Clinics In Plastic Surgery Research Articles

Book Review: Wound Healing for Plastic Surgeons (Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Vol 39, NO 3)

Book Review: Wound Healing for Plastic Surgeons (Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Vol 39, NO 3)

Stem Cell Studies in Plastic Surgery

Sir:FigureTo date, the most promising innovation in medicine is stem cells. Over the past decade, a remarkable number of articles have been published regarding stem cells.1–5 Novel research and innovation are essential for the improvement of plastic surgery. We think that stem cell research is exceedingly important for improvement of plastic surgery. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated stem cell publications in plastic surgery–related journals between 2001 and 2009. We downloaded records from PubMed over the Internet. The search strategy used the phrase “stem cell” in articles between 2001 and 2009. The analysis was limited to articles that were already published. Articles in press were excluded. All types of articles were included, such as original articles, editorial materials, letters, case reports, and others. Articles in all languages were included. The total number of stem cell studies per year was identified. After downloading, the articles related to plastic surgery were extracted. Of these articles affiliated with plastic surgery, we extracted articles published in the journals most commonly regarding plastic surgery, to evaluate the interest of plastic surgery related journals into stem cell studies. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Burns, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Wound Repair and Regeneration were selected as data sources. The number of articles in these journals was compared with the total number of the publications per each year, between 2001 and 2009. The analysis of publications was stratified by publication year, journal, and countries of the authors' affiliations. The countries of the authors' affiliations were identified from the addresses in their affiliations and correspondences. There were 20,072 articles published in the literature between 2001 and 2009. The number of the publications increased annually, reaching a peak of 4037 in 2009 (Fig. 1). The affiliation of these articles to plastic surgery was 212. One hundred forty-nine of these 212 articles (70 percent) affiliated with plastic surgery were published in the journals most commonly regarding plastic surgery. Most of these articles were published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (43 percent), Wound Repair and Regeneration (17 percent), and Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (13 percent) (Table 1). Authors from 20 countries contributed to publications in the journals most commonly regarding plastic surgery. The top five countries are the United States (50.3 percent), Japan (16.7 percent), China (11.4 percent), Italy (4.6 percent), and South Korea (3.3 percent). The top five centers are the University of California (11 articles), Harvard Medical School (seven articles), Stanford University School of Medicine (seven articles), the University of Pittsburgh (seven articles), and the University of Tokyo School of Medicine (five articles). Disregarding the possibility of authors having the same name, 668 authors contributed to publications. Most authors were presented in only one article, and 129 authors were present in two or more articles.Fig. 1: The annual number of stem cell studies in the literature between 2001 and 2009.Table 1: Annual Number of Stem Cell Studies in Plastic Surgery JournalsIn conclusion, this article provides an overview of the stem cell studies published in the journals most commonly regarding plastic surgery. The background of the articles was analyzed, and an overview of the stem cell studies in plastic surgery was emphasized. Tolga Eryilmaz, M.D. Fatih Oktem, M.D. Mustafa Durgun, M.D. Rifat Ozakpinar, M.D. Ali Teoman Tellioglu, M.D. Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Second Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ankara, Turkey DISCLOSURE The authors have no commercial associations or financial relationships to disclose.

Eyelid Skin Necrosis with Accidentally Injected Formaldehyde

Sir: We read with interest the recent article by Lelli and Lisman entitled “Blepharoplasty Complications” (Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;125:1007-1017).1 Although blepharoplasty is a common operation, because of the area of operation being small, it should not be underestimated, and the writers have emphasized this very well in the article. We congratulate them. However, the second named writer of the article and some other writers have had a similar article published in 1997 in the journal Clinics in Plastic Surgery, in which they referred to a patient who was accidentally injected with formaldehyde rather than local anesthetics.2 In the old article, they mentioned that both upper and lower eyelids were defective (because of this injection) and that they had to perform eight more operations to repair and reconstruct the injury. In this article, they mention having to perform four more operations. We would like to ask the following: Is this a typographical error? If there is no such error, are these two different patients? If these are two different patients, it is very sad that such a terrible complication was experienced by the same team for the second time. In the article, in the Eyelid Sloughing section, the authors state that “eyelid necrosis has been reported sparingly and can follow inadvertent injection with formaldehyde or other substances instead of local anesthetic” but only refer to reference 13. The reference numbered 13 is again written by the second author, this time along with another first author. They could have at least referred to two sources in a case they use the word “sparingly” for, and the other source could have been the former article published in 1997. Although it is understood that Dr. Lisman is a well-known author on this subject, we think it would be more beneficial if he or she wrote more consistently, considering us old readers, rather than hoping to come across new readers all the time. Mehmet Oguz Yenidunya, M.D., Ph.D. Ozlem Gundeslioglu, M.D. Onur Serin, M.D. Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Mustafa Kemal University School of Medicine Hatay, Turkey DISCLOSURE The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this communication.

Blair O. Rogers, M.D., 1923 to 2006

Blair O. Rogers, M.D., 1923 to 2006

Cleft lip and palate

Cleft lip and palate

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, “Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity”

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, “Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity”

Clinics in Plastic Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery (Volume 15, Number 4)

Clinics in Plastic Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery (Volume 15, Number 4)

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 14, Number 3, Tissue Expansion

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 14, Number 3, Tissue Expansion

Clinics in Plastic Surgery: Lower Extremity Trauma and Reconstruction, Vol. 13, No. 4

Clinics in Plastic Surgery: Lower Extremity Trauma and Reconstruction, Vol. 13, No. 4

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, January 1987, Craniofacial Surgery, Vol 14, No 1

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, January 1987, Craniofacial Surgery, Vol 14, No 1

Clinics in Plastic Surgery

Clinics in Plastic Surgery

Presence of Myofibroblasts

<i>To the Editor.</i>—The article entitled "Wound Contraction and Fibrocontractive Disorders" by Ariyan et al published in theArchives(113:1034-1046, 1978) has just come to my attention. The observations on the presence of myofibroblasts in different fibrocontractive disorders is very interesting and confirm similar studies made at the University of Geneva by Dr Gabbiani and myself. As was seen in my article that appeared in<i>Médecine et Hygiene,</i>¹the presence of myofibroblasts in Peyronie's disease had been observed in 1974 and the finding was published for the first time in 1976. This publication has been quoted twice since then in American journals: once in the<i>International Review of Cytology,</i>²and once in<i>Clinics in Plastic Surgery.</i>³ Since the article in the<i>Archives</i>appears under the heading "Original Articles" and mentions that "this is the first report identifying myofibroblasts in the plaque of Peyronie's disease," I thought you would

Clinics in Plastic Surgery

As of January 1974, WB Saunders Company will begin publishing a new clinics series, this one entitled Clinics in Plastic Surgery . The size of the volumes will be 6×9 inches with an average of 200 pages, and will be issued quarterly beginning in January of each year. The journal should have a distinct appeal to otolaryngologists, and the subject matter relates to the area of the head and neck. Consequently a single copy rate of $18 may be preferred to the annual subscription rate of $50 if a preponderance of otolaryngologic material should be covered. In this respect it may be valuable to both publisher and otolaryngologist alike if advance notice of table of contents could be made available. Volume 1 covers plastic surgery in the non-Caucasian. Volume 2 will cover problems in intersex. Volume 3 will cover horizons in plastic surgery. Volume 4 will cover burns.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery: Plastic Surgery in the Non-Caucasian

This issue marks the debut of Clinics in Plastic Surgery , to be published quarterly. For the new series, Dr. Blair O. Rogers is the consultant and, for this number Dr. Khoo Boo-Chai is the guest editor. That this volume is concerned with plastic and reconstructive surgery in the non-Caucasian is refreshing and instructive. Despite the universality of some human traits, genes and geography do make a difference. Microtia, for example, is more common in Tokyo than in New York City. Dr. Seiichi Ohmori reports on the surgical management of 269 cases. More than the unusual quantity of this experience, the author is able to share perspectives and philosophy. Other topics discussed are filarial elephantiasis of the lower extremities, leprosy of the head and neck, frontal-ethmoidal encephalomeningocele, burns, and nasal reconstruction. The Occidental influence has created a new dimension for the plastic surgeon, and there are excellent chapters on cosmetic rhinoplasty