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S L Spear

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Spear S, Slack C, Howard M
Plast Reconstr Surg . 2001 May; 107(5):1167-76. PMID: 11373557
Although many of the health and safety issues associated with breast augmentation have been thoroughly discussed over the past decade, the literature is remarkably silent regarding postmastectomy reconstruction of the...
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Spear S, Spittler C
Plast Reconstr Surg . 2001 Feb; 107(1):177-87; quiz 188. PMID: 11176621
Breast reconstruction with expanders and implants provides an excellent option in the properly selected patient. Techniques for reconstruction have evolved significantly over the past 30 years with the development of...
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Spear S, Hess C, ElMaraghy M
Plast Reconstr Surg . 2000 Nov; 106(6):1300-4. PMID: 11083559
One commonly expressed concern regarding transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap breast reconstruction surgery is the return of sensation to the abdomen. Although many studies have focused on abdominal wall...
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Spear S, Elmaraghy M, Hess C
Plast Reconstr Surg . 2000 Apr; 105(4):1542-52; discussion 1553-4. PMID: 10744249
The earliest silicone breast implants were smooth-surface, silicone rubber devices filled with either silicone gel or saline. Because of persistent problems with capsular contracture, polyurethane-covered silicone implants were developed as...
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Spear S, Onyewu C
Plast Reconstr Surg . 2000 Mar; 105(3):930-42. PMID: 10724252
A retrospective review was performed of one surgeon's experience with 40 consecutive patients who had undergone two-stage saline-filled implant breast reconstruction and radiation during the period from 1990 through 1997....
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Spear S, Pennanen M, Barter J, BURKE J
Plast Reconstr Surg . 1999 Feb; 103(2):548-53; discussion 554-5. PMID: 9950543
No abstract available.
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Spear S, BURKE J, Forman D, Zuurbier R, Berg C
Plast Reconstr Surg . 1998 Nov; 102(6):1913-6. PMID: 9810985
Little is known about the outcome of breast reduction in the previously radiated breast. With the increased popularity of breast conservation in the management of breast cancer, it is inevitable...
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Spear S, Bowen D
Plast Reconstr Surg . 1998 Oct; 102(5):1615-7. PMID: 9774019
The TRAM flap may be the best choice in male breast reconstruction not just because it can replace the missing skin and fat but also because it may be a...
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Spear S
Plast Reconstr Surg . 1998 Sep; 102(3):899. PMID: 9727463
No abstract available.
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Spear S, HARTRAMPF Jr C
Plast Reconstr Surg . 1998 Aug; 102(2):586-7; author reply 587-8. PMID: 9703112
No abstract available.