2009
The Effect of Core Temperature on the Success of Free Tissue Transfer
Thomson J, Mine R, Shah A, Palesty J, Yaghjyan G, Ahmed S, Braün S, Chao R. The Effect of Core Temperature on the Success of Free Tissue Transfer. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2009, 25: 411-416. PMID: 19455487, DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1223849.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBody TemperatureHypothermia, InducedMaleMicrosurgeryRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySurgical FlapsConceptsFree tissue transferDegrees C groupTissue transferC groupFlap survivalFree flapSurvival rateOverall flap survival ratePostoperative day 5Flap survival rateBetter flap survivalCore body temperatureAnimal modelsBlinded observersDay 5Beneficial effectsStatistical differenceDegrees CBody temperaturePatientsCore temperatureHypothermiaSurvivalFlapPresent study
2000
Pedal macrodactyly: Coverage of a large defect with a rectus abdominus free flap
Hendrix C, Thomson J, Blume P. Pedal macrodactyly: Coverage of a large defect with a rectus abdominus free flap. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2000, 39: 184-188. PMID: 10862390, DOI: 10.1016/s1067-2516(00)80020-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSplit-thickness skin graftRectus abdominis free-tissue transferFree tissue transferRectus abdominus free flapLocal resectionSurgical treatmentFunctional resultsLower extremitiesSkin graftsFree flapIsolated macrodactylyReconstructive approachSoft tissueAfrican malesLarge defectsResectionComplicationsPatientsGraftMacrodactylyExcisionExtremitiesFlap
1999
Endothelial Cell Growth Factor Enhances Musculocutaneous Flap Survival Through the Process of Neovascularization
Pu L, Ahmed S, Thomson J, Reid M, Madsen J, Restifo R. Endothelial Cell Growth Factor Enhances Musculocutaneous Flap Survival Through the Process of Neovascularization. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1999, 42: 306-312. PMID: 10096623, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199903000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocal intra-arterial injectionIntra-arterial injectionProcess of neovascularizationCell growth factorFlap survivalLocal injectionGroup BRat transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap modelControl groupGrowth factorInferior vascular pedicleIntra-arterial routePostoperative day 7Endothelial cell growth factorMusculocutaneous flap modelSignificant increaseTRAM flapFlap elevationGroup ASurvival areaVascular pedicleGroup CDay 7Flap model
1998
The Preconditioned TRAM Flap: Preliminary Clinical Experience
Restifo R, Thomson J. The Preconditioned TRAM Flap: Preliminary Clinical Experience. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1998, 41: 343-347. PMID: 9788213, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199810000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTRAM flapFat necrosisIschemic preconditioningMusculocutaneous flapPartial flap failure rateTransverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flapAcute ischemic preconditioningHigh-risk patientsLow-risk patientsRectus abdominis musculocutaneous flapFlap failure rateHigh-risk groupPartial flap lossPreliminary clinical experienceObese patientsFree TRAMClinical efficacyFlap lossClinical experiencePatientsClinical situationsPreliminary experienceFlapUnderserved areasNecrosisComparison of the Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning and Surgical Delay on Pedicled Musculocutaneous Flap Survival in a Rat Model
Zahir K, Syed S, Zink J, Restifo R, Thomson J. Comparison of the Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning and Surgical Delay on Pedicled Musculocutaneous Flap Survival in a Rat Model. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1998, 40: 422-429. PMID: 9555999, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199804000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsFemaleGraft SurvivalHumansIschemic PreconditioningMaleMammaplastyRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySurgical FlapsTime FactorsConceptsEffects of IPCSurgical delayIschemic preconditioningMusculocutaneous flapFlap survivalRat modelMale Sprague-Dawley ratsTransverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flapFifth postoperative dayRectus abdominis musculocutaneous flapSprague-Dawley ratsSame operative sessionMusculocutaneous flap modelPedicled musculocutaneous flapT-testStudent's t-testPostoperative daySimilar efficacyTRAM flapIP groupSurgical proceduresFlap elevationOperative sessionFlap viabilityFlap modelIschemic Preconditioning of Musculocutaneous Flaps: Effects of Ischemia Cycle Length and Number of Cycles
Zahir T, Zahir K, Syed S, Restifo R, Thomson J. Ischemic Preconditioning of Musculocutaneous Flaps: Effects of Ischemia Cycle Length and Number of Cycles. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1998, 40: 430-435. PMID: 9556000, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199804000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
A New Experimental Model
Ahmed S, Pierce J, Reid M, Thomson J, Restifo R. A New Experimental Model. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1997, 39: 495-499. PMID: 9374146, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199711000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood VesselsColoring AgentsGraft SurvivalMethylene BlueRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySkinSurgical FlapsThoraxConceptsDorsal arteryBlue injectionVascular territoriesLateral borderCutaneous vascular territoryAnterior superior iliac spineCutaneous vascular anatomySuperior iliac spineNew experimental modelConsistent vascularityIntercostal arteriesMidaxillary linePartial necrosisThoracic aortaBlood supplyCutaneous flapFlap hemodynamicsMedial borderLateral aspectIliac spineArteryTotal survivalVascular anatomyFlap harvestingAnatomic dissectionDistal Dorsal Forearm Flap
Syed S, Zahir K, Zink J, Saglaam Ö, Restifo R, Thomson J. Distal Dorsal Forearm Flap. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1997, 38: 396-403. PMID: 9111901, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199704000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior interosseous arteryDorsal forearmFresh-frozen cadaveric upper extremitiesInterosseous membranePronator quadratus muscleMean pedicle lengthLocal skin flapsCadaveric upper extremitiesDye injection studiesSmall skin paddleCutaneous branchArtery diameterInterosseous arteryQuadratus muscleUpper extremityExtensor musclesSkin flapsSkin paddleVascular flapSeptocutaneous branchesPedicle lengthVascular supplyAnatomic studyFree flapDorsal aspectTransferring Vascular Territories from One Axial Pattern Flap to Another: A Comparison of Delay Procedures
Zink J, Syed S, Zahir K, Thomson J, Restifo R. Transferring Vascular Territories from One Axial Pattern Flap to Another: A Comparison of Delay Procedures. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1997, 38: 385-387. PMID: 9111899, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199704000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsMaleMicrosurgeryNecrosisRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRegional Blood FlowSkinSurgical FlapsTime FactorsConceptsLateral thoracic arteryDominant pedicleThoracic arteryVascular territoriesMusculocutaneous perforatorsGroup IGroup IIISprague-Dawley ratsAxial pattern flapLateral thoracic flapIliolumbar arteryFlap survivalAdjacent vascular territoriesRat modelIliac branchGroup IIAnimal's dorsumControl groupDorsal flapLateral borderVascular sourceArteryFlapPerforatorsPedicle
1996
The Extended Lateral Arm Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction
Ross D, Thomson J, Restifo R, Tarro J, Sasaki C. The Extended Lateral Arm Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction. The Laryngoscope 1996, 106: 14-18. PMID: 8544621, DOI: 10.1097/00005537-199601000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Microsurgery for Cranial Base Tumors
Thomson J, Restifo R. Microsurgery for Cranial Base Tumors. Clinics In Plastic Surgery 1995, 22: 563-572. PMID: 7554724, DOI: 10.1016/s0094-1298(20)30998-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research