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Biography

Finished medical school at Western Reserve in 1969, plastic surgery at Yale in 1975; Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at University of Chicago 1975-8, Associate Professor at U. Wisconsin Madison 1978-82; now Professor of Surgery at Brown. Interested in wound healing, skin flap physiology, and various clinical projects in hand surgery and trauma.

Institutions

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Research Description

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Selected Publications

• 48. Fletcher J, Edstrom L. An anomalous palmaris longus slip causing ulnar nerve compression. J Hand Surg. (in press).(IN PRESS)
• 1. Edstrom L. The Powerful MACS-Lift. National Cosmetic Network, New York, 2007(2007)
• 10. Edstrom LE. Chapter 23: Management of the Degloved Hand, in The Mutilated Hand, edited by Weinzweig J and Weinzweig N, Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, 2005.(2005)
• 9. Karacaoglu E, and Edstrom LE: Chapter 46, "Chronic Nerve Injuries and Treatment of Neuromas," in Hand Surgery, edited by Richard A. Berger and Arnold-Peter C. Weiss, 2004.(2004)
• 47. Weinzweig J, Tattini C, Lynch S, Zienowicz R, Weinzweig N, Spangenberger A, Edstrom L. Investigation of the growth and metastasis of malignant melanoma in a murine model: the role of supplemental vitamin A. Plast Reconstr Surg, 112:152-8, 2003.(2003)
• 46. Weinzweig J, Panter KE, Spangenberger A, Harper JS, McRae R, and Edstrom LE. The fetal cleft palate: III. Ultrastructural and functional analysis of palatal development following in utero repair of the congenital model. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 109: 2355-62, 2002.(2002)
• 44. Weinzweig J, Panter KE, Spangenberger A, and Edstrom LE. Toward an understanding of the cleft palate anomaly using a congenital model. Med Health RI, 84:128-31, 2001(2001)
• 42. Edstrom LE. Body controuring: A Review. Med Health RI, 84:114-6, 2001.(2001)
• 43. Edstrom, LE. Conversion to digital photography and photo archiving. Plast Reconst Surg, 105:1576-7, 2001.(2001)
• 45. Fletcher J, Blake D, Zienowicz R, Edstrom LE, Weiss AP, Akelman E, and Sullivan P. Office-based operatory experience: an overview of anesthetic technique, procedures and complications. Med Health RI, 84:117-8, 2001.(2001)
• 41. Weinzweig J, Panter KE, Pantaloni M, Spangenberger A, Harper JS, Lui F, James LF, and Edstrom LE. The fetal cleft palate: II. Scarless healing after in utero repair of a congenital model. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 104:1356-64, 1999.(1999)
• 39. Brown MJ, Edstrom LE, and Zienowicz RJ. A symptomatic radial artery anomaly and its surgical treatment. J. Hand Surgery, 24A:178-181, 1999.(1999)
• 40. Weinzweig J, Panter K, Pantaloni M, Spangenberger A, Loui F, Gardner D, Harper JS, Wierenga TL, and Edstrom LE. The fetal cleft palate. In: Characterization of a congential model. Plast. Reconstr. Surg.103:419-428,1999.(1999)
• 8. Edstrom LE. Anatomy of the hand. In: J. Weinzweig ed, Hand and Wrist Surgery Secrets. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, 1999.(1999)
• 37. Weinzweig J, Panter K, Pantaloni M, Spangenberger A, Harper J, McRae R, and Edstrom LE. The fetal cleft palate: A histomorphologic study of palatal development and function following In: Utero repair of a congenital model. Plast. Surg. Forum, XXI:27-30,1998.(1998)
• 38. Caldemone AA, Edstrom LE, Loyle MA, Rabinowitz R, and Hulbert WC. Buccal mucosal grafts for urethral reconstruction. Urology, 51:15-9, (5A Supple.),1998.(1998)
• 7. Edstrom LE. Anatomy of the hand. In: J. Weinzweig ed, Plastic Surgery Secrets. Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, 1998.(1998)
• 35. Weinzweig J, Lynch S, Zienowicz R, Pantaloni M, and Edstrom LE. Prevention of the growth and metastasis of malignant melanoma: The role of vitamin A. Plast. Surg. Forum XX:175-177, 1997.(1997)
• 34. Weinzweig J, Sullivan P, Panter K, Pantaloni M, Spangenberger A, and Edstrom, LE. The fetal cleft palate: In: Utero repair of a true congenital model, Plast. Surg. Forum XX:25-27, 1997.(1997)
• 36. Weinzweig J, Sullivan P, Panter K, Pantaloni M, Spangenberger A, and Edstrom E. The fetal cleft palate. In: Utero repair of a true congenital model. In: Craniofacial 7, Whitaker, L.A. (ed), Proceedings of the VIIth International Congress, International Society of Craniofacial Surgery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Monduzzi Editore, Bologna, Ital, pp. 43-45, 1997.(1997)
• 6. Zienowicz, RJ, and Edstrom, LE: Transposition flaps in the hand, in Flap Reconstruction in the Hand, Ed. by Blair, W. Lea & Freiberg, 1996.(1996)
• 5. Edstrom, LE: Book Review of Local Anesthetics, by Rudolph H. De Jong, for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996.(1996)
• 2. Rees. RS, Edstrom LE, et al.(eds.): Instructional Courses, Volume 6, 1993. CV Mosby, St. Louis.(1993)
• 4. Edstrom, LE: Book Review of Instructional Courses. 4th Edition. Ed. Robert C. Russell. Pps. 268. Mosby Year Book. St. Louis, MO, 1992, for Plast and Reconst Surg.(1992)
• 1. Rees RS, Edstrom LE, et al.(eds.): Instructional Courses, Volume 5, 1992. CVMosby, St. Louis.(1992)
• 33. Robotti, EB, and Edstrom, LE. Split thickness plantar skin grafts for coverage in the hand and digits. Journal of Hand Surgery 16A:143, Jan 1991.(1991)
• 5. Edstrom LE: Amputations in the Hand. Chapter 27 in Plastic Surgery: Principles and Practice, Ed. by Jurkiewicz MJ, Krizek TJ, Mathes SJ, and Ariyan S. Mosby, 1991.(1991)
• 4. Falcone PA, and Edstrom LE: Decision making in the acute thermal hand burn: an algorithm for treatment. Hand Clinics 6(2): 233, May 1990.(1990)
• 2. Edstrom, LE: Book Review of Hand Surgery. Volume One: General Aspects, Elective Surgery. Edited by H. Nigst, D. Buck-Gramcko, H. Millesi, and G.D.Lister. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., New York; in Plast. and Reconst. Surg. 85:311, 1990.(1990)
• 32. Falcone PA, Edstrom LE. Decision making in the acute thermal hand burn: an algorithm for treatment. Hand Clin. 6:233-8, 1990.(1990)
• 31. Khouri RK, Coony BC, Kenna DM, and Edstrom, LE: Heparin vs Thromboxane Inhibitors in prevention of microvascular coagulation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 86:110, July 1990.(1990)
• 3. Edstrom, LE: Book Review of Grabb's Encyclopedia of Flaps. (Vol 1,2,3) By Berish Strauch, Luis O. Vasconez, Elizabeth J. Hall-Findlay. Pp. 1818. Little, Brown & Co., Boston, MA, 1990, for Plast and Reconst Surg.(1990)
• 30. Robotti, EB, and Edstrom, LE: The instep of the foot as a donor site for split-thickness skin grafts for coverage of defects in the palm and sole. Rivista Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica 21:355,1989.(1989)
• 29. Falcone PA, Priccolo VE, and Edstrom LE: Necotizing fasciitis as a complication of chickenpox. Clinical Pediatrics 27:339, 1988.(1988)
• 27. Edstrom LE, Balkovich M, and Slotman G: The effect of ischemic skin flap elevation on tissue and plasma thromboxane A2 and prostacyclin production; modification by thromboxane synthetase inhibition. Annals of Plastic Surgery 20:106, 1988.(1988)
• 28. Craig D, Edstrom LE, and Sullivan PA: The Tikhor-Limberg shoulder resection with latissimus dorsi muscle flap reconstruction for locally invasive basal cell carcinoma. Annals of Plastic Surgery 20: 1988.(1988)
• 26. Khouri RK, Angel, MF, and Edstrom, LE: The dorsal rat flap: An appraisal of the model. Surgical Forum 38:598, 1987.(1987)
• 25. Khouri RK, Angel, MF, and Edstrom LE: Standardizing the dorsal rat flap. Surgical Forum 37:590, 1986.(1986)
• 24. Goldstein SA, Edstrom LE. Centrocentral nerve union with autologous transplantation. Plast Reconst Surg 75:136, 1985.(1985)
• 22. Edstrom LE: Invited discussion of Clinical Experience with polydioxanone monofilament absorbable sutures in plastic surgery, by Chusak RB, and Dibbell DG. Plast and Reconst Surgery 72:22l, l984.(1984)
• 23. Gryskeiwicz JM, Edstrom LE, and Dibbell DG: The gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap in lower extremity injuries. J of Trauma 24:539, l984.(1984)
• 21. Edstrom LE: Invited discussion of a study of the pharmacologic control of blood flow to acute and delayed skin flaps using Xenon washout. Parts I & II. Plast and Reconst Surg 7l:409, l983.(1983)
• 19. Cochran JH, Edstrom LE, and Turnipseed WD: The combined use of vascular bypass and myocutaneous flap reconstruction in salvage of an ischemic limb. Angiology 32:642, l98l.(1981)
• 18. Cochran JH, Jr., Pauly TJ, Edstrom LE, and Dibbell DG: Hypoplasia of the latissimus dorsi muscle complicating breast reconstruction in Poland's Syndrome. Annals of Plast Surg 6:402, l98l.(1981)
• 17. Edstrom LE, and Dibbell DG: The slideslip maneuver with myocutaneous flaps. Annals of Plast Surg 6:300, l98l.(1981)
• 16. Edstrom LE, Robson MC, and Hopp, D: Survival of skin flaps based on scar. Annals of Plast Surg 4:44, l98l.(1981)
• 20. Cochran JH, Edstrom LE, and Dibbell DG: Usefulness of the innervated TFL flap in paraplegic patients. Annals of Plast Surg 7:286, l98l.(1981)
• 15. Edstrom LE, Kohler J, Dawson P, and Demeester T: Malignant mesothelioma: A metastasis to the face. J of Surg Oncology l4:25l-4, l980.(1980)
• 3. Dibbell DG, and Edstrom LE: The gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap. Clinics in Plastic Surgery 7:45, l980.(1980)
• 14. Dibbell DG, McGraw JB, and Edstrom LE: Providing useful and protective sensibility to the sitting area in patients with meningomyelocele. Plast and Reconstr Surg 64:796, l979.(1979)
• 13. Edstrom LE, Robson MC, Macchiaverna JR, and Scala, AD: Management of deep partial thickness dorsal hand burns. Ortho Review 8:27-33, l979.(1979)
• 11. Edstrom LE, Robson MC, Macchiaverna JR, and Scala AD: Prospective randomized treatments for burned hands: nonoperative vs. operative. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg l3:l3l-5, l979.(1979)
• 12. Edstrom LE, Hopp D, Robson MC, and Surgeon, JW: The use of a rapid new technique in the demonstration of cutaneous catecholamines. J of Surg Res 27:2l9-227, l979.(1979)
• 10. Edstrom LE, and Robson MC: Destructive DIP joint arthropathy: four unusual case presentations. Ortho Review 8:61, 1978.(1978)
• 9. Ritchie K, and Edstrom LE: Pressure sores. P A Journal 8:17, 1978.(1978)
• 8. Edstrom LE, Headley BJ, and Robson, MC: Evaluation of exercise techniques in the burn patient. Burns 4:ll3, l978.(1978)
• 2. Robson MC, and Edstrom LE: The Diabetic Foot. An alternative approach to major amputations. Surg Clin N Amer 57:l089, l977.(1977)
• 6. Robson MC, and Edstrom LE: Conservative management of the diabetic foot. Plast and Reconstr Surg 59:55l, l977.(1977)
• 7. Edstrom LE, Robson MC, and Wright JK: A method for the evaluation of minor degrees of breast asymmetry. Plast and Reconst Surg 60:8l2, l977.(1977)
• 5. Robson MC, Koss N, Krizek TJ, and Edstrom LE: The undelayed Mutter flap in head and neck reconstruction. Am J Surg l32:472, l976.(1976)
• 4. Robson MC, Hagstrom WJ, Landa SJ, and Edstrom LE: Lip resection and muscle flaps: A simple technique to treat drooling. Brit J Plast Surg 29:304, l976.(1976)
• 3. Robson MC, Edstrom LE, Landa SJ, and Hagstrom WJ: The mucoperiosteal palate flap for closure of oral cavity defects. Plast and Reconstr Surg 58: 450, l976.(1976)
• 2. Robson MC, Edstrom LE, Ariyan S, and Krizek TJ: Forearm compression syndrome. Ortho Review 5:57, l976.(1976)
• 1. Krizek TJ, and Edstrom LE: "Orbital Surgery - historical perspective," in Tessier P, Callihan A, Mustarde J, and Salyer K, (eds.): Symposium on Plastic Surgery in the Orbital Region, St. Louis: C.V. Mosby Co. l976, pp 3-7.(1976)
• 1. Robson MC, Edstrom LE, Krizek TJ, and Groskin MG: The efficacy of systemic antibiotics in the treatment of granulating wounds. J Surg Res 16:299, l974.(1974)
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• 1. Edstrom, LE: Book Review of A Concise Guide to the Clinical Practice of Plastic Surgery, edited by Barrett, St. Louis Medical Publishers, l983., in Plast and Reconst Surgery