Plastic and reconstructive surgery
-
Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jun 2017
In-Depth Review of Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment of Occipital Migraine Headaches (Site IV).
This study reports the surgical technique and efficacy of deactivation of occipital-triggered migraine headaches. In addition, it reports the effect of surgical deactivation of occipital-triggered migraine headaches on migraine triggers and associated symptoms other than pain. ⋯ Therapeutic, IV.
-
Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jun 2017
Angiosome-Based Allografts: Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation for Tailored Subunit Reconstruction with Volkmann Ischemic Contracture as a Case in Point.
As we enter an age with new approaches to tissue reconstruction, the emphasis on the adage "like for like" has become even more relevant. This study illustrates the potential for several tailored vascularized composite allotransplantation reconstructive techniques and, in particular, for the management of Volkmann contracture. ⋯ Therapeutic, V.
-
Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jun 2017
Multicenter StudyShould Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction Be Considered in Women Who Require Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy? A Prospective Analysis of Outcomes.
In women who require postmastectomy radiation therapy, immediate autologous breast reconstruction is often discouraged. The authors prospectively evaluated postoperative morbidity and satisfaction reported by women undergoing delayed or immediate autologous breast reconstruction in the setting of postmastectomy radiation therapy. ⋯ Therapeutic, III.