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Tissue expansion for correction of scars due to burn and other causes: A retrospective comparative study of various complications
Conclusion: This set of data suggests that the burn scar patient is at no greater risk to suffer complications from tissue expansion. Other factors like age, TBSA and anatomical site have far more influence on the expander complication rate than the initial indication for tissue expansion. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - June 15, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: A. Fochtmann, M. Keck, M. Mittlböck, Th. Rath Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Effects of keratinocyte growth factor on skin epithelial differentiation of human amnion epithelial cells
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of KGF on the differentiation of cultured human amnion epithelial cells (HAECs) towards skin keratinocyte. HAECs at passage 1 were cultured in medium HAM's F12: Dulbecco's Modified Eagles Medium (1:1) supplemented with different concentrations of KGF (0, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 50ng/ml KGF). Dose–response of KGF on HAECs was determined by morphological assessment; growth kinetic evaluation; immunocytochemical analysis; stemness and epithelial gene expression quantification with two step real time RT-PCR. KGF promotes the proliferation of HAECs with maximal eff...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - June 15, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Simat Siti Fatimah, Geok Chin Tan, Kienhui Chua, Ay Eeng Tan, Abdul Ghani Nur Azurah, Abdul Rahman Hayati Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Editorial Board
(Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - June 15, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

Acknowledgement to Reviewers 2012
(Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - June 15, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Announcement Source Type: research

Breast Reconstruction National Trends and Healthcare Implications
This study follows national trends in breast reconstruction and identifies factors associated with reconstructive choices. Data were obtained from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 1998 to 2008. Patients were categorized as having either implant or ARs. Bivariate and multivariate regression analysis identified variables associated with receiving implants versus AR. Physician fee schedules were analyzed using national average Medicare physician reimbursement rates. From 1998 to 2008, 324,134 breast reconstructions were performed. Reconstructions increased 4% per year. The proportion of implant reconstructions increased 1...
Source: The Breast Journal - June 12, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tina Hernandez‐Boussard, Kamakshi Zeidler, Ario Barzin, Gordon Lee, Catherine Curtin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Poggi Plastic Surgery moving to west Wichita, doubling space
Poggi Plastic Surgery is moving to a 3,000-square-foot space at 3510 N. Ridge Road, Suite 100. That’s in the same 16,000-square-foot building where the west-Wichita location of Custom RX Pharmacy and Wichita Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates are. Poggi is moving into the space that once housed a Bank of America loan processing center. That leaves one available space in the 16,000-square-foot building. With the move, Poggi will double its space. The clinic is moving from a 1,500-square-foot… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - June 10, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Josh Heck Source Type: research

Combination of herbal extracts and platelet‐rich plasma induced dermal papilla cell proliferation: involvement of ERK and Akt pathways
ConclusionIn this study, we have shown that combination of herbal extracts and PRP plays an active role in promoting the proliferation of human dermal papilla (DP) cells via the regulation of ERK and Akt proteins, and this may be applicable to the future development of herbal extracts and PRP combination therapeutics to enhance hair growth. (Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology)
Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology - June 3, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hosein Rastegar, Hamidreza Ahmadi Ashtiani, Mahmoud Aghaei, Amirohushang Ehsani, Behrooz Barikbin Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research

Recycle of temporal muscle in combination with free muscle transfer in the treatment of facial paralysis
Summary: We experienced three patients with long-standing unilateral complete facial paralysis who previously underwent temporalis muscle transfer to the cheek for smile reconstruction. All patients complained of insufficient and uncomfortable buccal motion synchronised with masticatory movements and incomplete eyelid closure with ptotic eyebrow.To attain a near-natural smile and reliable eyelid closure, temporalis muscle was displaced from the cheek to the eyelid, and a neurovascular free latissimus dorsi muscle was transferred for the replacement of cheek motion. As a result, cheek motion synchronised with the contralate...
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - June 1, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Masakazu Kurita, Akihiko Takushima, Tomohiro Shiraishi, Mikio Kinoshita, Mine Ozaki, Kiyonori Harii Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

[News] Cosmetic implants could delay breast cancer diagnosis
Cosmetic breast implants are radio-opaque, which makes the mammograms of women with implants difficult to read; even with specialised radiographic techniques, about a third of the breast is not adequately visible. Therefore, although the available evidence does not suggest that cosmetic implants themselves increase the risk of breast cancer, concerns remain that they might cause a delay in diagnosis. It is also unclear whether women who have undergone cosmetic breast augmentation—more than 300 000 in the USA alone in 2011—are more likely to die from breast cancer than are women diagnosed with the disease who have not...
Source: The Lancet Oncology - June 1, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Talha Khan Burki Tags: News Source Type: research

A psychological perspective on male rejuvenation
Male rejuvenation, defined as a process in men to both limit the impact of aging on body image and experience greater virility, is growing among middle-aged and older men. While rejuvenation was primarily in the domain of the younger male athlete with the use of performance enhancing hormones or in the aging woman through the use of cosmetic surgery, it is now more common among middle-aged and older men. Male rejuvenation can occur both through aesthetic surgical means and hormonal manipulation through anabolic steroid use. In this article, the authors review the psychological issues and perceptions surrounding male aesthe...
Source: Fertility and Sterility - June 1, 2013 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Martin M. Miner, Michael A. Perelman Tags: Views and reviews Source Type: research

Endoscopic supraomohyoid neck dissection via a retroauricular or modified facelift approach: Preliminary results
ConclusionEndoscopic selective neck dissection via an RA or an MFL approach is technically feasible and safe with satisfactory cosmetic results for patients with clinically node‐negative early‐stage head and neck cancer. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2013 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - June 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hyung Kwon Byeon, F. Christopher Holsinger, Yoon Woo Koh, Myung Jin Ban, Jong Gyun Ha, Jeong Jin Park, Dahee Kim, Eun Chang Choi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Fire Risk During Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
A high oxygen concentration was reported as the major risk factor behind 74% of all surgical fires. Given that surgical fires are a dreaded complication of combining electrocautery and oxygen use, minimizing increases in oxygen concentration above atmospheric levels should be the goal of not just anesthesia staff, but also surgeons. With 28% of surgical fires occurring on the face, reducing this risk factor is of particular interest to the ophthalmic surgeon. (Source: Ophthalmology)
Source: Ophthalmology - June 1, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Stephen Huddleston, Syeda Hamadani, Margaret E. Phillips, James C. Fleming Tags: Reports Source Type: research

Consultation-liaison psychiatry interventions for suicide attempt by self-immolation: Prevalence and clinical profile in a department of burn care and plastic surgery
This study aims to estimate the prevalence of attempted suicide by self-immolation in a burn care unit and to describe the clinical features of these inpatients. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - June 1, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: M. Guitteny-Collas, A. Sauvaget, Samuel Bulteau, Jean-François Arnould, Ronan Le Floch, Nicolas Mauduit, Franck Duteille, Jean-Marie Vanelle Tags: Abstracts of the Inaugural Conference of the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine (EAPM) Source Type: research

Platelet gels
(PG) are blood‐derived biomaterials that are generally obtained through the activation of a platelet‐rich plasma or a platelet concentrate by thrombin or calcium chloride, resulting in the simultaneous conversion of fibrinogen into a fibrin gel and in the generation of a platelet releasate rich in a physiological cocktail of growth factors. To reinforce the physical strength of the fibrin network, a fibrinogen‐rich fraction – generally cryoprecipitate – can be added to the platelet fraction prior to activation, resulting in the generation of platelet fibrin glue (PFG). PG and PFG, prepared from single donations,...
Source: ISBT Science Series - May 31, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: T. Burnouf Tags: State of the Art Source Type: research

Atypical fibroxanthoma of the medial canthus: a rare presentation.
Conclusion: This case emphasises the importance of a diagnostic biopsy. A panel of immunohistochemical markers is essential to make the correct diagnosis of AFX and distinguish it from malignant fibrohistiocytoma and non-keratin expressing squamous cell carcinoma. It usually follows a benign course, but can occasionally demonstrate aggressive local recurrence as well as distant metastasis. Invasion beyond the dermis and a rapid rate of recurrence are suggestive of a more aggressive clinical course. Paraffin fixed sections are preferred over frozen section techniques for this tumour. Medial canthal AFX has not been reported...
Source: Orbit - May 25, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Rathore D, Mohyudin MN, Mehta P, Ahluwalia HS Tags: Orbit Source Type: research

[Financial rating optimization in pressure ulcers management: Yes, but at what price?].
Abstract The surgical management of pressure ulcers remains very expensive even if preventive measures and improved care pathways allowed to reduce spending in this domain in recent years. Since 2004, the funding of French hospitals by "fee-for-service" and the needs of saving health spending necessarily compels us to interest ourselves in these purely economic considerations and sometimes modify our requirements for hospital stay to optimize a "patient' valorisation group". In the future, this may lead the surgeon to bias the real needs of the patient for the benefit of hospital establishment. Through a medico-eco...
Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - May 24, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Crouzet C, Chaput B, Grolleau JL Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research

[Quality of life after lipomodelling: Retrospective study about 42 patients].
CONCLUSION: Lipofilling improves significantly patients' quality of life. A clinical research protocol (GRATSEC) is currently underway to extend its indications. The lipofilling should not replace a bad indication of breast reconstruction. PMID: 23518258 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique)
Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - May 24, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Le Brun JF, Dejode M, Campion L, Jaffré I, Bordes V, Classe JM, Oger AS, Dravet F Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research

[Interventional angioradiology as a solution for microsurgical flap failure].
We present two case reports describing a novel method of free flap salvage using angioradiological techniques. Our first case shows the potential utility of in situ thrombolysis, our second case describes the first use of stents within a microsurgical anastomosis. In boths cases, the flap would have been lost immediately, because flap revisions failed. Thus, before abandoning on a flap, one could perform a simple angiography to evaluate further angioradiological salvage possibilities and hereby contribute to improve long term microsurgical failure rate. PMID: 23602272 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annales de Chirurgie...
Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - May 24, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Coeugniet E, Harris PG, Soulez G, Paek LS, Dellifraine P, Danino MA Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research

Facial artery myomucosal free flap for cheek mucosa reconstruction: A case report
In this report, a case of a 76‐year‐old man with SCC of the left cheek mucosa and extending to the posterolateral superior alveolar ridge is presented. The patient underwent radical excision of the tumor, omolateral modified radical neck dissection (MRND‐III), and contralateral selective neck dissection (levels I–III). Reconstruction was performed with a facial artery myomucosal free flap. The flap was transplanted successfully, and there were no donor or recipient site complications. This technique is a good reconstructive option because of its adherence to the plastic surgery principle of “replacing like with l...
Source: Microsurgery - May 24, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Olindo Massarelli, Roberta Gobbi, Andrea Biglio, Antonio Tullio Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

[Postbariatric plastic surgery.]
Abstract Postbariatric plastic surgery after major weight loss can improve quality of life through functional reconstruction and restoration of a normal body contour. Comorbidities associated with obesity necessitate individual indications and precise preoperative planning in order to reduce the rate of postoperative complications. Postbariatric plastic surgery includes a variety of sophisticated surgical techniques and therefore requires profound knowledge and experience in this special field. Satisfactory results can be achieved by complying with basic principles and through the use of established methods. The pr...
Source: Der Chirurg - May 23, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Altintas MA, Vogt PM Tags: Chirurg Source Type: research

[Palliative Plastic Surgery in Multidisciplinary Therapeutic Concepts.]
Discussion: Opportunities and limitations in plastic and reconstructive surgery should be continuously presented in tumour boards, to clarify these important procedures for palliative patients to all members of the tumour board. There is an increasing impact of plastic surgery for improving the quality of life in palliative patients in a multimodal therapeutical concept. PMID: 23696204 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie)
Source: Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie - May 21, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Kippenhan T, Hirche C, Lehnhardt M, Daigeler A Tags: Zentralbl Chir Source Type: research

Accurately costing unilateral delayed DIEP flap breast reconstruction
Conclusions: This study highlights that the costs of this procedure have been estimated accurately by the financial department and that the current HRG code provides adequate reimbursement. The new HRG code for 2012–13, HRG JA14z, provides significantly less reimbursement at £7012 and measures need to be taken to address this. This study has identified that personnel costs are the greatest contributor to overall cost and allowed us to recognise and implement changes to improve efficiency. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - May 13, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: J.T. Paget, K.C. Young, S.M. Wilson Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Economic models for evaluating plastic surgery ideas
The Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons has dinner meetings almost every other month. Our meetings have two types of speakers — visiting professors, sponsored by different national societies, and commercial speakers, sponsored by drug and device manufacturers. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - May 10, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: M. Felix Freshwater Tags: Letter from America Source Type: research

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It has been said that the more we learn, the more we learn what we do not know. When I purchased my first copy of Plastic Surgery 25 years ago as a plastic surgery resident, it was with both a wondrous anticipation of the potential for learning that I knew I would find contained in its 7 volumes and a deep-seated appreciation of just how much of my chosen specialty I had yet to comprehend. I spent the following several years methodically perusing the pages of what at the time seemed like an exhaustive and almost biblical reference text for the field of plastic surgery. The hand section, in particular, served as a foundatio...
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - May 9, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Kyle D. Bickel Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Towards a clean slit: how medicine and notions of normality are shaping female genital aesthetics.
Abstract In the West, a specific ideal has emerged for female genitalia. The ideal is one of absence, a clean slit that can be attained through the removal of pubic hair and, increasingly, through female genital cosmetic surgery. This ideal is largely created in the media, which generates contradictory messages for women. The popular press, backed by medical opinion, explicitly acknowledges that a wide range of variation is normal - female genitals vary in appearance 'about as much as snowflakes' - but by showing only altered minimalist clean slits, it carries an implicit message that women should be worried if the...
Source: Culture, Health and Sexuality - May 8, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: McDougall LJ Tags: Cult Health Sex Source Type: research

US warheads to get a facelift
Nature 497, 7448 (2013). http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497165a Author: Jeff Tollefson Obama boosts ‘stockpile stewardship’ funds at energy labs. (Source: Nature)
Source: Nature - May 7, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Jeff Tollefson Tags: News Source Type: research

Early Effect of Vomerine Flap Closure of the Hard Palate at the Time of Lip Repair on the Alveolar Gap and Other Maxillary Dimensions.
Conclusion: The decrease of alveolar arch gap width at palate repair (6 months) in the VF group was significantly more than the decrease observed in the non-VF group, and there was no significant decrease in the, anterior and posterior arch width or anteroposterior length of the hard palate in the VF group compared with the non-VF group. PMID: 23651320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - May 7, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maggiulli F, Hay N, Mars M, Worrell E, Green J, Sommerlad BC Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: research

Topography of the greater palatine artery and the palatal vault for various types of periodontal plastic surgery
The purpose of the present study is to provide useful data that could be applied to various types of periodontal plastic surgery by detailing the topography of the greater palatine artery (GPA), looking in particular at its depth from the palatal masticatory mucosa (PMM) and conducting a morphometric analysis of the palatal vault. Forty‐three hemisectioned hard palates from embalmed Korean adult cadavers were used in this study. The morphometry of the palatal vault was analyzed, and then the specimens were decalcified and sectioned. Six parameters were measured using an image‐analysis system after performing a standard...
Source: Clinical Anatomy - May 6, 2013 Category: Anatomy Authors: Da‐Hye Kim, Sung‐Yoon Won, Jung‐Hee Bae, Ui‐Won Jung, Dong‐Soo Park, Hee‐Jin Kim, Kyung‐Seok Hu Tags: Original Communication Source Type: research

Neo-vascularisation of musculocutaneous and muscle flaps after division of the major vascular supply: An experimental study
This study was designed to investigate the origin of the dominant source of neo-vascularisation after interruption of the major vascular supply in island musculocutaneous and island skin-covered muscle flaps by blocking neo-vascularisation from wound edges and the recipient bed.Method: Twenty-eight rats were divided into four experimental groups. In group I, a cutaneous maximus musculocutaneous island flap (MCIF) was raised, and the wound edges of the flap were blocked with a silastic sheet. In group II, an MCIF was raised, and the recipient bed was blocked with silastic. In group III, an island cutaneous maximus muscle fl...
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - May 6, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Ayse Ozlem Gundeslioglu, Nebil Selimoglu, Hatice Toy, Osman Koç Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Burns due to dimeticone with cyclometicone 5 excipient anti-lice lotion
We present two patients recently referred to our department having sustained partial and full thickness flame burns to the face and scalp, following the use of anti-lice hair lotions (as shown in ). Patient A suffered 3.5% TBSA mixed depth flame burns to the forehead, all eyelids, ears and cheeks after a dimeticone 4% anti-lice lotion she had applied to her hair 4h previously ignited from contact with a lit cigarette. She had an eleven-day in-patient stay with two visits to theatre for debridement and allografting. Patient B's mechanism of injury was identical after dimeticone 4% anti-lice lotion treated hair contacted wit...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - May 5, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Q.O. Tang, B.L.M. Way, J. Leon-Villapalos Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Treatment of degloving injury of the finger with a pedicled split-thickness skin graft
Avulsion of fingers are common industrial incidents and small skin flap injuries of one or more fingers are emergency room problems encountered daily . Avulsion of skin from the underlying structures is usually a result of trauma, and has a dramatic presentation. Besides the possibility of injury to other structures, there may be a problem with viability of the skin involved. The degloving injury is more significant in the hand injury. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - May 5, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Yao Jian-min, Chen Jia-liang, Xu Jing-hong Tags: Case Reports - E-only Source Type: research

Kaposi's sarcoma arising in a burn scar mimicking Marjolin's ulcer
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative disorder, which is associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV) . (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - May 5, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Diana Monteiro, Ricardo Horta, Catarina Eloy, Pedro Silva, Álvaro Silva Tags: Case Reports - E-only Source Type: research

Editorial Board
(Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - May 5, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

Development and implementation of prospective outcome monitoring in a regional burns service using cumulative sum (CUSUM) techniques
This study describes a successful design for an early-warning system to monitor outcomes in a burns intensive care setting. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - May 5, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: G. Roberts, G. Thorburn, D. Collins, S. Smailes, P. Dziewulski Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Which plastic surgery procedure jumped 4,000% over 10 years?
While breast augmentation remains the most popular plastic surgery among women, arm-lift surgery for women has increased more than 4,000 percent over the past decade, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The organization credits sleeveless fashions for the dramatic increase, with 98 percent of arm-lift patients being women. The average surgeon fee for the procedure is $3,939. Houston Business Journal recently reported on the trends in the cosmetic surgery industry. Click here… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - May 3, 2013 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Bayan Raji Source Type: research

Intensity modulated proton therapy for postmastectomy radiation of bilateral implant reconstructed breasts: A treatment planning study.
CONCLUSIONS: IMPT provides improved homogeneity to the chest wall and regional lymphatics in the post-mastectomy setting with improved sparing of surrounding normal structures for woman with reconstructed breasts. IMPT may enable women with mastectomy to undergo radiation therapy without the need for delay in breast reconstruction. PMID: 23647751 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - May 3, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Jimenez RB, Goma C, Nyamwanda J, Kooy HM, Halabi T, Napolitano BN, McBride SM, Taghian AG, Lu HM, Macdonald SM Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research

Donor site morbidity of an islanded inferior gluteal artery myocutaneous flap with vascularized fascia lata
Conclusions: In spite of challenging circumstances the IGAM flap can provide appropriate wound coverage with surprisingly little donor site morbidity contrary to previous reports. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - May 3, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: E.J. Morrison, S. Shoukath, P. Tansley, D. Grinsell Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Protective effect of hydrogen-rich saline on ischemia/reperfusion injury in rat skin flap.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that HRS mitigates I/R injury by decreasing inflammation and, therefore, has the potential for application as a therapy for improving skin flap survival. PMID: 23645175 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Zhejiang Univ Sci ...)
Source: J Zhejiang Univ Sci ... - May 1, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Zhao L, Wang YB, Qin SR, Ma XM, Sun XJ, Wang ML, Zhong RG Tags: J Zhejiang Univ Sci B Source Type: research

Neck lymphadenitis due to silicone granuloma after mammary implants.
CONCLUSIONS: Cohesive gel silicone used for mammary implants can generate increased neck lymphadenopathies as a secondary effect due to systemic reactions against the silicone when it migrates in cases of implant failure. Surgical options for involved nodes usually do not offer good long-term results. PMID: 23499209 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola)
Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - May 1, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: García Callejo FJ, Calvo González J, Agustí Martínez J, Bécares Martínez C, Monzó Gandía R, Marco Algarra J Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research

Breast implants: history, safety, and imaging.
This article provides detailed information on breast reconstruction, implant safety, imaging techniques, and the latest implant materials. PMID: 23687252 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Radiologic Technology)
Source: Radiologic Technology - May 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Johnson M Tags: Radiol Technol Source Type: research

Surface and mechanical analysis of explanted Poly Implant Prosthèse silicone breast implants.
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated an increased weakness of PIP shells with time and therefore supports the argument for prophylactic removal of PIP breast implants. PMID: 23475661 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Yildirimer L, Seifalian AM, Butler PE Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research

Bacterial biofilms and capsular contracture in patients with breast implants.
CONCLUSION: Sonication cultures correlated with the degree of capsular contracture, indicating the potential causative role of bacterial biofilms in the pathogenesis of capsular contracture. Registration number: NCT01138891 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov). PMID: 23468161 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Surgery - May 1, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Rieger UM, Mesina J, Kalbermatten DF, Haug M, Frey HP, Pico R, Frei R, Pierer G, Lüscher NJ, Trampuz A Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research

Incorporation of Fresh Tissue Surgical Simulation into Plastic Surgery Education: Maximizing Extraclinical Surgical Experience
Background: As interest in surgical simulation grows, plastic surgical educators are pressed to provide realistic surgical experience outside of the operating suite. Simulation models of plastic surgery procedures have been developed, but they are incomparable to the dissection of fresh tissue. We evolved a fresh tissue dissection (FTD) and simulation program with emphasis on surgical technique and simulation of clinical surgery. We hypothesized that resident confidence could be improved by adding FTD to our resident curriculum.Methods: Over a 5-year period, FTD was incorporated into the curriculum. Participants included c...
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - May 1, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Clifford C. Sheckter, Justin T. Kane, Michael Minneti, Warren Garner, Maura Sullivan, Peep Talving, Randy Sherman, Mark Urata, Joseph N. Carey Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research

Contributors
(Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - May 1, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

Contents
(Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - May 1, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

Forthcoming Issues
(Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - May 1, 2013 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research