| Review |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
The versatility of the temporoparietal fascia flap in head and neck reconstruction
23 June 2011
Summary: Objectives: The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is a versatile tool in head and neck reconstruction. This article aims to describe the spectrum of TPFF applications through a series of cas...
|
Ryan M. Collar,
David Zopf,
David Brown,
Kevin Fung,
Jennifer Kim
et al.
|
141-148
|
|
| Original Articles |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
The reverse superficial temporal artery flap from the preauricular region, for the small facial defects
07 October 2011
Summary: Background: For the reconstruction of facial defects, the retroauricular flap is generally used. However, this flap has disadvantages, such as venous return disturbance and reddish skin colou...
|
Makoto Yamauchi,
Takatoshi Yotsuyanagi,
Ken Yamashita,
Kanae Ikeda,
Satoshi Urushidate,
Makoto Mikami
et al.
|
149-155
|
|
|
|
Extension of the jejunum in the reconstruction of cervical oesophagus with free jejunum transfer using the thoracoacrominal vessels as recipients
26 September 2011
Summary: Backgrounds: The degree to which the jejunum can reach upward is a significant consideration in cervical oesophagus reconstruction with vascularised free jejunum transfer using the thoracoacr...
|
Tomohisa Nagasao,
Yusuke Shimizu,
Shogo Kasai,
Asako Hatano,
Weijin Ding,
Hua Jiang,
Kazuo Kishi,
Nobuaki Imanishi
et al.
|
156-162
|
|
|
|
Management of lip hemangiomas: Minimizing peri-oral scars
21 September 2011
Summary: Purpose: Hemangiomas are the most common benign tumor of infancy, affecting females more than males. Lip hemangiomas are of particular concern because of their relatively increased risk to ul...
|
Catherine S. Chang,
Alvin Wong,
Christine H. Rohde,
Jeffrey A. Ascherman,
June K. Wu
et al.
|
163-168
|
|
|
|
Anthropometric evaluation of bilateral cleft lip nose with cone beam computed tomography in early childhood: Estimation of nasal tip collapse
26 September 2011
Summary: Background: Nasal tip features of cleft lip nose cannot be defined well using conventional measurement methods. Therefore, we developed a new method in which vertical nasal tip (the pronasale...
|
Junpei Miyamoto,
Shimpei Miyamoto,
Tomohisa Nagasao,
Tatsuo Nakajima,
Kazuo Kishi
et al.
|
169-174
|
|
|
|
Speech outcomes in 10-year-old children with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate after one-stage lip and palate repair in the first year of life
05 October 2011
Summary: An evaluation of the results of one-stage repair of unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) performed at the Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland, has shown that the dentofacial outco...
|
Maria Hortis-Dzierzbicka,
Elzbieta Radkowska,
Piotr S. Fudalej
|
175-181
|
|
|
|
Pre-expansion before risk reducing mastectomy combined with lipomodelling to enhance results from implant based reconstruction
19 September 2011
Summary: Implant based breast reconstruction after risk reducing mastectomy (RRM) is challenging as implants are inadequately covered in their lower pole. Also complication rates with one stage proced...
|
E. Katerinaki,
T. Sircar,
F. Fatah
|
182-186
|
|
|
|
Immediate breast reconstruction using autologous skin graft associated with breast implant
03 October 2011
Summary: Background: Immediate breast reconstruction with skin graft is still little mentioned in the literature. Follow-up studies regarding the technique aspects are particularly scarce. The objecti...
|
A.K. Dutra,
W.P. Andrade,
S.M.T. Carvalho,
F.B.A. Makdissi,
E.K. Yoshimatsu,
M.C. Domingues,
M.S. Maciel
et al.
|
187-194
|
|
|
|
Microvascular anastomosis using the vascular closure device in free flap reconstructive surgery: A 13-year experience
12 October 2011
Summary: The achievement of patency of the microvascular anastomosis in free flap surgery is dependent on a number of factors, central to which is atraumatic handling of the vessel lumen, and intimal ...
|
Chaitan Reddy,
David Pennington,
Harvey Stern
|
195-200
|
|
|
|
Dermolipectomy of the lateral thoracic fat compartment in secondary breast reconstruction revision: Anatomical and clinical results
10 October 2011
Summary: Fullness in the lateral thoracic area following breast reconstruction can be a source of concern for patients. This redundant tissue creates disharmony between the newly reconstructed breast,...
|
Georgette Oni,
Michel Saint-Cyr,
Munique Maia,
Corrine Wong,
Shannon Colohan,
Joel Pessa,
Rod Rohich,
Ali Mojallal
et al.
|
201-206
|
|
|
|
Projection and patient satisfaction using the “Hamburger” nipple reconstruction technique
28 September 2011
Summary: Maintaining projection and achieving patient satisfaction are two key challenges in nipple reconstruction. Skin flap techniques such as CV and star flaps are currently favoured. The “Hamburge...
|
A.P. Jones,
M. Erdmann
|
207-212
|
|
|
|
Capsular contracture – What are the risk factors? A 14 year series of 1400 consecutive augmentations
19 September 2011
Summary: The modern era of breast augmentation and reconstruction began in 1963, with the introduction of silicone implants by Cronin and Gerow. To date, the demand for cosmetic augmentation continues...
|
Anne Dancey,
Abdul Nassimizadeh,
Paul Levick
|
213-218
|
|
|
|
Fat grafting accelerates revascularisation and decreases fibrosis following thermal injury
03 October 2011
Summary: Background: Fat grafting has been shown clinically to improve the quality of burn scars. To date, no study has explored the mechanism of this effect. We aimed to do so by combining our murine...
|
Steven M. Sultan,
Jason S. Barr,
Parag Butala,
Edward H. Davidson,
Andrew L. Weinstein,
Denis Knobel,
Pierre B. Saadeh,
Stephen M. Warren,
Sydney R. Coleman,
Alexes Hazen
et al.
|
219-227
|
|
|
|
Functional results of burned hands treated with Integra®
31 October 2011
Summary: Introduction: Dermal substitutes, such as Integra® introduced as a new alternative to our surgical arsenal and its use in burn treatment, in both acute and chronic phases, have gained great i...
|
Alvaro Cuadra,
Gerardo Correa,
Ricardo Roa,
Jose Luis Piñeros,
Hernán Norambuena,
Susana Searle,
Rocío Las Heras,
Wilfredo Calderón
et al.
|
228-234
|
|
|
|
The anterolateral thigh – Vastus lateralis conjoint flap for complex defects of the lower limb
22 September 2011
Summary: Introduction: Complex and extensive lower limb defects remain difficult reconstructive problems. Conventional flaps may not be large enough or lack the versatility that allows precise tissue ...
|
Chin-Ho Wong,
Yee Siang Ong,
Fu-Chan Wei
|
235-239
|
|
|
|
The effect of surgical and chemical denervation on ischaemia/reperfusion injury of skeletal muscle
26 September 2011
Summary: Introduction: Denervation decreases skeletal muscle’s energy needs and alters its metabolism and circulation. Our study was designed in two stages to investigate the effects of surgical and c...
|
İsmail Küçüker,
Serhan Tuncer,
Ayşe Şencan,
Filiz Bircan,
Eser Cağlar,
Ciğdem Elmas,
Sühan Ayhan
et al.
|
240-248
|
|
| Original Article - E-Only Publication |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
Treatment of pectoralis major flap myospasms with botulinum toxin type A in head and neck reconstruction
10 November 2011
Summary: Background: Treatment options for muscle spasm complications of the pectoralis major (PM) flap in head and neck reconstruction have hardly been investigated. The authors report their experien...
|
Emilio Trignano,
Luca A. Dessy,
Nefer Fallico,
Antonio Rampazzo,
Bahar Bassiri,
Marco Mazzocchi,
Nicolò Scuderi,
Hung-Chi Chen
et al.
|
e23-e28
|
|
| Case Reports |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
Tarsal ectropion repair and lower blepharoplasty: A case report and review of literature
18 July 2011
Summary: Ectropion is frequently encountered in plastic surgery. A variety of etiologies exist, but tarsal ectropion, defined as complete eversion of the tarsal plate and its overlying conjunctiva, is...
|
Rebecca M. Garza,
Gordon K. Lee,
Barry H.J. Press
|
249-251
|
|
|
|
Nose and upper lip reconstruction for purpura fulminans
28 July 2011
Summary: Background: Purpura fulminans (PF) is a rare syndrome of intravascular thrombosis and haemorrhagic infarction of the skin. The initial symptom of PF is peripheral purpura which progresses to ...
|
Satoshi Urushidate,
Katsunori Yokoi,
Yuko Higuma,
Makoto Mikami,
Yosuke Watanabe,
Makiko Saito,
Yuriko Saito,
Makoto Yamauchi,
Takatoshi Yotsuyanagi
et al.
|
252-255
|
|
| Correspondence and Communication |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
A third degree burn to one side of the neck associated with episodes of bradycardia and asystole
29 August 2011
Initial evaluation and stabilization of airway, breathing and circulation is of prime importance in the care of the burned patient. In the presence of circumferential chest, abdomen and extremities bu...
|
Youssef Tahiri,
Isabelle Perreault,
Alexis Payette,
Marc-Jacques Dubois
|
256-257
|
|
| Case Reports |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
Treatment of giant congenital melanocytic nevus of the left upper extremity with staged expanded flap
28 July 2011
Summary: Excision of a congenital giant nevus is advised due to the possibility of it degenerating into a malignant melanoma or for aesthetic concerns. Tissue expansion has emerged as the primary trea...
|
Yufeng Liu,
Jinlong Huang,
Ke Wen,
Ning Liu,
Jinming Wang
et al.
|
258-263
|
|
|
|
One-stage treatment of delayed ‘jersey finger’ by z-step lengthening of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon at the wrist
20 July 2011
Summary: The authors report the case of a 19-year-old female with delayed presentation of a type II ‘jersey finger’ of the fourth dominant digit. A surgical approach was performed, revealing a retract...
|
Elias T. Sawaya,
Hussein Choughri,
Philippe Pelissier
|
264-266
|
|
|
|
Use of dermal fat graft for augmentation of the labia majora
01 August 2011
Summary: Dermal fat grafts have been utilized in plastic surgery for both reconstructive and aesthetic purposes of the face, breast, and body. There are multiple reports in the literature on the male ...
|
Christopher J. Salgado,
Jennifer C. Tang,
Arthur E. Desrosiers
|
267-270
|
|
| Case Reports - E-Only Publication |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
Multiple rheumatoid bursal cysts that were finally effectively treated by combining surgical resection and sclerotherapy
26 September 2011
Summary: A 71-year-old male who had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 3 years previously developed multiple subcutaneous cysts on his buttock, elbow, knee, hand and back. The diameters of the c...
|
Ayato Hayashi,
Takashi Matsumura,
Masakazu Komoto,
Masatoshi Horiguchi,
Yuzo Komuro,
Hiroshi Mizuno
et al.
|
e29-e32
|
|
|
|
Surgical management of transitional cell carcinoma of the lacrimal sac: Is it time for a new treatment algorithm?
10 October 2011
Summary: Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) arising in the lacrimal sac is a rare neoplasm. Despite radical surgery and radiotherapy, these tumors generally have a poor prognosis due to an often late d...
|
Shofiq Islam,
Alexandria Thomas,
Robert L. Eisenberg,
Gary R. Hoffman
|
e33-e36
|
|
|
|
The untold truth about “bath salt” highs: A case series demonstrating local tissue injury
11 November 2011
Summary: The epidemic of injecting cathinone derivatives, marketed as “bath salts”, by intravenous drug users among inner city Dubliners led to an associated rise in soft tissue complications. The spe...
|
J.J. Dorairaj,
C. Healy,
M. McMenamin,
P.A. Eadie
|
e37-e41
|
|
|
|
Reconstruction of a massive lower limb soft-tissue defect by giant free DIEAP flap
03 November 2011
Summary: Treatment of high-velocity trauma of the lower limb is often challenging in its nature, especially when dealing with extensive soft-tissue loss, underlying bone fractures and vascular lesions...
|
Assaf A. Zeltzer,
Koenraad Van Landuyt
|
e42-e45
|
|
| Correspondence and Communications |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
The commissure-based triangular flap for lip revision following reconstruction of a through-and-through defect
26 September 2011
Management of lip deformities following free-flap reconstruction for head and neck cancer represents a particular challenge. Ideal restoration must provide not only mucosal lining and outer skin, but ...
|
Chung-Kan Tsao,
Derrick C. Wan,
Wei-Fan Chen,
Dennis S. Kao,
Benjamin Levi
et al.
|
271-273
|
|
|
|
A simple way for salvage of zone IV deep inferior epigastric perforator flap using pre-tie sutures and serial delayed closure
29 August 2011
The free deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap (DIEP) was first described by Koshima and Soeda in 1989. This flap provides a large amount of skin and soft tissues for reconstructive purposes...
|
Emilio Trignano,
Agnese Nitto,
Emanuele Cigna,
Pedro Ciudad,
Hung-Chi Chen
et al.
|
273-275
|
|
|
|
Are we documenting chaperone use?
24 August 2011
Breast examination is one of the most common intimate examinations performed by plastic surgeons. These examinations would normally be performed in the presence of a chaperone. Chaperones are used for...
|
A. Molajo,
P. Vaiude,
K.E. Graham
|
275-276
|
|
|
|
Total resection of giant plexiform neurofibroma of the entire back in one stage by autologous tumor skin graft
22 August 2011
The patient was a thirteen-year-old girl who had many smooth brown freckling spots of various sizes (the diameter of the seven spots exceeded 15 mm) scattered on her body. There was a lesion on her ba...
|
Liqiang Liu,
Jincai Fan,
Cheng Gan,
Jia Tian,
Hu Jiao
et al.
|
276-277
|
|
| Letter from America |
| |
Article Title |
Author(s) |
Pages |
|
|
|
Presentation battles
Summertime brings new residents to South Florida. One of my contributions to orienting the new University of Miami and Cleveland Clinic residents to the wonderful world of plastic surgery is to conduc...
|
M. Felix Freshwater
|
278-281
|
|
