Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Striae proceed through stages quite similar to those in the evolution of scars. Most of the collagen bundles in the striae are highly stressed. ⋯ Unlike these other models, however, striae provide a readily available, easily obtained, plentiful source of tissue. We believe that striae can and should be used to further our understanding of the mechanical and biochemical factors responsible for the stress remodeling of connective tissue.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jun 1979
Case ReportsEasy removal of a partially embedded ring from a finger.
An unusual case of a wedding band embedded under the skin of the ring finger is presented. A technique for removal of an embedded ring is described, which avoids additional trauma to the finger.
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During the past 3 years, we have performed various breast operations in 320 patients under local anesthesia, using intercostal nerve block. The amount of local anesthetic solution required has been about 20 ml 1% lidocaine for blocking both sides, and an additional 24 ml of 0.5% lidocaine during the surgery. ⋯ We have found that various breast operations, ranging from augmentation mammaplasty to a staged reconstruction after mastectomy, can be done with this method of anesthesia. The complications attributable to the nerve block were nil in our series.