Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 20, 2018
COMPARTIMENTAL HARVESTING OF DUAL LYMPH NODE FLAP FROM THE RIGHT SUPRACLAVICULAR AREA FOR THE TREATMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA: A CASE SERIES

We report our clinical experience of supraclavicular lymph node flap using a novel method of harvesting based on the compartimental...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 20, 2018
NECROSTATIN-1 PROTECTS AGAINST ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY BY INHIBITING RECEPTOR-INTERACTING PROTEIN 1 IN A RAT FLAP MODEL

: The failure of reconstructive surgeries remains a challenge for plastic surgeons. Ischemia reperfusion injury is considered to be...
Skin, Brain
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 16, 2018
THE CERVICOFACIAL LIFT UNDER PURE LOCAL ANAESTHESIA DIMINISHES THE INCIDENCE OF POSTOPERATIVE HAEMATOMA

The cervicofacial lift is a frequently performed procedure in plastic surgery. It is the reference technique for facial rejuvenation...
Liposuction, Face, Lifting, Skin
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 15, 2018
MINIMAL INVASIVE LAPAROSCOPIC HARVEST OF THE GREATER OMENTAL FLAP FOR FOURNIER'S GANGRENE SCROTAL RECONSTRUCTION

Aggressive surgical debridement is often warranted for patients with Fournier's gangrene, which result in extensive defects.Many methods...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 15, 2018
COMMENTARY TO ACCOMPANY: THE CERVICOFACIAL LIFT UNDER PURE LOCAL ANAESTHESIA DIMINISHES THE INCIDENCE OF POSTOPERATIVE HAEMATOMA

The authors present a large series (1500) of their standard cervico-facial lift (including liposuction of the neck and re-tensioning...
Liposuction, Lifting
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 15, 2018
THE IMPACT OF NON-THERMAL INJURIES IN COMBINED BURN TRAUMA: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OVER THE PAST 35 YEARS

Combined burn trauma is rather uncommon and frequently difficult to manage. Historically combined burn trauma contributed to high mortality...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 15, 2018
REVISION MALARPLASTY GUIDED BY STRATEGIC CATEGORIZATION

Aesthetic reduction malarplasty is popular in East Asia, where a small and balanced facial profile is considered a desirable characteristic....
Regard, Aesthetical, Aesthetic
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 15, 2018
WOUND HEALING AFTER CULTURED EPITHELIAL AUTOGRAFTING IN PATIENTS WITH MASSIVE BURN INJURY: A COHORT STUDY

Last century, our laboratory produced Cultured Epithelial Autograft for clinical use by the affiliated adult burn service and other...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 15, 2018
REFERRAL OF PATIENTS TO PLASTIC SURGEONS FOLLOWING SELF-HARM: OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Self-harm is a common source of referral to plastic and hand surgery services. Appropriate management of these patients is complex...
Hospital, Hands
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
FAST AND INEXPENSIVE PRODUCTION OF "HOMEMADE" PRP: A SIMPLE METHOD

Platelet-rich plasma is increasingly used to improve wound healing in plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery or maxillofacial surgery,...
Skin
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY OF MEDIAN NERVE AT WRIST AND FOREARM. HETEROGENEITY OF NORMATIVE VALUES - RESPONSE TO AUTHORS

We read with interest the letter of Abdelmohsen Bedewi, et al. concerning the heterogeneity of the normative values of the median nerve...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY OF MEDIAN NERVE AT WRIST AND FOREARM. HETEROGENEITY OF NORMATIVE VALUES

We have read the Letter by Paluch and collaborators about the potential usefulness of wrist-forearm ratio of the median nerve stiffness...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FUNCTIONAL ABILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the influence of different surgical treatment modalities on the level of physical activity,...
Cancer, Breast, Breasts
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
IMMEDIATE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION IN HIGH RISK CASES USING AN ANATOMICAL SHAPED PERMANENT EXPANDABLE IMPLANT

Anatomically shaped permanent expandable implants are dual-chambered devices, which allow their postoperative expansion for adjustment...
Breast, Breasts
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
MICROVASCULAR ANASTOMOSIS WITH FISH-MOUTH SUTURING AND ADHESIVE SEALANTS

The primary drive in microvascular surgery is to ensure reliability of patency and flow. Conventional interrupted suturing is the current...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
THE PLASTIC SURGEON AS EMPLOYEE: SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS

None of the authors have received funding for this manuscript.

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
TITLE: MICROSCOPE ASSISTED SURGERY FOR DUPUYTRENS DISEASE

The traditional surgical management for Dupuytrens Disease is a limited fasciectomy.1 Surgeons will often use magnification in the...

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
SKIN SHOP: A NEW MODEL FOR HIGH VOLUME SKIN CANCER CARE

Non-melanoma skin cancer incidence is increasing in New Zealand. Increased cost of care has led to service pressure and a review of...
Cancer, Hospital, Skin
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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
SILICONE-BASED SIMULATION MODELS FOR PERIPHERAL NERVE MICROSURGERY

There is a need for a peripheral nerve model on which surgeons-in-training can simulate the repair of nerve injuries at their own pace....

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By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Nov 14, 2018
SINGLE USE NEGATIVE-PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY: ARE WE BEING SUCKED IN?

Single use negative pressure wound therapy devices (PICOTM Smith and Nephew and PrevenaTM Acelity,) have been marketed as a significant...
Power
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COMPARTIMENTAL HARVESTING OF DUAL LYMPH NODE FLAP FROM THE RIGHT SUPRACLAVICULAR AREA FOR THE TREATMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA: A CASE SERIES

We report our clinical experience of supraclavicular lymph node flap using a novel method of harvesting based on the compartimental...

NECROSTATIN-1 PROTECTS AGAINST ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY BY INHIBITING RECEPTOR-INTERACTING PROTEIN 1 IN A RAT FLAP MODEL

: The failure of reconstructive surgeries remains a challenge for plastic surgeons. Ischemia reperfusion injury is considered to be...

THE CERVICOFACIAL LIFT UNDER PURE LOCAL ANAESTHESIA DIMINISHES THE INCIDENCE OF POSTOPERATIVE HAEMATOMA

The cervicofacial lift is a frequently performed procedure in plastic surgery. It is the reference technique for facial rejuvenation...

MINIMAL INVASIVE LAPAROSCOPIC HARVEST OF THE GREATER OMENTAL FLAP FOR FOURNIER'S GANGRENE SCROTAL RECONSTRUCTION

Aggressive surgical debridement is often warranted for patients with Fournier's gangrene, which result in extensive defects.Many methods...

COMMENTARY TO ACCOMPANY: THE CERVICOFACIAL LIFT UNDER PURE LOCAL ANAESTHESIA DIMINISHES THE INCIDENCE OF POSTOPERATIVE HAEMATOMA

The authors present a large series (1500) of their standard cervico-facial lift (including liposuction of the neck and re-tensioning...

THE IMPACT OF NON-THERMAL INJURIES IN COMBINED BURN TRAUMA: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OVER THE PAST 35 YEARS

Combined burn trauma is rather uncommon and frequently difficult to manage. Historically combined burn trauma contributed to high mortality...

REVISION MALARPLASTY GUIDED BY STRATEGIC CATEGORIZATION

Aesthetic reduction malarplasty is popular in East Asia, where a small and balanced facial profile is considered a desirable characteristic....

WOUND HEALING AFTER CULTURED EPITHELIAL AUTOGRAFTING IN PATIENTS WITH MASSIVE BURN INJURY: A COHORT STUDY

Last century, our laboratory produced Cultured Epithelial Autograft for clinical use by the affiliated adult burn service and other...

REFERRAL OF PATIENTS TO PLASTIC SURGEONS FOLLOWING SELF-HARM: OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Self-harm is a common source of referral to plastic and hand surgery services. Appropriate management of these patients is complex...

FAST AND INEXPENSIVE PRODUCTION OF "HOMEMADE" PRP: A SIMPLE METHOD

Platelet-rich plasma is increasingly used to improve wound healing in plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery or maxillofacial surgery,...

SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY OF MEDIAN NERVE AT WRIST AND FOREARM. HETEROGENEITY OF NORMATIVE VALUES - RESPONSE TO AUTHORS

We read with interest the letter of Abdelmohsen Bedewi, et al. concerning the heterogeneity of the normative values of the median nerve...

SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY OF MEDIAN NERVE AT WRIST AND FOREARM. HETEROGENEITY OF NORMATIVE VALUES

We have read the Letter by Paluch and collaborators about the potential usefulness of wrist-forearm ratio of the median nerve stiffness...

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FUNCTIONAL ABILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the influence of different surgical treatment modalities on the level of physical activity,...

IMMEDIATE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION IN HIGH RISK CASES USING AN ANATOMICAL SHAPED PERMANENT EXPANDABLE IMPLANT

Anatomically shaped permanent expandable implants are dual-chambered devices, which allow their postoperative expansion for adjustment...

MICROVASCULAR ANASTOMOSIS WITH FISH-MOUTH SUTURING AND ADHESIVE SEALANTS

The primary drive in microvascular surgery is to ensure reliability of patency and flow. Conventional interrupted suturing is the current...

THE PLASTIC SURGEON AS EMPLOYEE: SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS

None of the authors have received funding for this manuscript.

TITLE: MICROSCOPE ASSISTED SURGERY FOR DUPUYTRENS DISEASE

The traditional surgical management for Dupuytrens Disease is a limited fasciectomy.1 Surgeons will often use magnification in the...

SKIN SHOP: A NEW MODEL FOR HIGH VOLUME SKIN CANCER CARE

Non-melanoma skin cancer incidence is increasing in New Zealand. Increased cost of care has led to service pressure and a review of...

SILICONE-BASED SIMULATION MODELS FOR PERIPHERAL NERVE MICROSURGERY

There is a need for a peripheral nerve model on which surgeons-in-training can simulate the repair of nerve injuries at their own pace....

SINGLE USE NEGATIVE-PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY: ARE WE BEING SUCKED IN?

Single use negative pressure wound therapy devices (PICOTM Smith and Nephew and PrevenaTM Acelity,) have been marketed as a significant...

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