Repair of unilateral cleft lip: a comparison of five techniques.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Forward-looking infrared (FLIR) thermography technology uses a handheld camera that measures skin infrared emissivity, captures photographs, and can be analyzed through specialized software. Forward-looking infrared images can be used to analyze and correlate burn wound temperature with burn depth, burn progr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Xue EY,Chandler LK,Viviano SL,Keith JD

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism has become a target for research by the American Society of Plastic Surgery. The current article reviews the steps that plastic surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgery have taken for creating guidelines in our field. We summarized the current reported incidences of venous thromboemb...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Clavijo-Alvarez JA,Rubin JP

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine whether remote ischemic preconditioning can be induced by a late mechanism. The rat cremaster flap model was used for assessment of ischemia-reperfusion injury. In the control group (N = 9), 2 hours of flap ischemia was induced after preparation of the cremaster muscle. Ten m...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Küntscher MV,Kastell T,Engel H,Gebhard MM,Heitmann C,Germann G

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryopreservation has the potential to improve availability of donor parts for composite tissue allotransplantation and may reduce their antigenicity. This study investigates whether the component tissues of composite flaps remain viable after cryopreservation. Forty-one epigastric flaps were harvested from Lewis rats....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rinker B,Cui XD,Fink BF,Gao DY,Vasconez HC

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of the external oblique rectus musculofascial turnover flap has recently received a great deal of attention. With this method, the upper part of the external oblique muscle is lifted off the lower thoracic wall along with a segment of the rectus muscle, pedicled in the sixth intercostal space and subse...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bohmert H

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical photography of body contouring patients often requires complete nudity, placing patients in a vulnerable situation. We investigated patient perspectives on full body photography in an effort to better protect the patients and enhance comfort with the photography process. Sixty-five massive weight loss patients...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wasicek P,Kaswan S,Messing S,Gusenoff JA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood supply, venous drainage, and innervation of the lateral skin flap of the leg were studied in 52 fresh specimens by dissection, angiography, and selected injection of cutaneous arteries with india ink. This flap has a long vascular pedicle that contains the peroneal artery and vein and their branches. The dia...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen YL,Zheng BG,Zhu JM,Zheng BX,Gu YD,Wu MM,Li HR

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual vascular pedicle of a deltopectoral flap is reported and the case is discussed. We suggest noting any anomalies in the flap's vascularization during its dissection. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Marconi F,Poppi V,Farese P

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compression neuropathies of digital nerves, caused by hypertrophied or anomalous muscles, are rare compared with such occurrences above the wrist. We reported a case of compression neuropathy of the ulnar digital nerves in bilateral thumbs of a massage therapist. Entrapment of the digital nerves by the hypertrophied f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chen CC,Chien HF,Chen CL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the long-term use of tissue expanders for the reconstruction of a shoulder mound. Following a total forequarter amputation for the management of a fibrosarcoma, the patient continues to enjoy the benefits of a soft-tissue expander reconstruction eight years after its initial insertion. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Mackinnon SE,Patterson GA

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of neuroma-in-continuity involves neurolysis or resection with interposition nerve grafting of the involved segment. These techniques may be complicated by loss of remaining conduction through axons that were intact prior to surgical neurolysis or grafting. The authors have shown previously that axonal regen...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kasabian A,Karp N,Margiotta M

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, practical alternative to the traditional method of excising small cutaneous lesions is described. It has the advantages of decreased length of final closure and flexibility in determining the orientation of final incisions in areas where it may be difficult to accurately determine skin tension lines. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Davis TS,Graham WP 3rd,Miller SH

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to compare laser nerve welding of hypoglossal-facial nerve to microsurgical suturing and a result of immediate and delayed repair, and to evaluate the effectiveness of laser nerve welding in reanimation of facial paralysis of the rabbit models. The first group of 5 rabbits underwent immediate ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hwang K,Kim SG,Kim DJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Currently, only a few large animal models, including swine, dog, and nonhuman primate, are described for composite face transplantation studies and the literature lacks reports on the large animal model of composite auricular transplantation. Large animal models offer better understanding of the immunologi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Uygur S,Ozturk C,Kwiecien G,Djohan R,Siemionow M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemangioma of the zygomatic bone is an extreme rarity. Six cases have been reported in the English literature. These reports and the 2 new patients presented here constitute the basis for our data. Clinical, histopathological, therapeutic, and reconstructive considerations are discussed. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Har-El G,Hadar T,Zirkin HY,Sidi J

更新日期：1987-06-01 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：:The author addresses rippling of the breast in patients with breast implants as a result of breast reconstruction or in cases of primary or secondary breast augmentation. The technique consists of rotating a flap of scar tissue from thicker parts of the breast to the thin, affected areas. The technique is simple both ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Massiha H

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complications of gynecological laser treatment for perineal disease have been seen with increasing frequency. This may be the result of more women undergoing therapy with this method. Four women presenting with unstable perineal scarring are discussed. ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lawson AE,Hawtof D,Gowda M,Jackson I,Osgood G

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Full-thickness soft tissue defects of the back remain challenging clinical problems for reconstructive surgeons. Among a vast variety of local flap options, perforator-based local flaps gain increasing popularity lately. Because mostly heterogeneous patient cohort comparison of different perforator flaps i...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hernekamp JF,Cordts T,Kremer T,Kneser U

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last 30 years has seen a shift in surgical treatment of breast diseases to less invasive, more conservative treatment options. The mammotome equipment was originally introduced as a diagnostic tool, but advances in technology have extended its role to therapeutic procedures. The mammotome device (8-gauge) is inser...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Iwuagwu OC,Calvey TA,Ilsley D,Drew PJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optic nerve can be injured indirectly by blunt trauma to the frontoorbital region. The mechanism of injury is related to trauma of the nerve in the tight, bony optic canal. Neurovisual transmission in the canal is interrupted by pressure on the nerve. The conventional management includes careful observation and su...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Habal MB

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Through a transfixion incision, a rhomboidal portion of both the depressor muscle of the nasal septum and the orbicular muscle of the mouth are excised. The remaining columellar tissues are brought nearer to each other by means of a mattress suture tied over a double-foam bolus. This simple procedure yields three adva...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cachay-Velásquez H,Laguinge RE

更新日期：1989-05-01 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：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：:A superior advantage of the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap is that any donor site residue can easily be hidden by clothing. Usually designed as narrow or moderate-sized flaps based on medial perforators of the superficial branch, this readily allows primary donor site closure. However, for larger ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhang YX,Hallock GG,Song D,Vargas MS,Correa S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Autologous breast reconstruction with abdominally based free flaps has traditionally been associated with a longer hospital stay and higher initial cost relative to other reconstructive methods. One important component of this course is postoperative pain control. Thoracic epidural anesthesia is considered amon...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Clary Z,Nazir N,Butterworth J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method of lower lip reconstruction using a full-thickness cheek island flap based on the facial vessels is described. The functional potential of the method is assessed in six patients. The technique outlined is simple in design and execution. It is capable of total lower lip reconstruction without appreciable m...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Stranc MF,Robertson GA

更新日期：1983-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant chemotherapy is often required for the treatment of bone cancers after tumor resection, which often results in a large continuity defect. The immunosuppressive side effects could instead be exploited to allow immediate reconstruction with a composite tissue allograft (CTA) that would provide for rep...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hui-Chou HG,Olenczak JB,Drachenberg CB,Shea SM,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 66-year-old woman with an abdominal wound caused by infected synthetic mesh had failed to heal in spite of many surgical attempts to close the wound. A sealed transparent vinyl chamber was glued to the periphery of the wound and antibiotics in high concentrations (up to 2,500 times the minimum inhibitory concentrati...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Eriksson E,Perez N,Slama J,Page CP,Andree C,Maguire JH

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00