Publications by authors named "Haruka Maei"
Background: Breast reconstruction using endoscopically assisted latissimus dorsi (LD) flap leaves no scar on the back; however, the small amount of tissue obtained makes this procedure less practical. This study aimed to propose a new technique of endoscopically assisted extended LD (eeLD) flap plus lipofilling, which could secure a large breast volume.
Methods: Lateral thoracic adipose tissues supplied by the thoracodorsal artery branches and the LD muscle were elevated as a single unit only through the mastectomy scar and three ports through the lateral chest.
Staged Treatment of Asymmetrical Age-related Changes in the Eyelid and Thyroid Eye Disease.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
July 2021
Blepharoplasty for thyroid eye disease (TED) has been indicated for the purpose of improving upper and lower eyelid retraction caused by exophthalmos. Both aponeurotic blepharoptosis and aging lower eyelid are common conditions that require plastic surgeries and could be complicated with other disease conditions, such as TED. This is the first report of planned and staged treatment of the contradictory pathophysiologies of aging changes of upper and lower eyelids associated with TED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevention of venous reflux with full utilization of venoplasty in lymphaticovenular anastomosis.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
March 2020
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how to control retrograde blood flow from veins to lymphatic vessels during lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) in patients with lower extremity lymphedema.
- A new treatment strategy, which involved ligating dilated perforating veins and performing venoplasty, was used on 95 limbs to prevent venous reflux and yielded better outcomes.
- The results showed a significant reduction in intraoperative venous reflux, postoperative complications, and improved overall lymphedema management compared to the conventional treatment used on 34 limbs.