Aesthetics

Response to - Aerosol-related thermal injuries: A simple approach to managing a frosty problem

We commend the recent efforts of Bednarz et al1 in their attempt to increase the awareness of initial first aid required to manage aerosol-related thermal injuries.

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Thu Apr 11, 2019 03:00

Hyaluronic Acid-Crosslinked Filler Stimulates Collagen Type 1 and Elastic Fiber Synthesis in Skin through the TGF-β/Smad Signaling Pathway in a Nude Mouse Model

Compared to pure hyaluronic acid filler, crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HAc) exhibits superior biocompatibility and longevity as a dermal filler. We previously developed composite HAc-hydroxyapatite (HAp) fillers. Herein, we systematically compared the protein-level increase and gene expression between HAc-microHAp and HAc-nanoHAp in mice, and determined the mechanisms underlying the biological responses to HAc and HAp.Five-week-old female BALB/c-nude mice were classified into five groups: normal skin,...

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Thu Apr 11, 2019 03:00

Response to Letter Comments on "Absorbable Sutures for Carpal Tunnel Decompression: A Cochrane Review Summary"

Thank you for sharing Mr Gokani's letter1 regarding the summary2 of our Cochrane review3. It seems that our analysis of the available data and subsequent speculations of potential fiscal savings have been misconstrued as recommendations for practice. Foremost, we feel it is necessary to reiterate our conclusion3 that "It is uncertain whether absorbable sutures confer better, worse or equivalent outcomes compared to non-absorbable sutures following carpal tunnel decompression, because the quality...

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Thu Apr 11, 2019 03:00

Paediatric Malignant Melanoma in Ireland – A Population Study and Review of the Literature

Malignant melanoma is increasing in frequency worldwide however this disease is rare in childhood. As large-scale studies into paediatric melanoma are lacking management is currently often based upon understanding of the disease process in adults. The aim of this study was to characterise cases of paediatric melanoma diagnosed in the Republic of Ireland over a 21-year period.

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Thu Apr 11, 2019 03:00

Effects of repeated transection and coaptation of peripheral nerves on axonal regeneration and motoneuron survival

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Sizheng Zhou, Min Wu, Gang Chen, Mathias Tremp, Daniel Kalbermatten, Wei Wang, Wenjin WangSummaryBackground and purposeSalvage procedures for facial reanimation can involve a second neurorrhaphy operation. It remains unclear whether reuse of the original donor nerve in the salvage procedure is still likely to produce successful outcome. This study aimed to investigate the effect...

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Additional advancement after elevation of a neurovascular advancement flap with interposition of an artificial nerve conduit

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Satoshi Usami, Sanshiro Kawahara, Kohei Inami

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Experimental study on maintaining the curvature of transplanted cartilage: Influence of the number of cartilage struts

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Aritaka Sakamoto, Hideaki Rikimaru, Yukiko Rikimaru-Nishi, Koichi Watanabe, Shinichiro Hashiguchi, Tomonosin Kanazawa, Kei-ichiro Nakamura, Kensuke KiyokawaSummaryBackgroundWhen auriculoplasty is performed for microtia, wire often becomes exposed during the long postoperative period. We have investigated other materials for fixing cartilage. We previously reported that absorbable...

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

If it ain't broke don't fix it? Ethics of splinting deformed newborn ears

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): M.P. van Wijk, R.H.P. Wouters, A.L. Bredenoord, M. Kon, C.C. BreugemAbstractNeonatal ear splinting is a proven and safe method to mold deformed ears into a more common shape. Based on our earlier studies we recommend to only consider splinting before the age of six weeks and preferably within the first week after birth. This can be done by initiating a system in which this...

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Autologous fat transplantation to the velopharynx for treating mild velopharyngeal insufficiency: a 10-year experience

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): D Impieri, KA Tønseth, Ø Hide, KJB Feragen, HE Høgevold, C FilipAbstractBackgroundFor the last two decades, autologous fat transplantation has been used to treat mild velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI); however, there is still disagreement about its effectiveness. The aim of the study was to evaluate the procedure by using speech analysis and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Patients...

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

OUTCOMES WITH MICROSURGERY OF COMMON PERONEAL NERVE LESIONS

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Julia K Terzis, Ioannis KostasSummaryObjectivesThe purpose of this retrospective study is to present our results with peroneal nerve lesions, to examine the relative significance of various factors, to assess their effect on outcome and to establish guidelines of treatment for the microsurgical management of these difficult lesions.MethodsOver a 33-year period, a total of 62...

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Predicting complications in immediate microvascular breast reconstruction: Validity of the Breast Reconstruction Assessment (BRA) surgical risk calculator

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Anne C. O'Neill, Amanda M. Murphy, Stephanie Sebastiampillai, Toni Zhong, Stefan O.P. HoferAbstractBackgroundThe Breast Reconstruction Assessment (BRA)-score is a disease specific risk calculator that estimates the likelihood of postoperative complications in an individual patient. The tool has not been previously externally validated in microvascular breast reconstruction....

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Patient experience in nerve-to-masseter driven smile reanimation

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Martinus M. van Veen, Joseph R. Dusseldorp, Olivia Quatela, Jennifer Baiungo, Mara Robinson, Nate Jowett, Tessa A. HadlockSummaryIntroductionThe nerve-to-masseter is one of the most frequently used neural sources in smile reanimation surgery. Very little has been reported regarding the patient experience with respect to reanimated smile usage and sequelae following transfer....

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Line production system for multiple Lymphaticovenular Anastomoses

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Shuhei Yoshida, Isao Koshima, Hirofumi Imai, Tarek Elsayed Mohamed Eldahshoury, Ayano Sasaki, Yumio Fujioka, Shogo Nagamatsu, Kazunori Yokota, Harima Mitsunobu, Shuji YamashitaAbstractBackgroundA drawback of multiple lymphaticovenular anastomoses (LVAs) is the need for at least two microsurgeons and the same number of microscopes. In practice, many hospitals find it difficult...

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Depression is associated with worse outcomes among women undergoing breast reconstruction following mastectomy

Publication date: Available online 10 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): James J. Drinane, Thuy-Huong Pham, Grant Schalet, Kristen RezakAbstractBackgroundDepression after breast reconstruction is associated with worse outcomes, longer recovery times and sometimes additional operations. Despite a plethora of data examining the effect of depression after reconstruction there is little information to assess if concurrent depression affects patient...

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08

Experience with Sternal Plating and Local Flap Reconstruction in Patients with Sternal Dehisence

Publication date: Available online 10 April 2019Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryAuthor(s): Rebecca Knackstedt, Daniel P. Raymond, Edward Soltesz, Brian Gastman

British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Thu Apr 11, 2019 14:08