Surgical delay in TRAM flap breast reconstruction: a comparison of 7- and 14-day delay periods.

abstract：:There is general agreement that Dupuytren's contracture is a genetic disorder that occurs predominantly in white men of Northern European ancestry. It appears rarely in the purely black population. We present our experience from Temple University of 8 black patients with Dupuytren's contracture. We also present a revi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mitra A,Goldstein RY

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only 38 cases of blunt traumatic rupture of the anterior abdominal wall musculature have been described in the literature to date. We describe a patient who sustained a complete transection of the right and a partial disruption of the left rectus abdominis muscle as well as multiple associated injuries secondary to bl...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Metzdorff MT,Miller SH,Smiley P,Klabacha ME

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight patients with large panniculi are described where severe problems with hygiene, immobility, and chronic infection were caused by the lymphedematous, chronically infected pannus. Protracted nonsurgical management of the infected panniculus had failed in all 8 patients. Wedge resection without fat undermining remo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Petty P,Manson PN,Black R,Romano JJ,Sitzman J,Vogel J

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A bulky appearance is one of the major patient complaints after extremity reconstruction after fasciocutaneous flaps. Serial debulking procedures with staged excision are required to improve aesthetic and functional outcome, but these methods risk injury to the vascular pedicle and often require multiple pro...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Reuben CM,Bastidas N,Sharma S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Indications for prophylactic antibiotic therapy in nonoperative, closed fractures of the orbit and zygoma remain controversial and are based on anecdotal data. The purpose of this study was to report the incidence of infectious sequelae among patients who presented to our institution with stated fractures ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Pessino K,Cook T,Layliev J,Bradley JP,Bastidas N

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2007), the number of cosmetic procedures has increased to over 10 million in 2006, representing a 48% increase from 2000. This increase in cosmetic surgery prevalence is paralleled by a surge in reality cosmetic surgery television programming. METHODS:T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sperry S,Thompson JK,Sarwer DB,Cash TF

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of basic animal studies using a new subatmospheric pressure technique (The V.A.C.) to expedite wound healing are presented. The technique entails placing an open-cell foam into the wound, sealing the site with an adhesive drape, and applying subatmospheric pressure (125 mmHg below ambient) that is transmitted...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Morykwas MJ,Argenta LC,Shelton-Brown EI,McGuirt W

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital absence of the vagina was repaired in twenty patients; the longest follow-up was seventeen years. The surgical method is described, including the skin graft, the sculpted prosthesis, and the mechanic's waste bolus for retention. The patient must be oriented thoroughly before the operation. Even with an opti...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lamont E

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study of the psychological aspects of mastectomy and reconstruction was carried out. A review of the literature revealed varied emotional responses to the mastectomy experience. An initial, limited study was designed to investigate the attitudes of two groups of women, one that chose reconstruction after mastectomy ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Goldberg P,Stolzman M,Goldberg HM

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial temporal artery (STA) aneurysms are a medical rarity. There are less than 200 patients reported in the literature. The majority of cases are of traumatic etiology and occur in young men. The senior authors reported a case of STA aneurysm in 1978. We now review the literature and report on three additional ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cheng CA,Southwick EG,Lewis EC 2nd

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Questions persist regarding the general applicability of the Furlow palatoplasty technique, and thus, widespread adoption of its use has been uneven. This study describes a consecutive, nonselective series of primary Furlow palatoplasties. Highlighted is the unique fact that plastic surgical residents functi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stotland MA,Boonipat T,Lundgren CM,Gonzalo EG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients each with grade IIIB or IIIC distal tibial injuries are presented. All patients were treated initially by multiple debridements and external fixation of the tibial fracture. After failure of the primary treatment, each patient underwent microsurgical free muscle transfer and bone transport of the proxima...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Spiro SA,Oppenheim W,Boss WK,Schneider AI,Hutter AM

更新日期：1993-02-01 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 development of sophisticated bariatric surgery techniques has led to an increasing number of patients demanding a complexity of body contouring procedures that can be achieved either with a step-by-step approach or by combining dermolipectomy in various regions. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis tha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gmür RU,Banic A,Erni D

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with gender dysphoria often seek medical interventions, such as hormone treatment and surgery, to live as their identified gender. Cross-sex hormone therapy typically consists of various estrogen formulations which confer varying risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Currently, there is no standard practi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Haveles CS,Wang MM,Arjun A,Zaila KE,Lee JC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertrichosis is an often stigmatizing cosmetic problem not only for women but also for male-to-female transsexual patients. The hitherto described therapeutic measures include chemical epilation, razoring, camouflage, electrolysis and thermolysis, and waxing. All of these measures are transient, more or less painful...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Raulin C,Werner S,Hartschuh W,Schönermark MP

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pilar leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor arising from the arrectores pili muscles associated with the hair follicles of the skin. The multiple biopsies and pathological consultations needed to obtain a diagnosis attest to the rarity of the disease and the difficult histological picture, which often requires an ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Latoni JD,Neuburg M,Matloub HS

更新日期：2000-12-01 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：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：:Burn scar formations can cause disfiguration and loss of dermal function. The purpose of this study was to examine whether application of modified silicone gel sheets with an antifibrotic drug halofuginone-eluting hybrid surface produce an effect on scar development. There were a total of 2 animal groups. The athymic ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zeplin PH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a 15-year history of management of multiple recurrent neuromas in a patient with an amputated arm. Various surgical modalities were employed, including burying the nerve ends in muscle and bone. In addition, they also treated successfully one of the neuromas in this patient by capping the transected...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chiu DT,Wu J

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterolateral ankle pain can persist despite the best care of sprains or fractures. It is possible that this pain is related to stretch or traction injuries to the nerves that innervate the subtalar joint. If this were true, identification of these nerve branches by local anesthetic block would provide an indication t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rab M,Ebmer J,Dellon AL

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The "central" approach for single-stage debulking of the reverse sural artery fasciomusculocutaneous flap is described. A "central" incision is made along the longitudinal axis of the flap, and the skin is completely elevated up to the edges of the flap. The technique was used in 20 consecutive cases and primary wound...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Al-Qattan MM

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe open tibial fractures in children are associated with notable morbidity and require early aggressive management to ensure a successful outcome. Free flaps are currently the gold standard in distal extremity reconstruction in which large soft-tissue defects exist, as is often the case with grade IIIB fractures. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Skoll PJ,Hudson DA

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe the risk factors for complications and outcome of perineal wounds after abdominoperineal resections (APRs). METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed, and patient demographics, risk factors, extent of APR, closure of perineal wounds, exposure to radiation, and outcome were collected. R...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Choudry U,Harris D

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Implantation rates of cardiac implantable electrophysiological devices (CIEDs) are rising, mainly because of the expansion of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators indications for primary prevention. As the CIED usage increases, CIED-related complications are also in rise. Transvenous approach and laser ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dağdelen D,Aksoy A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A muscle perforator flap is a unique form of fasciocutaneous flap whose circulation is derived from musculocutaneous perforators, but without including any muscle. This anatomic relationship intuitively should readily allow the formation of branch-based chimeric or polyflaps consisting of a cutaneous perforator flap a...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:Subungual exostosis is a benign tumor that occurs under the nail plate of the distal phalanx and causes nail deformity and pain. There are many reports of recurrence and postoperative nail deformity, and the surgical approach needs to be reassessed. Two typical surgical approaches are from the nail fold and th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kusuhara H,Itani Y,Isogai N,Sueyoshi Y

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A mild, persistent umbilical hernia that does not cause any functional problem is often ignored. The authors have devised a new technique to treat the mild, protrusive deformity of the umbilicus without associated complications. In this report, the new operative procedure is introduced. The authors have treated 72 pat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Park S,Hata Y,Ito O,Tokioka K,Kagawa K

更新日期：1999-06-01 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