Annals of plastic surgery
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Annals of plastic surgery · Jul 2013
Historical ArticleClassic citations in main plastic and reconstructive surgery journals.
The number of citations of an article in scientific journals reflects its impact on a biomedical specialty and its recognition in the scientific community. In this study, we identified and analyzed the 100 most highly cited articles published between 1971 and 2011 in journals pertaining to plastic and reconstructive surgery research. ⋯ This analysis of the top citation classics allows for the recognition of major advances and supplies a historic perspective on the progress of plastic and reconstructive surgery research.
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Annals of plastic surgery · Jul 2013
Treatment of postblepharoplasty lower eyelid malposition by Aptos thread.
Lower eyelid malposition is the most common complication after lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Although the traditional techniques were effective for correcting lower eyelid malposition, they had potential disadvantages, including additional trauma, additional scar, and long recovery period. ⋯ Aptos thread technique is a safe, effective, and the least invasive method of managing mild and moderate postblepharoplasty lower eyelid malposition secondary to shortening anterior lamella.
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Annals of plastic surgery · Jul 2013
Chest wall reconstruction for sternal dehiscence after open heart surgery.
Sternal dehiscence is a grave complication after open heart surgery. Sternal debridement and flap coverage are the mainstays of therapy, but no consensus exists regarding the appropriate level of debridement. More recently, the use of vacuum-assisted closure devices has been advocated as a bridge to definitive closure, but indications for use remain incompletely defined. ⋯ Radical sternectomy including the costal cartilages is associated with lower rates of surgical morbidity and reoperation, but not mortality.
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Annals of plastic surgery · Jun 2013
Surgical treatment of superimposed, lower extremity, peripheral nerve entrapments with diabetic and idiopathic neuropathy.
Although it is recognized that people with peripheral neuropathy have an increased prevalence of chronic nerve entrapment, controversy still exists over their management. The present report details the evaluation, surgical approach, and outcome of a large cohort of people with diabetic and with idiopathic neuropathy. ⋯ Neurolysis of lower extremity chronic nerve compressions in patients with neuropathy and superimposed nerve compressions is an effective method for relieving pain, restoring sensation, and improving balance.
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Annals of plastic surgery · Jun 2013
A nationwide review of the treatment patterns of traumatic thumb amputations.
Traumatic thumb amputations are a common problem with significant associated cost to patients, hospitals, and society. The purpose of this study was to review practice patterns for traumatic thumb amputations using the National Trauma Data Bank. By using a large nationwide database, we hoped to better understand the epidemiology and predictors of attempts and successful replantation. ⋯ Treatment at a high-volume center increased the rate of attempted replantation by a factor of 3.4 (P < 0.001), as compared to low-volume hospitals. Practice patterns show that teaching and high-volume hospitals attempt to replant a higher percentage of amputated thumbs. Success rates are similar across practice settings.