Raymund E Horch

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Affiliation: University of Freiburg
Country: Germany

Publications

  1. ncbi Comparison of the effect of a collagen dressing and a polyurethane dressing on the healing of split thickness skin graft (STSG) donor sites
    R 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
  2. ncbi [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
  3. ncbi Cultured human keratinocytes on type I collagen membranes to reconstitute the epidermis
    R E Horch
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany
    Tissue Eng 6:53-67. 2000
  4. ncbi [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
  5. ncbi Minimally-invasive endoscopic correction of funnel chest deformity via an umbilical incision
    Raymund E Horch
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Medical School, Freiburg, Gemany
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 26:295-8. 2002
  6. ncbi Endothelial progenitor cells are integrated in newly formed capillaries and alter adjacent fibrovascular tissue after subcutaneous implantation in a fibrin matrix
    Oliver Bleiziffer
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
    J Cell Mol Med 15:2452-61. 2011
  7. ncbi Intrinsic axial vascularization of an osteoconductive bone matrix by means of an arteriovenous vascular bundle
    Elias Polykandriotis
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Germany
    Plast Reconstr Surg 120:855-68. 2007
  8. ncbi Directly auto-transplanted mesenchymal stem cells induce bone formation in a ceramic bone substitute in an ectopic sheep model
    Anja 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
  9. ncbi Combination of extrinsic and intrinsic pathways significantly accelerates axial vascularization of bioartificial tissues
    Andreas 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
  10. ncbi Gene expression analysis of ischaemia and reperfusion in human microsurgical free muscle tissue transfer
    Adrian 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

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  1. ncbi Comparison of the effect of a collagen dressing and a polyurethane dressing on the healing of split thickness skin graft (STSG) donor sites
    R 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...
  2. ncbi [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...
  3. ncbi Cultured human keratinocytes on type I collagen membranes to reconstitute the epidermis
    R 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...
  4. ncbi [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...
  5. ncbi Minimally-invasive endoscopic correction of funnel chest deformity via an umbilical incision
    Raymund E Horch
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Medical School, Freiburg, Gemany
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 26:295-8. 2002
    ....
  6. ncbi Endothelial progenitor cells are integrated in newly formed capillaries and alter adjacent fibrovascular tissue after subcutaneous implantation in a fibrin matrix
    Oliver 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...
  7. ncbi Intrinsic axial vascularization of an osteoconductive bone matrix by means of an arteriovenous vascular bundle
    Elias 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...
  8. ncbi Directly auto-transplanted mesenchymal stem cells induce bone formation in a ceramic bone substitute in an ectopic sheep model
    Anja 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...
  9. ncbi Combination of extrinsic and intrinsic pathways significantly accelerates axial vascularization of bioartificial tissues
    Andreas 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...
  10. ncbi Gene expression analysis of ischaemia and reperfusion in human microsurgical free muscle tissue transfer
    Adrian 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...
  11. ncbi De novo generation of axially vascularized tissue in a large animal model
    Justus 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...
  12. ncbi Subjective outcome, neurophysiological investigations, postoperative complications and recurrence rate of partial medial epicondylectomy in cubital tunnel syndrome
    Saskia 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...
  13. ncbi Coverage of exposed bones and joints in critically ill patients: lower extremity salvage with topical negative pressure therapy
    Raymund 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...
  14. ncbi Expression of leptin, leptin receptor, and connective tissue growth factor in degenerative disk lesions in the wrist
    Frank 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...
  15. ncbi Wide topical negative pressure wound dressing treatment for patients undergoing abdominal dermolipectomy following massive weight loss
    Adrian 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
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  16. ncbi Collagen matrices from sponge to nano: new perspectives for tissue engineering of skeletal muscle
    Justus 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...
  17. ncbi 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...
  18. ncbi Fibrin gel-immobilized VEGF and bFGF efficiently stimulate angiogenesis in the AV loop model
    Andreas 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...
  19. ncbi Automatic quantitative micro-computed tomography evaluation of angiogenesis in an axially vascularized tissue-engineered bone construct
    Andreas 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...
  20. ncbi Axial prevascularization of porous matrices using an arteriovenous loop promotes survival and differentiation of transplanted autologous osteoblasts
    Andreas 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...
  21. ncbi Dose-finding study of fibrin gel-immobilized vascular endothelial growth factor 165 and basic fibroblast growth factor in the arteriovenous loop rat model
    Andreas 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...
  22. ncbi 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 outcome
    Ulrich 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)...
  23. ncbi The versatility of the distally based peroneus brevis muscle flap in reconstructive surgery of the foot and lower leg
    Alexander 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...
  24. ncbi Axial vascularization of a large volume calcium phosphate ceramic bone substitute in the sheep AV loop model
    Justus P Beier
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
    J Tissue Eng Regen Med 4:216-23. 2010
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  25. ncbi 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 literature
    Gunther 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...
  26. ncbi Aesthetic and functional correction of female, asymmetric funnel chest - a combined approach
    Justus 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...
  27. ncbi Tensiometry as a decision tool for abdominal wall reconstruction with component separation
    Adrian 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...
  28. ncbi Expression of TRAIL and death receptor DR4 in Palmer type 2 TFCC lesions
    Frank 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...
  29. ncbi Expression of HIF-1? in ischemia and reperfusion in human microsurgical free muscle tissue transfer
    Adrian 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...
  30. ncbi Smooth and textured silicone surfaces of modified gel mammary prostheses cause a different impact on fibroproliferative properties of dermal fibroblasts
    Harun 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...
  31. ncbi Factors influencing successful outcome in the arteriovenous loop model: a retrospective study of 612 loop operations
    Elias 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...
  32. ncbi Transverse cervical artery perforator propeller flap for reconstruction of supraclavicular defects
    Ulrich 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...
  33. ncbi Expression of HIF-1 alpha in irradiated tissue is altered by topical negative-pressure therapy
    Andreas Grimm
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
    Strahlenther Onkol 183:144-9. 2007
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  34. ncbi Nerve fiber staining investigations in traumatic and degenerative disc lesions of the wrist
    Frank 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...
  35. ncbi Myogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells co-cultured with primary myoblasts
    Justus P Beier
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
    Cell Biol Int 35:397-406. 2011
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  36. ncbi Acute postoperative infection with Aeromonas hydrophila after using medical leeches for treatment of venous congestion
    Saskia 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...
  37. ncbi Cartilage cell proliferation in degenerative TFCC wrist lesions
    Frank 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...
  38. ncbi Foreign body reaction after usage of tissue adhesives for skin closure: a case report and review of the literature
    Adrian 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...
  39. ncbi Pseudotumors after primary abdominal lipectomy as a new sequela in patients with abdominal apron
    Adrian 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...
  40. ncbi 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 system
    Subha 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...
  41. ncbi Tissue engineering of cultured skin substitutes
    Raymund E Horch
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, D 91054, Germany
    J Cell Mol Med 9:592-608. 2005
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  42. ncbi Delayed reverse sural flap for staged reconstruction of the foot and lower leg
    Ulrich 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...
  43. ncbi Engineering of vascularized transplantable bone tissues: induction of axial vascularization in an osteoconductive matrix using an arteriovenous loop
    Ulrich 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)...
  44. ncbi Apoptotic pathways in degenerative disk lesions in the wrist
    Frank 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...
  45. ncbi Cultured keratinocytes in fibrin with decellularised dermis close porcine full-thickness wounds in a single step
    Holger 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...
  46. ncbi Incidence and distribution of blood vessels in punch biopsies of Palmer 1A disc lesions in the wrist
    Frank 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...
  47. ncbi Phlegmonous-infection in first degree Dupuytren's disease
    Frank Unglaub
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
    Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129:445-8. 2009
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  48. ncbi Retrospective analysis of 242 patients whose carpal tunnels were released using a one-port endoscopic procedure: superior results of early intervention
    Steffen 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...
  49. ncbi Malignant Natural-Killer cell neoplasm presenting as a mucous cyst on the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger
    Frank 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...
  50. ncbi Treatment of second degree facial burns with allografts--preliminary results
    Raymund 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...
  51. ncbi Aesthetic correction of tuberous breast deformity: lessons learned with a single-stage procedure
    Alexander 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...
  52. ncbi Acute and diffuse postoperative bleeding after free latissimus dorsi flap--Factor XIII deficiency: a case report and review of the literature
    Adrian 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...
  53. ncbi Reconstruction of a child's forefoot defect using a distally based pedicled medial plantar flap
    Frank 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...
  54. ncbi Pectus excavatum breast and chest deformity: indications for aesthetic plastic surgery versus thoracic surgery in a multicenter experience
    Raymund E Horch
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen Nurnberg, Krankenhausstrasse 12, Erlangen, Germany
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 30:403-11. 2006
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  55. ncbi The effect of vacuum-assisted closure on lymph vessels in chronic wounds
    Apostolos P Labanaris
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Erlangen, Germany
    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 62:1068-75. 2009
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  56. ncbi Changes of anabolic processes at the cellular and molecular level in chronic wounds under topical negative pressure can be revealed by transcriptome analysis
    Mareike 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
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  57. ncbi Gene transfer strategies in tissue engineering
    Oliver 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
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  58. ncbi Accelerated wound healing by in vivo application of keratinocytes overexpressing KGF
    Jurgen 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...
  59. ncbi Intrapulmonary and cutaneous siliconomas after silent silicone breast implant failure
    Adrian Dragu
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, University Hospital, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
    Breast J 15:496-9. 2009
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  60. ncbi Insulin attenuates apoptosis and exerts anti-inflammatory effects in endotoxemic human macrophages
    Mareike 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)...
  61. ncbi 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 reaction
    Lars 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...
  62. ncbi 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 report
    Raymund 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...
  63. ncbi Impact factors and publication times for plastic surgery journals
    Apostolos P Labanaris
    Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Erlangen Medical Center, Germany
    Plast Reconstr Surg 120:2076-81. 2007
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