Microvascular anastomoses using an Nd-YAG laser.

abstract：:The authors present two cases in which the venous drainage of transferred flaps was compromised and the flaps were salvaged by vein grafts. Traditionally, once transferred free flaps had become congestive, surgeons would re-anastomose the thrombosed veins, and administer anticoagulants or carry out peripheral vessel d...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Namba Y,Takahashi Y,Ito S,Koshima I

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subject of ischemia-reperfusion has commonly been studied in rat hindlimb models. Unfortunately, in these experiments, the ischemia procedures lack standardization. For this reason, the authors evaluated the reliability of rat ischemia models described in the literature using scintigraphy. The study comprised six ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Babuccu O,Peksoy I,Hosnuter M,Kargi E,Babuccu B

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first in a series of studies designed to investigate the simultaneous changes in blood flow and microcirculation in an island flap during ischemia, in an ischemia-reperfusion model in the rabbit. An island groin flap based on the inferior epigastric vessels was harvested in 17 rabbits. The flap was rendere...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Gürlek A,Schusterman MA,Evans GR,Gherardini G

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental defects of the distal femur following trauma pose a reconstructive challenge. A stable reconstruction capable of withstanding high forces while allowing early mobility is paramount. The Capanna technique of reconstruction combining allograft with vascularized bone graft provides such a construct and has been...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ridha H,Bernard J,Gateley D,Vesely MJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares the acute intraoperative arterial elongation technique with the interposition vein-graft method for the closure of small arterial gaps that cannot be repaired by undermining alone. Ten conditioned female mongrel dogs were divided into two groups: a vein graft interposition group and an acute expans...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Ruiz-Razura A,Sozer SO,Layton EG,Hill LH,Cohen BE

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional limb salvage requires motor and sensory reconstruction of the extremity. An avulsion of the tibial nerve in the popliteal fossa after arthroscopy is presented. Functional limb recovery necessitated intraoperative nerve mapping by awake stimulation, neurotization of the gastrocnemius muscle bellies, and inte...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Francel TJ,Dellon AL

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of composite tissue allografts (CTAs) has been demonstrated by the successful transplantation of the hand, abdomen, and face. However, the survival of these transplants depends on immunosuppression. Our laboratory is interested in achieving tolerance to decrease the risks associated with the use of chr...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Mathes DW,Noland M,Graves S,Schlenker R,Miwongtum T,Storb R

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Composite tissue transplantation has emerged as a viable alternative to prosthetics and complex reconstructive surgery. Thus far it is reserved for cases which cannot be effectively reconstructed and where it offers some benefits over prostheses. It has been used in the upper extremity with encouraging results and, mo...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Zuker RM,Redett R,Alman B,Coles JG,Timoney N,Ein SH

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Traditionally, lymph node flaps (LNF) have been designed as arteriovenous flaps, with little attention given to the functional anatomy of lymphatic system included in the flap. Based on the anatomical and physiological features of lymphatic system, we believe that a new concept of LNF, the venous LNF, shoul...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Visconti G,Constantinescu T,Chen PY,Salgarello M,Franceschini G,Masetti R,Chen HC

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidetector-row computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) can be used to visualize small vessels and has been used to search for perforators in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flaps and anterolateral thigh flaps. Fibula osteocutaneous flaps are often used for mandibular reconstruction, but questions remain ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Satoh T,Kimata Y,Hasegawa K,Namba Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the effectiveness of cooling in extending tolerable ischemia time is well-established experimentally, most free-flap surgeons are still concerned about this problem and try to limit the ischemic period to less than 1 hr. Clinically, contact-surface cooling has been used empirically to prolong the limits of is...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Shaw WW,Ko CY,Ahn CY,Markowitz BL

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An expanded latissimus dorsi flap (expanded LD flap) was transferred in two patients with severe post-burn neck contracture. Free flaps created using standard techniques are of limited size and sometimes cannot cover the defect after excision of scar tissue, particularly when a severe burn scar extends to the facial r...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Takushima A,Harii K,Asato H

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first report of an iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula complicating revascularization of an incomplete amputation of the hand, due to inadvertent anastomosis of the proximal radial artery to the distal cephalic vein. This resulted in a severely painful, massively swollen hand, which was initially diagnosed as...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Jones NF,Brown EE,Khiabani KT

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy surrounds the question whether free flaps remain dependent for blood supply on their vascular pedicle or if there is an autonomization by neovascularization from the surrounding wound bed. This becomes important when flap shaping or repositioning are performed. Our study involved 23 patients who received a...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Heitland AS,Markowicz MP,Koellensperger E,Schoth F,Pallua N

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rat model is commonly utilized in peripheral nerve research. Due to the short length of the rat limb and the animal's inherent neuroregenerative capacity, the timing of assessment of nerve regeneration is critical, and significant differences between groups can be lost if assessment is done too late. Additionally,...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Calvert GT,Doolabh VB,Grand AG,Hunter DA,Mackinnon SE

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a comparative study, it was demonstrated that sutureless, laser-welded, end-to-end anastomoses in the rat femoral artery and vein are feasible, using either CO2 or Nd:YAG laser. Conventional microsurgical suture anastomoses served as the controls. Patency rates in experimental animals and controls were equal (96 to...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Bürger RA,Gerharz CD,Draws J,Engelmann UH,Hohenfellner R

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of rat ear replantation and its inherent advantages as an experimental model have previously been demonstrated. The purpose of this study was to validate the technical feasibility of rat ear transplantation. To eliminate immunologic rejection as a complicating factor, highly inbred Lewis rats (strain L...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Chiu DT,Ascherman JA,Patsis MC

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective evaluation of the functional results after reconstructive treatment with levator scapulae transfer and scapulo-spinal fasciodesis by fascia lata slings for complete chronic trapezius palsy is presented. Five patients (ages 6 to 40 years) were operated on between 1988 and 1991 because of incapacitating ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Coessens BC,Wood MB

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen arterialized venous flaps, free flaps that have arterial blood only flowing through the vein of the flap, were applied to reconstruct skin defects of the big toe resulting from wrap-around flap transfers. There were seven complete successes, six partial successes, and three complete failures. The clinical cour...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Inoue G,Maeda N,Suzuki K

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrastructure of the early regenerative response in an end-to-side neurorrhaphy rat model was studied using transmission electron microscopy. The ipsilateral saphenous nerve was grafted to the sciatic nerve under the following conditions: Group 1, the epineurium and perineurium of the sciatic nerve remained intac...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Okajima S,Terzis JK

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preoperative identification of perforators can facilitate the appropriate design of perforator flaps from the lower extremity. Although computed tomographic arteriography can now be considered the gold standard in this regard, this technology is not universally available or inexpensive, with a nonnegligible risk f...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although autogenous veins have been used as nerve conduits (AVNCs) both experimentally and clinically for short nerve gaps up to 3 cm, investigators have not as yet determined the maximal effective length for functional nerve regeneration. In addition, the role of the distal nerve stump on subsequent nerve growth rema...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Strauch B,Ferder M,Lovelle-Allen S,Moore K,Kim DJ,Llena J

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous investigators have attempted to enhance the survival of ischemic experimental skin flaps using various pharmacologic manipulations. Recently, the authors' laboratory demonstrated the beneficial effect of iloprost, a stable PGI2 analogue, as a post-ischemic perfusion washout, in improving the survival of ische...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Forman DL,Shah DK,Zhang WX,Senderoff DM,Israeli D,Urken ML,Weinberg H

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of chronic ulceration following skin graft resurfacing of the weight bearing surface of the heel are presented. All were managed with debridement and coverage with a free innervated dorsalis pedis tissue transfer. The technical refinements that have contributed to the reliability of the flap include careful...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Duncan MJ,Zuker RM,Manktelow RT

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: The distinction between supraclavicular and infraclavicular acute brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) could be challenging in cases of combined shoulder and elbow paresis. The reliability of several preoperative predictors was investigated to avoid unnecessary dissection, prolonged operation time, increased pos...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Qiu SS,Chang TN,Lu JC,Chuang DC

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small fiber pathology is a common clinical entity with a variable clinical presentation and etiology. Unfortunately, little has been described regarding its treatment because a majority of cases are idiopathic. Hence, treatment often consists of symptomatic management of pain and autonomic dysfunction. This report des...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Peled ZM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: Due to limited evidence, it is unclear whether postoperative anticoagulation therapy may lead to higher success rates for microvascular free-flap surgery in the head and neck. This review evaluated whether postoperative anticoagulation therapy can lead to a better result in head and neck reconstruction. ME...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Liu J,Shi Q,Yang S,Liu B,Guo B,Xu J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: The volume of the profunda femoris artery perforator (PAP) flap limits its indications to small- and medium-sized breast reconstructions after modified radical mastectomy for cancer. We report a modified PAP flap design, including not only a vertical extension that increases its volume but also the skin sur...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Hunsinger V,Lhuaire M,Haddad K,Wirz FS,Abedalthaqafi S,Obadia D,Derder M,Marchac A,Benjoar MD,Hivelin M,Lantieri L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eleven patients with paralysis of muscle groups in the upper or lower extremity were clinically diagnosed after previous proximal direct trauma to the corresponding peripheral nerves, without complete nerve disruption. Patients were seen within an average of 8 months after trauma (minimum 3 months and maximum 2 years ...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Nassif T,Steiger E

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: Inherited coagulopathies and previous thrombotic events are often considered relative contraindications to microvascular reconstruction. We hypothesize that with planning, head and neck microvascular reconstruction can be successfully performed in hypercoagulable individuals. METHODS: A retrospective revie...

journal_title：Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

authors： Nguyen TT,Egan KG,Crowe DL,Nazir N,Przylecki WH,Andrews BT

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00