Role of growth factors in scar contraction: an in vitro analysis.

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：:Medical research has a long history of joint venture between commercial entities and nonindustry researchers. Significant concern exists among accrediting bodies for medical education and federal granting agencies that conflicts of interest (COIs) exist that affect the validity of the research. This study evaluates th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Leavitt A,Pace E,Reintgen C,Mast BA

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:Congenital segmental amputations are difficult to correct. Free interposition bone grafts with growth centers were tried experimentally by many investigators even at the beginning of this century. Attempts at clinical application of this principle, however, were mostly failures. More recently, with the advent of micro...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Teot L,Souyris F,Bosse JP

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttraumatic midface pain secondary to injury of the anterior superior alveolar nerve (ASAN) is characterized as pain localized to the central and lateral incisors, canines, and maxilla. This nerve is susceptible to injury and subsequent formation of neuromas after midface trauma. Surgical intervention requ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Olenczak JB,Hui-Chou HG,Aguila DJ 3rd,Shaeffer CA,Dellon AL,Manson PN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower eyelid malposition is the most common complication after lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Although the traditional techniques were effective for correcting lower eyelid malposition, they had potential disadvantages, including additional trauma, additional scar, and long recovery period. OBJECTIVE:To evalu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhao ZJ,Lu Y,Liang WZ,Wu JL

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by noncaseating granulomatous inflammation of various organs. Isolated nasal cutaneous involvement is very uncommon (0.3%-4.0% of the patients reported) and rarely do sarcoid lesions present as severe nasal deformities and surgical treatment i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lesavoy MA,Shirvanian VN,Grimes P

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incisional hernias develop in 2% to 11% of patients who undergo laparotomy. Prosthetic mesh repair provides more strength, tension-free closure, and decreased recurrence rates as compared to primary tissue repairs. Complications-fistula formation, adhesions, skin erosion, and seroma/abscess formation-however, include ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Maman D,Greenwald D,Kreniske J,Royston A,Powers S,Bauer J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circumcision is a commonly performed minor surgical procedure; however, it may lead to serious complications if performed by poorly trained health care providers. In this case report, a subglanular stricture causing a mushroom-like deformity resulting from circumcision is presented. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Coban YK

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term follow-up of free flaps used for skull coverage in this experience has revealed that serious sequela are more likely after muscle-only free flaps. Over the past 2 decades, 8 muscle and 6 composite free flaps have been used in 12 patients. Debulking was the only secondary procedure necessary in 1 composite fl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The onlay fascia-cartilage graft technique for malar or maxillary projections can be used for recontouring the middle third of the face. Covering onlay grafts with fascia achieves a smoother contour, concealing the edges in addition to obtaining a more natural anatomical look for the face. The technique has provided a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Guerrerosantos J

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Full-awake hand surgery (FAHS) has been gaining attention in recent years. However, the extent of full-awake approach for longer and more complicated major surgeries for the hand in trauma cases remains unclear. This study aimed to report the clinical nature of major flexor tendon trauma cases with subsequen...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Prasetyono TOH,Tunjung N

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The response of tissue to trauma is difficult to define. The zone of injury is an area surrounding a wound that, though traumatized, may not appear nonviable at initial debridement. Because of this, a policy of repeated debridements has been followed to monitor tissues for viability before final tissue coverage. Appre...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Loos MS,Freeman BG,Lorenzetti A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infected femoral shaft fractures and femoral nonunions are difficult to manage. In the presence of associated segmental bony defects, limb length discrepancy, or complex deformities, Ilizarov techniques seem to be the ideal choice for management. We would like to describe small case series of 3 patients managed using ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shiha A,Hafez AR,Kenawey M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a complex overgrowth disorder usually recognized at birth. Children diagnosed with BWS, particularly those with hemihypertrophy, experience an increased risk of developing benign and malignant tumors. This case report presents a 12-year-old girl with BWS and hemihypertrophy who rap...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Poh MM,Ballard TN,Wendel JJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-immolation constitutes a rare form of suicide in developed countries, though it accounts for unique injury characteristics in the burn intensive care unit. The aim of this study was to present the epidemiological and clinical features of patients burned during a suicidal attempt seen in a North Rhine-Westphalia b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Theodorou P,Phan VT,Weinand C,Maegele M,Maurer CA,Perbix W,Leitsch S,Lefering R,Spilker G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prepuce is an excellent donor site for skin grafts with minimal donor site morbidity. Full-thickness grafts are often required for correction of congenital syndactyly and in burn contractures. METHODS:Preputial skin was used for grafting in 18 children: 5 with burn contractures and 13 with congenital sy...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ehrlichman RJ,Driscoll DN,Cornejo K,Upton J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of an epidermal inclusion cyst found in the deep infratemporal fossa 12 years after the patient sustained blunt trauma to that region. Posttraumatic epidermal inclusion cysts are rare and occur mainly in the fingers, palms, and soles. Introduction of the epidermal elements into the dermis dur...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Acarturk TO,Stofman GM

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sural artery flap is a distally based fasciocutaneous flap. It is based on a reverse flow through anastomoses between the peroneal artery and the communicating vascular network of the medial sural nerve. In the difficult area of defects in the lower leg and the ankle and heel region, it has a wide variety of indic...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Huisinga RL,Houpt P,Dijkstra R,Storm van Leeuwen JB

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cases of severe macromastia, the free nipple graft technique has been the traditional alternative to pedicle transposition. Distress over nipple survival in large reduction mammaplasty and long pedicle transposition is largely responsible for this.A retrospective investigation of the records of 142 reduction mammap...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gerzenshtein J,Oswald T,McCluskey P,Caplan J,Angel MF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suboptimal pain management is a common, yet largely unrecognized, problem in the postsurgical patient population. Current treatment protocols heavily rely on opioid use and, though generally effective in providing pain relief, are associated with multiple side effects. The present systematic review aims to o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Roy CF,Azzi AJ,Davison P

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honey has been applied for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Its antibacterial effects have been established during the past few decades. Still, modern medical practitioners hesitate to apply honey for local treatment of wounds. This may be explained by the expected messiness of such local application. Moreover,...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ahmed AK,Hoekstra MJ,Hage JJ,Karim RB

更新日期：2003-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Mesh infection after abdominal hernia repair is a devastating complication that affects general and plastic surgeons alike. The purpose of this study was 3-fold: (1) to determine current evidence for treatment of infected abdominal wall mesh via systematic review of literature, (2) to analyze our single-inst...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shubinets V,Carney MJ,Colen DL,Mirzabeigi MN,Weissler JM,Lanni MA,Braslow BM,Fischer JP,Kovach SJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The reconstruction of complicated defects with 3-dimensional deficits remains challenging. The reconstruction of these defects requires not only coverage of surface but also appropriate obliteration of dead space, and muscle-chimeric perforator flaps can be a valuable option. Here, we present our experience wit...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee KT,Wiraatmadja ES,Mun GH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To establish outcome of brow suspension techniques, a reliable and clinically suitable measurement tool is required. Most of the published methods lack statistical validation, and in none of the reviewed studies, the standardized photograph protocols were validated. METHODS AND TECHNIQUES:Fifteen subjects were...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Verduijn PS,Selles RW,Mureau MA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal and external diameters of sections of radial and ulnar arteries obtained from fresh cadavers were measured. Statistical analysis of the results obtained shows significant correlation (p less than 0.05). The wide range of values obtained suggests that, despite this degree of correlation, the internal diameter ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： McGregor AD

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative localization of the perforators allows precise planning of the flap design and improves surgical efficiency. Recently, infrared thermography is introduced as a reliable alternative, where the perforator corresponds to the "hot spot" on the thermogram. This study aims to compare the application o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Xiao W,Li K,Kiu-Huen Ng S,Feng S,Zhou H,Nicoli F,Blondeel P,Zhang Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National plastic surgery society web sites are an important source of information for patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. There are currently no standardized recommendations for the information provided on web sites. The aim of this study was to assess the information available on each na...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Al-Benna S,Gohritz A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pedicled flaps and microsurgical free tissue transfers are increasingly being used for reconstruction in the elderly and poorer risk patient. The use of systemically administered vasoactive agents to date has been avoided because of the fear that systemic levels of these agents perioperatively (particularly the vasopr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cordeiro PG,Santamaria E,Hu QY,Heerdt P

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00