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Comparison of the effect of a collagen dressing and a polyurethane dressing on the healing of split thickness skin graft (STSG) donor sitesR E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Medical School, Germany
Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg 32:407-13. 1998..The collagen dressing was more expensive than the polyurethane film, but improved wound healing compared with the polyurethane dressings...
[Gene therapy perspectives in modulation of wound healing]R E Horch
Abteilung Plastische und Handchirurgie, Albert Ludwigs Universitat Freiburg
Zentralbl Chir 125:74-8. 2000..Clinically, gene therapy for the treatment of chronic wounds seems to be a realistic goal within the next years and might be applicable for a variety of novel indications...
Cultured human keratinocytes on type I collagen membranes to reconstitute the epidermisR E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany
Tissue Eng 6:53-67. 2000..The upside down KCMG grafting technique is able to transfer actively proliferative keratinocytes and simplifies the application compared to conventional epithelial sheet grafting...
[With scalpel and suction against fatty tissue. Indications and methods of fatty tissue surgery]R E Horch
Abt Plastische und Handchirurgie, Klinikum der Albert Ludwigs Universität, Freiburg
MMW Fortschr Med 143:25-9. 2001..Optimally, incisions should be places such that the resulting scar is invisible...
Minimally-invasive endoscopic correction of funnel chest deformity via an umbilical incisionRaymund E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Medical School, Freiburg, Gemany
Aesthetic Plast Surg 26:295-8. 2002....
Endothelial progenitor cells are integrated in newly formed capillaries and alter adjacent fibrovascular tissue after subcutaneous implantation in a fibrin matrixOliver Bleiziffer
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
J Cell Mol Med 15:2452-61. 2011..EPC may hold promise to modulate blood vessel formation in bioartificial matrices...
Intrinsic axial vascularization of an osteoconductive bone matrix by means of an arteriovenous vascular bundleElias Polykandriotis
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Germany
Plast Reconstr Surg 120:855-68. 2007..The authors also evaluated corrosion cast and intravital magnetic resonance angiography as methods for monitoring and quantifying the angiogenic response...
Directly auto-transplanted mesenchymal stem cells induce bone formation in a ceramic bone substitute in an ectopic sheep modelAnja M Boos
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
J Cell Mol Med 15:1364-78. 2011..Hence BMP-2 stimulation might become dispensable in the future, thus providing an attractive, clinically feasible approach to bone tissue engineering...
Combination of extrinsic and intrinsic pathways significantly accelerates axial vascularization of bioartificial tissuesAndreas Arkudas
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, and the Institute of Science and Technology of Metals, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Plast Reconstr Surg 129:55e-65e. 2012..In this study, the authors present a modification of the arteriovenous loop model that combines extrinsic and intrinsic vascularization modes to enhance vascularization of bioartificial matrices...
Gene expression analysis of ischaemia and reperfusion in human microsurgical free muscle tissue transferAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
J Cell Mol Med 15:983-93. 2011..When inflammatory and apoptotic proteins are expressed at high levels, flap damage might occur and flap loss is likely. The sole expression on mRNA level might explain why flap loss is unlikely...
De novo generation of axially vascularized tissue in a large animal modelJustus P Beier
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Microsurgery 29:42-51. 2009..De novo formation of axially vascularized tissue was demonstrated for the first time ever in a large animal model, paving the way for the first application of tissue engineering vascularized grafts with clinically relevant dimensions...
Subjective outcome, neurophysiological investigations, postoperative complications and recurrence rate of partial medial epicondylectomy in cubital tunnel syndromeSaskia M Schnabl
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 131:1027-33. 2011..2 m/s postoperatively. One patient developed a haematoma and three patients (10.3%) had to be classified as recurrence. High postoperative rates of patient satisfaction and improved neurophysiological results could be achieved by pME...
Coverage of exposed bones and joints in critically ill patients: lower extremity salvage with topical negative pressure therapyRaymund E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Institute of Radiology, Friedrich Alexander Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
J Cutan Med Surg 12:223-9. 2008..A potential treatment with topical negative pressure may allow split-thickness skin grafting to the bone, which leads to limb salvage...
Expression of leptin, leptin receptor, and connective tissue growth factor in degenerative disk lesions in the wristFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Arthroscopy 27:755-60. 2011..The purpose of this study was to identify whether leptin and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) occur in the degenerative fibrocartilage disk and whether cartilage cells express leptin receptors...
Wide topical negative pressure wound dressing treatment for patients undergoing abdominal dermolipectomy following massive weight lossAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, University Hospital, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
Obes Surg 21:1781-6. 2011....
Collagen matrices from sponge to nano: new perspectives for tissue engineering of skeletal muscleJustus P Beier
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
BMC Biotechnol 9:34. 2009..Collagen-fibrin gels were also tested with genipin as stabilizing substitute for aprotinin...
Scars and perforator-based flaps in the abdominal region: a contraindication?Adrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nürnberg Medical Center, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Can J Surg 53:137-42. 2010..To date, little research has been conducted on the regeneration potential of the abdominal wall's superficial vascular, perforator and choke vessel system after surgery using a vertical approache...
Fibrin gel-immobilized VEGF and bFGF efficiently stimulate angiogenesis in the AV loop modelAndreas Arkudas
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Mol Med 13:480-7. 2007..The implantation of vascular carriers into given growth factor-loaded matrix volumes may eventually allow efficient generation of axially vascularized, tissue-engineered composites...
Automatic quantitative micro-computed tomography evaluation of angiogenesis in an axially vascularized tissue-engineered bone constructAndreas Arkudas
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Tissue Eng Part C Methods 16:1503-14. 2010..We invented an automatic observer-independent quantitative method to analyze vascularization using micro-computed tomography (CT) along with three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction in a tissue engineering model...
Axial prevascularization of porous matrices using an arteriovenous loop promotes survival and differentiation of transplanted autologous osteoblastsAndreas Arkudas
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Tissue Eng 13:1549-60. 2007..Matrices with optimized biocompatibility might eventually facilitate generation of axially vascularized bone tissue after injection of osteogenic cells in the AV loop model...
Dose-finding study of fibrin gel-immobilized vascular endothelial growth factor 165 and basic fibroblast growth factor in the arteriovenous loop rat modelAndreas Arkudas
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Tissue Eng Part A 15:2501-11. 2009..The angioinductive effects were dose-dependent, with best results when using 100 ng/mL of VEGF165 and bFGF. The greater tissue formation was accompanied by faster resorption of the fibrin matrix...
Comparison between distally based peroneus brevis and sural flaps for reconstruction of foot, ankle and distal lower leg: an analysis of donor-site morbidity and clinical outcomeUlrich Kneser
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Krankenhausstrasse 12, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 64:656-62. 2011..We aimed to compare functional outcome and donor-site morbidity following transfer of distally based delayed sural (DSFs) or peroneus brevis flaps (PBFs)...
The versatility of the distally based peroneus brevis muscle flap in reconstructive surgery of the foot and lower legAlexander D Bach
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Ann Plast Surg 58:397-404. 2007..This flap offers a convincing alternative for covering defects in the distal leg region and is often preferable to the use of free flaps because the surgery is rapidly performed and does not require microsurgical expertise...
Axial vascularization of a large volume calcium phosphate ceramic bone substitute in the sheep AV loop modelJustus P Beier
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
J Tissue Eng Regen Med 4:216-23. 2010....
Double pedicled perforator flap to close flank defects: an alternative for closure of a large lumbar defect after basalioma excision--a case report and review of the literatureGunther Arco
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Ann Plast Surg 63:422-4. 2009..The skin defect after excision was reconstructed using a novel concept based on 2 independent pedicled perforator flaps, a lumbar artery perforator, and a lateral intercostal artery perforator...
Aesthetic and functional correction of female, asymmetric funnel chest - a combined approachJustus P Beier
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Breast 18:60-5. 2009..In conclusion we recommend correction of female asymmetric funnel chest by primary sternal reduction with secondary breast augmentation during metal plate removal 1 year after...
Tensiometry as a decision tool for abdominal wall reconstruction with component separationAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Medical Center, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
World J Surg 33:1174-80. 2009..A number of authors even recommended separating the lateral components of the abdominal wall to preserve innervation and blood supply of the advanced parts...
Expression of TRAIL and death receptor DR4 in Palmer type 2 TFCC lesionsFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 130:1215-20. 2010..Apoptosis has been found to play a crucial role in fibrocartilage cell loss, however, the molecular mechanism and mediators are still poorly understood...
Expression of HIF-1? in ischemia and reperfusion in human microsurgical free muscle tissue transferAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Nikolaus Fiebiger Center of Molecular Medicine, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
Plast Reconstr Surg 127:2293-300. 2011..The aim of this study was to analyze the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1? during ischemia and after reperfusion in muscle tissue in the context of microsurgical free muscle tissue transfer...
Smooth and textured silicone surfaces of modified gel mammary prostheses cause a different impact on fibroproliferative properties of dermal fibroblastsHarun Seyhan
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nuernberg, Krankenhausstrasse 12, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 64:e60-6. 2011..These preliminary results seem promising and we aim to further perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of the inflammatory processes in the environment of the implant and their link to the TGF-? pathway...
Factors influencing successful outcome in the arteriovenous loop model: a retrospective study of 612 loop operationsElias Polykandriotis
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
J Reconstr Microsurg 27:11-8. 2011..Experience and practice are both significant predictors of successful outcome. Possible applications of the model for research purposes are discussed...
Transverse cervical artery perforator propeller flap for reconstruction of supraclavicular defectsUlrich Kneser
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Krankenhausstrasse 12, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 64:952-4. 2011..This technique should be considered as an alternative to commonly used muscle or myocutanous flaps in selected cases...
Expression of HIF-1 alpha in irradiated tissue is altered by topical negative-pressure therapyAndreas Grimm
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
Strahlenther Onkol 183:144-9. 2007....
Nerve fiber staining investigations in traumatic and degenerative disc lesions of the wristFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
J Hand Surg Am 36:843-6. 2011..We hypothesized that an ingrowth of nerve fibers causes ulnar-sided wrist pain associated with traumatic and degenerative disc lesions...
Myogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells co-cultured with primary myoblastsJustus P Beier
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Cell Biol Int 35:397-406. 2011....
Acute postoperative infection with Aeromonas hydrophila after using medical leeches for treatment of venous congestionSaskia M Schnabl
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 130:1323-8. 2010..In all the patients, a local infection of the injured extremity could be regarded after beginning with the leech treatment. The treatment duration with medical leeches for postoperative venous congestion was an average of 6 days...
Cartilage cell proliferation in degenerative TFCC wrist lesionsFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 130:953-6. 2010..The central zone of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) of the wrist is thought to be avascular and is generally considered to lack any healing potential...
Foreign body reaction after usage of tissue adhesives for skin closure: a case report and review of the literatureAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, University Clinic, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129:167-9. 2009..However, so far the risks and possible complications after using 2-octyl cyanoacrylate are not sufficiently published and discussed...
Pseudotumors after primary abdominal lipectomy as a new sequela in patients with abdominal apronAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Clinic, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Obes Surg 19:1599-604. 2009..So far no common standard and long-term effectiveness is proven. In addition, there is no sufficient literature dealing with the postoperative risks of plication of the musculoaponeurotic wall...
Hyaluronan-based heparin-incorporated hydrogels for generation of axially vascularized bioartificial bone tissues: in vitro and in vivo evaluation in a PLDLLA-TCP-PCL-composite systemSubha N Rath
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
J Mater Sci Mater Med 22:1279-91. 2011..Optimization of the interplay of osteogenic cells and osteo-inductive factors might eventually generate sufficient amounts of axially vascularized bone grafts for reconstructive surgery...
Tissue engineering of cultured skin substitutesRaymund E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, D 91054, Germany
J Cell Mol Med 9:592-608. 2005....
Delayed reverse sural flap for staged reconstruction of the foot and lower legUlrich Kneser
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Plast Reconstr Surg 116:1910-7. 2005..However, the maximal size of the flap is limited by the delicate perfusion of the arterial network associated with the superficial sensory nerve. Delay procedures may increase the reliability of large sural flaps...
Engineering of vascularized transplantable bone tissues: induction of axial vascularization in an osteoconductive matrix using an arteriovenous loopUlrich Kneser
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
Tissue Eng 12:1721-31. 2006..Our aim was to induce axial vascularization in a processed bovine cancellous bone (PBCB) matrix using an arteriovenous (AV) loop (artery, vein graft, and vein)...
Apoptotic pathways in degenerative disk lesions in the wristFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Arthroscopy 25:1380-6. 2009..We also investigated whether ulna length played an etiologic role in the occurrence of fibrocartilage cell loss...
Cultured keratinocytes in fibrin with decellularised dermis close porcine full-thickness wounds in a single stepHolger Bannasch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Hugstetter Str 55, D 79106 Freiburg, Germany
Burns 34:1015-21. 2008..After 4 weeks cellular ingrowth into the dermal matrix could be observed. The successful combination of a keratinocyte-fibrin suspension and acellular dermis applied in a single step onto full-thickness wounds resulted in closure...
Incidence and distribution of blood vessels in punch biopsies of Palmer 1A disc lesions in the wristFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129:631-4. 2009..In addition, the study investigated if arthroscopic debridement can reach vascularized tissue to enable a reparative response of the tear...
Phlegmonous-infection in first degree Dupuytren's diseaseFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129:445-8. 2009....
Retrospective analysis of 242 patients whose carpal tunnels were released using a one-port endoscopic procedure: superior results of early interventionSteffen U Eisenhardt
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg, Germany
J Plast Surg Hand Surg 44:311-7. 2010..The decision for operative decompression should be made as early as possible to avoid complications seen in patients with long-lasting symptoms and permanent nerve damage...
Malignant Natural-Killer cell neoplasm presenting as a mucous cyst on the distal interphalangeal joint of the fingerFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129:1613-6. 2009..The analysis revealed the presence of a Natural-Killer cell neoplasm. This case illustrates and stresses the importance of a pathohistological examination when doubts arise about the initial diagnosis of a benign tumorous lesion...
Treatment of second degree facial burns with allografts--preliminary resultsRaymund E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical School, Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen Nürnberg 12, 91054 Erlangen, Freiburg, Germany
Burns 31:597-602. 2005..This is in concordance with other reports on scalds. It would be worthwhile to perform more clinical studies with a larger number of patients to further evaluate the effect and function of allogenic skin for facial burns...
Aesthetic correction of tuberous breast deformity: lessons learned with a single-stage procedureAlexander D Bach
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen Nuernberg, University Hospital Erlangen Nuernberg, Krankenhausstrasse, Erlangen, Germany
Breast J 15:279-86. 2009..In two patients, implant dislocation occurred and therefore surgical revision was necessary. In all cases, an excellent final aesthetic result with a high patient satisfaction was achieved...
Acute and diffuse postoperative bleeding after free latissimus dorsi flap--Factor XIII deficiency: a case report and review of the literatureAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
Med Sci Monit 15:CS1-4. 2009..This again leads to the wrong indication such as revision with the aim to find a surgical origin of bleeding. Instead a haematological deficiency such as Factor XIII is the reason for acute postoperative bleeding and haemorrhage...
Reconstruction of a child's forefoot defect using a distally based pedicled medial plantar flapFrank Unglaub
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 130:155-8. 2010..Use of this particular kind of flap proves advantageous in that it provides good protection in the weight-bearing area of the foot, while causing only a minor donor site defect...
Pectus excavatum breast and chest deformity: indications for aesthetic plastic surgery versus thoracic surgery in a multicenter experienceRaymund E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen Nurnberg, Krankenhausstrasse 12, Erlangen, Germany
Aesthetic Plast Surg 30:403-11. 2006....
The effect of vacuum-assisted closure on lymph vessels in chronic woundsApostolos P Labanaris
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 62:1068-75. 2009....
Changes of anabolic processes at the cellular and molecular level in chronic wounds under topical negative pressure can be revealed by transcriptome analysisMareike Leffler
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Medical Center, Krankenhausstrasse 12, Erlangen, Germany
J Cell Mol Med 15:1564-71. 2011....
Gene transfer strategies in tissue engineeringOliver Bleiziffer
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
J Cell Mol Med 11:206-23. 2007....
Accelerated wound healing by in vivo application of keratinocytes overexpressing KGFJurgen Kopp
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Medical Center, Friedrich Alexander University, 91054 Erlangen Nürnberg, Germany
Mol Ther 10:86-96. 2004..At untreated sites, a thin epithelium was detectable after 10 days. The results indicate that wound healing processes can be stimulated distinctly by growth factors secreted from HaCaT cells, with a prominent role for transgenic KGF...
Intrapulmonary and cutaneous siliconomas after silent silicone breast implant failureAdrian Dragu
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, University Hospital, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Breast J 15:496-9. 2009....
Insulin attenuates apoptosis and exerts anti-inflammatory effects in endotoxemic human macrophagesMareike Leffler
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
J Surg Res 143:398-406. 2007..The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of insulin on cell survival, cell activity, apoptosis, and proinflammatory response in a human macrophage-like cell line (THP-1 cells) stressed with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)...
Differentiation of osteoblasts in three-dimensional culture in processed cancellous bone matrix: quantitative analysis of gene expression based on real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionLars Stangenberg
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany
Tissue Eng 11:855-64. 2005..PBCB is a suitable matrix for in vitro differentiation of osteoblasts. Cell-seeded PBCB is a potential osteogenic construct for in vivo application...
Unusual explosive growth of a squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp after electrical burn injury and subsequent coverage by sequential free flap vascular connection--a case reportRaymund E Horch
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen Nuernberg, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nuernberg, Germany
BMC Cancer 5:150. 2005..Squamous cell carcinomos may arise from chronic ulcerating wounds in scars, most commonly postburn scars. Tumour growth usually takes place over months to years. Localization on the scalp is a relatively rare condition...
Impact factors and publication times for plastic surgery journalsApostolos P Labanaris
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Germany
Plast Reconstr Surg 120:2076-81. 2007....
