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Lower Extremity Microsurgical Reconstruction by Heller, Lior, Levin, L Scott

“…LEARNING OBJECTIVES:Free-tissue transfer using microsurgical techniques is now routine for the salvage of traumatized lower extremities. Indications for…”
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Treatment of Segmental Defects of the Humerus with an Osteoseptocutaneous Fibular Transplant by Heitmann, C, Erdmann, D, Levin, L S

“…BackgroundThere are limited reconstructive options for the treatment of segmental bone defects of the upper extremity that are >6 cm in length, especially…”
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Immunology of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Primer for Hand Surgeons by Ravindra, K., MD, Haeberle, M., MD, Levin, L.S., MD, Ildstad, S.T., MD

“…Vascularized composite allotransplantation is a recent innovation in the fields of transplantation surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and orthopedic…”
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Increased Signs of Acute Rejection With Ischemic Time in a Rat Musculocutaneous Allotransplant Model by Pradka, S.P, Ong, Y.S, Zhang, Y, Davis, S.J, Baccarani, A, Messmer, C, Fields, T.A, Erdmann, D, Klitzman, B, Levin, L.S

“…Abstract Background Composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) may restore a variety of tissue defects, but carries the potential risks of graft failure and/or…”
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Current Indications for Hand and Face Allotransplantation by Hollenbeck, S.T, Erdmann, D, Levin, L.S

“…Abstract There is growing excitement centered on the possibilities of composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) in many medical centers around the United…”
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A Model of Sequential Heart and Composite Tissue Allotransplant in Rats by Yang, Jun, Erdmann, Detlev, Chang, J. C., Komatsu, Issei, Zhang, YiXin, Wang, DanRu, Hodavance, Michael S., Hollenbeck, Scott T., Levinson, Howard, Klitzman, Bruce, Levin, L. S.

“…Some of the 600,000 patients with solid organ allotransplants need reconstruction with a composite tissue allotransplant, such as the hand, abdominal wall, or…”
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The Concept of Fillet Flaps: Classification, Indications, and Analysis of Their Clinical Value by Küntscher, Markus V, Erdmann, Detlev, Homann, Heinz-Herbert, Steinau, Hans-Ullrich, Levin, Scott L, Germann, Günter

“…Tissue of amputated or nonsalvageable limbs may be used for reconstruction of complex defects resulting from tumor and trauma. This is the “spare parts”…”
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Quadrimembral Amputation: Indications and Contraindications for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation by Foroohar, A, Elliott, R.M, Fei, L, Steinberg, D.R, Bozentka, D.J, Chang, B, Kovach, S.J, Shaked, A, Levin, L.S

“…Abstract Introduction Quadrimembral amputees, as patients who have lost both upper and lower extremities, may benefit greatly from hand transplantation. The…”
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Microvascular free flap coverage for salvage of the infected total knee arthroplasty: a triumph of technique over reason? by Colen, David L, Levin, L S, Kovach, Stephen J

“…AimsThe integrity of the soft tissue envelope is crucial for successful treatment of infected total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to…”
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The Extended Abdominal Wall Flap for Transplantation by Hollenbeck, S.T, Senghaas, A, Turley, R, Ravindra, K.V, Zenn, M.R, Levin, L.S, Erdmann, D

“…Abstract Introduction and aims Patients with extensive loss of the abdominal wall tissue have few options for restoring the abdominal cavity. Composite tissue…”
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Subungual melanoma. A review of 93 cases with identification of prognostic variables by O'Leary, J A, Berend, K R, Johnson, J L, Levin, L S, Seigler, H F

“…From 1970 to 1996, 93 patients received diagnoses of subungual melanoma. Followup data were complete on all patients and reviewed with a median duration of…”
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Gimballess Electrostatic Gyroscope with a Rotor without TiN Coating by Romanenko, S. G., Levin, S. L., Fedorovich, S. N., Filippov, A. Yu, Leonova, T. G., Medvedkov, A. A.

“…The article compares the test results for gimballess electrostatic gyroscopes containing rotors with a light-contrast pattern applied to titanium nitride (TiN)…”
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Abdominal Wall Defect and Enterocutaneous Fistula Treatment with the Vacuum-Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) System by Erdmann, Detlev, Drye, Carol, Heller, Lior, Wong, Michael S, Levin, Scott L

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Thalidomide for the Treatment of Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease by Vogelsang, Georgia B, Farmer, Evan R, Hess, Allan D, Altamonte, Viki, Beschorner, William E, Jabs, Douglas A, Corio, Russell L, Levin, L. Stefon, Colvin, O. Michael, Wingard, John R, Santos, George W

“…CHRONIC graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is the main late complication of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, occurring in approximately 40 percent of…”
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The reconstructive ladder. An orthoplastic approach by Levin, L S

“…The reconstructive ladder has many rungs. The reconstructive surgeon may go from one level to another and, in many instances, simultaneously employ different…”
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Electrostatic Gyroscope in Spacecraft Attitude Reference Systems by Landau, B. E., Belash, A. A., Gurevich, S. S., Levin, S. L., Romanenko, S. G., Tsvetkov, V. N.

“…25 years ago, the CSRI Elektropribor proposed to use a gimballess electrostatic gyroscope (ESG) in spacecraft attitude reference systems. The system called…”
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Management of lawnmower injuries to the lower extremity in children and adolescents by Erdmann, D, Lee, B, Roberts, C D, Levin, L S

“…Lawnmower-associated trauma remains a substantial source of extremity injury in the pediatric and adolescent patient populations, producing complex wounds that…”
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To reverse or not to reverse? A systematic review of autograft polarity on functional outcomes following peripheral nerve repair surgery by Roberts, S. E., Thibaudeau, S., Burrell, J. C., Zager, E. L., Cullen, D. K., Levin, L. S.

“…Background The literature describing the best clinical practice for proximal–distal autograft orientation, otherwise known as nerve graft polarity, is…”
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Outcomes of sympathectomy and vascular bypass for digital ischaemia in connective tissue disorders by Shammas, R. L., Hwang, B. H., Levin, L. S., Richard, M. J., Ruch, D. S., Mithani, S. K.

“…All patients (36 hands) with connective tissue disorders who underwent periarterial sympathectomy of the hand alone or in conjunction with vascular bypass at…”
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Microsurgery costs and outcome by HEINZ, T. R, COWPER, P. A, LEVIN, L. S

“…Reliable information on cost and value in microsurgery is not readily available in the literature. Driving factors for cost, determinants of complications, and…”
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