Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · November 2019
BACKGROUND: Reduction mammaplasty is the most effective means of improving symptoms of macromastia. Although studies have shown lasting benefits in adult patients, there is a paucity of data that explore this topic in young patients. In this study, the lon ...
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Journal articleInt J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys · July 15, 2015
PURPOSE: Women with biologically favorable early-stage breast cancer are increasingly treated with accelerated partial breast radiation (PBI). However, treatment-related morbidities have been linked to the large postoperative treatment volumes required for ...
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Journal articleJ Surg Oncol · June 2015
BACKGROUND: Despite universal adoption of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for breast cancer, there remains no standardized protocol for preoperative lymphoscintographic assessment of sentinel nodes. Both immediate and delayed lymphoscintigraphy are curre ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · October 2006
BACKGROUND: Necrosis of the skin flaps after mastectomy can be a devastating complication following immediate breast reconstruction with a TRAM flap. Skin-flap loss compromises the aesthetic result and may necessitate revisional surgery. The authors wish t ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · August 2005
BACKGROUND: Since its introduction in 1982, the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap has been a mainstay of breast reconstruction. However, in certain high-risk individuals, such as the obese, smokers, and irradiated patients, flap reli ...
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Journal articleAnesth Analg · October 2004
In this study we evaluated the efficacy of electro-acupoint stimulation, ondansetron versus placebo for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Patients undergoing major breast surgery under general anesthesia were randomized into activ ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · June 2004
Partial transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap loss in breast reconstruction can be a devastating complication for both patient and surgeon. Surgical delay of the TRAM flap has been shown to improve flap viability and has been advocated in "h ...
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Journal articleJ Am Coll Surg · December 2002
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to compare air transportation of critically ill pediatric patients with a mixed air-ground transportation system by evaluating timeliness, safety, and cost. The setting was a tertiary care "hub" center with three ou ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · September 1, 2002
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Since its introduction in 1982, the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap has become the standard therapy in autogenous breast reconstruction. A lower rate of partial flap (fat) necrosis is associated with microvascular free-flap transfe ...
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Journal articleUrology · July 2000
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OBJECTIVES: To characterize patients with primary necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia (Fournier's gangrene) and to identify risk factors and prognostic variables of survival. METHODS: Fifty consecutive patients with primary necrotizing fasciitis of ...
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Journal articleAnesth Analg · June 2000
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UNLABELLED: Cosmetic and reconstructive breast augmentation is a frequently performed surgical procedure. Despite advances in medical treatment, surgical intervention is often associated with postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting. Paravertebral nerve bl ...
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Journal articleAnn Thorac Surg · February 1999
BACKGROUND: Pectoralis flaps are frequently used to treat poststernotomy mediastinitis. We compared the outcomes of omental transfer, an alternative treatment for mediastinitis, with those of pectoralis flaps. METHODS: Patients treated for poststernotomy m ...
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Journal articleAnn Surg · January 1998
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the causes of cardiovascular hemorrhage associated with mediastinitis and to review recommendations for prevention and treatment. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Mediastinal debridement with immediate or early coverage using healthy, vascu ...
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Journal articleJ Magn Reson Imaging · 1997
The objective of this study was to determine the frequency and significance of the MR findings of incomplete shell collapse for detecting implant rupture in a series of surgically removed breast prostheses. MR images of 86 breast implants in 44 patients we ...
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Journal articleAJR Am J Roentgenol · June 1996
Detection of intracapsular rupture of silicone breast prostheses using MR imaging is often performed by identifying the "linguine sign" [1]. The linguine sign is easily differentiated from simple radial folds that are seen in intact implants. However, more ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · June 1996
Recently, concerns have been raised about risks and benefits of silicone gel implants for breast reconstruction. Using a survey conducted during the silicone controversy that began in 1990, this study examines patient satisfaction in 174 women with silicon ...
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Journal articleBreast Disease · March 1, 1996
The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of film screen mammography and sonography in detecting implant rupture and identify findings significantly associated with rupture, The sensitivity and specificity of preoperative m ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · December 1995
Use of muscle and omental flaps has been shown to provide reliable reconstruction of infected median sternotomy wounds; however, few reports emphasize the long-term sequelae of the complication and its treatment. This study was performed to evaluate the lo ...
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Journal articleRadiology · March 1995
PURPOSE: To evaluate the mammographic and sonographic findings associated with seromas that develop in residual fibrous capsules after explantation of breast prostheses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Preoperative and postoperative mammograms were reviewed in 86 p ...
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Journal articleAesthetic Plast Surg · 1995
The technique described in this article correcting the protruding ear deformity has evolved over 40 years. The original procedures and our subsequent modifications are described, including 20-year followup results. The possible pitfalls in carrying out thi ...
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Journal articleJ Natl Cancer Inst · September 1, 1993
BACKGROUND: During the past 3 years, there has been a highly publicized debate concerning the potential medical complications of silicone breast implants. There have been no studies that have addressed the effect of this controversy on women with a history ...
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Journal articleAnn Surg · June 1993
OBJECTIVE: This study reviews the outcome of 61 patients who underwent 66 reoperations for complications of aortic grafts. There were 25 patients with false aneurysm of an aortic anastomosis and 41 patients with graft infection, 17 of whom had involvement ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · June 1992
A review of 30 failed sphincter pharyngoplasties is presented. Failure may be caused by inappropriate surgical planning, inadequate surgical technique, or inappropriate patient selection. Problems with surgical planning and technique that lead to failure w ...
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Journal articleCleft Palate Craniofac J · May 1992
The results of the sphincter pharyngoplasty were evaluated in 139 patients with velopharyngeal incompetence (VPI) who demonstrated active velar elevation. All patients underwent perceptual speech evaluation and lateral phonation radiographic study; select ...
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Journal articleAdv Ther · 1990
One hundred fifty hospitalized patients undergoing elective surgery were enrolled in an open study designed to assess the bactericidal and clinical efficacy of a preoperative skin preparation procedure--application of 7.5% povidone-iodine surgical scrub fo ...
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Journal articleHead Neck · 1990
Metastases to the salivary glands from outside the head and neck are rare. The world literature reports 53 cases to the parotid, and 25 to the submandibular-submaxillary gland. This is the first report of a metastasis to the accessory parotid gland. ...
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Journal articleProg Clin Biol Res · 1990
Progesterone receptor analysis has been used to enhance the prognostic usefulness of estrogen receptor analysis in breast cancer. Immunocytochemical assays for both steroid receptors have been shown to correlate with established biochemical techniques but ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · September 1989
The evolution of the technique of breast reduction using an inferior dermal pyramidal flap is discussed, including the changes we have found to enhance this procedure. The recommended use of a wide-based pyramidal breast parenchyma with a dermal pedicle ni ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · January 1989
The rationale and technique for preoperative retraction of a protrusive premaxilla in the bilateral complete cleft lip and palate patient are presented. Two types of pinned intraoral appliances are presented that can expand the palatal shelves while retrac ...
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Journal articleAnn Surg · June 1988
This report analyzes the effect of air versus ground interhospital transport on survival following multisystem injury. There were 136 air-transported patients versus 194 ground-transported patients. The groups were similar in trauma scores, ages, mechanism ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · February 1988
Mammary implants were exposed to various simulated dive profiles followed by altitude exposures to stimulate aircraft travel and then were observed for bubble formation and volume changes. Minimal volume changes occurred after each dive. Numerous bubbles f ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · April 1987
A primary Orticochea pharyngoplasty with a primary palatoplasty was studied in 15 children with cleft palates. Although all children demonstrated velopharyngeal competence, radiographic, endoscopic, and oral examinations suggested that 54% of the children ...
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Journal articleHand Clin · August 1986
Intact skin is vital after occupational hand injuries. The best bone, tendon, and neurovascular repairs are meaningless without suitable skin coverage to protect them. This article presents various methods of providing skin coverage in the hand after occup ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · February 1986
An elongated columella flap has been found to give excellent exposure to the nasal dorsum, allowing satisfactory removal of soft tissue nasal masses such as dermoid cysts or hemangiomas. This approach provides a more acceptable scar than the standard verti ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · February 1986
Chain saws may produce devastating facial injuries when the blade kicks back after striking a hard object. A review of experience with 12 male patients indicates that in addition to extensive ragged lacerations of skin and soft tissues, bone and teeth are ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · August 1985
During a 56-month period, 1,348 patients with either basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin underwent microscopically controlled excision (Mohs' fresh-tissue technique) by a dermatologic surgeon. Of these 1,348 patients, 394 required various typ ...
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Journal articleJ Hosp Infect · March 1985
Cultures were obtained of the microbial flora from the skin of the operation site pre-operatively and following preparation of the surgical field with povidone-iodine (PVP-I). Preliminary results indicate that PVP-I is a reasonable and effective antibacter ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · February 1985
We describe our extensive experience in nipple reconstruction on breasts formed by subpectoral implants, latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps, or rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps. ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · January 1985
Cherubism is a rare, hereditary fibroosseous lesion of the jaws that is thought to undergo spontaneous involution after puberty. Treatment is unnecessary unless functional or emotional disturbances develop. This article describes the 21-year follow-up of a ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · January 1985
The use of a cervical musculocutaneous flap is described which is easily transferable to the oral cavity to cover an osseous and soft tissue operative defect, eliminating the need for a more distant and extensive musculocutaneous flap. ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · June 1984
Benign hypertrophy of the masseter muscle is an uncommon entity important in the differential diagnosis of head and neck masses, particularly a unilateral mass located in the cheek. Ten cases of benign masseteric hypertrophy are reviewed, current surgical ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · June 1984
A modification of the insertion level of Orticochea flaps is proposed. The purpose of the modification is to place the pharyngoplasty at a higher site, in the area of attempted velopharyngeal contact. The site of velopharyngeal contact can be identified us ...
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Journal articleClin Plast Surg · April 1984
Immediate reconstruction offers an adjunct to the standard modified radical mastectomy for carcinoma of the breast in highly selected patients. It provides early reestablishment of breast form with a low complication rate and high patient satisfaction. The ...
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Journal articleBr J Plast Surg · January 1984
The transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap offers a versatile and reliable technique of repair provided certain anatomical, physiological and surgical principles are closely followed. The operative technique and technical details are described and d ...
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Journal articleArch Pathol Lab Med · January 1984
Estrogen receptor (ER) analysis by sucrose density gradient analysis (SDGA) was compared with histochemical localization of estrogen binding using 6-carbomethoxy-bovine serum albumin-fluorescein isothiocyanode-estradiol (E2-6-CMO-BSA-FITC) (6FE), 17-thiose ...
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Journal articleArch Pathol Lab Med · August 1983
gamma-Glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) has been identified in many tissues. The enzyme is present in normal human serum and is accepted widely as an indicator of liver disease. gamma-Glutamyl transpeptidase has been characterized as a putative hepatocellular ...
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Journal articlePostgrad Med · March 1983
The history of a wound and its clinical appearance help the clinician make appropriate decisions on management. The level of contamination in the wound can be determined with the rapid biopsy fixation technique. Extensive wound debridement, high-pressure i ...
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Journal articleAesthetic Plast Surg · 1983
The actual and possible sequelae and complications associated with a series of forehead-brow lifts are reviewed. Based on a review of the records of 61 patients who underwent the procedure, we recommend that the forehead-brow lift be primarily intended to ...
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Journal articleAm J Pathol · June 1982
Differences in immunoglobulin localization (IgG, IgM, IgA) in benign versus malignant lesions of the human mammary gland have been previously demonstrated. The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the influence of menstrual cycling on these imm ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · January 1982
In 62 patients in whom modified radical mastectomy was accompanied by immediate breast reconstruction, the operative and pathologic findings are compared to the clinical results. Immediate reconstruction following modified radical mastectomy appears to off ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · May 1981
Without a careful evaluation of all patients with major facial injuries and a thorough search for possible associated injuries, traumatic transection of the aorta may be easily missed, if the patient survives the first 24 hours after injury. Any patient su ...
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Journal articleAnn Surg · May 1981
Fifty patients undergoing immediate reconstruction of the breast following modified radical mastectomy for carcinoma were characterized by their clinical findings and the pathologic features of their tumors. Evidence of nipple--areolar involvement by tumor ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · October 1980
Skin closure with stainless steel staples can be done economically, simply, quickly, and accurately. Stapling is indicated in a wide range of surgical procedures. Scarring is minimal and patient acceptance is excellent. ...
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Journal articleAnn Plast Surg · September 1979
A technique utilizing the inferiorly based dermal pedicle nipple-areolar flap is described. The advantages of this technique are:(1) predictable breast shape based on preoperative markings; (2) direct visibility of all areas for ease of resection and hemos ...
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Journal articlePlast Reconstr Surg · June 1979
No technique will serve the needs of all patients requiring a reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy. However, the modified, inferiorly-based dermal flap technique appears to us to offer the most advantages and the greatest latitude for a predictable breast r ...
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