abstract：BACKGROUND:Cell-seeded biomaterial scaffolds have been proposed as a future option for reconstruction of bone tissue. The ability to generate larger, functional volumes of bone has been a challenge that may be addressed through the use of perfusion bioreactors. In this study, the authors investigated use of a tubular p...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Gandhi JK,Kao SW,Roux BM,Rodriguez RA,Tang SJ,Fisher JP,Cheng MH,Brey EM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Dutch Breast Implant Registry (DBIR) was established in April of 2015 and currently contains information on 38,000 implants in 18,000 women. As a clinical registry, it evaluates the quality of breast implant surgery, including adverse events such as breast implant-associated (BIA) anaplastic large cell l...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Becherer BE,de Boer M,Spronk PER,Bruggink AH,de Boer JP,van Leeuwen FE,Mureau MAM,van der Hulst RRJW,de Jong D,Rakhorst HA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term neuropsychological and cognitive outcomes in patients with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis have proven difficult to evaluate objectively because of methodologic problems with published studies based on their small and biased samples of patients, wide age ranges, and testing with unacceptable psychome...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kljajić M,Maltese G,Tarnow P,Sand P,Kölby L

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascularized lymph node transfer is a physiologic microsurgical technique used for the treatment of lymphedema. As vascularized lymph node transfer is becoming more common, it is essential that one is aware of all potential complications associated with vascularized lymph node transfer and know how to avoid and manage...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Teven CM,Hunter CL,Chang DW

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous sensitivity of microtia reconstruction has been sparsely documented. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there is a loss of cutaneous sensitivity following two-stage autologous ear reconstruction for unilateral microtia. METHODS:A prospective study was performed including unilateral ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Denadai R,Raposo-Amaral CE,Zanco GL,Raposo-Amaral CA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ideal body is characterized by a muscular physique and defined anterior abdominal wall. Despite diet and exercise, many are unable to achieve this desired result. Liposuction with abdominal etching is used to achieve high-definition abdominal aesthetics. The etching technique is performed with liposuctio...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Husain TM,Salgado CJ,Mundra LS,Perez C,AlQattan HT,Bustillo E,Perez R,Garri JI

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the inception of the integrated model, educational leaders have predicted its ongoing evolution, as the optimal plastic surgery curriculum remains a source of debate. With the now complete elimination of the "coordinated" pathway, the total number of integrated programs has arguably reached a plateau. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rifkin WJ,Cammarata MJ,Kantar RS,DeMitchell-Rodriguez E,Navarro CM,Diaz-Siso JR,Ceradini DJ,Stranix JT,Saadeh PB

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative photography has the potential to raise costs and introduce possible contamination but is essential for documentation in plastic surgery. The authors evaluate their use of a waterproof camera immersed in povidone-iodine for taking intraoperative photographs in an efficient manner. A waterproof camera is ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Purnell CA,Alkureishi LWT,Koranda C,Patel PK

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skeletal muscle denervation is a complex clinical problem that still lacks a comprehensive solution. Previous studies have suggested that prolonged periods of denervation lead to a decline in the muscle stem cell population, negatively affecting the ability of muscle to regenerate following reinnervation. Re...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Wong A,Pomerantz JH

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, the profunda artery perforator flap has become one of the popular flap choices for patients who desire autologous breast reconstruction but are not optimal candidates for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap surgery. These patients are not ideal patients for DIEP flap surgery because of ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Haddock NT,Cho MJ,Gassman A,Teotia SS

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frontalis is a representative target muscle for botulinum neurotoxin type A injections aimed at treating horizontal wrinkles in the forehead region. However, a lack of information regarding the shape and thickness of the frontalis may lead to unexpected side effects. METHODS:This study dissected hemifac...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lee KL,Choi YJ,Gil YC,Hu KS,Tansatit T,Kim HJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Evaluate appropriate patients best suited for one- or two-stage alloplastic breast reconstruction. 2. Discuss and apply the unique advantages and disadvantages of scaffold use and different implant types in breast reconstruction to m...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Frey JD,Salibian AA,Karp NS,Choi M

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purposes of this study were to evaluate facial symmetry after the first fat grafting session in patients with unilateral facial contour deformities and to identify independent predictors of 12-month postoperative facial symmetry. METHODS:A prospective analysis was conducted of consecutive patients (n = ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Denadai R,Buzzo CL,Raposo-Amaral CA,Raposo-Amaral CE

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pressure garment therapy, used for reduction of postburn scarring, is commonly initiated after complete healing of the wound or autograft. Although some clinicians have suggested that earlier treatment may improve outcomes, the effect of early initiation of therapy has not been studied in a controlled enviro...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： DeBruler DM,Baumann ME,Blackstone BN,Zbinden JC,McFarland KL,Bailey JK,Supp DM,Powell HM

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adequate tissue perfusion is essential to minimize postoperative complications following microsurgery. Intraoperative knowledge of tissue perfusion could aid surgical decision-making and result in reduced complications. Laser speckle imaging is a new, noninvasive technique for mapping tissue perfusion. This article di...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： To C,Rees-Lee JE,Gush RJ,Gooding KM,Cawrse NH,Shore AC,Wilson ADH

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Harvesting the sartorius muscle and the iliac bone with a superficial circumflex iliac artery (SCIA) perforator flap can be a challenging procedure. The aim of this study was to describe the anatomical topology of the deep branch of the SCIA in fresh cadavers, which has not been reported in detail. METHODS:...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Yoshimatsu H,Steinbacher J,Meng S,Hamscha UM,Weninger WJ,Tinhofer IE,Harima M,Fuse Y,Yamamoto T,Tzou CHJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current rodent models of wound healing and scarring are flawed because of rapid wound contraction and inconspicuous scarring after healing, which is not closely parallel to the physiologic process in humans. This study aimed to establish a novel model of wound healing and scarring in rats. METHODS:Excisiona...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhou S,Wang W,Zhou S,Zhang G,He J,Li Q

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, the structure of surgical programs discourages women interested in both surgery and motherhood from pursuing a surgical career, and women plastic surgeons have been more likely than men to have no children or to have fewer, later in life. Female plastic surgery trainees now constitute over one-...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Furnas HJ,Li AY,Garza RM,Johnson DJ,Bajaj AK,Kalliainen LK,Weston JS,Song DH,Chung KC,Rohrich RJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of botulinum toxin in reducing the frequency of migraine headaches. METHODS:The MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that compared patients receiving botulinum toxin ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bruloy E,Sinna R,Grolleau M D JL,Bout-Roumazeilles A,Berard E,Chaput B

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. Although surgery is effective in mild and moderate cases, recovery is often incomplete in severe cases. Therefore, adjuvant therapy to improve nerve regeneration in those patients is much needed. Acetyl-L-carnitine has been shown to be effective in other neuropathies. T...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Curran MWT,Morhart MJ,Olson JL,Hachisuka A,Chan KM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate freeze-dried cortical allograft bone for nasal dorsal augmentation. The 42-month report on 18 patients was published in 2009 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with 89 percent success at level II evidence, and this article is the 10-year comprehensive review of 62 pat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Clark RP,Pham PM,Ciminello FS,Hagge RJ,Drobny S,Wong GB

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prepectoral breast reconstruction following mastectomy has become a more widely performed technique in recent years because of its numerous benefits for women. These include full pectoralis muscle preservation, reduced loss of strength, reduced pain, and elimination of animation deformity. As with any breast...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Sbitany H,Gomez-Sanchez C,Piper M,Lentz R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cesarean delivery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. Compared with other surgical procedures, surgical site infection tends to be a relatively uncommon outcome after cesarean delivery in the general population with an incidence rate between 1.46 and 3.82% in the United Stat...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Feinstein GI

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During periorbital noninvasive and surgical procedures, there is the risk of iatrogenic injury to the emerging point of the ophthalmic artery. This study aimed to determine the three-dimensional location of the emerging point of the ophthalmic artery and to provide clinicians with anatomical information that...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Cong LY,Choi YJ,Hu KS,Tansatit T,Kim HJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is not easy to find a management-based classification of palatal fistula in the literature. A few attempts have been made to classify the wide variety of fistulae that do not describe the fistula details comprehensively and guide toward its management. The authors have come across a wide variety of fistul...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Fayyaz GQ,Gill NA,Ishaq I,Aslam M,Chaudry A,Ganatra MA,Obaid O,Tarar MN,Chen PK,Laub DR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distraction osteogenesis has widespread clinical use in the treatment of congenital and acquired craniofacial deformities. Nonetheless, during the prolonged consolidation period, the newly regenerated bone carries the risk of complications. A known method for enhancing bone healing is extracorporeal shock wa...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Ginini JG,Maor G,Emodi O,Shilo D,Gabet Y,Aizenbud D,Rachmiel A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microtia is a congenital anomaly of the external ear that can appear in isolation or in association with other congenital anomalies. In this study, the authors identify the prevalence and phenotypes of associated congenital malformations in patients with microtia in a Chinese specialty clinic population. ME...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhang Y,Jiang H,Yang Q,He L,Yu X,Huang X,Wu R,Yang M,Li C,Pan B

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gluteal lift ("Brazilian butt lift") has improved significantly in technique and in outcomes. Some postulate that fat embolism occurs because of damage to veins superficial to the gluteus muscles and that fat must be injected intramuscularly to achieve satisfactory aesthetic results. The purpose of this ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Chia CT,Theodorou SJ,Dayan E,Tabbal G,Del Vecchio D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fibula osteoseptocutaneous flap is a workhorse flap for bone reconstruction. Mastery of the flap is essential for a rewarding reconstruction. However, there is no complete work on this versatile flap. The authors provide a concise review of the literature, address the myths and challenges associated with the flap,...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Al Deek NF,Kao HK,Wei FC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Options for bilateral autologous breast reconstruction in thin women are limited. The aim of this study was to introduce a novel approach to increase abdominal flap volume with the stacked hemiabdominal extended perforator (SHAEP) flap. The authors describe the surgical technique and analyze their results. ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Beugels J,Vasile JV,Tuinder SMH,Delatte SJ,St-Hilaire H,Allen RJ,Levine JL

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular complications resulting from intravascular filler injection and embolism are major safety concerns for facial filler injection. It is essential to systematically screen full-face arterial variations and help design evidence-based safe filler injection protocols. METHODS:The carotid arteries of 22 c...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Zhu GZ,Zhao WR,Luo CE,Cai B,Kong XX,Zhan WF,Sun ZS,Luo SK

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Best evidence has no bearing on quality of life if it is not implemented in clinical practice. The authors introduce knowledge translation as a theoretical framework for closing the gap between evidence and practice in plastic surgery. The current state of published evidence in plastic surgery is reviewed and evaluate...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Moltaji S,Alkhatib AH,Liu H,Murphy J,Gallo L,Karpinski M,Mowakket S,Thoma A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In obtaining human tenocytes for tendon tissue engineering, a low proliferation rate and phenotype loss during passaging is a problem. It was the authors' aim to evaluate the influence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on human tenocyte growth and gene expression. METHODS:Human tenocytes were exp...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kraus A,Sattler D,Wehland M,Luetzenberg R,Abuagela N,Infanger M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft-tissue deficits in amputation stumps can lead to significant pain and disability. An emerging treatment option is stem cell-enriched fat grafting. This is the first study assessing the potential for this treatment modality in lower extremity amputation sites. In this prospective cohort study, five injured militar...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Bourne DA,Thomas RD,Bliley J,Haas G,Wyse A,Donnenberg A,Donnenberg VS,Chow I,Cooper R,Coleman S,Marra K,Pasquina PF,Rubin JP

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although national efforts to minimize gender biases exist, gender differences in surgery persist. This study aims to investigate gender differences in preoperative resource use of patients undergoing wrist arthroscopy for nontraumatic wrist pain. METHODS:Patients who underwent a wrist arthroscopy for nontra...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Billig JI,Sterbenz JM,Zhong L,Chung KC

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical anastomosis of the dorsal artery of the penis either with or without anastomosis of the cavernosal artery is the preferred technique for penile replantation. However, postoperative penile skin necrosis is commonly reported with this technique. This study aimed to characterize the anatomy of the...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Lohasammakul S,Turbpaiboon C,Ratanalekha R,Ungprasert P,Yodrabum N

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are useful alternatives to narcotics for analgesia. However, concerns remain regarding their safety. The authors evaluated ketorolac use and complications. We hypothesized that no association between ketorolac and morbidity exists in patients undergoing body contouring. M...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Kelley BP,Chung KC,Chung TT,Bennett KG,Sacks G,Sears ED,Waljee JF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The omentum, nourished by the gastroepiploic vessels, has gained popularity as an option for vascularized lymph node transfer. The anatomy of the gastroepiploic vessels, omentum, and lymph nodes has not been investigated. The purpose of this article is to describe the right gastroepiploic artery and related ...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Howell AC,Gould DJ,Mayfield C,Samakar K,Hassani C,Patel KM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to recent data, augmentation gluteoplasty continues to gain popularity in the United States and globally, especially in procedures involving fat grafts. However, serious concerns about its safety have been raised over the past 2 years. Will this trend continue or has it already reached its peak? The answer d...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Rosique RG,Rosique MJF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Living donation has become a medically and ethically accepted practice in solid organ transplantation. Published proceedings from the international kidney transplant community and from the Ethics Committee of The Transplantation Society articulated the general principles and specific recommendations for living donatio...

journal_title：Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors： Pomahac B,Alhefzi M,Bueno EM,McDiarmid SV,Levin LS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00