A unilateral cleft lip patient with holoprosencephaly.

abstract：:Abdominal wall reconstruction of ventral hernia defects with loss of visceral domain and inadequate soft-tissue coverage presents a surgical challenge. Four patients with large, skin grafted ventral hernia defects were treated by staged abdominal wall reconstruction. During the initial stage, tissue expanders were pla...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Carlson GW,Elwood E,Losken A,Galloway JR

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterialized venous flaps are the result of the search for new flap techniques because conventional flaps are sometimes insufficient and have donor-site morbidity problems. In the patient presented here, a free arterialized venous flap measuring 12 x 8 cm was transferred from the forearm to a burn-scarred area on the ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yilmaz M,Menderes A,Karaca C,Barutçu A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term nipple projection remains the elusive ingredient for measuring the success of a nipple reconstruction. Augmentation of this projection without sacrifice of autogenous donor tissues may be achieved using a polyurethane-coated silicone gel implant affectionately and descriptively called the "gumdrop" nipple. T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with metopic synostosis have a well-described clinical picture of trigonocephaly, often with hypotelorbitism. The craniofacial disorder itself is well recognized; however, objective prognostic factors for predicting the risk of reoperation are not well known. In 39 children with metopic synostosis, measuremen...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Paige KT,Cohen SR,Simms C,Burstein FD,Hudgins R,Boydston W

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prophylactic mastectomy is more common, with many patients seeking reconstruction. Bilateral free flap reconstructions subject patients to 2 flaps and longer operations, potentially increasing their risk for complications. We hypothesized that bilateral abdomen-based free flap reconstruction patients are a u...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin IC,Nelson JA,Wu LC,Kovach SJ 3rd,Serletti JM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous (LFC) nerve as a source of anterolateral thigh dysesthesias has been recognized for 100 years. Despite this historic recognition, its diagnosis today is often delayed, and definitive treatment of refractory cases by surgical decompression rarely reported. This study describe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nahabedian MY,Dellon AL

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measurement of extremity volume is the most commonly used method for evaluation of lymphedema. However, volumetry would be inappropriate for comparing patients with different physiques, because body-type significantly affects extremity volume. Thus, we cannot evaluate using absolute values. To overcome this ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hattori Y,Hayashi K,Sakamoto S,Doi K

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with giant congenital nevomelanocytic nevi (CNN) are referred to our pediatric burn center for the surgical management of this disfiguring and potentially malignant skin disorder. Use of tissue expanders has contributed significantly in limiting donor site morbidity associated with treatment of gian...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Warner PM,Yakuboff KP,Kagan RJ,Boyce S,Warden GD

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When exposing the orbit, the transconjunctival approach is regarded to have limited surgical exposure. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the versatile usability of extended transconjunctival approach, which can be extended medially and laterally, in reconstruction of medial orbital wall, floor, and even the late...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim DW,Choi SR,Park SH,Koo SH

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We had reported the surgical outcome of reverse skin redraping technique for restoration of previously performed epicanthoplasty. In this study, we introduce a modified reverse skin redraping technique that added mini-epicanthoplasty in patients with unsatisfactory results after epicanthoplasty. METHODS:Three ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chung YJ,Han KE,Park BY

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors demonstrate successful cases of stepladder dorsal metacarpal V-Y advancement and rotation-advancement flaps for reconstructing defects on the dorsum of the finger and hand. One side of the flap is designed in a multilobed shape, and each lobed flap is designed on the dorsum of adjacent fingers. These flaps...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Okada E,Maruyama Y,Hayashi A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether operating on soft tissue, bony tissue, or both, as in major craniofacial procedures, patient safety is enhanced by better understanding of the anatomical details of the orbit. The myth and mystery of the optic nerve is made clear here, especially by our magnification techniques. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Habal MB,Maniscalco JE

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are multiple techniques used to reconstruct the vagina after oncologic extirpation. However, the long-term functional results of vaginal reconstruction are not well appreciated.A review was conducted of all 27 consecutive patients undergoing vaginal reconstruction from 1990 to 2007. A modified Sexual Adjustment ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Scott JR,Liu D,Mathes DW

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with difficult facial reconstructions, one of the most important requirements is to plan well, before beginning treatment. It is known that it is important to consider the aesthetic unit of the face. Each cutaneous area is to be reconstructed by a single, separate graft or flap. We present 4 patients illus...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Maillard GF,Clavel PR

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranioplasty using a synthetic material is less than ideal, especially if there is a history of infection at the defect site. Split-rib cranioplasty is a practical approach even in patients with a positive history of infection at or around the defect. We briefly review the historical background of split-rib cranioplas...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Munro IR,Guyuron B

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ameloblastoma is a histologically benign tumor that behaves aggressively because of its tendency to invade local structures, and it has a high probability of local recurrence. If neglected, ameloblastomas can grow substantially over the course of years, reaching the size of giant ameloblastomas. This large size can le...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Moro A,Pelo S,Gasparini G,Saponaro G,Todaro M,Pisano G,DʼAmato G,Doneddu P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meshing of skin grafts has gained wide acceptance as a means of conserving donor sites in cases of extensive skin loss. In smaller injuries, meshed grafts have the advantage of providing for more efficient wound drainage than unmeshed grafts. Covering widely meshed skin grafts with meshed allografts has been found to ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ersek RA,Denton DR

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An osteomyelitic defect of the posterior superior iliac spine was filled with a rectus abdominis island pedicle flap passed beneath the transversalis fascia and through the preperitoneal and retroperitoneal spaces. This maneuver extends the arc of rotation of this flap to the posterior rim of the pelvis and increases ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lineaweaver WC,Buncke GM,Bentivegna P,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of soft-tissue defects over the Achilles tendon presents specific challenges to the plastic surgeon. Primary closure or local flaps are often not feasible repair options for such wounds, and many of these patients may be poor candidates for free-tissue transfer secondary to their comorbidity. In this case s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Repta R,Ford R,Hoberman L,Rechner B

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reconstruction of small and thin defects in the orbital area using vascularized cortex is described herein. This vascularized cortex is taken from the medial supracondyle area of the femur because a small, thin, and flexible bone can be harvested. We have treated 5 patients with orbital bony defects that would hav...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kobayashi S,Kakibuchi M,Masuda T,Ohmori K

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common cause of nasal obstruction is chronic enlargement of the inferior turbinate bones. The variety of medical and surgical treatments available for this condition bears testimony to their frequent ineffectiveness and the frustration of the physician or surgeon caring for these patients. Removal or destruct...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Baker DC

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A contralateral transverse rectus abdominis island musculocutaneous flap was employed in the treatment of a unilateral burned breast. The vascularization of the flap was based on the superior epigastric pedicle. The advantages of this method are that a transverse island musculocutaneous flap of the rectus muscle can b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Psillakis JM,Woisky R

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several experimental studies have demonstrated that granulocytes have an important role in causing the necrosis of ischemic tissue by capillary plugging and superoxide radical formation. Adenosine is spontaneously released by ischemic cells and inhibits the granulocytic superoxide radical formation. 5-Aminoimidazole-4...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Salerno GM,McBride DM,Bleicher JN

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has recently been an increase in the usage of the Internet as a source of patient information. It is very difficult for laypersons to establish the accuracy and validity of these medical websites. Although many website assessment tools exist, most of these are not practical.A combination of consumer- and clinici...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Parikh AR,Kok K,Redfern B,Clarke A,Withey S,Butler PE

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and lymphadenectomy (LAD) are commonly performed in the staging and care of patients with malignant melanoma. These procedures are accompanied by complications that may result in hospital readmission, negatively affecting patient outcomes and potentially affecting surgical...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ascha M,Ascha MS,Gastman B

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Groin lymphoceles and lymphorrhea are a rare complication of medial thigh lift procedures. The author describes a case in which a very thin patient developed groin lymphorrhea after an uncomplicated medial thigh lift procedure. Initial treatment interventions, including edema control and the placement of a drain with ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stadelmann WK

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid, or Preiser disease, is a rare condition. Both the etiology and the pathology are still not well understood. We here present 2 cases with this disease and discuss the recommended treatment according to the stage of disease progression and by reference to previous studies i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Muramatsu K,Hashimoto T,Tominaga Y,Taguchi T,Kido K

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients with capillary/cavernous hemangiomas of the periorbital area (eyelid, eyebrow, nose extending to canthus) have been treated with a variety of techniques. Six patients were treated by yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser photocoagulation and direct injection of steroids. Rapid shrinkage of the hemangioma...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Apfelberg DB,Maser MR,White DN,Lash H,Lane B,Marks MP

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by noncaseating granulomatous inflammation of various organs. Isolated nasal cutaneous involvement is very uncommon (0.3%-4.0% of the patients reported) and rarely do sarcoid lesions present as severe nasal deformities and surgical treatment i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lesavoy MA,Shirvanian VN,Grimes P

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, brow lifting with botulinum A toxin was performed on patients whose ptosis was corrected using the frontal sling technique, and the effects of this application on ptosis were investigated. Seven patients (with 12 eyelids) on whom the frontal sling procedure was performed using a tensor fascia lata graft...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isik D,Tekin H,Karadag R,Bilgili SG,Atik B

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00