abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no consensus with regard to antibiotic prophylaxis usage in clean and clean-contaminated plastic and reconstructive surgery. This meta-analysis sought to assess the efficacy and safety of antibiotic prophylaxis and to determine appropriate duration of prophylaxis. METHODS:An English language litera...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhang Y,Dong J,Qiao Y,He J,Wang T,Ma S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mastectomy has traditionally been performed using a transverse elliptical incision. The disadvantages of this approach are a potentially visible scar medially and poor subincisional soft-tissue coverage of implants laterally. A more natural and aesthetic result is obtained with an oblique incision running parallel to ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gronet EM,Halvorson EG

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical infection remains a significant problem in implant-based breast reconstruction and is a physical and emotional strain to the breast reconstruction patient. Bacterial strikethrough of draping and gown material is a likely source of infection. Strategies to reduce infection in implant-based breast rec...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Showalter BM,Crantford JC,Russell GB,Marks MW,DeFranzo AJ,Thompson JT,Pestana IA,David LR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surgical volunteer organizations (SVOs) focus considerable resources on addressing the backlog of cases in low-resource countries. This model of service may perpetuate dependency. Efforts should focus on models that establish independence in providing surgical care. Independence could be achieved through s...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Aliu O,Corlew SD,Heisler ME,Pannucci CJ,Chung KC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims to determine the relationship between race and ischemic complications in women undergoing breast reconstruction with pedicled TRAM (pTRAM) and perforator flaps (DIEP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective, cross-sectional study of women who underwent breast reconstruction utilizing either pTRAM...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wu C,Clayton JL,Halvorson EG

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A bilayered artificial dermis is widely applied for skin defects. Its collagen sponge is biodegraded and replaced with dermis-like tissue after application. There is no reliable method for quantitatively evaluating the blood flow of artificial dermis. In this study, we used laser Doppler imaging to evaluate ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Morimoto N,Takemoto S,Kawai K,Aya R,Ishisaka T,Suzuki S

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Free flaps have become a popular option for the reconstruction of intraoral defects. The radial forearm flap used to be the workhorse flap for small and thin defects, but was associated with numerous donor-site morbidities. The proximal lateral leg flap can provide a thin and pliable tissue similar to the radial forea...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lee JT,Chen PR,Cheng LF,Wang CH,Wu MS,Huang CC,Chien SH,Hsu H

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A greater supply of tendinous tissue can be obtained through tissue engineering technology with increasing application of adult stem cells. It is well known that adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), found in abundance in adipose tissue, have the same differentiating capacity as mesenchymal stem cells yet ha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Vindigni V,Tonello C,Lancerotto L,Abatangelo G,Cortivo R,Zavan B,Bassetto F

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Burn wounds are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and improved outcomes are demonstrated with early closure of both primary burn wounds and skin donor sites. Thus, technology that decreases the healing time of burns and donor sites would be potentially lifesaving. We present the results of a ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Malin EW,Galin CM,Lairet KF,Huzar TF,Williams JF,Renz EM,Wolf SE,Cancio LC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infected femoral shaft fractures and femoral nonunions are difficult to manage. In the presence of associated segmental bony defects, limb length discrepancy, or complex deformities, Ilizarov techniques seem to be the ideal choice for management. We would like to describe small case series of 3 patients managed using ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Shiha A,Hafez AR,Kenawey M

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Multiple variations of the musculocutaneous trapezius flap have been described, each of which use a single composite musculocutaneous unit in their designs. The limitation of such designs is the ability to use the components in a 3-dimensional manner, with only 1 vector existing in the geometry of the muscul...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Rozen WM,Fox CM,Leong J,Morsi A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microsurgical free tissue transfer is playing a critical role in reconstruction of the soft tissue around the knee to salvage the limb, especially when the defects exist with a wide zone of injury or with a poor soft tissue condition, where local flaps are unavailable. For a successful free flap transfer, proper selec...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Fang T,Zhang EW,Lineaweaver WC,Zhang F

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With a rise in tissue expander-based breast reconstructions (TEBRs) using acellular dermal matrix (ADM), we have seen an increase in ADM-specific complications. In this study, we aimed to evaluate clinically significant seroma (CSS) formation-defined by the need for a drainage procedure-to determine if there was a dif...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Michelotti BF,Brooke S,Mesa J,Wilson MZ,Moyer K,Mackay DR,Neves RI,Potochny J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Component separation techniques (CSTs) have allowed for midline fascial reapproximation in large midline ventral hernias. In certain cases, however, fascial apposition is not feasible, resulting in a bridged repair that is suboptimal. Previous estimates on myofascial advancement are based on hernia location ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Franklin BR,Patel KM,Nahabedian MY,Baldassari LE,Cohen EI,Bhanot P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The most effective management of a patient with sarcoma is surgical resection. Often the resection is performed, the wound is irradiated, adjuvant chemotherapy is administered, and the wound is closed without plastic surgery consultation. Wound complications, after these treatment protocols, often require ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Sanniec KJ,Swanson S,Casey WJ 3rd,Schwartz A,Bryant L,Rebecca AM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allograft use has increased recently with the rising use of allograft materials in breast surgery. There are few data that compare the performance of the various allograft materials in this application, despite marketing efforts by the manufacturers to present one allograft material as superior to another....

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Solomon MP,Komlo C,Defrain M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe the risk factors for complications and outcome of perineal wounds after abdominoperineal resections (APRs). METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed, and patient demographics, risk factors, extent of APR, closure of perineal wounds, exposure to radiation, and outcome were collected. R...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Choudry U,Harris D

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphatic vasculature is known to spontaneously reconnect after hand replantation. Nonetheless, lymphatic outflow has not been specifically studied in hand transplantation.Lymphedema was studied clinically and scintigraphically in 3 bilateral upper limb transplants performed in Valencia, Spain, since 2006. Case 1 was ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Cavadas PC,Thione A,Carballeira A,Dominguez PC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free ileocolon flap has become a valid option for restoration of speech after pharyngolaryngectomy. After transfer, deprivation of the trophic intestinal contents and exposure to chronic intermittent airflow could substantially modify the structure of the voice tube, compromising its function. Biopsy specimens from 14...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Gharb BB,Rampazzo A,Hsu CT,Bassetto F,Spanio di Spilimbergo S,Chen HC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower eyelid malposition is the most common complication after lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Although the traditional techniques were effective for correcting lower eyelid malposition, they had potential disadvantages, including additional trauma, additional scar, and long recovery period. OBJECTIVE:To evalu...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Zhao ZJ,Lu Y,Liang WZ,Wu JL

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The earlobe plays an important part in the aesthetic appearance of the auricle. Congenital cleft earlobe may vary considerably in severity from a simple notching to extensive tissue deficiency. Most patients with cleft earlobe require surgical correction because of abnormal appearance. In this article, a new...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Qing Y,Cen Y,Xu X,Chen J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caudal dislocation of the inframammary fold (IMF) affects cosmetic appearance of the breast. Up until now, few methods have been proposed. The authors introduced a new capsular flap to improve long-lasting results. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty consecutive patients affected by lower dislocation of the IMF ha...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Persichetti P,Langella M,Filoni A,Cagli B,Tenna S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) remains a widely used technique for postmastectomy autologous tissue breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on flap and donor-site complications in patients undergoing LDF reconstruction. METHODS:All patients at Em...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Yezhelyev M,Duggal CS,Carlson GW,Losken A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adhesions are a major cause of complications and need for repeat surgery in the hand and wrist. They are indication for tenolysis and cause prolonged need for therapy and inability to regain full hand motion. Minimizing adhesions in the hand and wrist would greatly improve surgery, by decreasing cost as we...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Kohanzadeh S,Lugo L,Long JN

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transverse rectus abdominus muscle flaps (TRAM) can result in significant abdominal wall donor-site morbidity. We present our experience with bilateral pedicle TRAM breast reconstruction using a double-layered polypropylene mesh fold over technique to repair the rectus fascia. METHODS:A retrospective stud...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Bharti G,Groves L,Sanger C,Thompson J,David L,Marks M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to describe immediate nasal reconstruction using a forehead flap after dog bite injuries. BACKGROUND:Dog bites to the nose can avulse multiple aesthetic subunits, making primary repair difficult, inadvisable, or impossible. Microsurgical replantation and composite grafting of the nose have bee...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Huang AH,Wong MS

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Equinus deformity is characterized by an abnormal tiptoe gait and does not allow normal walking, hence needing correction. Congenital causes of equinus deformity include neurological diseases such as cerebral palsy and poliomyelitis. Acquired causes include injuries such as extensive trauma. We have correcte...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hur GY,Rhee BJ,Ko JH,Seo DK,Choi JK,Jang YC,Lee JW

更新日期：2013-03-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE:This report summarizes our experience in the management of extratemporal facial paralysis with a variety of reconstructive techniques and explores those parameters which are considered to be useful in achieving better outcomes. METHODS:In all, 56 patients with extratemporal facial paralysis were studied. All t...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Terzis JK,Anesti K

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elevation plane for the anterolateral thigh perforator flap is either subfascial or suprafascial approach. But extensive debulking is frequently performed with possibilities of endangering viability. We hypothesized that by elevating the flap in the layer between the deep and the superficial fat, the superficial f...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Hong JP,Chung IW

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 cases of patients with thumb polydactyly that were difficult to classify into either Wassel type VI with a remarkable hypoplastic metacarpal or Wassel type VII (triphalangeal thumb). The radial digit was functional but hypoplastic, and the ulnar digit presented a dominant appearance but no active motion. T...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Iba K,Wada T,Yamashita T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gold standard for mandibular defect reconstruction is the fibular free flap. Nevertheless, the pedicled osteomuscular dorsal scapular flap as a reconstructive tool offers promise for mandibular defect reconstruction and could be the first choice in certain circumstances. Its use in resource-limited settings offers...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Nthumba PM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mallet finger injuries are common and involve disruption of the terminal extensor mechanism overlying the distal interphalangeal joint. Many operative techniques have been advocated. The pull-in suture technique is a useful surgical procedure for the treatment of mallet finger. Although this procedure allo...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Lu J,Jiang J,Xu L,Xu W,Xu J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast capsular contracture (BCC) is a commonly adverse event postmammoplastly characterized by an immune response mediated by cytokines and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 resulting in excessive synthesis and deposit of extracellular matrix around the breast implant. Presence of TGF-β1 polymorphisms has...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Veras-Castillo ER,Cardenas-Camarena L,Lyra-Gonzalez I,Muñoz-Valle JF,Lucano-Landeros S,Guerrerosantos J,Gonzalez-Ulloa B,Mercado-Barajas JL,Sanchez-Parada MG,Azabache-Wennceslao R,Armendariz-Borunda J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simultaneous multiple free flaps have become a useful option in head and neck reconstructions. We performed a 10-year retrospective study between 2001 and 2010. There were 58 men and 1 woman. The overall mortality rate was 51.7%. The longest surviving patient is 9 years and 4 months, whereas the shortest surviving pat...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chien SH,Hsu H,Huang CC,Lee CY,Chiu CH,Lin CM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MicroRNAs (miRs) are involved in gene expression and function, but little is known of their function in ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), which plays a critical role in flap compromise during microvascular flap surgeries. This article aimed to determine the expression profiles of miRs in rat flap surgeries ...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Chang KP,Lee HC,Huang SH,Lee SS,Lai CS,Lin SD

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Limb salvage in bone sarcomas requires resection and joint and soft-tissue reconstruction. Suboptimal coverage can lead to prosthesis infection, subsequent hardware exposure, or loss with eventual amputation. In the pediatric sarcoma population, it is essential to not only have viable soft-tissue coverage but o...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Wang TY,Dormans JP,Chang B

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trauma patients are at high risk for delayed diagnosis of injuries, including those to the hand, with reports in the literature as high as 50%. As a result, patients may have prolonged disability and longer hospital stays with associated increased costs. Our objective was to elucidate risk factors for the delayed diag...

journal_title：Annals of plastic surgery

authors： Adkinson JM,Shafqat MS,Eid SM,Miles MG

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00