"Axial split osteotomy" of free fibular flaps for mandible reconstruction: preliminary results.

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：:A case is reported in which a closed compression capsulotomy for fibrous capsular contracture was followed by rupture of the implant bag with the immediate appearance of silicone gel in the axilla. A possible mechanism, analogous to that of high-pressure injection injuries of the hands, is hypothesized. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Goin JM

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To test the hypothesis that altered collagen metabolism is a contributing factor in the apparent delayed wound healing in denervated regions of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, a tissue implant (PVA) was used to directly measure collagen deposition. Sterile PVA implants were placed subcutaneously in the inner aspect...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Diegelmann RF,Lindblad WJ,Hussey RW,Maygarden SJ,Cohen IK

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current popularity of cocaine use poses special hazards for the patient and the plastic surgeon during rhinoplasty. It is incumbent upon the surgeon to inquire preoperatively about possible recreational use of cocaine. As the preferred site of cocaine administration, the nasal septal mucosa is exposed to both the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Slavin SA,Goldwyn RM

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 22 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to chronic tenosynovitis was divided into two groups. The first group was treated by transverse carpal ligament release alone. The second group was treated by transverse carpal ligament release, external neurolysis of the median nerve, flexor synovectomy, ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Freshwater MF,Arons MS

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemifacial microsomia is the most common facial congenital disability after cleft lip and palate, but as yet its pathogenesis remains unknown. Clinical classification systems have evolved over the last 30 years from those classifying only single components of the disorder, to those classifying according to the combina...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Poon CC,Meara JG,Heggie AA

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pierre Robin sequence is characterized by mandibular retrognathia and glossoptosis resulting in airway obstruction and feeding difficulties. When conservative management fails, mandibular distraction osteogenesis or tongue-lip adhesion may be required to avoid tracheostomy. The authors' goal was to prospecti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Khansa I,Hall C,Madhoun LL,Splaingard M,Baylis A,Kirschner RE,Pearson GD

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a growing literature on patient satisfaction in breast reconstruction, few studies have compared perforator flaps with the more commonly practiced methods. The authors compared four reconstructive techniques and identified factors influencing patient satisfaction. METHODS:All patients undergoing pos...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yueh JH,Slavin SA,Adesiyun T,Nyame TT,Gautam S,Morris DJ,Tobias AM,Lee BT

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a series of 24 consecutive cleft lip and palate patients aged 16 to 46 years (mean age 27 years) who underwent Le Fort I maxillary advancement by the senior author over the past 8 years. Two groups, one of 12 patients with wire fixation and one of 12 patients with miniplate fixation, were evaluated. Each gr...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Eskenazi LB,Schendel SA

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical dose of dextran 70 had significant antithrombotic effects in small, severely traumatized veins, and the effect was enhanced by the addition of low-molecular-weight heparin. These effects were achieved without bleeding problems in this model. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhang B,Wieslander JB

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A shallow buccal sulcus deformity following bilateral cleft lip repair is not rare. A variety of techniques are described for the secondary reconstruction of a deficient sulcus. Most of these are associated with a variable amount of contraction with subsequent obliteration of the sulcus. In this article, an inverted U...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Erol OO,Ağaoğlu G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient who sustained bilateral below-knee amputations that were treated with skin grafts as initial coverage. A latissimus dorsi free flap was later used as definitive coverage of one stump. Then at a subsequent operation a portion of the same latissimus dorsi free flap was reharvested, again as a free f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Valauri FA,Alpert BS,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Predicting outcomes based on a variety of fixation techniques remains problematic in the treatment of mandible fractures. There is inherent difficulty in comparing the hundreds of published articles on the subject because of the large number of variables, including injury patterns, assessment techniques, tre...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rudderman RH,Mullen RL,Phillips JH

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the increasing trend is to rebuild facial soft-tissue volume with autologous fat transfer, there is no agreement concerning the best way of processing the harvested fat before reinjecting it. Among all the reported fat graft processing techniques, in the present study, the authors compared the clini...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Botti G,Pascali M,Botti C,Bodog F,Cervelli V

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not prefilled breast implants retain their volume in packaging. METHODS:This study examined 32 Poly Implant Prosthesis prefilled textured saline breast implants. All of these implants were within the manufacturer's expiration date at the time of weighing...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Stevens WG,Hirsch EM,Stoker DA,Cohen R

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet-rich plasma contains high concentrations of growth factors that stimulate proliferation and migration of various cell types. Earlier experiments demonstrated that local platelet-rich plasma administration activates Schwann cells to improve axonal regeneration at a transected peripheral nerve lesion....

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sowa Y,Kishida T,Tomita K,Adachi T,Numajiri T,Mazda O

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforator free flaps from the buttock serve as an alternative to abdominally based flaps in autologous breast reconstruction. Microsurgeons often opt to harvest tissue from the gluteal donor site because of a lack of abdominal volume and/or quality. The authors examined the experience of a single surgeon wi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mirzabeigi MN,Au A,Jandali S,Natoli N,Sbitany H,Serletti JM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internationally, plastic surgery societies have placed an increasing emphasis on the importance of evidence-based medicine. The authors aimed to categorize levels of evidence of podium presentations at three major North American plastic surgical meetings, and to assess the factors associated with a higher le...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chuback JE,Varley TL,Yarascavitch BA,Eaves F 3rd,Thoma A,Bhandari M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is presented with bilateral neuromata incontinuity of the great auricular nerves 8 years following face lift. The neuromata were excised and repaired utilizing the operating microscope. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Manstein CH,Manstein G

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of scleroderma is presented in which there was extensive skin involvement with contractures, but without any systemic manifestation. This patient has been kept ambulatory by repeated skin grafting. The grafts were taken from the few areas which were not involved with the disease. The grafting was successful, an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bang RL

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of craniofacial surgical techniques and immediate bone grafting in the management of complex craniofacial trauma has been reviewed. Four hundred and one patients with complex facial injuries have been treated. Two hundred and forty-one primary bone and cartilage grafts have been performed in 66 patients. Comp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gruss JS,Mackinnon SE,Kassel EE,Cooper PW

更新日期：1985-01-01 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: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：:We describe the use of a fascial flap for covering the framework in ear reconstruction. When covered in turn with a skin graft, this fascial flap provides an abundant amount of a thin, tough, vascular, hairless cover of good quality in all cases except those where injuries in the auricular area have been deep enough t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tegtmeier RE,Gooding RA

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin-sparing mastectomy by definition describes the procedure of mastectomy, either simple or modified radical, with a minimum amount of skin excision. The surgical skin excision must: (1) include the nipple-areola complex, (2) include the biopsy site, and (3) allow for access to the axilla for possible dissection. In...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Toth BA,Lappert P

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combined defects of the skin, larynx, pharynx, and esophagus after central compartment exenteration of the neck can be extremely difficult to reconstruct. The objective of this article is to evaluate reconstruction of the central compartment using a combination of free jejunal transfer for pharyngoesophageal...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： McCarthy CM,Kraus DH,Cordeiro PG

更新日期：2005-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous "overnight" deflation of inflatable prostheses is rather uncommon, but we have had a 5.7% incidence of it in a 24-month period in which we used implants with a suturable tab and fastened them to the subjacent fascia. At exploration we found these tabs had torn the bag of the implant, usually at the vulcani...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rubin LR,Speace G

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of hypertrophic scars and keloids remains a therapeutic challenge. Treatment regimens are currently based on clinical experience rather than substantiated evidence. Laser therapy is an emerging minimally invasive treatment that has recently gained attention. METHODS:A meta-analysis was conduc...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Jin R,Huang X,Li H,Yuan Y,Li B,Cheng C,Li Q

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 5 patients who have had severe inflammatory reactions following the injection of liquid silicone for augmentation of the facial contour. We offer an approach to the treatment of this complication which, although not resulting in complete resolution, has at least markedly ameliorated these patients' signs and...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pearl RM,Laub DR,Kaplan EN

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients requesting nipple or areolar reduction often desire simultaneous breast augmentation. A technique is described for implant placement by means of a nipple base incision with either nipple reduction or intraareolar reduction. Nipple reduction is accomplished by removing a ring of skin from the base of the nippl...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Baxter RA

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00