abstract：:Sensory assessment of the skin is essential to document the function of the sensory fibers of the tested nerves. The Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments, disk-criminator, electrodiagnostic testing, and Pressure-Specified Sensory Device (PSSD) have been currently used to assess sensory function of peripheral nerves. None of...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Karagoz H,Ozturk S,Siemionow M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The surgical management of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia is controversial. The purpose of this study was to report the surgical outcomes of individualized management of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia of a single institution. METHODS:Data from patients (n = 20) with craniofacial fibrous dysplasia, who were ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Denadai R,Raposo-Amaral CA,Marques FF,Ghizoni E,Buzzo CL,Raposo-Amaral CE

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:Medical research has a long history of joint venture between commercial entities and nonindustry researchers. Significant concern exists among accrediting bodies for medical education and federal granting agencies that conflicts of interest (COIs) exist that affect the validity of the research. This study evaluates th...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Leavitt A,Pace E,Reintgen C,Mast BA

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic ischemia of the hand in the setting of atherosclerotic disease is a challenging problem that leads to serial amputations and significant morbidity. Salvage using an in situ venous bypass has been described. In selected cases, leaving the vein in situ for bypass allows a good size match for anastomosi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cornejo A,Neaman KC,Srinivasan RC,Mithani SK,Pederson WC

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:: Gynecomastia is defined as benign proliferation of glandular breast tissue in men. Gynecomastia causes considerable emotional discomfort because of limitation of everyday activity especially in young men. Surgical treatment of gynecomastia significantly contributes to an increase in social activity and an ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ibrahiem SM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant omphalocele is a rare, large abdominal wall defect in which the intra-abdominal organs herniate through the umbilical cord and are covered by a sac. Surgical management of giant omphalocele is challenging, and optimal treatment remains controversial. Two generally accepted treatment options are staged closure an...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kruit AS,Al-Ani SA,Jester I,Jester A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our objective was to determine the compliance of observational studies in plastic surgery with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement checklist. METHODS:All cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies published in five major plastic surgery journa...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Agha RA,Lee SY,Jeong KJ,Fowler AJ,Orgill DP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Plastic surgeons are often asked to assist with the reconstruction of lower extremity wounds. These patients many times require free tissue transfer for coverage given paucity of soft tissue. Anecdotally, many orthopedic surgeons prefer muscle coverage--particularly in the setting of potentially infected b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Paro J,Chiou G,Sen SK

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hand trauma call duties at university medical centers are traditionally split among plastic surgeons and orthopedic surgeons, frequently without additional fellowship training in hand and upper-extremity surgery. Differences in operative approach between these groups have never been specifically described. T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dasari CR,Sandhu M,Wisner DH,Wong MS

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphedema is a condition characterized by progressive swelling and adipose deposition that occurs commonly after lymphadenectomy. Recent clinical studies have suggested that the transfer of lymph nodes to the lymphedematous limb can improve lymphatic function. In this report, we investigate dynamic modulation of lymp...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shioya R,Furukawa H,Murao N,Hayashi T,Oyama A,Funayama E,Yamamoto Y,Saito N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various pedicle techniques have been described in breast reduction surgery. However, in cases of massive hypertrophy, the free nipple graft technique is still being performed by some surgeons out of fear of losing the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). As such, we evaluated patients with severe gigantomastia who ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Karacor-Altuntas Z,Dadaci M,Ince B,Karamese M,Savaci N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current trends in the management of medial orbital wall fractures are toward the development of transconjunctival incisions and the use of endoscopic-assisted methods. Different authors have suggested variations of the medial transconjunctival approach. METHODS:(1) In 30 fresh cadaver orbits, the classic tr...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kempton SJ,Cho DC,Thimmappa B,Martin MC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infantile hemangioma (IH) is a common, benign tumor occurring in up to 10% of white infants. Propranolol has emerged as a front-line therapy for IH. The retrospective study examined the response of propranolol therapy on hemangioma size. METHODS:Twenty-seven children (4 to 20 weeks old) with IH were enrolle...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Ng M,Knuth C,Weisbrod C,Murthy A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells were used to increase the efficacy of a newly formed adipose tissue in a collagen gel in vitro. However, the outcome of the seeded cells in the collagen gel in vivo remains unknown. We traced the SVF cells in the host tissue and evaluated the efficacy of SVF for fat tiss...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lin SD,Huang SH,Lin YN,Wu SH,Chang HW,Lin TM,Chai CY,Hsieh DJ,Chang KP

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the impact of a newly implemented protocol for superficial to mid-dermal partial thickness burns which involves early surgery and rapid coverage with biosynthetic dressing in a specialized national burns center in Singapore. METHODS:Consecutive patients with 5% or greater total body surf...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tay KS,Chong SJ,Tan BK

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracompartmental sepsis (IS) is a rare complication in patients with burns. Intracompartmental sepsis presents in patients with inadequate perfusion of intracompartmental tissues and subsequent ischemic necrosis and infection. Contributing factors include high-volume resuscitation, delayed escharotomies, and previou...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chou C,Lee SS,Wang HM,Hsieh TY,Lee HC,Chang CH,Lai CS,Chang KP,Lin SD,Huang SH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hair transplantation involves the transplantation of hair, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair. Based on our experience, the aesthetic result of hair transplantation mainly relies on 4 indicators, including selection of the donor site, direction and angle of grafted hairs, density, and survival rate of implante...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Miao Y,Liu BC,Fan ZX,Hu ZQ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hand transplantations have been initiated and have been encouraged by promising results for more than 1 decade. The aim of this study was to present the first case of hand transplantation performed in Taiwan. MATERIALS AND METHODS:On September 3, 2014, we transplanted the left distal forearm and hand of a brai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kuo YR,Chen CC,Chen YC,Yeh MC,Lin PY,Lee CH,Chang JK,Lin YC,Huang SC,Chiang YC,Chiu NM,Lee Y,Huang YC,Liang JL,Wu RW,Siu KK,Chung KC,Chiang MH,Pan CC,Wei FC

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lacerations to the extensor mechanism are usually diagnosed clinically. Ultrasound (US) has been a growing diagnostic tool for tendon injuries since the 1990s. To date, there has been no publication establishing the accuracy and reliability of US in the evaluation of extensor mechanism lacerations in the han...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Dezfuli B,Taljanovic MS,Melville DM,Krupinski EA,Sheppard JE

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ever since its introduction, the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap has become the mainstay of autologous breast reconstruction. However, concerns regarding donor site morbidity due to the breach of abdominal wall musculature integrity soon followed. Muscle-sparing techniques, eventually eliminating the mus...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Tessone A,Nava M,Blondeel P,Spano A

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：:Many surgical procedures to improve mandibular contour have been introduced in East Asia. Despite consensus regarding mandible contouring surgery, surgery which includes angle ostectomy and lateral cortex excision, some patients require only mandibular angle ostectomy. The intraoral approach is a widely used method, b...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lim H,Kang M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Volume measurement is one of the most commonly used methods for lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) evaluation because of its objectivity. However, volume comparison between different patients with different body types may be inappropriate because body-type difference seems to significantly affect leg volume (L...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Yamamoto N,Hayashi N,Hayashi A,Koshima I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The growth and acceptance of smartphones among clinicians has been remarkable over the last decade. Over 87% of doctors use a smartphone or tablet capable of running third-party software known as applications (apps). In the field of plastic surgery, apps have been designed for personal practice development, ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Reusche R,Buchanan PJ,Kozlow JH,Vercler CJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tight abdominal closures, as can be seen during transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap breast reconstruction, have been shown to increase intra-abdominal pressure, thereby decreasing thoracopulmonary compliance and increasing the workload of breathing. The purpose of this article was to quantitate pu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shultz KJ,Don S,Mahabir RC,Verheyden CN

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the outcomes of extensor indicis proprius (EIP) transfer based on varying degrees of thumb extension after EIP transfer and elongation of the EIP. A total of 24 cases with extensor pollicis longus (EPL) ruptures who underwent EIP to EPL transfer were analyzed prospectively. The EIP transfer was pe...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee JH,Cho YJ,Chung DW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Periarterial sympathectomy is a treatment option for patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) suffering from digital vasculopathy. Despite potential benefits of ulcer healing, pain improvement, and amputation prevention, this operation appears to be infrequently performed. The aims of our study are as follows: (1...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chiou G,Crowe C,Suarez P,Chung L,Curtin C,Chang J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although various techniques have been reported to correct blepharoptosis, undercorrection is still a commonly occurring complication and needs further revision procedure. Scar formation and distorted anatomy make reoperation more difficult than the primary surgery. However, tarsus is usually fully maintained in the fi...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Liu F,Ma Y,Luo X,Yang J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure within a hand unit. We have analyzed data on outcomes after carpal decompression performed by both open and closed techniques to assess whether outcomes differed between the 2 procedures. Data were jointly gathered from 2 units. The ai...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Akhtar S,Bradley MJ,Burke FD,Dubin NH,Wilgis EF

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to introduce free toe soft tissue transfer using local infiltration anesthesia in patients not suitable for general anesthesia and local tissue coverage. METHODS:From January 2006 to August 2012, a total of 11 traumatic fingertip defects were reconstructed by toe soft tissue transfer...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kim HS,Jeong TW,Park SH,Lee BI

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway may play an important role in early burn edema. Therefore, we evaluated the influence of cdp-choline on early systemic burn edema and leukocyte activation in shock in rat mesenteries after burn plasma transfer. METHODS:Burn plasma harvested from donor rats 4 hours afte...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hernekamp JF,Hu SX,Schmidt VJ,Vogelpohl J,Kneser U,Kremer T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In addition to the already-known postoperative complications in patients formerly obese, for medial thigh lift, there are many more problematic issues. The main ones are represented as follows: by the frequent downward displacement of the scars that become, in this way, extremely visible; by the distortion o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bracaglia R,Tambasco D,Gentileschi S,D'Ettorre M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Little debate exists regarding the use of preoperative and perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in the setting of mandibular fracture management; however, employing postoperative prophylactic antibiotics remains an inexact science based on experience rather than evidence. In this systematic review, the aut...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shridharani SM,Berli J,Manson PN,Tufaro AP,Rodriguez ED

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tissue-expander (TE) placement followed by implant exchange is currently the most popular method of breast reconstruction. There is a relative paucity of data demonstrating patient factors that predict complications specifically by stage of surgery. The present study attempts to determine what complications ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lovecchio F,Jordan SW,Lim S,Fine NA,Kim JY

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the current tendency of increasing minimally invasive cosmetic surgeries, some rare but disastrous complications of facial filler injections come into sight, such as visual loss. The study aims to investigate the possible route that the injected droplet accesses the ophthalmic artery to explain and prevent such d...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Li X,Du L,Lu JJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims to review the incidence and outcomes for children with superficial spreading melanomas (SSM) using population-based data. METHODS:The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (1974-2009) was analyzed for all patients less than 20 years of age diagnosed with SSM. RESULTS:Overall, 72...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Allan BJ,Ovadia S,Tashiro J,Thaller SR

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Due to the importance of hand functions, fingertip injuries should be reconstructed by flap coverage. Although reverse homodigital island flap is an option that is widely used, the classical homodigital flap, which includes a skin graft for the donor site, leads to many donor-site problems such as maceration...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Karamese M,Akatekin A,Abac M,Koplay TG,Tosun Z

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (CLP) deformities commonly develop nasal airway obstruction, necessitating septoplasty at the time of definitive rhinoplasty. We assessed the contribution of the bony septum to airway obstruction using computed tomography (CT) and cone beam CT (CBCT). METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Friel MT,Starbuck JM,Ghoneima AM,Murage K,Kula KS,Tholpady S,Havlik RJ,Flores RL

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00