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Volume 17 eplasty

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Restoration of Elbow Flexion in Patients With Complete Traumatic and Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury After Functional Free Gracilis Muscle Transfer: Our Experience and Management
Original Research
03/27/2021
Functional free gracilis muscle transfer is an operative procedure for elbow reconstruction in patients with complete brachial plexus nerve and avulsion injuries and in delayed or prolonged nerve denervation, as well as in patients with...
Functional free gracilis muscle transfer is an operative procedure for elbow reconstruction in patients with complete brachial plexus nerve and avulsion injuries and in delayed or prolonged nerve denervation, as well as in patients with...
Functional free gracilis muscle...
03/27/2021
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Safe Plastic Surgery of the Breast II: Saving Nipple Sensation
Review
03/27/2021
Current literature on nipple innervation, performed additional anatomical studies was reviewed and findings were applied to the clinical setting to identify a safe zone for reduction mammoplasty to preserve nipple sensation.
Current literature on nipple innervation, performed additional anatomical studies was reviewed and findings were applied to the clinical setting to identify a safe zone for reduction mammoplasty to preserve nipple sensation.
Current literature on nipple...
03/27/2021
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Breast Volume Measurement by Recycling the Data Obtained From 2 Routine Modalities, Mammography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Original Research
03/27/2021
The purpose of this study was to calculate breast volumes prospectively using data obtained from MMG and MRI and to estimate the accuracy of these measurements by comparing the results with volumes of mastectomy specimens.
The purpose of this study was to calculate breast volumes prospectively using data obtained from MMG and MRI and to estimate the accuracy of these measurements by comparing the results with volumes of mastectomy specimens.
The purpose of this study was to...
03/27/2021
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Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for a Total Parotidectomy Defect
Case Report
03/27/2021
CASE REPORT Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for a Total Parotidectomy Defect Lee W. T. Alkureishi, MBChB,a Mihir K. Bhayani, MD, FACS,b and Mark Sisco, MD, FACSc aPlastic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for...
CASE REPORT Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for a Total Parotidectomy Defect Lee W. T. Alkureishi, MBChB,a Mihir K. Bhayani, MD, FACS,b and Mark Sisco, MD, FACSc aPlastic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for...
CASE...
03/27/2021
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Heterotopic Ossification Encountered During a Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: Case Report and Literature Review
Case Report
03/27/2021
Heterotopic Ossification Encountered During a Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: Case Report and Literature Review Takintope Akinbiyi, MD,a and Sanjeev Kaul, MDb aDepartment of General Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School,...
Heterotopic Ossification Encountered During a Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: Case Report and Literature Review Takintope Akinbiyi, MD,a and Sanjeev Kaul, MDb aDepartment of General Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School,...
Heterotopic Ossification...
03/27/2021
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Dermatologic Microsutures Using Human Hair: A Useful Technique in Cutaneous Stitching
Original Research
03/27/2021
Autologous hair can serve as a thread for closing facial wounds. It is low cost and thus suitable in settings characterized by facility and equipment limitations. It is also suitable for the battlefield.
Autologous hair can serve as a thread for closing facial wounds. It is low cost and thus suitable in settings characterized by facility and equipment limitations. It is also suitable for the battlefield.
Autologous hair can serve as a...
03/27/2021
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Breast Massage, Implant Displacement, and Prevention of Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation With Implants: A Review of the Literature
Review
03/27/2021
This literature review examines the relationship between the rate of capsular contracture and breast massage following augmentation mammaplasty with implants.
This literature review examines the relationship between the rate of capsular contracture and breast massage following augmentation mammaplasty with implants.
This literature review examines...
03/27/2021
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Optimizing Results of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy Utilizing the Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Tissue Expander Technique: A Single-Center Experience
Original Research
03/27/2021
The purpose of this study was to examine the complication rates of the latissimus dorsi flap as compared with the complication rates of implant-based reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy.
The purpose of this study was to examine the complication rates of the latissimus dorsi flap as compared with the complication rates of implant-based reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy.
The purpose of this study was to...
03/27/2021
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Direct-Contact Low-Frequency Ultrasound Clearance of Biofilm From Metallic Implant Materials
Original Research
03/27/2021
This study was planned to determine whether energy delivered by the DCLFU debridement device is sufficient to remove biofilms from metallic implant surfaces.
This study was planned to determine whether energy delivered by the DCLFU debridement device is sufficient to remove biofilms from metallic implant surfaces.
This study was planned to...
03/27/2021
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Gait Improvements After Peroneal or Tibial Nerve Transfer in Patients with Foot Drop: A Retrospective Study
Original Research
03/27/2021
The results of a retrospective analysis of surgically managed 21 patients who had knee injuries and foot drop are reported.
The results of a retrospective analysis of surgically managed 21 patients who had knee injuries and foot drop are reported.
The results of a retrospective...
03/27/2021
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