Journal Reviews

Exploration of more effective neurorrhaphy in facial nerve reconstruction

1 October 2016 | | Facial Plastic Surgery | End to side, Facial palsy, Nerve reconstruction, Rat, Side to side

This study was laboratory based and focused on different types of end-to-side neurorraphy, and their effects on treating partial facial paralysis. The ultimate aim of this study was to determine which end-to-side neurorraphy produced the greatest axonal growth across the...

Classification of contour deformities after massive weight loss, using the Pittsburgh Rating Scale

1 October 2013 | | General Plastic Surgery | Body-contouring surgery, Classification, Contour deformities, Massive weight loss, Post-bariatric, Rating scale

While the treatment of patients by skin reduction following massive weight loss is increasing, the conclusions of this study from the Netherlands finds that the Pittsburgh Rating Scale is not entirely suitable for this classification purpose and another system must...