Hair removal using the long-pulsed ruby laser.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Human placental membranes (hPMs) have a long history in treating burns and wounds. The composition of hPMs includes structural matrix, growth factors, and neonatal cells, all of which contribute to their regenerative potential. However, most hPM products are devitalized after dehydration and irradiation. W...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Johnson A,Gyurdieva A,Dhall S,Danilkovitch A,Duan-Arnold Y

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower eyelid reconstruction is challenging because of the risk of severe postreconstruction deformities of the lower eyelid, such as drooping, entropion, and ectropion. However, the risk factors for these postreconstruction deformities are unclear. The present study aimed to quantify the drooping deformity o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Abe Y,Ishida S,Mineda K,Yamashita Y,Yoshimoto S,Hashimoto I

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：: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：:Thirteen breast reconstructions in 11 patients, averaging 58 years of age, underwent mastectomies. The technique uses a saline implant either totally or partially covered with a human acellular dermal matrix. The mean postoperative follow-up time was 14 months. Ninety percent of the patients were considered high risk;...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gamboa-Bobadilla GM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rigid transparent face mask of cellulose acetate butyrate was developed for the control of scar hypertrophy in the burned face. Excellent patient acceptance has been found in a six-year series of 97 patients. Use of the device for at least twenty hours a day for an average of one and a half years per patient has ena...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shons AR,Rivers EA,Solem LD

更新日期：1981-03-01 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：:Piezoelectric sensors have been shown to respond reproducibly to changes in tissue mechanical properties surrounding an implant over a 4-month period. The vibrational amplitude at a frequency corresponding to the radial resonance shows a statistically significant change over time. The initial period of inflammation is...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bender JW,Friedman HI,Giurgiutiu V,Watson C,Fitzmaurice M,Yost ML

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a plethora of monitoring techniques reported in the literature, only a small number of studies directly address clinical relevant end points, such as the flap salvage rate and false-positive rate. METHOD:We conducted a systematic review of current evidence regarding the postoperative monitoring of m...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chae MP,Rozen WM,Whitaker IS,Chubb D,Grinsell D,Ashton MW,Hunter-Smith DJ,Lineaweaver WC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:How and why aponeurotic blepharoptosis develops was investigated in terms of the relationship between the levator aponeurosis and Mueller's muscle functioning as the muscle spindle of the levator muscle. A total of 200 consecutive patients with moderate to severe acquired blepharoptosis completed questionnaires regard...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fujiwara T,Matsuo K,Kondoh S,Yuzuriha S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proper treatment for injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb relies on an accurate diagnosis of the pathology of the ligament. The current study evaluates the accuracy of ultrasonography to diagnose the specific pathology related to UCL injuries. The charts of 16 p...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Schnur DP,DeLone FX,McClellan RM,Bonavita J,Witham RS

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prominent tear trough deformity and midfacial depression are the first priority in periorbital rejuvenation. To achieve harmonious lower eyelid improvement, we developed a novel approach to reposition infraorbital fat using intraoral anchoring in transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty. METHODS:Fourte...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gao W,Qiao C,Lin X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extensive orbital floor and medial wall fractures compared with isolated orbital wall fractures are more likely to require surgical correction because of a higher possibility of complications like diplopia, enophthalmos, or numbness. The unique and complex contours of the orbital anatomy limit th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yang JR,Liao HT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies the principles of engineering and life sciences toward the development of biological substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve tissue function. This field has enjoyed tremendous growth in the past 10 years fuelled by its potential role in regenerating ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sterodimas A,De Faria J,Correa WE,Pitanguy I

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in reconstruction techniques, pressure sores continue to present a challenge to the plastic surgeon. The parasacral perforator flap is a reliable flap that preserves the entire contralateral side as a future donor site. On the ipsilateral side, the gluteal muscle itself is preserved and all ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin CT,Chen SY,Chen SG,Tzeng YS,Chang SC

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：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：:The purpose of this study is to objectively evaluate donor-site morbidity of the inferior gluteal musculocutaneous flap in teenagers. All cases of breast reconstruction performed between 1996 and 2005 using an inferior gluteal flap were reviewed. Flap size, weight, and pedicle origin were noted. Donor-site morbidity w...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dupéré S,Bergeron L,Bortoluzzi P,Del-Duca T,Caouette-Laberge L

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：:Regional node dissection is practiced as a measure of prophylaxis in patients with stage I and II malignant melanoma. Although the drainage pattern of the extremities is obvious, in the head and neck and trunk it may be ambiguous. We have used lymphoscintigraphy to assist in delineating the lymphatic drainage in 22 pa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Woods JE,Freedman AM,Brown ML

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-five patients with melanoma were surveyed for recent history of major stress, coping styles, and psychiatric disturbance. Recurrence of disease was strongly related to biological variables (stage and Breslow depths) but not to psychological measures. Major life stress was not related to stage, Breslow, Clark l...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gibertini M,Reintgen DS,Baile WF

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hand photography is effective and advantageous for assessing functional deficits and improvements related to surgery. In this study, it is aimed to investigate whether the correct active range of motion (ROM) is masked by the passive ROM in a wrist joint. METHOD:Eleven patients who were treated for unilat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yildiran G,Sutcu M,Akdag O,Isik C,Tosun Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite intense research, etiologies underlying syndromic craniosynostosis remain poorly understood. While syndrome-related genetic factors have garnered much attention, external forces likely play a large role as well. In contrast to well-defined genetic abnormalities that may be precisely identified and statisticall...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sher S,Cole P,Kaufman Y,Hatef DA,Hollier L

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A bayonet-shaped airway allowing free respiration and undisturbed deglutition was reconstructed in 2 young women who had undergone tracheotomy and radiotherapy for thyroid carcinoma. The laryngeal vestibule, glottis, and subglottis had been destroyed, and the air passages were closed. An external gutter and an anterio...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Meyer R,Rheims D,Attya E

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To reconstruct medial orbital wall fractures with a clear, least dissection, an alternative method, precaruncular approach, has been performed. We reviewed 36 patients with medial blowout fractures treated with this technique. The incision was made between the caruncle and medial canthal skin at the mucocutaneous junc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： You HJ,Kim DW,Dhong ES,Yoon ES

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent cicatricial entropion of the upper eyelid creates a surgical problem. We present a 53-year-old patient with complicated postsurgical fibrotic and scarred upper eyelid entropion. Double-opposed Z-plasty incisions were used at the anterior approach. The outer Z incision included the skin and the orbicularis oc...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tamir G,Van der Meulen JC,Robinpour M,Hauben DJ

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anophtalmic socket reconstruction is a challenging problem in plastic surgery. We had described a prefabricated superficial temporal fascia island flap and used this technique in >50 enucleation patients with severe socket contraction ending in excellent or good results for 28 years (Altindas- 1 procedure). However, t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Altindas M,Yucel A,Ozturk G,Sarac M,Kilic A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objective in this study was to extend diaphragmatic pacing therapy to include paraplegic patients with high cervical spinal cord injuries between C3 and C5. INTRODUCTION:Diaphragmatic pacing has been used in patients experiencing ventilator-dependent respiratory failure due to spinal cord injury as a mea...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nandra KS,Harari M,Price TP,Greaney PJ,Weinstein MS

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lip augmentation is a well tolerated procedure that can lead to a more youthful appearance. Autologous tissue offers the safest and most long lasting results. Recently, a new source of autologous tissue, breast implant capsule, was described in the performance of permanent lip augmentation. Long term data in thirteen ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Isenberg JS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of internal mammary perforators (IMPs) as recipient vessels in autologous free flap breast reconstruction has many additional benefits compared with the internal mammary or thoracodorsal vessels. Our goals were to analyze the characteristics of these vessels and to evaluate the reliability of using t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Halim AS,Alwi AA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00