50 Studies Every Plastic Surgeon Should Know

FOUNDATIONS

Use and Uses of Large Split Skin Grafts of Intermediate Thickness

The Theory and Practical Use of the Z-Incision for the Relief of Scar Contractures

Surgical Replacement of the Breast

Clinical Definition of Independent Myocutaneous Vascular Territories

Classification of the Vascular Anatomy of Muscles: Experimental and Clinical Correlation

HAND SURGERY

The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Seventeen Years’ Experience in Diagnosis and Treatment of Six Hundred Fifty-Four Hands.

Primary Repair of Lacerated Flexor Tendons in "No Man’s Land"

Reconstruction of the Thumb by Transposition of an Adjacent Digit

Immediate Thumb Extension following Extensor Indicis Proprius-to-Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Transfer Using the Wide-Awake Approach

Nerve Transfers for the Restoration of Hand Function after Spinal Cord Injury: Case Report

CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY

Refinements In Rotation-Advancement Cleft Lip Technique

Cleft Palate Repair by Double Opposing Z-Plasty

Lengthening the Human Mandible by Gradual Distraction

Technical Advances in Ear Reconstruction with Autogenous Rib Cartilage Grafts: Personal Experience with 1200 Cases

The Definitive Plastic Surgical Treatment of the Severe Facial Deformities of Craniofacial Dystostosis. Crouzon’s and Apert’s Syndrome

HEAD AND NECK RECONSTRUCTION

A Two-Stage Method for Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction with a Primary Pectoral Skin Flap

The Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap: A Versatile Flap for Reconstruction in the Head and Neck

A 10-Year Experience in Nasal Reconstruction with the Three-Stage Forehead Flap

A Review of 60 Consecutive Fibula Free Flap Mandible Reconstructions

Comprehensive Management of Pan-Facial Fractures

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

Comparison of Radical Mastectomy with Alternative Treatments for Primary Breast Cancer. A First Report of Results from a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Using the Temporary Expander

Meta-Analyses of the Relation between Silicone Breast Implants and the Risk of Connective-Tissue Diseases

Breast Reconstruction with a Transverse Abdominal Island Flap

Vertical Mammaplasty and Liposuction of the Breast

MICROSURGERY

Thumb Replacement: Great Toe Transplantation by Microvascular Anastomosis

Early Microsurgical Reconstruction of Complex Trauma of the Extremities

The Radial Forearm Flap: A Versatile Method for Intra-Oral Reconstruction

Conventional TRAM Flap versus Free Microsurgical TRAM Flap for Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Have We found an Ideal Soft-Tissue Flap? An Experience with 672 Anterolateral Thigh Flaps

TRUNK RECONSTRUCTION

"Components separation" Method for Closure of Abdominal-Wall Defects: An Anatomic and Clinical Study

Multivariate Predictors of Failure after Flap Coverage of Pressure Ulcers

High-Lateral-Tension Abdominoplasty with Superficial Fascial System Suspension

Utility of the Omentum in the Reconstruction of Complex Extraperitoneal Wounds and Defects: Donor-Site Complications in 135 patients from 1975 to 2000

Body Contouring by Lipolysis: A 5-year Experience with over 3000 Cases

BURN SURGERY

The Treatment of the Surface Burns

The Use of a Topical Sulfonamide in the Control of Burn Wound Sepsis

Early Excision and Grafting versus Nonoperative Treatment of burns of Indeterminant Depth: A Randomized Prospective Study

Improved Net Protein Balance, Lean Mass, and Gene Expression Changes with Oxandrolone Treatment in the Severely Burned

Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy and Z-plasty for Facial Burn Scars: The Alternative to Excision

AESTHETIC SURGERY

The Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS) in the Parotid and Cheek Area

Spreader Graft: A Method of Reconstructing the Roof of the Middle Nasal Vault following Rhinoplasty

A Placebo-Controlled Surgical Trial of the Treatment of Migraine Headaches

Subfascial Endoscopic Transaxillary Augmentation Mammaplasty

Treatment of Glabellar Frown Lines with C. botulinum–A Exotoxin

INNOVATIONS

The Vascular Territories (Angiosomes) of the Body: Experimental Study and Clinical Applications

Vacuum-Assisted Closure: A New Method for Wound Control and Treatment: Clinical Experience

Facial Augmentation with Structural Fat Grafting

A Prospective Analysis of 100 Consecutive Lymphovenous Bypass Cases for Treatment of Extremity Lymphedema

Near-Total Human Face Transplantation for a Severely Disfigured Patient in the USA