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B Brent

Publications and source records attributed to B Brent.

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PubMed1978

The role of pressure therapy in management of earlobe keloids: preliminary report of a controlled study.

Prevention of postexcisional recurrence of the common earlobe keloid has long been an enigma to the surgeon. The increased realization that pressure aids in diminishing hypertrophic burn scars has stimulated us to develop an effective pressure device to control the collagen overgrowth frequently occurring after initial keloid excision. Our device is a decorative spring-pressure earring that is applied to the earlobe 2 weeks after excision of the keloid. The patient is instructed to wear the earring for 4 to 6 months. An effective evaluation of this device was carried out through its bilateral use in some patients. The earring was used initially on only 1 ear; when early recurrence was detected in the control ear, application of the device diminished and prevented keloid reformation. This innovation promises to be an important adjunct in the prevention of postexcisional recurrence of earlobe keloids, and the preliminary results are reported with a 12 to 15 month follow-up. Constant light pressure is discussed as an effective means of preventing postexcisional recurrence of these lesions.

Ear, External↗
PubMed1978

Perichondro-cutaneous graft.

A perichondro-cutaneous graft uniquely provides skin cover with the potential of generating its own cartilaginous support. An initial laboratory investigation is reported, and various applications of this graft to reconstructive facial surgery are proposed. Several clinical cases are presented.

Adult↗
PubMed1978

Reconstruction of traumatic ear deformities.

Post-traumatic auricular deformity is a unique and varied problem that taxes the ingenuity of the plastic surgeon. Case individualization is repeatedly demanded and a systematic assessment of the residual tissue is requisite to planning an appropriate reconstruction. A basic guideline is presented to emphasize fundamental principles of plastic surgery and tissue transplantation as they are applied to this challenging area of our specialty.

Ear Cartilage↗
PubMed1977

The acquired auricular deformity. A systematic approach to its analysis and reconstruction.

Acquired ear deformities present unique and varied problems which tax the ingenuity of the plastic surgeon. Case individualization is necessary, and a systematic assessment of the residual tissues is a requisite when planning an appropriate reconstruction. Cases performed by one surgeon have been used to demonstrate the basic principles of these repairs. A systematic approach to the reconstruction of these acquired deformities is presented.

Cartilage↗
PubMed1977

Nipple-areola reconstruction with auricular tissues.

Various methods of reconstructing the nipple-areolar complex with auricular tissues are presented. A basic one-stage reconstructive technique is described which seems suitable for the use of various tissues. An alternative method of correcting the inverted nipple is reported.

Adult↗