Use of the balloon dissector in minimally invasive aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

abstract：:A case of a closed rupture of a single slip of flexor digitorum superficialis to the little finger is described. Closed rupture injuries of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon are quite common, but closed injuries to the superficialis tendon have been rarely reported. A single slip avulsion rupture of this tendon wo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Netscher DT,Eladoumikdachi F,Schneider A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dynamic Infrared Imaging (DIRI) is a noninvasive technique that precisely analyzes the infrared radiation of any object. We used this technique to locate the dominant perforator vessels in flap surgery in conjunction with conventional Doppler. METHODS:Ten patients scheduled for deep inferior epigastric arte...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tenorio X,Mahajan AL,Elias B,van Riempst JS,Wettstein R,Harder Y,Pittet B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiogenesis was examined by a three-dimensional model in vitro, using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) cultured in a collagen gel. An abundant capillary-like network with a lumen structure was identified histologically and shown to have formed at a collagen density of 0.05% or 0.10% instead of 0.15%, f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kanzawa S,Endo H,Shioya N

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The previously reported surgical methods for eyelid entropion are basically manipulations of the skin or the conjunctival surface. When entropion is marked, manipulations also involve the tarsus. In the most widely used method, the eyelashes are directed outward by horizontal wedge resection of an appropriate amount o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ito O,Kashiwa N,Igawa HH,Suzuki S,Kawazoe T

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite many advances in reconstructive techniques, the full-thickness scalp defect remains a difficult problem for the reconstructive surgeon. Patient and disease-specific factors occasionally make reconstruction with a dermal regeneration template (DRT) an attractive option when other methods are less advised. Altho...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Orseck MJ,Trujillo MG Jr,Ritter EF

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The repair of complex chest wall defects presents a challenging problem for the reconstructive surgeon. Although the majority of such defects could be repaired with the use of local and regional musculocutaneous flaps, more complicated cases require increasingly sophisticated reconstructive techniques. This study revi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chang RR,Mehrara BJ,Hu QY,Disa JJ,Cordeiro PG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Le Fort defined the classic weak points of facial fractures. Fractures of the midface and mandible are believed to require management with standard rigid fixation. Recent work has allowed mini- and microplating of multiple fracture fragments into more manageable larger segments for reduction and subsequent plating wit...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Evans GR,Clark N,Manson PN,Leipziger LS

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:The first dorsal metacarpal artery free flap is widely known for its use as a pedicled flap in thumb and hand reconstruction; however, its potential for use as a free flap is less well known. We previously described successful use of the first dorsal metacarpal artery free flap for salvage of a subtotal nasal ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Walton RL,Harris EA

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:One of our patients had been recovering from prolonged illness for about eight months following extensive deep burns of the lower limbs, along with other complications, when he had a sudden attack of acute dyspnea with orthopnea. The cause of this condition was diagnosed as secondary hypodynamic cardiomyopathy. We fou...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mukherjee GD,Basu PG,Roy S,Seal M

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deeply invading tumors of the scalp present numerous extirpative and reconstructive problems requiring the combined expertise and skills of both medical and surgical disciplines. We have employed a combined multidisciplinary approach to recurrent tumors of the scalp and calvarium. Intraoperatively, a fresh-tissue mapp...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Peters CR,Dinner MI,Dolsky RL,Bailin PL,Hardy RW Jr

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomical variations encountered in the dissection of 50 facial arteries in 25 adult preserved cadavers are presented. The facial artery was symmetrical in 17 of 25 (68%) of the dissections. The facial artery terminated as an angular facial artery in 34 (68%), a lateral nasal vessel in 13 (26%), and a superior la...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Niranjan NS

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of patients with breast carcinoma are being treated with breast conservation therapy (BCT): lumpectomy and postoperative radiation. Local recurrence reported at 8% to 11% is often treated with salvage mastectomy. This has led to a growing group of patients requiring breast reconstruction after failed BCT....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Freeman ME,Perdikis G,Sternberg EG,TerKonda SP,Waldorf JC

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Plantar hyperkeratosis, such as corns and calluses, is common in older people and associated with pain, mobility impairment, and functional limitations. It usually develops on the palms, knees, or soles of feet, especially under the heels or balls. There are several treatment methods for plantar hyperkerat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wang CY,Chang CK,Chou CY,Wu CJ,Chu TS,Chiao HY,Chen CY,Chen TM,Tzeng YS

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosing osteomyelitis in patients with pressure ulcers is complicated by overlying soft-tissue inflammation and reactive bone formation. We set out to evaluate the efficacy of indium scanning in the diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis in spinal-cord-injury patients with grade IV pressure ulcers. The goal was to esti...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Melkun ET,Lewis VL Jr

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine our hypotheses that botulinum toxin A (BoTA) protect necrosis of perforator flap from perforator twisting. METHODS:Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into 2 groups. Twelve International Units of BoTA versus 1.2 mL normal saline was injected subdermally 3 days before...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim SY,Lee SH,Lee B,Park YJ,Park JH,Lee YS,Rah DK,Park TH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although various methods for reconstruction of burn alopecia have been described in case reports and small case series, a comprehensive comparison of these methods has not been performed. The purpose of this study was to assess the appropriateness of the clinical indications for the various reconstructive methods for ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Jeong SH,Koo SH,Han SK,Kim WK

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-year-old man presented with near-complete mid and lower facial destruction from a shotgun blast to the face. His midface was reconstructed with a serratus anterior muscle composite flap employing rib for nasal reconstruction and scapular tip for palate. Surfacing was done with split-thickness skin grafts. A tempo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Thomas WO,Harris CN

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to determine the degree of shrinkage over time in nipple projection after reconstruction. Nipple-areolar reconstruction was performed using the modified Anton-Hartrampf technique, and pigmentation was achieved with tattooing. This study looked at 28 consecutive patients with nipple reconstruct...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Banducci DR,Le TK,Hughes KC

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper thoracic wounds with exposed hardware from spinal instrumentation and previous radiation presents a subset of back wound coverage problems that lend themselves to a unique opportunity to use the distal trapezius musculocutaneous flap. The unradiated, healthy skin paddle can be transposed between the radiated ski...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chun JK,Lynch MJ,Poultsides GA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The branches of the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve (MACN) are located at the medial site of the elbow. The MACN, especially the posterior branches, may be injured or transected during cubital tunnel surgery or other medial approaches to the elbow. Damage to the nerve can cause a neuroma, which leads to disabling ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stahl S,Rosenberg N

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttraumatic midface pain secondary to injury of the anterior superior alveolar nerve (ASAN) is characterized as pain localized to the central and lateral incisors, canines, and maxilla. This nerve is susceptible to injury and subsequent formation of neuromas after midface trauma. Surgical intervention requ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Olenczak JB,Hui-Chou HG,Aguila DJ 3rd,Shaeffer CA,Dellon AL,Manson PN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on our clinical experience, various methods of donor or recipient vascular pedicle coverage for an arterialized or free flap are reported. The vascular pedicle may be placed in the subcutaneous space either by incising the skin along the full length of the vascular route or by passing it through a subcutaneous t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ohtsuka H,Hwang HY,Torigai K,Shioya N

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-quality physician communication is the foundation for achieving high patient satisfaction. Increasing importance is placed on eliciting feedback from patients. However, there have been few studies looking at the impact of resident involvement on patient satisfaction. Our hospital system values the patie...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Li SS,Herrick NL,Deshpande RR,Cronin BJ,Reid CM,Brandel MG,Dobke MK,Johnson CA,Gosman AA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A chronic ulcer of the posterior heel or lateral ankle can be a large problem for the patient. The lateral calcaneal artery flap is a reliable neurovascular local skin flap that can cover the defect after excision of the ulcer in this area. The flap includes the lateral calcaneal artery, sural nerve, and lesser saphen...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hovius SE,Hofman A,van der Meulen JC

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a complex overgrowth disorder usually recognized at birth. Children diagnosed with BWS, particularly those with hemihypertrophy, experience an increased risk of developing benign and malignant tumors. This case report presents a 12-year-old girl with BWS and hemihypertrophy who rap...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Poh MM,Ballard TN,Wendel JJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rats subjected to a standard electrical burn of 250 volts for 10 seconds receive a severe injury stimulating a pronounced systemic circulatory response. Initial postinjury hyperemia is replaced by a low perfusion state within 24 hours. Our study demonstrates the difficulty in isolating regional microcirculatory altera...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Imatani JH Jr,Miller SH,Buck DC,Demuth RJ,Parshley PF

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suction-curettage is a minimally invasive surgical approach for the treatment of focal axillary hyperhidrosis. Studies comparing the efficacy of different surgical cannulas are missing. Therefore, we gravimetrically compared a specially designed cannula versus 2 standard liposuction cannulas. METHODS:Axilla...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bechara FG,Sand M,Sand D,Altmeyer P,Hoffmann K

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results are presented of the first 10 children treated with a sphincter-type pharyngoplasty for speech defects due to velopharyngeal insufficiency. Seven of these children had cleft palates, 4 of the submucous variety. The operation, modified from one devised by Orticochea, is described in detail and emphasizes the im...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Roberts TM,Brown BS

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The use of human acellular dermal matrices (ADM) has become routinely used in implant-based breast surgery. Notwithstanding the many benefits for tissue support, the morbidity associated with its use includes seroma and infection, among other potential complications. Some patients experience a specific complica...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lewis P,Jewell J,Mattison G,Gupta S,Kim H

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

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