The value of preoperative Doppler sonography for planning free perforator flaps.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between soft-tissue and underlying skeletal structures before and after unilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis. METHODS:The sample consisted of 11 patients (three girls and eight boys) with an average age of 4.6 years at the time of treat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Altug-Atac AT,Grayson BH,McCarthy JG

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified No. 20 Foley catheter provides a simple, inexpensive method for intraoperative air drill burr irrigation. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Horowitz J,Chuong R

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have devised a modified technique using the gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flap as multilayered sliding V-Y advancement to cover pressure sores on the sacral area. Nine patients with relatively large (average 7 x 7 cm) sacral grade IV pressure sores underwent unilateral multilayered V-Y advancement flap. All pati...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee HB,Kim SW,Lew DH,Shin KS

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent studies we demonstrated that platelet emboli induced by arterial injury impair the microcirculation. The present study was performed to determine if heparin or dietary cod liver oil reduces the incidence of emboli following the same arterial injury and, in turn, whether these agents prevent the associated de...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Barker JH,Gu JM,Anderson GL,O'Shaughnessy M,Pierangeli S,Johnson P,Galletti G,Acland RD

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a comprehensive review of 17,096 deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps in 693 articles published between the first description of the DIEP flap in 1989 and August of 2011, the authors found that the methods used to categorize partial necrosis and fat necrosis were inconsistent. As a result, the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lie KH,Barker AS,Ashton MW

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our understanding of breast shape and size changes after surgery is limited by a lack of measurement studies that evaluate and compare changes in breast dimensions after cosmetic breast procedures. This study was undertaken to remedy this deficiency. METHODS:Women undergoing primary vertical mastopexy, augm...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Swanson E

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe various wound closure techniques available to the modern plastic surgeon, including the indications and contraindications of each. 2. Explain the fundamental concepts of wound healing as it relates to reconstruction. 3. Under...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Buchanan PJ,Kung TA,Cederna PS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although nearly all medical students pursuing integrated plastic surgery residency participate in elective rotations away from their home medical school, the value and costs of these "away" rotations have not been well studied. METHODS:The authors surveyed all integrated plastic surgery program directors an...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Drolet BC,Brower JP,Lifchez SD,Janis JE,Liu PY

更新日期：2016-04-01 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:Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications associated with silicone breast implants. The surface of the implant is one of the factors often associated with the occurrence of capsular contracture. In this study, the authors evaluated the differences in morphologic and molecular characteristi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Vieira VJ,d'Acampora AJ,Marcos ABW,Di Giunta G,de Vasconcellos ZAA,Bins-Ely J,d'Eça Neves R,Figueiredo CP

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cleft palate patients with a protrucing premaxilla, retrusion or collapse, the abnormal alveolar arches require a mouth gag which can be fitted to the individual. This modification of the Dott-Dingman mouth gag allows maximum adjustability and exposure. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Millard DR Jr,Slepyan DH

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nasolabial flap remains the favored technique for alar and lateral nasal reconstruction. Results with currently popular techniques tend to be inartistic and aesthetically disappointing. Improved results can be achieved, however, by a technique using a medially based nasolabial turnover flap for lining with a dista...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spear SL,Kroll SS,Romm S

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the inclusion criteria for breast conservation therapy have continued to evolve to include lower quadrant tumors, very large breasts, and central tumors, the potential for significant disfigurement after breast conservation therapy has also increased. This has led some centers to develop coordinated oncology-plasti...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Spear SL,Pelletiere CV,Wolfe AJ,Tsangaris TN,Pennanen MF

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two commonly used methods of digital nerve block with local anesthetic are the two-injection dorsal technique and the single-injection volar subcutaneous technique. The authors compared these two digital block techniques with respect to local anesthetic injection pain and recipient preference of anesthetic t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Williams JG,Lalonde DH

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of the nipple is the penultimate step in breast reconstruction after mastectomy. A number of reconstructive techniques have been described for nipple reconstruction including skin grafts, composite grafts, and various local flaps. The authors' preferred reconstructive technique is the local C-V or modif...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bernard RW,Beran SJ

更新日期：2003-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ptotic breast is surgically rejuvenated through a mastopexy procedure. Recurrent ptosis or other negative changes to the breast shape are not uncommon following mastopexy, as the tissue laxity and skin quality that contributed to ptosis are not surgically corrected. The purpose of this study was to asses...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Adams WP Jr,Moses AC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Underprojection and lack of tip definition often coexist. Techniques that improve both nasal tip refinement and projection are closely interrelated, and an algorithmic approach can be developed to improve the predictability of the dynamic changes that occur. Use of nondestructive and nonpalpable techniques t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ghavami A,Janis JE,Acikel C,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the introduction of acellular dermal matrices is considered one of the most important advancements in alloplastic breast reconstruction, costs and local policy limit their use in Italy. The purpose of this study was to assess short-term outcomes following Surgimesh-PET-based breast reconstruction. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Baldelli I,Cardoni G,Franchelli S,Fregatti P,Friedman D,Pesce M,Ponte E,Santori G,Santi P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty women scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery with tissue expansion were randomly divided into two groups. In the first group the tissue was expanded rapidly, i.e., once a day, starting 1 week postoperatively, and in the other group it was expanded slowly, i.e., once a week, starting after 2 weeks. The expan...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wickman M

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical applications of two free lateral leg perforator flaps are described: a free soleus perforator flap that is based on the musculocutaneous perforator vessels from one of the three main arteries in the proximal lateral lower leg, and a free peroneal perforator flap that is based on the septocutaneous or direct s...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kawamura K,Yajima H,Kobata Y,Shigematsu K,Takakura Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The supraperiosteal-subSMAS lifting technique, which has been performed since 1985, for the rejuvenation of the upper two-thirds of the face is described, and the results obtained in a series of 128 cases treated, emphasizing the attainment of an effective rejuvenation together with a minimum of complications and unde...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： de la Plaza R,de la Cruz L

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This work addresses the controversy regarding the indications and results of calcium phosphate cements in skull reconstruction through a meta-analysis of the published literature. METHODS:A PubMed search for articles reporting the use of calcium phosphate cements for skull reconstruction was performed. Data...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Afifi AM,Gordon CR,Pryor LS,Sweeney W,Papay FA,Zins JE

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ischemia-reperfusion injury is the propagation of injury following reintroduction of oxygen to previously ischemic tissue. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether hydrogen sulfide provides protection against ischemia-reperfusion injury in enteric tissue. METHODS:In vitro (enterocyte anoxia-normoxi...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Henderson PW,Weinstein AL,Sung J,Singh SP,Nagineni V,Spector JA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein malnutrition, with reduction of serum albumin from a normal level of 3.3 gm/dl to a 6-week depleted value of 2.1 gm/dl, does not appear to adversely affect the "take" of rat full-thickness skin grafts. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Falcone RE,Ruberg RL

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cephalic index is often used to evaluate sagittal craniosynostosis corrections; however, validation of this measure remains untested. METHODS:A three-part study was designed to (1) determine the normal distribution of cephalic indices in untreated sagittal craniosynostosis; (2) examine index values in t...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fearon JA,Ditthakasem K,Herbert M,Kolar J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous work by this laboratory introduced the pig fibula bone flap as a model for the study of the pathophysiology of vascularized bone flaps. Anatomic and hemodynamic studies demonstrated a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in vascular perfusion after a series of segmental osteotomies and rigid fixation (lag screws a...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gur E,Chiodo A,Pang CY,Mendes M,Pritzker KP,Neligan PC,Shpitzer T,Forrest CR

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrobulbar hemorrhage is a rare complication of orbital trauma or surgery. Although the process is usually self-limiting, infrequently visual impairment may result. Various methods for relieving the associated intraocular hypertension (caused by the extraocular compression posteriorly) have been suggested. The effect...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Huang TT,Horwitz B,Lewis SR

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the blockage of polymorphonuclear neutrophil endothelial adhesion by using a monoclonal antibody to the intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) ligand to prevent ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat skin flaps. A skin and subcutaneous tissue flap (3.0 cm x 4.5 cm) supplied by...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Tosa Y,Lee WP,Kollias N,Randolph MA,May JW Jr

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although reduction mammaplasty is a well-described technique for aesthetic purposes, there are few previous reports regarding its application and clinical outcome following conservative breast surgery reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to analyze the feasibility of the technique and its outcome fo...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Munhoz AM,Montag E,Arruda EG,Aldrighi C,Gemperli R,Aldrighi JM,Ferreira MC

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common complication in flap surgery is of a circulatory nature. Impeded blood flow leads to altered metabolism in the tissue. Possible metabolic differences between different zones of the transverse rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) flap were studied and the metabolism of pedicled and free TRAM flaps was compare...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Edsander-Nord A,Röjdmark J,Wickman M

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00