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F J Gerow

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1996

The French-line abdominoplasty.

This study presents 50 consecutive cases of abdominoplasty utilizing the authors' French-line method. This technique incorporates the basic principles of more traditional abdominoplasty procedures with significant modifications that allow for more aggressive plication of the fascia for accentuation of the waistline and relatively short oblique lateral incisions that are easily concealed within the French-cut one-piece bathing suit or reasonably modest bikini. The technique lends itself to adjunctive intra-abdominal procedures such as cholecystectomy or hysterectomy and is a safe method of abdominal reconstruction following transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap breast reconstruction. Complications are no more frequent than with "traditional" techniques. The only absolute contraindication is the presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; relative contraindications are the same as for other abdominoplasty procedures.

Abdomen↗
PubMed1987

Sulfamylon allergy simulating chondritis.

A case of atopic reaction to Sulfamylon is described that occurred in a patient receiving this medication as a topical treatment for burned ears. The presenting signs were similar to those of a persistent chondritis, with which it was initially confused. All signs and symptoms cleared rapidly after the Sulfamylon was discontinued. Physicians should be aware of this entity so as to avoid inappropriate surgical debridement of ears with this relatively minor problem.

Adult↗
PubMed1983

The totem pole rib graft reconstruction of the nose.

The totem pole rib bone graft for nasal reconstruction is presented as an effective way to prepare the donor bone for the correction of saddle-nose deformity. The article's title emanates from the fact that when the sculpturing of the rib is completed it has the appearance of a totem pole before the separate parts are disarticulated for insertion into the nose. The use of this technique permits an accurate, detailed sculpturing of the component parts of the subsequent reconstruction, permitting correction of each feature of the saddle-nose deformity. If these bony segments were dissected or sculptured separately, the smallness of each part would make it very difficult to carve the precise definition needed for a reconstruction that would give structural support and at the same time afford an aesthetically pleasing result. The rationale of the technique and representative cases are presented.

Adult↗