A deep inferior epigastric flap with a prefabricated thin portion obtained from the insertion of a silicone sheet

Biochemical studies have revealed considerable amounts of free amino acids in the kidney. We examined the intrarenal distribution of three amino acids (aspartate, glutamate, and taurine) in the rat kidney with an immunoperoxidase method. In the renal cortex, all three amino acids were concentrated in the renal corpuscles and in the epithelia of the collecting tubules. Immunostaining of the collecting tubules was more intense in the principal cells than in the intercalated cells. The distal convoluted tubules were also immunostained with aspartate- and glutamate- specific antibodies but not with the taurine-specific antibody. In the renal medulla, the immunoreactivity specific for aspartate and for glutamate was similar; it was weak in the thick portion of the loop of Henle and strong in the collecting tubules. Immunoreactivity specific for taurine was restricted to regions within the epithelia of the thin portion of the loop of Henle and the collecting tubules. The significance of the accumulated amino acids as osmoregulatory agents is discussed.

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Effect of Shear Stress on Platelet Adhesion to Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene, a Silicone Sheet, and an Endothelial Cell Monolayer

ASAIO Journal ◽

10.1097/00002480-200011000-00009 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 46 (6) ◽

pp. 696-701 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Katsuko Sakai Furukawa ◽

Takashi Ushida ◽

Hirohito Sugano ◽

Tamotsu Tamaki ◽

Norio Ohshima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shear Stress ◽

Endothelial Cell ◽

Platelet Adhesion ◽

Cell Monolayer ◽

Endothelial Cell Monolayer ◽

Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene ◽

Silicone Sheet

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Durable crystalline Si photovoltaic modules based on silicone-sheet encapsulants

Japanese Journal of Applied Physics ◽

10.7567/jjap.57.027101 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 57 (2) ◽

pp. 027101

Author(s):

Kohjiro Hara ◽

Hiroto Ohwada ◽

Tomoyoshi Furihata ◽

Atsushi Masuda

Keyword(s):

Photovoltaic Modules ◽

Silicone Sheet

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Silicone sheet and bead implants to correct the deformities of inadequately healed orbital fractures

British Journal of Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1016/s0007-1226(78)90096-6 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 254-258 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

J.M.H.M. Borghouts ◽

A.J. Otto

Keyword(s):

Orbital Fractures ◽

Silicone Sheet

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Thoraco-epigastric flap for breast reconstruction in cancer

Tumors of female reproductive system ◽

10.17650/1994-4098-2015-11-4-35-38 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 35-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. D. Zikiryakhodzhayev, ◽

E. K. Saribekyan ◽

E. A. Rasskazova

Keyword(s):

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Epigastric Flap

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Silicone Sheet Containing All-Trans Retinoic Acid and Hydroquinone for the Treatment of Epidermal Melanosis

Dermatologic Surgery ◽

10.1111/dsu.12206 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 39 (8) ◽

pp. 1237-1242 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shoko Iida ◽

Akihiko Takushima ◽

Norihiko Ohura ◽

Suguru Sato ◽

Masakazu Kurita ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Retinoic Acid ◽

Trans Retinoic Acid ◽

All Trans Retinoic Acid ◽

Silicone Sheet

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The Principles of Scalp Extension

The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery ◽

10.1177/074880689401100403 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 245-254 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Dominic A. Brandy

Keyword(s):

Time Interval ◽

Primary Advantage ◽

Silicone Sheet ◽

Physical Principles

This article is written to help the reader understand the physical principles behind scalp extension. A review of the history and physiology of scalp extension is first discussed. The newest form of scalp extension is then reviewed and a series of equations developed by the author are analyzed to help the reader understand what is really occurring with the latest twist on extension (i.e. burying a stretched silicone sheet to each opposing galeal surface). When scalp extension is applied to circumferential scalp reduction, the primary advantage is a reduction in the time interval between surgeries from 3 months to 1 month. When scalp extension is applied to midline scalp reduction, the primary advantages are an elimination of stretch-back and a decreased time interval between surgeries. Because circumferential scalp reduction does not normally incur stretch-back, the surgeon performing midline scalp reduction will perceive a much greater improvement in overall cosmesis from extension because the elimination of a previous loss (50% stretch-back) will be perceived as a gain postoperatively.

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