Effects of external beam irradiation on the TRAM flap: an experimental model.

abstract：:The Maintenance of Certification module series is designed to help the clinician structure his or her study in specific areas appropriate to his or her clinical practice. This article is prepared to accompany practice-based assessment of preoperative assessment, anesthesia, surgical treatment plan, perioperative manag...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rogers CR,Bentz ML

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for microvascular anastomoses is described. It leaves one suture united until the last, a maneuver which helps to avoid picking up the posterior wall with the anterior wall. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Harashina T

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have achieved functional reconstruction for a bilateral upper alveolar bone, gingival, and palatal defect that has various problems originating from instability of the prosthesis using the fibula osteocutaneous flap with osseointegrated implants. The flap had three bone segments and two skin paddles. The combined b...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Nakayama B,Matsuura H,Ishihara O,Hasegawa H,Mataga I,Torii S

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care reforms aimed at bundling payments attempt to contain costs. Uncovering variation in spending provides one strategy for decreasing expenditure. This study aims to investigate interhospital cost variation for thumb replantation. METHODS:A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of patients undergo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Billig JI,Zhong L,Chung KC

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A concise protocol for the rehabilitation of the upper extremity after replantation is presented with special emphasis in the early mobilization of the hand. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Papanastasiou S

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incisions made perpendicular to the hair follicles during anterior frontal hairline brow lifts or forehead shortening procedures help produce an inconspicuous forehead scar. The success of this "hidden" incision relies on the anteriorly directed frontal hairline follicles and their growth vector. The authors...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Mowlavi A,Majzoub RK,Cooney DS,Wilhelmi BJ,Guyuron B

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of the upper lip resulting in a hair-bearing area and a non-hair-bearing lining is described in two cases of full-thickness lip defects. A unipedicled neck flap was used in one case and a bipedicled neck flap in the other, both comprised of hair-bearing and adjacent non-hair-bearing areas. The neck flap...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tsur H,Shafir R,Orenstein A

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors tested the hypothesis that certain maneuvers (neck flexion/extension and head protrusion/retrusion) alter the appearance of the submental area, jawline, and melolabial groove. They used a questionnaire survey of 20 naïve judges who assessed a standardized photograph album of three subjects. The subjects' f...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sommer DD,Mendelsohn M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Vascular anomalies and related conditions cause overgrowth of tissues. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of liposuction techniques for pediatric overgrowth diseases. Patients treated between 2007 and 2015 who had follow-up were reviewed. Seventeen patients were included; the ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Couto JA,Maclellan RA,Greene AK

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some modified surgical techniques are described for constructing a deep conchal cavity and pseudomeatus and obtaining high auricular projection in congenital microtia. At the primary operation, a rather small portion of the microtic vestige is utilized for the lobule by switching, sparing the skin for the concha, with...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Isshiki N,Koyama H,Suzuki S,Taira T

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current rodent models of wound healing and scarring are flawed because of rapid wound contraction and inconspicuous scarring after healing, which is not closely parallel to the physiologic process in humans. This study aimed to establish a novel model of wound healing and scarring in rats. METHODS:Excisiona...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhou S,Wang W,Zhou S,Zhang G,He J,Li Q

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the progressive changes of nasal symmetry, growth, and relapse after presurgical nasoalveolar molding and primary cheiloplasty in unilateral complete cleft lip/palate infants. Twenty-five consecutive complete unilateral cleft lip/palate infants were included. All the infants und...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Liou EJ,Subramanian M,Chen PK,Huang CS

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast volume assessment enhances preoperative planning of both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, helping the surgeon in the decision-making process of shaping the breast. Numerous methods of breast size determination are currently reported but are limited by methodologic flaws and variable estimation...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Longo B,Farcomeni A,Ferri G,Campanale A,Sorotos M,Santanelli F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The first aim of this study was to determine the rate of revision carpal tunnel release in five urban hospitals over a period of 14 years. The secondary aim was to assess what demographic, condition-related, and treatment-related factors are associated with revision carpal tunnel release. METHODS:Between 20...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Westenberg RF,Oflazoglu K,de Planque CA,Jupiter JB,Eberlin KR,Chen NC

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomy of the cervical and marginal mandibular branches of the facial nerve is reviewed. In the senior author's practice, "pseudoparalysis of the marginal mandibular nerve" due to cervical branch injury occurred in 34 of 2002 superficial musculoaponeurotic system-platysma face lifts (1.7 percent) and was associat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Daane SP,Owsley JQ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of head growth, obstructive sleep apnea, and intracranial hypertension in patients with syndromic or complex craniosynostosis, and to evaluate the authors' standardized treatment protocol for the management of intracranial hypertension in these patien...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spruijt B,Joosten KFM,Driessen C,Rizopoulos D,Naus NC,van der Schroeff MP,Wolvius EB,van Veelen MC,Tasker RC,Mathijssen IMJ

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven cases of one-stage reconstructions of the penis with use of a free forearm flap have been successfully carried out with excellent cosmetic and functional results. Flap design and surgical techniques are described herein. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chang TS,Hwang WY

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors assessed the safety and efficacy of a novel cleft rhinoplasty procedure that combines an open rhinoplasty with the Dibbell and Tajima techniques. METHODS:A single-surgeon, 10-year, retrospective review was conducted of all unilateral cleft lip rhinoplasties (n = 157). Nonsyndromic patients under...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Flores RL,Sailon AM,Cutting CB

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve male cadaver specimens were injected with a latex solution to define the cutaneous blood supply of the penis. The cutaneous blood supply of the penile shaft is derived solely from a pair of axial arteries running in the dartos layer. Additional deep perforating arteries from the dorsal penile artery and corpora...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Grossman JA,Caldamone A,Khouri R,Kenna DM

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tools to quantify layperson assessments of facial palsy are lacking. In this study, artificial intelligence was applied to develop a proxy for layperson assessments, and compare sensitivity to existing outcome measures. METHODS:Artificially intelligent emotion detection software was used to develop the emot...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Dusseldorp JR,Guarin DL,van Veen MM,Jowett N,Hadlock TA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fat grafting may be beneficial in prosthetic reconstruction of irradiated tissues, but there is a paucity of data on the complication rates associated with this clinical scenario. METHODS:All consecutive patients who had undergone fat grafting and prosthetic reconstruction from 2010 to 2013 were enrolled. V...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Komorowska-Timek E,Turfe Z,Davis AT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distraction osteogenesis is an effective technique for elongating the deficient mandible. The authors specifically evaluated its effectiveness in the treatment of airway obstruction in pediatric patients with mandibular hypoplasia. METHOD:A comprehensive literature review of the National Library of Medicine...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tahiri Y,Viezel-Mathieu A,Aldekhayel S,Lee J,Gilardino M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 2005, seven facial composite tissue allotransplantations have been performed in five different centers in three countries. Four teams have reported their outcomes in separate publications. The authors sought to review the first four global experiences and compare several factors. This review facilitate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Hui-Chou HG,Nam AJ,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women with mammary hypertrophy who present for reduction mammaplasty have several well-described musculoskeletal complaints, but a high prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome has not been reported. We identified 151 patients from a plastic surgery practice who underwent reduction mammaplasty from 1994 to 1996. To this g...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pernia LR,Ronel DN,Leeper JD,Miller HL

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Penile inversion vaginoplasty is considered to be the gold standard for gender reassignment surgery in transgender women. The use of additional full-thickness skin graft as neovaginal lining is controversial. Some believe that having extra penile skin for the vulva gives better aesthetic results. Others beli...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Buncamper ME,van der Sluis WB,de Vries M,Witte BI,Bouman MB,Mullender MG

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify clinical situations in which hand sonography can result in the detection of partial extensor tendon tears. 2. Identify the limitations of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing extensor tendon tears. 3. Understand the vari...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Soni P,Stern CA,Foreman KB,Rockwell WB

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the body image concerns of women who sought cosmetic breast augmentation. Thirty breast augmentation candidates completed several measures of body image before their initial surgical consultation. Thirty physically similar women who were not interested in breast augmentation were recruited from...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sarwer DB,LaRossa D,Bartlett SP,Low DW,Bucky LP,Whitaker LA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main purpose of this article is to provide the reader with an easily searchable online index of the first 1976 videos published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open to facilitate access to readers. The authors also describe the history and evolution of video arti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Boehm KS,Rohrich RJ,Lalonde DH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last 15 years, negative-pressure wound therapy has become commonly used for treatment of a wide variety of complex wounds. There are now several systems marketed, and additional products will be available in the near future. Many clinicians have noted a dramatic response when negative-pressure wound...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Orgill DP,Bayer LR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outcomes of a consecutive series of 35 adults and adolescents judged to be skeletally mature (mean 18 years) who had unilateral cleft lip and palate and had undergone Le Fort I advancement fixed with miniplates were investigated. All patients had received grafts of autogenous iliac bone and were stabilized intraop...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Posnick JC,Dagys AP

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00