap surgery. The authors evaluated physical well-being of the abdomen before and after flap-based breast reconstruction to determine potential predictors for decreased postoperative abdominal well-be...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stone JP,Bello RJ,Siotos C,Meyer ML,Sebai ME,Payne RM,Manahan MA,Cooney DS,Sacks JM,Broderick KP,Cooney CM,Rosson GD

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the experience acquired using the depressor anguli oris flap for lateral lower lip reconstruction, the authors in this paper present their own technique to reconstruct large deficits of the lower lateral lip, involving the commissure and the mental region, by means of a platysma muscle cutaneous flap with a t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moschella F,Cordova A

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascularized lymph node transfer is a physiologic microsurgical technique used for the treatment of lymphedema. As vascularized lymph node transfer is becoming more common, it is essential that one is aware of all potential complications associated with vascularized lymph node transfer and know how to avoid and manage...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Teven CM,Hunter CL,Chang DW

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1964, I started using vertical mammaplasty without a submammary scar for all breast reductions. This technique was based on the following principles: a central wedge resection, an upper pedicle for the areola, no undermining, and a vertical scar to finish off. Because of the drawings, there was a pitfall: In large ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lassus C

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fewer than 100 cases of desmoid tumor of the breast have been reported. We report the first recorded case of desmoid associated with silicone gel-filled implants. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Schuh ME,Radford DM

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of macrogenia can be a challenging problem. In this article, the authors provide novel insights for treatment of a previously poorly treated problem. The authors have developed anatomical insights that facilitate the subtly difficult preoperative evaluation of the large chin and, when applied appro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zide BM,Warren SM,Spector JA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing use of autologous fat grafting in breast cancer patients has raised concerns regarding its oncologic safety. This study evaluated patient outcomes and tumor recurrence following mastectomy reconstruction and autologous fat grafting. METHODS:Retrospective chart review identified patients who u...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cohen O,Lam G,Karp N,Choi M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I didactically compared the breast as a glandular cone with an envelope of skin and subcutaneous tissue. The aesthetic alterations of the breast are classified in four groups related to form, to volume, to grams, and to ptosis in centimeters. An imaginary plane that passes by the mammary sulcus (plane A) will determin...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bozola AR

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the difference between battery and assault in U.S. law and the concepts of the phrase "child abuse" and "elder abuse." 2. Understand that state statutes vary and can define abuse narrowly or with great specificity, and tha...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Greenbaum AR,Horton JB,Williams CJ,Shah M,Dunn KW

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contemporary studies and observations have left no doubt that occlusive dressings are superior to open treatment after laser resurfacing. The currently available occlusive dressings, however, are time-consuming to apply, often dislodge shortly after application, and most require reapplication. The authors report a cro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Michelow BJ,Varghai A,Movassaghi K,Guyuron B

更新日期：2002-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Weight gain is common in breast cancer patients and increases the risk of recurrence and mortality. The authors assessed the impact of autologous breast reconstruction on body mass index patterns after diagnosis in mastectomy patients. METHODS:Women undergoing therapeutic mastectomy at the authors' institut...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cho EH,Shammas RL,Glener AD,Greenup RA,Hwang ES,Hollenbeck ST

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylactic bilateral mastectomy is an option for women who are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Prophylactic mastectomy is often performed with immediate reconstruction (i.e., at the same time and under the same anesthetic as the mastectomy). Satisfaction with reconstruction has been described previ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Metcalfe KA,Semple JL,Narod SA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia-reperfusion injury occurs when tissue is reperfused following a prolonged period of ischemia. It is a subject of interest to plastic surgeons involved in replantation, free tissue transfer, and composite tissue allotransplantation, as it can have a significant impact on the overall success of these procedures...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wang WZ,Baynosa RC,Zamboni WA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited follow-up data on aesthetic outcome and survival after microsurgical reconstruction of complex scalp and forehead defects are available. These data are important to improve reconstruction quality and patient counseling. The purpose of this study was to evaluate surgical, aesthetic, and oncologic outc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： van Driel AA,Mureau MAM,Goldstein DP,Gilbert RW,Irish JC,Gullane PJ,Neligan PC,Hofer SOP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept and technique of the use of resorbable synthetic material for nasal spreader grafts are presented. The material is felt to be particularly useful in revision rhinoplasty, in which the likelihood of internal valve collapse is high and the septum (the most common source of material for spreader grafts) often...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stal S,Hollier L

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For breast reconstruction, we have found that breast symmetry can be created optimally when the patient is brought to a totally upright position with the trunk vertical and perpendicular to the floor. The size of the opposite breast can better be appreciated. Nipple and areola position can be determined accurately eve...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Smoot EC,Ross D,Silverberg B,Ruttle M,Newman LM

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical anastomosis of the dorsal artery of the penis either with or without anastomosis of the cavernosal artery is the preferred technique for penile replantation. However, postoperative penile skin necrosis is commonly reported with this technique. This study aimed to characterize the anatomy of the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lohasammakul S,Turbpaiboon C,Ratanalekha R,Ungprasert P,Yodrabum N

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Practitioners in other surgical specialties have increasingly advanced their volume of reconstructive procedures traditionally served by plastic surgeons. Because there has not been a previous specialty training comparison, the average operative reconstructive volume of graduating plastic surgery residents w...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tanna N,Boyd JB,Kawamoto HK,Miller TA,Da Lio AL,Azhar H,Bradley JP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to define the role of reconstruction plates as bone replacement in oromandibular reconstruction. From 1987 through 1991, 71 consecutive oral cancer patients underwent composite resection and reconstruction and were entered into one of two studies. In the first study of 31 patients, 15 und...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Boyd JB,Mulholland RS,Davidson J,Gullane PJ,Rotstein LE,Brown DH,Freeman JE,Irish JC

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00