Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery

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A001

Thoma, Achilles; Cugno, Sabrina; Sprague, Sheila; Duku, Eric:

Decision Analysis Model for Facial Composite Tissue Allotransplantation

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A002

Klimczak, Aleksandra; Unal, Sakir; Agaoglu, Galip; Demir, Yavuz; Siemionow, Maria:

Operational Tolerance Permitted Under a Low Dose of Cyclosporine Monotherapy in Facial Tissue Allograft Transplants

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A003

Yazici, Ilker; Unal, Sakir; Klimczak, Aleksandra; Siemionow, Maria:

Composite Hemiface/Calvarium Allograft Transplantation Model in the Rat

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A004

Lin, Jang-Yee; Ulusal, Betul Gozel; Ulusal, Ali Engin; Tan, Bien Keem; Wong, Chin-Ho; Rasheed, Mohamed Z.; Song, Colin; Wei, F. C.:

Anatomical and Technical Aspects of Harvesting Auricle as One Neurovascular Facial Subunit Transplant in Humans

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A005

Huang, Wei-Chao; Breidenbach, Warren C.; Xu, Hong; Huang, Yiming; Wei, Fu-Chan; Ildstad, Suzanne T.:

A Modified Model with Allogeneic Hindlimb Osteomyocutaaneous Flap for the Study of Composite Tissue Allotransplantation in Rats

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A006

Larsen, Mikko; Pelzer, Michael; Friedrich, Patricia F.; Bishop, Allen T.:

A Novel Orthotopic Vascularized Joint Allotransplant Model in the Rat: Applicability for Joint Transplantation with Short-Term Immunosuppression

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A007

Pelzer, Michael; Larsen, Mikko; Chung, Yang-Guk; Ohno, Teruyasu; Friedrich, Patricia F.; Bishop, Allen T.:

Long-Term Survival of Living Bone Allografts without Immunosuppression or Tolerance Induction Using Host-Derived Neoangiogenesis

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A008

Ohno, Teruyasu; Pelzer, Michael; Larsen, Mikko; Friedrich, Patricia F.; Bishop, Allen T.:

Host-Derived AV Bundles Maintain Bone Blood Flow in Experimental Vascularized Bone Allotransplants after Withdrawal of Short-Term Immunosuppression

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A009

Hsieh, Yu-Hsuan; Hung, Li-Man; Wei, Fu-Chan:

YC-1 Attenuated Post-Ischemic Induced Leukocyte/Endothelial Cell Adhesive Interactions in Rat Cremaster Muscle: Role of GC/cGMP/PKG Signaling Pathway

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A010

Hsieh, Yu-Hsuan; Hung, Li-Man; Wei, Fu-Chan:

YC-1 Ameliorated I/R-Induced Microcirculatory Disturbance in Rat Cremaster Muscle: A Mechanistic Study

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A011

Ma, Jianjun; Shen, Jian; Garrett, Jeffrey P.; Smith, Beth; Kim, Tan; Koman, L. Andrew; Smith, Thomas L.:

Gene Expression of Acetylcholine Receptor Subunits and Myogenic Regulatory Factors Following Peripheral Nerve Injury

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A012

Olbrich, Kevin C.; DeCroos, Charindra; Prichard, Heather; Erdmann, Detlev; El-Sabbagh, Ahmed; Klitzman, Bruce:

Metabolic Requirement of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Bone Tissue Engineering

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A013

Dhawan, Vikas; Tiranathanagul, K.; Lou, Liandi; Borschel, Gregory H.; Tziampazis, Evangelos; Buffington, Deborah; Zhang, W. X.; Humes, David H.; Brown, David L.:

Successful use of an In Vivo Model of Spontaneous Angiogenesis as a Vascular Interface for an Implantable Bioartificial Hemofilter

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A014

Nguyen, Minh-Doan; Suchy, Hans; Jagadish, Hedge; Schall, Jamie; Chambers, Christopher; Neumeister, Michael:

De Novo Bone Formation by Adult Adipose-Derived Stem Cells/Alginate/Collagen Matrix in Prefabricated Vascularized Capsules in Rats: Application to Free Tissue Transfer

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A015

Hsieh, Yu-Hsuan; Hung, Li-Man; Wei, Fu-Chan:

YC-1 Prevents Dendritic Cell Maturation and Prolongs Groin Skin Flap Allotransplantation Survival

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A016

Molski, Michal; Yazici, Ilker; Siemionow, Maria:

Development of Cryopreservation Technique for Vascularized Skin

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A017

Chen, Kuang-Te; Ulusal, Betul Gozel; Ulusal, Ali Engin; Hung, Li-Man; Wei, F.-C.:

Effects of Adenosine A2a Receptor Agonist on Composite Tissue Allotransplant Survival – An In Vivo Preliminary Study

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A018

Rinker, Brian; Stewart, Daniel H.; Pu, Lee Q.; Vasconez, Henry C.:

Role of Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Free Flap Salvage

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A019

Chung, Thomas L.; Holton, Luther H.; Taylor, Jesse A.; Rodriguez, Eduardo D.; Silverman, Ronald P.:

Effect of the Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Tirofiban on Microsurgical Anastomotic Thrombosis

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A020

Chen, Kuang-Te; Mardini, Samir; Wei, Fu-Chan:

Intraoperative Vascular Findings Predict Salvage Outcome in Free Flaps with Circulatory Compromise

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A021

Gonzalez, Andrea Moreira; Yazici, Ilker; Waters, Jonathan; Siemionow, Maria:

Microcirculatory Hemodynamics after Acute Blood Loss Followed by Fresh and Banked Blood Transfusion

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A022

Heitmann, Christoph; Engel, Holger; Pelzer, Michael; Sauerbier, Michael; Germann, Günter:

Management of ASA III and IV Patients for Chest-Wall Reconstruction

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A023

Bluebond-Langner, Rachel; Holton, Luther H.; Blau, Shimon; Christy, Michael R.; Silverman, Ronald P.; Rodriguez, Eduardo D.:

Pedicled Internal Oblique Rotational Muscle Flap for Reconstruction of Post-Traumatic Lateral Pelvic Defects: Report of Four Cases

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A024

Cohn, Al B.; Beahm, Elisabeth K.; Walton, Robert L.:

Epidermal Overgrafting Improves Coloration in Grafts and Flaps

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A025

Wu, Liza C.; Gottlieb, Lawrence J.:

Glabrous Dermal Grafting: A 12-Year Experience with Functional and Aesthetic Restoration of Palmar and Plantar Skin Defects

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A026

Spector, Jason A.; Draper, Lawrence B.; Saadeh, Pierre B.; Levine, Jamie P.; Ahn, Christina Y.:

Routine Use of Arterial Coupling Device for Microvascular Breast Reconstruction

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A027

Lineaweaver, William; Rogers, Barbara:

Economic Performance of a Center for Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction at an Academic Medical Center

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A028

Fugo, Jonathan R.:

Acquiring Proficiency in Microsurgery: Utility of Self-Study Training Text in Improving Resident Surgical Aptitude

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A029

Cugno, Sabrina; Sprague, Sheila; Duku, Eric; Thoma, Achilles:

Measurement of Utility Values and Quality of Life in Facial Disfigurement as a Prelude to Composite Tissue Allotransplantation of the Face

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A030

Chou, Erh-Kang; Ulusal, B.; Ulusal, A.; Wei, F. C.; Lin, C. H.; Tsao, C. K.:

Using the Descending Branch of the Lateral Femoral Circumflex Vessel as a Source of Two Independent Flaps

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A031

Akyurek, Mustafa; Morse, Andrew; Safak, Tunc; Fudem, Gary; Dunn, Raymond:

Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Skin Flap: Anatomic Study and Clinical Application

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A032

Park, Julie E.; Rodriguez, Eduardo D.; Bochicchio, Grant V.; Bochicchio, Kelly M.; Bluebond-Langer, Rachel O.; Christy, Michael:

Fascia Lata Imbrication Safely Facilitates Primary Closure of the ALT Donor Site

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A033

Cohn, Al B.; Wu, Liza C. G.; Lohman, Robert F.; Gottlieb, Lawrence J.:

Near-Circumferential Musculocutaneous/Perforator Thigh Flap on a Single Arterial Pedicle: A Novel Option for Large Soft-Tissue Defects

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A034

Gordon, Chad R.; Strande, L. F.; Matthews, M. S.; Marra, S. W.; Alexander, J. B.; DelRossi, A. J.; Hewitt, C. W.:

A New Modified Technique for Heterotopic Femoral Heart Transplantation in Rats

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A035

Lin, Jeng-Yee; Wei, Fu-Chan; Hung, Li-Man; Ulusal, Betul G.:

Kappa-Opioid Receptor Agonist Protects the Microcirculation of Skeletal Muscle from Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

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A036

Wu, Liza C.; Djohan, Risal; Liu, Tom S.; Chao, Albert H.; Lohman, Robert F.; Song, David H.:

Proximal Vascular Pedicle Preservation for Sartorius Muscle Flap Transposition

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A037

Deune, E. Gene; Nahabedian, Maurice:

Comparison of Abdominal Hernias in Superiorly- vs. Inferiorly-Based Pedicled Rectus Abdominis Flaps

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A038

Sinis, Nektarios; Haerle, Max; Becker, Stefan; Vonthein, Reinhard; Schaller, Hans-Eberhard:

Formation in a Rat Median Nerve Model – Influence of Distal Stump and Muscular Coating

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A039

Garrett, Jeffrey P.; Sierpinski, Paulina; Ma, Jianjun; Burnell, Jacquie; Lee, Sang Jin; Hick, Jeffrey; Smith, Thomas L.; Koman, Andrew; Atala, Anthony; Van Dyke, Mark:

Peripheral Nerve Regeneration through a Nerve Conduit Using a Self-Assembled Keratin Hydrogel Matrix in an Animal Model

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A040

Henry, Mark:

Complete Recovery of Radial Nerve Function with Long Proximal Origin Early Cable Nerve Grafting

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A041

Liao, Han Tsung; Chuang, David C. C.:

Poliomyelitis-like Paralysis of the Upper Extremity – Surgical Strategy and Literature Review

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A042

Mesbahi, Ali N.; Ducic, Ivica:

Role of Peripheral Nerve Surgery in the Treatment of Chronic Pain Associated with Amputation Stumps

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A043

Ducic, Ivica; Lee Dellon, A.:

Postoperative Trunk Pain: Role of Peripheral Nerve Surgery

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A044

Lin, Chih-Hung; Lin, Yu-Te; Wei, Fu-Chan:

Functional Reconstruction of Traumatic Composite Metacarpal Defects with Fibular Osteoseptocutaneous Free Flaps

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A045

Shi, Shao-min; Daley, Roger A.:

Anatomic Basis of Flexor Digitorum Longus Flap for Small Skin Defect Coverage in the Distal Third of the Leg

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A046

Ching, Shim; Buntic, Rudolf F.; Brooks, Darrell:

Upper Extremity Reconstruction/Revascularization Utilizing Venous Flaps after Traumatic Injury

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A047

Henry, Mark:

Digital Reconstruction Using Free Fascial Flaps for Major Trauma

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A048

Chattar-Cora, Deowall; Pederson, William C.:

Reconstruction of Forearm Muscle Loss with Innervated Gracilis Transfer: Experience with Modifications in Indications and Technique

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A049

Ruijs, Aleid C. J.; Jaquet, Jean-Bart; Daanen, H.; Kalmijn, Sandra; Hovius, Steven E. R.:

Cold Intolerance Measured by the CISS Questionnaire in a Normative Study Population

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A050

Brauer, Carmen A.; Waters, Peter M.:

An Economic Analysis of the Timing of Microsurgical Reconstruction in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

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A051

Sauerbier, Michael; Kremer, Thomas; Heitmann, Christoph; Bickert, Berthold; Germann, Günter:

Outcome and Quality of Life after Reconstruction of Complex Defects of the Forearm and Hand with Osteocutanneous Free Flaps

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A052

Selber, Jesse Creed; Kurichi, Jibby; Vega, Stephen J.; Sonnad, Seema; Serletti, Joseph:

Relationship between Preoperative Risk Factors and Complications in Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction

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A053

Cooper, Robert L.:

Free Flap Breast Reconstruction in a Solo Private Practice: Review of 700 Consecutive Cases

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A054

Gautam, Abhinav K.; Mountcastle, T. S.; Levine, J. L.; Chiu, E. S.; Allen, R. J.:

Congenital Breast Deformity Reconstruction Using Perforator Flaps

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A055

Saint-Cyr, Michel; Youssef, Adel A.; Bae, Hyung-Woon; Robb, Geoffrey L.; Chang, David W.:

Impact of Recipient Vessels in Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction: An Analysis of 1483 Consecutive Cases

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A056

Hofer, Stefan O. P.; Rakhorst, Hinne A.; van Huizum, Martine A.; Mureau, Marc A. M.; van Geel, Albert N.:

Pathologic and Internal Mammary Lymph Nodes in Secondary and Tertiary DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

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A057

Knight, Mark A. F.; Dinh, Nguyen; Kobayashi, Mark R.; Semer, Nadine B.; Evans, Gregory R. D.:

Positive Internal Mammary Lymph Nodes: Incidental Intraoperative Finding during Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction

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A058

Jackson, Oksana; Cassileth, Lisa B.; Kanchwala, Suhail; Vega, Stephen J.; Solin, Lawrence J.; Serletti, Joseph M.; Bucky, Louis P.:

Comparative Outcomes of Pedicled vs. Free TRAM Flaps Following Post-Reconstruction Radiation Therapy: Is There a Difference?

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A059

Puppala, Vinaya K.; Bedford, Mary Susann; George, Laura T.; Brandt, Keith Eric:

Analysis of Morbidity with Unilateral vs. Bilateral Microvascular TRAM Breast Reconstruction

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A060

Kanchwala, Suhail; Vega, S. J.; Serletti, Joseph M.:

Bilateral Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A New Paradigm in Breast Cancer Therapy

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A061

Khan, Farah Naz; Spiegel, Aldona J.:

DIEP or SIEA? An Algorithm for Flap Selection

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A062

Buchel, Edward W.; Hayakawa, Thomas E. J.:

SIEA Flap in Breast Reconstruction: Is This the Autologous Tissue Flap of Choice?

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A063

Cheng, Ming-Huei; Robles, Jose A.; Ulusal, Betul G.; Wei, Fu-Chan:

Reliability of Zone IV of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap: A Single Center's Experience with 74 Cases

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A064

Bonde, Christian T.; Lund, Hans; Fridberg, Marie; Danneskiold-Samsoe, Bente; Elberg, Jens J.:

Abdominal Strength after Breast Reconstruction Using a Free Abdominal Flap

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Nahabedian, Maurice:

Secondary Operations of the Anterior Abdominal Wall Following Microvascular Breast Reconstruction with the TRAM and DIEP Flaps

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A066

Williams, Eric H.; Fix, R. Jobe; Person, David W.; Stoff, Alexander; de la Torre, Jorge; Vasconez, Luis O.:

Immediate Nipple Reconstruction and Maintenance of Breast Mound Projection in Free TRAM Flaps

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