509 Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Histomorphometric analysis of poly-L/D-lactide 96/4 sutures in the gastrocnemius tendon of rabbits. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomat) (Submitted). 508 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T and Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Rabbits’ Cranial Bone. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomat) (Submitted). 507 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Persistence of Indentation with Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-lactide vs. Silicone Sponge Scleral Buckling Implants. RETINA (In press). 506 Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi T. Histological Analysis of Bioabsorbable Scleral Buckling Implants. An Experimental Study on Rabbits. RETINA (Accepted). 505 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Ciprofloxacin-releasing bioabsorbable polymer is superior to titanium in preventing Staphylococcus epidermis attachment and biofilm formation in vitro. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomat) (Accepted). 504 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. A novel bioabsorbable composite membrane of polyactive 70/30 and bioactive glass no. 13-93 in repair of experimental maxillary alveolar cleft defects. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomat) (Accepted). 503 Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Kelly C.P, Andrus L, Waris T, Jackson I.T. Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws Cause Temporary Growth Retardation in Rabbit Femur. Journal of Pediatric Orthpaedics (Accepted). 502 Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. New Multifunctional Tacks: Pull-Out Strength of Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Tacks. 7th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), Lisboa, Portugal, 4-7.6.2005. 501 Kangas K, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Tormälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Histological Characterization of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Sutures in the Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. 7th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), Lisboa, Portugal, 4-7.6.2005. 500 Waris E, Kelly CP, Andrus L, Waris T, Jackson IT, Ashammakhi N. Investigation of the Effect of Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws on Growth of Rabbit Femur. 7th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), Lisboa, Portugal, 4-7.6.2005. 499 Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Microscopical Characterization of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Sutures in the Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. Engineering with Membranes 2005: Medical and Biological Applications, Camogli, Italy, 15-18.5.2005. 498 Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Tormälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Development of Multifunctional Antibiotic Releasing Tacks. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. 497 Kangas K, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Tormälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. New Suture for Repair of Achilles Tendon. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. 496 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Advanced Multifucntional Drug Releasing Biomaterials. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. 495 Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. Results of Multicenter EU Study on Use of Bioabsorbable Devices in Craniofacial Surgery. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. 494 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T. Clinical Application of Bioabsorbbale Tacks and Plates in CMF Surgery. 15th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2005), Shanghai, China, 18-20.3.2005. 493 Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to PLDLA Suture in Rabbits Achilles tendon. 15th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2005), Shanghai, China, 18-20.3.2005. 492 Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Analysis of Tissue Reactions to Scleral Buckling Implants in Rabbits. 15th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2005), Shanghai, China, 18-20.3.2005. 491 Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. PLDLA Suture Invistigated in Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-75. 490 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. New Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Polymer is Superior to Titanium in Preventing Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation in Vitro. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-86. 489 Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Multifunctional Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Tacks: Assessment of Pullout Strength. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-104. 488 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Ciprofloxacin-Releasing SR-PLGA 80/20 Screws: Pull-Out Forces in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones, Tissue Reactions and Ciprofloxacin Concentrations in Rabbit's Cranial Bone. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-105. 487 Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. EU Funded Project: Successful Use of Biosorb Osteofixation Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases: a Multicentric Report. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-27. 486 Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Kelly CP, Lee A, Waris T, Jackson IT. Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws Cause Temporary Growth Retardation in Rabbit Femur. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-117. 485 Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Ryhänen J, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Histological and Radiological Analysis of Scleral Buckling with Bioabsorbable Implants. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-74. 484 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Polymer is Superior to Titanium in Preventing Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation In Vitro. Key Engineering Materials 2005; 284-286:427–430. 483 Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P and Waris T. Successful Use of Biosorb Osteofixation Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases: A Multicenter Report. J Craniofac Surg 2004; 15(4):692-701. 482 Penttilä H, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Vanhatalo S. Degeneration and regeneration of perivascular innervation in arterial grafts. J Craniofac Surg 2004; 15(4):570-581. 481 Penttilä H, Huttunen P, von Smitten K, Waris T, Ashammakhi, N. Noradrenaline levels are significantly increased in rat arterial grafts 6 hours postoperatively and take 48 hours to come down. Microsurgery 2004; 24(2):139-142. 480 Penttilä H, Huttunen P, von Smitten K, Ashammakhi N, Waris T. Reinnervation of arterial grafts by noradrenergic nerves occurs in rats as indicated by increased levels of noradrenaline. Plast Reconstr Surg 2004; 113(7):2057-2060. 479 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T and Ashammakhi N. Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws take more than 1½ years to Resorb in Rabbit Cranial Bone. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomat) 2004; 70B(1):49-55. 478 Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Serlo W and Törmälä P. Self-reinforcedBioabsorbable Devices for Osteofixation of Craniofacial Bones. Chapter 7. In: Biomaterials in Orthopedics. Advanced Applications of Basic Science and Bioengineering. Donald L. Wise, Vasif Hasirci, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Michael J. Yaszemski, David E. Altobelli, and Debra J. Trantolo (Eds.). Marcel Dekker, NY. 2004, pp. 169-184. 477 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Study of the Effect of Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Implant on Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation in Vitro. 17th Annual Meeting of International Society for Ceramics in Medicine (ISCM) Bioceramics 17, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 8-12.12.2004. 476 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Knuutila K, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Aro H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Prospectives in Multifunctional Materials (MFM): Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Devices. l’European Congress of Chemotherapy and Infections (ECC) & Réunion Interdisciplinaire de Chimiothérapie Anti-Infectieuse (RICAI) 2004 Congress, Paris, France, 1-3.12.2004. 475 Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Microscopical Characterization of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Sutures in the Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. European Tissue Repair Society Focus Meeting "Tissue Repair, Contraction and the Myofibroblast", Nyon, Switzerland, 18-20.11.2004. 474 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Evaluation of Tissue Reactions to Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Rabbit Cranial Bone. Society for Biomaterials Symposium on Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: The Advent of Combination Products, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 16-18.10.2004. 473 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Ciprofloxacin Releasing PLGA Screws Assessed for Pullout Strength. Society for Biomaterials Symposium on Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: The Advent of Combination Products, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 16-18.10.2004. 472 Knuutila K, Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Pull-Out Strength Properties of Antibiotic Releasing Tacks in Human Cadaver Bone. Society for Biomaterials Symposium on Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: The Advent of Combination Products, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 16-18.10.2004. 471 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Knuutila K, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Aro H, Mäkinen T, Waris T, Törmälä P. Multifunctionality of Bioresorbable Bone Fixation Devices Explored. Society for Biomaterials Symposium on Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: The Advent of Combination Products, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 16-18.10.2004. 470 Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. A Multicenter Study on Resorbable Craniomaxillofacial Osteofixation. E.S.P.R.A.S. appointed 5th Congress of the Croatian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Dubrovnik - Cavtat, Croatia, 15-20.10.2004, P5. 469 Serlo W, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Novel Method for Correction of Trigonocephaly in Children. E.S.P.R.A.S. appointed 5th Congress of the Croatian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Dubrovnik - Cavtat, Croatia, 15-20.10.2004, P26. 468 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Follow-Up of Resorption of PLGA 80/20 Screws for 1½ Year in Rabbits. E.S.P.R.A.S. appointed 5th Congress of the Croatian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Dubrovnik - Cavtat, Croatia, 15-20.10.2004, P28. 467 Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. Synthetic Bioabsorbable Polylactide Finger Joint Scaffolds Evaluated in the Subcutis of Rats. Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) 2004 Annual Fall Meeting: New Challenges for the Future, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 13-16.10.2004, 960. 466 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Combining prefabricated microvascularied perichondrial flaps and bioabsorbable polylactide nonwoven scaffolds to tissue engineered cartilage. Joint Meeting of the Tissue Engineering Society International (TESI) and the European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES), Lausanne, Switzerland, 10-13.10.2004, P020. 465 Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. Investigation of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds Implanted in the Subcutis of Rats. Joint Meeting of the Tissue Engineering Society International (TESI) and the European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES), Lausanne, Switzerland, 10-13.10.2004, P022. 464 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Knuutila K, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen L, Niemelä S-M, Waris T, Aro H, Törmälä P. Overview of Bioabsorbable Biomaterials: Development of Multifunctional Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 463 Waris E, Happonen H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Törmälä P, Santavirta S, Konttinen YT, Ashammakhi N. Study of Biomechanical Properties of Self-Reinforced Bioabsorbable Implants for Use in Small Bone Fixation in the Hand. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 462 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T. Report on A New Technique for Correction of Trigonocephaly Using Bioabsorbable Osteofixation Tacks and Plates and a Novel Tack-Shooter. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 461 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Investigation of the Effect of Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Implant on Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation in Vitro. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 460 Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. Bioasorbable Osteofixation Used Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases: A Multicenter Report. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 459 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Study of Complete Resorption of Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Rabbit Cranial Bone. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 458 Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Resorbable Multifunctional Antibiotic Releasing Tacks. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 457 Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. In Vivo Characterization of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Sutures in the Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. XIV Conference on Biomaterials in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Rytro, Poland, 10-13.10.2004. 456 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Knuutila K, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Introduction of Multifunctional Materials (MFM): Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. Ceramics, Cells and Tissues 9th Annual Seminar & Meeting, Materials for Tissue Engineering Chemistry and Microstructure: The Role for Ceramics, Faenza, Italy, 28.9.-1.10.2004. 455 Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. New poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 scaffolds evaluation in vivo. Advances in Tissue Engineering and Biology of Heart Valves, Florence, Italy, 15-18.9.2004. 454 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. CT evaluation of Persistence of Indentation with Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-lactide vs. Silicone Sponge Scleral Buckling Implants. XVIIth European Congress for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Tours, Loire Valley, France, 14-18.9.2004, 226. 453 Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Tacks: Assessment of Pullout Strength. XVIIth European Congress for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Tours, Loire Valley, France, 14-18.9.2004, 556. 452 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Microscopical Evaluation Reveals that Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Take More Than 1½ Years to Resorb in Rabbit Cranial Bone.XVIIth European Congress for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Tours, Loire Valley, France, 14-18.9.2004, 225. 451 Serlo W, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Use of Novel Bioabsorbable Tacks for Correction of Trigonocephaly. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 450 Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Antibiotic Releasing Tacks: Pull-Out Strength Properties in Human Cadaver Bone. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 449 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional Bioabsorable Ciprofloxacin-Containing and Plain Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws: Pull-Out Strength Properties in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 448 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Investigation of Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Rabbit Cranial Bone. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 447 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Neo-Formation of Cartilage in Prefabricated Microvascularied Perichondrial Flaps Wrapped around Bioabsorbable Polylactide Nonwoven Scaffolds. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 446 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Follow-Up of Vascularised Tissue Flaps Using Surface Sensor Pulse Oximeter. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 445 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-Lactide vs. Silicone Sponge Scleral Buckling Implants Can Induce Sufficeintly Perisistant Indentation in Rabbits. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 444 Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bio-Reconstructive Finger Joint Prosthesis: Definition of in Vivo Milestones in Rats' Subcutis. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 443 Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. European Multicenter Study on the Use of Biosorb Osteofixation Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 442 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Knuutila K, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Aro H, Mäkinen T, Waris T, Törmälä P. Advances in Multifunctional Biomaterials: Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. II Iberian Congress on Biomaterials (BIOÉvora2004), Évora, Portugal, 9-11.9.2004. 441 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Use of surface sensor pulse oximeter in follow-up of free flaps. 5th Nordic Congress on Telemedicine, Umeå, Sweden, 31.8 - 3.9.2004. 440 Pellinen V, Talasmaa T, Hytönen J, Vesterinen H, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Development of web-based software for conducting conference meetings. 5th Nordic Congress on Telemedicine, Umeå, Sweden, 31.8 - 3.9.2004. 439 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Suokas E, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to Self-Reinforced Plain and Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Rabbits' Cranial Bone and Bone Tissue Concentrations of Ciprofloxacin Released from Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Implanted in Rabbits' Cranial Bone. American Society of Materials (ASM) Materials & Processes for Medical Devices Conferece, St. Paul, Minnesota USA, 25-28.8.2004. 438 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Knuutila K, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. A New Generation Biomaterials: Development of Multifunctional Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Devices. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 437 Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. Microscopical Study of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds Implanted in the Subcutis of Rats. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 436 Leinonen S, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Study of Pullout Strength of Ciprofloxacin-Containing Self-Reinforced Poly-L/DL-Lactide 70/30 Bioactive Glass 13 Miniscrews in Human Cadaver Bone. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 435 Leinonen S, Tiainen J, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Poly-L/DL-Lactide 70/30 Tacks Have Significantly Better Holding Power than Corresponding Screws Tested in Human Cadaver Bone. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 434 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Sustained Skleral Indentation is Achieved Using Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-Lactide in Experimental Rabbit Model. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 433 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Inhibition of Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation by Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Polymer. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 432 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Microvascularied Perichondrial Flaps and Bioabsorbable Polylactide Scaffolds for Engineering Cartilage. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 431 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Application of Surface Sensor Pulse Oximeter in Follow-Up of Free Flaps. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 430 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Study of New Bioabsorbable Composite Membrane of Polyactive® and Bioactive Glass n:o 13-93 in Treatment of Experimental Maxillary Alveolar Cleft Defects in Growing Rabbits. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 429 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Koort J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Study of Bone Tissue Concentrations of Ciprofloxacin Released from Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Implanted in Rabbits' Cranial Bone. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 428 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Study of Tissue Reactions to Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Implanted in Rabbit Cranial Bone. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 427 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Take More Than 1½ Years to Resorb in Rabbit Cranial Bone. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 426 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Evaluation of Pullout Force of Ciprofloxacin-Containing Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 425 Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Ilomäki J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Study of the Pull-Out Forces of Bioabsorbable Polylactide/Polyglycolide Screws (Biosorb and Lactosorb) and Tacks in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 424 Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Kelly CP, Andrus L, Waris T, Jackson IT. Shortening and Growth Compensation After the Use of Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws in Rabbits Femur. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 423 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M, Törmälä P, Kellomäki M, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Treatment of Cranial Bone Defects in Rabbits Using Self-Reinforced Poly-L,D-Lactide 96/4 Sheets. 3rd ScanBalt Forum - The Competence Region, Turku Science Park, BioCity and PharmaCity, Finland, 25-26.8.2004. 422 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Microvascularised Flaps Follow-Up Using Surface Sensor Pulse Oximetery. The 5th International Conference on Biological Physics (ICBP2004), Gothenburg, Sweden, 23-27.8.2004. 421 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M, Törmälä P, Kellomäki M, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Engineering Bone Using Poly-L/D-Lactide 96/4 Sheets. Polymer Biomaterials: Biomimetic and Bioanalogous Systems (43rd Microsymposium of P.M.M.), Prague, Czech Republic, 11-15.7.2004, PC60. 420 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Multifunctional Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Materials are Superior to Titanium in Preventing Staphylococcus Epidermis Attachment and Biofilm Formation In Vitro. Polymer Biomaterials: Biomimetic and Bioanalogous Systems (43rd Microsymposium of P.M.M.), Prague, Czech Republic, 11-15.7.2004, PC64. 419 Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. In Vivo Study of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds in Rats. Polymer Biomaterials: Biomimetic and Bioanalogous Systems (43rd Microsymposium of P.M.M.), Prague, Czech Republic, 11-15.7.2004, PC63. 418 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Induced Indentation Using Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-Lactide in Experimental Rabbit Model Persists for Sufficient Time. Polymer Biomaterials: Biomimetic and Bioanalogous Systems (43rd Microsymposium of P.M.M.), Prague, Czech Republic, 11-15.7.2004, PC62. 417 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Koort J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Bone Tissue Concentrations of Ciprofloxacin Released from Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Implanted in Rabbits’ Cranial Bone. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 416 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Rabbit Cranial Bone. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 415 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws take more than 1½ years to Resorb in Rabbit Cranial Bone. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 414 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ninkovic M, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorable Ciprofloxacin-Containing and Plain Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws: Pull-Out Strength Properties in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 413 Tiainen J, Leinonen S-M, Ilomäki J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Comparison of the Pullout Forces of Bioabsorbable Polylactide/Polyglycolide Screws (Biosorb and Lactosorb) and Tacks: A Study on the Stability of Fixation in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 412 Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Evaluation of Poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds Implanted in the Subcutis of Rats. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 411 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Persistence of Indentation with Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-Lactide vs. Silicone Sponge Scleral Buckling Implants.Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 410 Leinonen S, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Holding Power of Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Containing Self-Reinforced Poly-L/DL-Lactide 70/30 Bioactive Glass Miniscrews in Human Cadaver Bone. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 409 Leinonen S, Tiainen J, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Holding Power of Bioabsorbable Self-Reinforced Poly-L/DL-Lactide 70/30 Tacks and Miniscrews in Human Cadaver Metatarsal Bone. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 408 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Development of Multifunctional Materials (MFM): Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM2004), Leuven, Belgium, 11-14.7.2004. 407 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Generation of Cartilage Using Prefabricated Microvascularied Perichondrial Bioabsorbable Polylactide Nonwoven Scaffolds. 10th General Meeting of the Swiss Society for Biomaterials (SSB), Davos, Switzerland, July 1st, 2004, P24. 406 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Knuutila K, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Update on Multifunctional Materials (MFM): Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. 10th General Meeting of the Swiss Society for Biomaterials (SSB), Davos, Switzerland, July 1st, 2004, P3. 405 Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds Implanted in Subcutaneously in Rats. European Cells & Materials (ECM) V: The Cell Biomaterial Reaction, Davos, Switzerland, 28-30.6.2004. 404 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-Lactide vs. Silicone Sponge Scleral Buckling Implants Can Induce Sufficeintly Perisistant Indentation in Rabbits. European Cells & Materials (ECM) V: The Cell Biomaterial Reaction, Davos, Switzerland, 28-30.6.2004. 403 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Containing and Plain Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws: Pull-Out Strength Properties in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. International Conference "Strategies in Tissue Engineering" Würzburg, Germany, June 14-16th, 2004, P-16. 402 Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Ilomäki J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Comparison of the Pullout Forces of Bioabsorbable Polylactide/Polyglycolide Screws (Biosorb and Lactosorb) and Tacks: A Study on the Stability of Fixation in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones.  International Conference "Strategies in Tissue Engineering" Würzburg, Germany, June 14-16th, 2004, P-15. 401 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Construction of Cartilage Using Prefabricated Microvascularied Perichondrial Bioabsorbable Polylactide Nonwoven Scaffolds. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society Spring Meeting (TCES2004), Keele University, UK, 14-15th June, 2004. 400 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Study of Use of Surface Sensor Pulse Oximeter in Follow-Up of Free Flaps. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society Spring Meeting (TCES2004), Keele University, UK, 14-15th June, 2004. 399 Ashammakhi N, Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Knuutila K, Waris T, Törmälä P. Novel Multifunctional Materials (MFM): Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society Spring Meeting (TCES2004), Keele University, UK, 14-15th June, 2004. 398 Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. Evaluation of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds Implanted in the Subcutis of Rats. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society Spring Meeting (TCES2004), Keele University, UK, 14-15th June, 2004. 397 Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. In Vivo Evaluation of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds in Rats. Regenerate 2004 (Tissue Engineering The Human Body), Seattle, Washington USA, 9-12.6.2004. 396 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Engineering of Cartilage Using Prefabricated Microvascularied Perichondrial Bioabsorbable Polylactide Nonwoven Scaffolds. Regenerate 2004 (Tissue Engineering The Human Body), Seattle, Washington USA, 9-12.6.2004. 395 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Bioabsorbable Multifunctional PLGA Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. 1st International Football Medicine Congress (IFOMEC), Munich, Germany, 9-12.6.2004. 394 Serlo W, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Correction of Trigonocephaly with Bioabsorbable Tacks and Plates. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 393 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Study of the Effect of Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Implant on Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation in Vitro. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 392 Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. New Bioabsorbable Scleral Buckling Implants: Histological Evaluation in Rabbits. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 391 Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. Multicenter Study on the Use of Biosorb Osteofixation Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases: A Multicenter Report. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 390 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Koort J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Bone Tissue Concentrations of Ciprofloxacin Released from Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Implanted in Rabbits' Cranial Bone. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 389 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws in Rabbit Cranial Bone. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 388 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Long-Term Histological Evaluation of Bioresorption of Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws to Resorb Completely in Rabbit Cranial Bone. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 387 Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Ilomäki J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Holding Power of Bioabsorbable Polylactide/Polyglycolide Screws (Biosorb and Lactosorb) and Tacks to Human Cadaver Parietal Bone. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 386 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Development of New Method to Follow-Up Tissue Flaps Using Surface Sensor Pulse Oximeter. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 385 Knuutila K, Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Novel Multifunctional Tacks: Pull-Out Strength of Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Tacks. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 384 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M, Törmälä P, Kellomäki M, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Healing of Cranial Bone Defects with Guided Bone Regeneration. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 383 Waris E, Kelly CP, Andrus L, Waris T, Jackson IT, Ashammakhi N. Study on the Effect of Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws on Growth Retardation in Rabbit Femur. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 382 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Guided bone regeneration of Experimental Maxillary Alveolar Cleft Defects in Growing Rabbits with a New Bioabsorbable Composite Membrane of Polyactive® and Bioactive Glass n:o 13-93. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 381 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Persistence of Indentation with Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-Lactide vs. Silicone Sponge Scleral Buckling Implants. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 380 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Guided Cartilage Generation Using Prefabricated Microvascular Flaps of Perichondreum and PLDLA 96/4 Non Woven Scaffolds. 5th ANNUAL SEMINAR OF “TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)”, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, June 1st, 2004. 379 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Engineering of Cartilage Using Prefabricated Microvascularied Perichondrial Bioabsorbable Polylactide Nonwoven Scaffolds. 5th Symposium of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), Gent, Belgium, 26-29.5.2004, abstract 588. 378 Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammahki N. Histological analysis of bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide (PLA96) scleral buckling implants in rabbits. EURETINA, 4th European Meeting for Macular and Vitreoretinal Diseases, Milano, Italy, 13-15th May, 2004. 377 Waris E, Kelly CP, Andrus L, Waris T, Jackson I.T, Ashammakhi N. Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws Cause Temporary Growth Retardation in Rabbit Femur. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 376 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Koort J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Bone Tissue Concentrations of Ciprofloxacin Released from Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 ScrewsImplanted in Rabbits’ Cranial Bone. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 375 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Suokas E, Veiranto M,Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide- Polyglycolide 80/20 Screwsin Rabbit Cranial Bone. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 374 Tiainen J, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N.Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws take more than 1½ years to Resorb in Rabbit Cranial Bone. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 373 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Pullout Strength of Ciprofloxacin-Containing Polylactide-Polyglycolide Screws in Human Cadaver Parietal Bone. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 372 Tiainen J, Leinonen S-M, Ilomäki J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Pullout Forces of Bioabsorbable Polylactide/Glycolide Screws (Biosorb and Lactosorb) and Tacks. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 371 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä M, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Engineering of Cartilage Using Prefabricated Microvascularized Perichondrial Bioabsorbable Polylactide Nonwoven Scaffolds. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 370 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Polymer is Superior to Titanium in Preventing Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation in Vitro. 14th InterdisciplinaryResearch Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 369 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N.Persistence of Indentation with Bioabsorbable Poly-L/D-Lactide vs. Silicone Sponge Scleral Buckling Implants. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 368 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Knuutila K, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Waris T, Törmälä P. Mechnical properties of ciprofloxacin-releasing polylactide-coglycolide screws and tacks. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 367 Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. Evaluation of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Scaffolds Implanted in the Subcutis of Rats. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 366 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Niemelä S-M, Waris T, Törmälä P. Development of Multifunctional Materials (MFM): Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. 14th Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI 2004), Limoges, France, 25-26.3.2004. 365 Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. SCLERAL BUCKLING WITH BIOABSORBABLE POLY-L/D LACTIDE IMPLANT. The International Symposium of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics" (ISOPT), Monte Carlo, Monaco, March 11-14, 2004. 364 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Surface Sensor Pulse Oximeter in Follow-Up of Free Flaps. IX National Telemedicine and e-Health -Seminar, Kemi, Finland 11-13.2.2004. 363 Pellinen V, Talasmaa T, Hytönen J, Vesterinen H, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Web-based conference is efficient medium for conducting EU project meetings. IX National Telemedicine and e-Health -Seminar, Kemi, Finland 11-13.2.2004. 362 Penttilä H, Tulamo R-M, Waris T, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Engineering of Cartilage Using Prefabricated Microvascularied Perichondrial Bioabsorbable Polylactide Nonwoven Scaffolds. www.tissue-engineering-oc.com/abstracts/abstract_tissue_engineering_of_cartilage.html 361 Penttilä H, Tuominen P, Waris T, Baer G, Rorarius M, Kalliovalkama J, Sand J, Ashammakhi N. Surface Sensor Pulse Oximeter in Follow-Up of Free Flaps. www.tissue-engineering-oc.com/abstracts/abstract_surface_sensor_pulse.html 360 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Pull-out Strength Properties of Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Containing Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Tested in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. Oulu University Science Day 18 Feb 2003, Oulu, Finland, (Submitted). 359 Veiranto M, Suokas E, Aro H.T, Koort J.K, Tiainen J, Niemelä S, Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Törmälä P. Novel bioabsorbable antibiotic releasing bone fracture fixation implants. Biomed 2003. 10th Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, METU Campus of Northern Cyprus, October 10-12, 2003. 358 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Repair of experimental maxillary alvaolar cleft defects in growing rabbits with a new bioabsorbable membrane of Polyactive and Bioactive glass. 7th European Conference of Scientists and Plastic Surgeons, 19-20 September 2003, Geneva, Switzerland. Abstract book page 35. 357 Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Syrjälä H, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Devices Inhibit Bacterial Attachment and Biofilm Formation. Biofilms in Medicine, October 17-19, 2003, Elsinor, Denmark. 356 Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Aro H, Koort J, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Syrjälä H, Waris T and Törmälä P. Development of Multifunctional Materials (MFM): Bioabsorbable Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. 4th Annual Seminar of the Center of Excellence on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering.Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland. June 3, 2003. 355 Veiranto M, Suokas E, Aro H, Koort J, Tiainen J, Niemelä S-M, Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Törmälä P. Antibiotic releasing bioabsorbable screws for bone surgery. HELSINKI UNIVERSITY CONGRESS OFDRUG RESEARCH, June 5-6, 2003, Helsinki, Finland. 354 Veiranto M, Niemelä S-M, Suokas E, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Syrjälä H, Törmälä P, Waris T. Ashammakhi N. Characterization of Antibiotic Releasing SR-PLGA Minicrews: In Vitro Drug Release, Mechanical Properties and Bacterial Inhibition. Tampereen Lääkäripäivät, Tampere Talo, 20.3.2003-22.3.2003. 353 Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Suokas E, Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. In Vitro Properties of Antibiotic Releasing SR-PLGA CMF-Fixation Screws. Oulu University Science Day 18 Feb 2003, Oulu, Finland. 352 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Törmälä P, Waris T. A New Technique for Cranial Bone Osteofixation: Use of Bioabsorbable Tacks and Plates to Fix Parietal Bone Split Grafts Used for Reconstruction of a Post-traumatic Frontal Bone Defect. A case report. Oulu University Science Day 18 Feb 2003, Oulu, Finland. 351 Leinonen S, Tiainen J, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Ninkovic M. Holding Power of Bioabsorbable Self-reinforced Poly-L/D-lactide 70/30 Tacks, and Miniscrews in Human Cadaver Bone. J Craniofac Surg 2003; 14(2):171-175 350 Ashammakhi N, Suuronen R, Tiainen J, Törmälä P, Waris T. Spotlights on Naturally Absorbable Osteofixation Devices. A Review. J Craniofac Surg 2003; 14(2):247-259 349 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T. A New Technique for Correction of Trigonocephaly Using New Bioabsorbable Osteofixation Tacks and Plates and a Novel Tack-shooter. J Craniofac Surg 2003; 14(1):92-96. 348 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P , Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Repair of Experimental Maxillary Alveolar Cleft Defects in Growing Rabbits with a New Bioabsorbable Composite Membrane of Polyactive® and Bioactive Glass. http://www.tissue-engineering-oc.com/abstracts/abstr_bioactive_glass.html 347 Ashammakhi N, Arnauld E, Marchc D, Ninkovic M, Dunaway D, Jones B, Törmälä P, Viitanen P, and WarisT. Safer surgery with biodegradable implants. Conference for Launching the 6th Framework programme. 11-13 Nov. 2002, Brussels. 346 Ashammakhi N, Waris T. Animations. Craniofacial operations and Tissue Engineering methods. CD. Produced by CDQ Solutions Ltd, Helsinki, Finland. June 2002. 345 Gaissmaier C, Krackhardt T, Flesch I, Kellomäki M, Aicher W.K, Waris T, Törmälä P, Weise K, Ashammakhi N. Effect of human platelet supernatant on proliferation and matrix synthesis of human articular chondrocytes in monolayer (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) cultures. 3rd ANNUAL SEMINAR OF "TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)" June 12, 2002, Kuopio, Finland. 344 Törmälä P, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N and Waris T. DEMANDS ONF SCAFFOLDS FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL TISSUE REGENERATION AND GENERATION. 3rd ANNUAL SEMINAR OF "TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)" June 12, 2002, Kuopio, Finland. 343 Länsman S, Leinonen S, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Evaluation of poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 scaffolds implanted in the subcutis of rats. 3rd ANNUAL SEMINAR OF "TISSUE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VETERINARY BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (BRG)" June 12, 2002, Kuopio, Finland. 342 Leinonen S, Tiainen J, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Self-reinforced Poly-L/LD-lactide 70/30 Tacks have a better Holding Power to the bone than corresponding screws. The 16th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Muenster, Germany 3-7 September 2002. 341 Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Ilomäki J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable polylactide/glycolide tacks have holding power to the bone similar or even better than screws. The 16th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Muenster, Germany 3-7 September 2002. 340 Mäkelä P, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Mechanical Properties of Self-reinforced Poly-L-lactide (SR-PLLA) Sutures Compared with Polyglyconate (MaxonR) and Polydioxanone (PDS) Sutures. An in vitro study. The 16th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Muenster, Germany 3-7 September 2002. 339 Ashammakhi N, Serlo W, Törmälä P, Waris T. Use of Bioabsorbable Tacks and Plates to Fix Parietal Bone Split Grafts Used for Reconstruction of a Post-traumatic Frontal Bone Defect. The 16th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Muenster, Germany 3-7 September 2002. 338 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T. Clinical application of A New Technique for Correction of Trigonocephaly: Use of Bioabsorbable Osteofixation Tacks, Tack-shooter and Plates. The 16th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Muenster, Germany 3-7 September 2002. 337 Leinonen S, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Pull-out tests of Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-plus Bioactive Glass-Containing Self-reinforced Poly-L/DL-lactide 70/30 Miniscrews in Human Cadaver Bone. The 16th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Muenster, Germany 3-7 September 2002. 336 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Pull-out Strength Properties of Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Containing Self-Reinforced Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Screws Tested in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones. The 16th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Muenster, Germany 3-7 September 2002. 335 Ashammakhi N, Gaissmaeir C, Kellomäki M, Fritz J, Ninkovic M, Kristensen G, Arnaud E, Petite H, Toft E, Törmälä P, Välimaa T, Waris T. Chondral and Osseous Tissue Engineering. Symposium on Tissue Engineering Science: Critical Elements in the Research and Development Continuum, May 19-23, 2002, Myconos, Greece. 334 Kellomäki M, Kulmala T, Ellä V, Länsman S, Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Törmälä P. IN VITRO AND IN VIVO BEHAVIOUR OF BIORECONSTRUCTIVE P(L/D)LA (96/4) KNITTED SCAFFOLDS. Symposium on Tissue Engineering Science: Critical Elements in the Research and Development Continuum, May 19-23, 2002, Myconos, Greece. 333 Spanio S, Ashammakhi N, Ilomäki J, Välimaa T, Rainer C, Waris T, Törmälä P, Ninkovic M. USE OF NEW BIOABSORBABLE TACKS AND A TACK-SHOOTER IN CRANIAL BONE OSTEOFIXATION SAVES OPERATIVE TIME. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2002; 13(5):693-696. 332 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M, Törmälä P, Kellomäki M, Waris T and Ashammakhi N. Bone Tissue Engineering: Treatment of cranial bone defects in rabbits, using self-reinforced poly-L,D-lactide 96/4 implants. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2002; 13(5):607-613. 331 Kellomaki M, Puumanen K, Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Paasimaa S, Tormala P. Bioabsorbable laminated membranes for guided bone regeneration. Technol Health Care. 2002;10(3,4):165-172. 330 Peltoniemi H, Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Kontio R, Salo A, Lindqvist C, Grätz K, Suuronen R. The use of bioabsorbable osteofixation devices in craniomaxillofacial surgery. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2002 Jul;94(1):5-14. 329 Länsman S, Serlo W, Linna O, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Treatment of pectus excavatum with bioabsorbable polylactide plates: Preliminary results. J Pediatr Surg. 2002 Sep;37(9):1281-6. 328 Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Ilomäki J, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Comparison of the pull-out forces of bioabsorbable polylactide/glycolide screws (biosorb and lactosorb) and tacks: a study on the stability of fixation in human cadaver parietal bones. J Craniofac Surg 2002; 13(4):538-543 327 Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ninkovic M, and Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-containing and plain self-reinforced polylactide-polyglycolide 80/20 screws: pull-out strength properties in human cadaver parietal bones. J Craniofac Surg 2002 May;13(3):427-433 326 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Törmälä T. A new technique for cranial bone osteofixation: Use of absorbable tacks and plates to fix parietal bone split grafts for post-traumatic frontal bone defect reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg 2002; 13(2):331-6 325 Mäkelä P, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Strength retention properties of Self-reinforced Poly-L-lactide (SR-PLLA) Sutures Compared with Polyglyconate (MaxonR) and Polydioxanone (PDS) Sutures. An in vitro study. Biomaterials 2002 Jun;23(12):2587-92 324 Leinonen S, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T and Ashammakhi N. Holding Power of Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Containing Self-reinforced Poly-L/DL-lactide 70/30 Bioactive Glass 13 Miniscrews in Human Cadaver Bone. J Craniofac Surg 2002; 13(2):212-8. 323 Törmälä P, Kellomäki M, Suokas E, Rokkanen P, Waris T. Biomaterials and approaches in tissue engineering. 2nd annual seminar of "Tissue engineering and medical, dental and veterinary biomaterial research group (BRG)", Tampere 09.08.2001. 322 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhlig T, Pihlajamäki H, Törmälä P, Waris T. Guided maxillary bone regeneration with bioabsorbable 2-D scaffolds. An experimental study in growing rabbits. 2nd annual seminar of "Tissue engineering and medical, dental and veterinary biomaterial research group (BRG)", Tampere 09.08.2001. 321 Penttila H.K, von Smitten K.A, Waris T.H. Disappearance of catecholamine fluorescence from the adrenergic nerves in arterial grafts in rats: an experimental fluorescence histochemical study. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg 2001 Jun;35(2):123-8 320 Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Position paper on the use of sten cells in "Spare Parts" project. Stem cell research at European level. Brussels, Belgium, 13th-14th September, 2001. 319 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Pihlajamäki H, Törmälä P, Waris T. Repair of maxillary alveolar cleft defects with two different bioabsorbable implants: an experimental study in growing rabbits. Eur J Plast Surg 2001, 24(2)66-73 318 Serlo W, Kaarela O.I, Peltoniemi H, Merikanto J, Ashammakhi N, Lassila K, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T.H. Self-Reinforced Polylactide Osteosynthesis Devices in Craniofacial Surgery. A Long-Term Follow-Up Study. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg 2001; 35(3):285-292 317 Konttinen Y, Santavirta S, Waris V, Ashammakhi N, Waris E, Waris T. Yhteenveto (Summary) In: Pehmytkudosten kanssa tekemisissä (urologia, gastroenterologia, plastikkakirurgia) [Biomaterials in soft tissue surgery: urology, GI and plastic surgery]. Eds. Waris T, Y Konttinen. Publications of the National Agency for Medicines 316 Ashammakhi N, Waris E, Konttinen Y, Waris T, Törmälä P. Pehmytkudosten sulussa käytettävät biomateriaalit In: Pehmytkudosten kanssa tekemisissä (urologia, gastroenterologia, plastikkakirurgia) [Biomaterials in soft tissue surgery: urology, GI and plastic surgery]. Eds. Waris T, Y Konttinen. Publications of the National Agency for Medicines 315 Ashammakhi N, Waris E, Konttinen Y, Waris T, Törmälä P. Stentit. In: Pehmytkudosten kanssa tekemisissä (urologia, gastroenterologia, plastikkakirurgia) [Biomaterials in soft tissue surgery: urology, GI and plastic surgery]. Eds. Waris T. Publications of the National Agency for Medicines 314 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Use of Polyglycolide Membrane in Tissue Engineering of Bone in Rabbits. 2001st Annual Meeting of the Am Assoc Hand Surg (AAHS), 5-11 Jan 2001, San Diego, California, USA 313 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering: Use of Polyglycolide Membrane to Guide Bone Regeneration in Femoral Metaphyseal Defect in Rabbits. 11th Interdisciplinary Conference on Biomaterials (GRIBOI) meeting, 8-9 March 2001, Calais, France 312 Ashammakhi N. Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Approach to Bone Tissue Engineering: in Experimental Femoral Metaphyseal Defects. Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Second Annual BioMEMS and Biomedical Nanotechnology World 2001 conference, September 22-25, 2001, Columbus, Ohio, USA. 311 Ashammakhi N. Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Polyglycolic acid membranes used to for bone tissue engineering in experimental bone defects. International Confernce on Materials for Advanced Technology (ICMAT 2001) Symposium B: Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering. 1-6 July 2001, Singapore. 310 Ashammakhi N. and Waris T. www.tissue-engineering-oc.com 309 Ashammakhi N. and Waris T. www.biocranio.com 308 Ashammakhi N. and Waris T. Animation of Chondral and Osseous TE. Animation CD, Production of CD Quality Oy, Helsinki, Finland, Feb. 2001. 307 Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Peltoniemi H, Waris E, Suuronen R, Serlo W, Törmälä P. Developments in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Use of Self-reinforced Polyglycolide and Polylactide Osteofixation Devices. Review. Plast Reconstr Surg 108(1):167-180, 2001 306 Kangas J, Paasimaa S, Mäkelä P, Leppilahti J, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Comparison of Tensile Strength Properties of Poly-LD-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 and Polyglyconate (MaxonR) Sutures: In Vitro, in the Subcutis and Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomater) 2001, 58(1):121-6 305 Puumanen K.A, Böhling T.O, Pihlajamäki H.K, Törmälä P.O, Waris T.H, Ashammakhi N.A. Prefabricating Bone in Muscle by Using Free Tibial Periosteal Grafts and Self-Reinforced Polyglycolide and Poly-L-Lactide Pins. An Experimental Study in Growing Rabbits. Eur J Plast Surg 2001, 24(1)19-24 304 Puumanen K.A, Ruuskanen M. M, Ashammakhi N, Kallioinen M. J, Törmälä P.O, Rokkanen P.U, Waris T.H. Tissue Engineering of Bone in Muscle by Using Free Periosteal Grafts with a Self-Reinforced Polyglycolide Membrane Scaffold. An Experimental Study in Growing Rabbits. Eur J Plast Surg 2000; 23:39-44 303 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Törmälä P, Waris T. Case Report: A New Technique for Correction of Trigonocephaly in An Infant: Application of An Absorbable Endocranial Plate. Child's N System 2000, 16: 595-597 302 Ashammakhi N, Arnauld E, Marchac D, Waris T, Törmälä P, Konttinen Y. Ingénierie des tissus musculosquelettiques avec polymères résorbables. [Musculoskeletal tissue engineering with absorbable polymers]. Ann Chir Plast Esthét 2000, 45(6): 610-6 301 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Effect of Self Reinforced Polyglycolide Memmbrane on Osteogenesis. An Experimental Study in Rats. Eur J Plast Surg 2000, 23(8): 423-8 300 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Guided Bone Regeneration: Treatment of Metaphyseal Defects in Rabbits Using SR-PGA Membranes. Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Advances in Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering, Washington, D.C., USA, Jan 24-24, 2000 299 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Osseous Tissue Engineering Using the Principle of Guided Bone Regeneration in Treatment of Metaphyseal Bone Defects in Rabbits. Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering Symposium. April 16-19, 2000, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. P20. 298 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Tissue Engineering Using the Principle of Guided Bone Regeneration of Metaphyseal Bone Defects in Rabbits Using SR-PGA Membranes. 27th Eur Symp on Calcified Tissues. May 6-10, 2000, Tampere, Finland. P-287. Published in Calcif Tissue Intern 2000, 66(Suppl 1): P287. 297 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Bone Tissue Engineering Using the Principle of Guided Bone Regeneration in Treatment of Metaphyseal Bone Defects in Rabbits. International Tissue Engineering Meeting. May 18-20, 2000, Innsbruck, Austria. 296 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Regeneration of Bone in Experimental Bone Defects Using Polyglycolide Membrane. 10th Annual Meeting of the European Tissue Repair Society, 24-27 May 2000, Brussels, Belgium. 295 Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Kaarela O, Peltoniemi H, Merikanto J, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T.H. Experience with reliable biodegradable osteofixation devices in craniofacial surgery. Long-term follow-up of 16 patients. The 29th Cong of the Scand Assoc of Oral and Maxillofac Surgeon (SFOMK 2000), 8-10 June 2000, Oulu, Finland 294 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Successful Bone Tissue Engineering Used in Regeneration of Experimental Bone Defects. The 29th Cong of the Scand Assoc of Oral and Maxillofac Surgeon (SFOMK 2000), 8-10 June 2000, Oulu, Finland. 293 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Treatment of Experimental Bone Defects Using the Tissue Engineering Technology. 2nd Smith & Nephew International Symposium, Tissue Engineering 2000, 16-19 July 2000, York, UK. P68. 292 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T. Use of Tissue Engineering in Regeneration of Experimental Bone Defects in Rabbits. XV Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 5-9 Sep. 2000, Edinburgh, UK. 291 Ashammakhi N, Serlo W, Kaarela O, Peltoniemi H , Merikanto J, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T. Experience with Biodegradable Osteofixation Devices in Craniofacial Surgery. Long-Term Follow-up of 16 Patients. XV Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 5-9 Sep. 2000, Edinburgh, UK 290 Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Happonen H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Konttinen Y.T, Santavirta S, Waris T, Törmälä P. Biodegradable Plating of Transverse Metacarpal Osteotomies. A Comparative Biomechanical Study. Congress 46 of the South African Orthopaedic Association, Durban, South Africa, 11-15 Sep 2000. Poster 29, page 69 289 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M.J, Kaarela O.I, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P.O, Waris T.J. Poly-L-lactic acid plate for covering of small cranial bone holes: an experimental study in rabbits. Eur J Plast Surg 2000, 23 (1) 36-38 288 Kellomäki M., Niiranen H, Vesala A-L, Puumanen K, Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Törmälä P. Bioabsorbable scaffolds for guided bone regeneration and generation. Biomaterials 21 (24): 2495-505, 2000 Dec. 287 Kellomäki M, Puumanen K, Waris T, Törmälä P. In vivo degradation of composite membrane of P(e-CL/L-LA) 50/50 film and P(L/D)LA 96/4 mesh. Materials for Medical Engineering: Euromat - Volume 2, edited H. Stallforth and P. Revell. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, 2000;2:73-79. 286 Kellomäki M, Puumanen K, Waris T, Törmälä P. In vivo degradation of biodegradable membrane consisting of P(e-CL/L-LA) 50/50 film and PLDLA 96/4 mesh. Euromat 99, 27-30 September, 1999, München, Germany. 285 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T: Metaphyseal bone defects in rabbits heal with barrier SR-PGA membranes. 3rd Joint Meeting of the European Tissue Repair Society (ETRS) & The Wound Healing Society (WHS). August 24-28, 1999, Bordeaux, France. 284 Puumanen K, Ashammakhi N, Böhling T, Pihlajamäki H, Törmälä P and Waris T: Engineering bone in muscle using free tibial periosteal grafts and self-reinforced polyglycolide and poly-L-lactide rods. An experimental study in growing rabbits. Scandinavian Surgical Society. Biennial Congress. June 6-9, 1999, Turku, Finland. 283 Ashammakhi N, Papp A, Moilanen M, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P and Waris T: A histological study of poly-L-lactide / epsiloncaprolactone (PLLA/e-CL) membrane. Scandinavian Surgical Society. Biennial Congress. June 6-9, 1999, Turku, Finland. 282 Waris T, Serlo W, M. Lepojärvi, Ashammakhi N, Oikarinen K, Pernu H, Kaarela O and Teerikangas H. Costochondral free flaps based on internal mammary vessels. Scandinavian Surgical Society. Biennial Congress. June 6-9, 1999, Turku, Finland. 281 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Healing of experimental maxillary alveolar clefts in growing rabbits using two biodegradable materials. Euraps 10th Annual Meeting, 21-22 May, 1999, Madrid, Spain. Abstract book. 280 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M, Kaarela O, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Resorbable poly-L-lactic acid plate for covering of small cranial bone holes: Experimental studies in rabbits and sheep. The 2nd Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Saariselkä, Finland, April 8-11, 1999. Abstract book. 279 Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Healing of experimental maxillary alveolar clefts in growing rabbits using two biodegradable materials. The 2nd Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Saariselkä, Finland, April 8-11, 1999. Abstract book. 278 Ashammakhi N, Mäkelä E.A, Vihtonen K, Rokkanen P, Törmälä P, Waris T: Guided bone regeneration. Treatment of metaphyseal defects in rabbits using SR-PGA membranes. The 2nd Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Saariselkä, Finland, April 8-11, 1999. Abstract book. 277 Ashammakhi N, Peltoniemi H, Waris T. Editorial. Self-reinforced bioabsorbable devices in craniofacial surgery and related issues. The 2nd Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Saariselkä, Finland, April 8-11, 1999. Abstract book. 276 Ruuskanen M, Törmälä P, Kallioinen M, Serlo W, Waris T: Absorbable implants and perichondrial proliferation. The 2nd Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Saariselkä, Finland, April 8-11, 1999. Abstract book. 275 Peltoniemi H, T. Toivanen, Hallikainen D, Happonen H, Törmälä P, Waris T: Experimental studies on biodegradable miniplates and screws in craniofacial surgery - experiences and future innovations. The 2nd Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Saariselkä, Finland, April 8-11, 1999. Abstract book. 274 Waris T, Marchac D, Anderl H, Nincovic M, Muehlbauer W, Jones B, Lanritzen C, Ashammakhi N, Serlo W, Törmälä P. New biodegradable osteofixation devices for craniofacial surgery. Preliminary results from a European Union demonstration project. Conference to launch the European Union's Fifth Framework Programme for research. Essen, Germany. 25-26 Feb. 1999. 273 Mäkelä P, Ashammakhi N, Ruuskanen M, Serlo W, Pohjonen T, Waris T, Törmälä P. Comparison of Poly-L-Lactide(PLLA) and Steel Wire Used for Craniotomy Closure. An Experimental Study. Surgery online (http://www.surgeonline.com) (Sep-Oct 1999) 272 Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Pernu H, Serlo W. Internal Mammary Vascularized Costochondral Free Flap. Surgery online (http://www.surgeonline.com) (Sep-Oct 1999) 271 Mäkelä P, Ashammakhi N, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Serlo W, Törmälä P, Waris T: Comparison of biodegradable self-reinforced poly-L-lactide (SR-PLLA) and steel wire in fixation of sternotomy. An Experimental Study in Rabbits. Ann Chir Gynecol 88 (4): 318-21, 1999. 270 Ruuskanen M, Ashammakhi N, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Evaluation of self-reinforced polyglycolide membrane implanted in the subcutis of rabbits. Ann Chir Gynecol 88 (4): 308-12, 1999. 269 Ashammakhi N, A. Papp, Sayed R, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Kellomäki M, Waris T, Seppälä J, Törmälä P. Histological evaluation of poly (L-lactide/epsilon-caprolactone) membrane implanted in the subcutis of rats. Ann Chir Gynecol 88 (4): 313-7, 1999. 268 Peltoniemi H, Hallikainen D, Toivonen T, Helevirta P, Waris T: SR-PLLA and SR-PGA miniscrews: biodegradation and tissue reactions in the calvarium and dura mater. J Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 27: 42-50, 1999. 267 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Toivonen T, Hallikainen D, Törmälä P, Waris T: Biodegradable semirigid plate and miniscrew fixation compared with rigid titanium fixation in experimental calvarial osteotomy. J Neurosurg 90: 910-917, 1999. 266 Ashammakhi N, Papp A, Sayed R, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Kellomäki M, Waris T, Seppälä J, Törmälä P. Behaviour of poly(L-lactide/epsilon-caprolactone) membrane implanted in rats. Suomen Ortopedia ja Traumatologia 1998, 21 (3): 414-6. (SOY, vuosikokous, Tampere talo, Tampere, 12.-13.11.1998) 265 Waris T, Marchac D, Anderl H, Nincovic M, Muhlbaner W, Jones B, Lanrizen C, Ashammakhi N, Serlo W, Törmälä P: A new method for treatment of craniofacial syndromes using biodegradable devices. EC Life Sciences Demonstration Conference, Upsala, Sweden. 11-14 Oct. 1998. 264 Ashammakhi N, Papp A, Sayed R, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Kellomäki M, Waris T, Seppälä J, Törmälä P: Histological evaluation of poly(L-lactide/e-caprolactone) 50/50 membrane implanted in the subcutis of rats. European Association of Tissue Banks (EATB) & European Association of Musculoskeletal Transplantation (EAMST) Conference Turku, Sep 10-12, 1998, p. 106. 263 Ashammakhi N, Papp A, Moilanen M, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T. Evaluation of Poly-L-lactide/Epsilon-caprolactone (P-L-LA/e-CL) membrane. The First Combined Meeting, European Associations of Tissue Banks (EATB) and Musculo Skeletal Transplantation (EAMST). 10-12 September, 1998, Turku, Finland. 262 Puumanen K, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Ritsilä V, Törmälä P, Rokkanen P, Waris T: Use of biodegradable materials for guided bone proliferation from free periosteal grafts and in an experimental cleft defect model. The 1st Symposium in Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Verona, Italy, May 28, 1998. Abstract book. 261 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Toivonen T, Hallikainen D, Törmälä P, Waris T: A non-reinforced, flexible PLA-plate and SR-PLLA or SR-PGA mini-screw fixation in lamb calvarial osteotomies: a comparative study with rigid titanium fixation. The 1st Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Verona, Italy, May 28, 1998. Abstract book. 260 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Kallioinen M, Toivonen T, Ahovuo J, Hallikainen D, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Experimental studies on self-reinforced PLLA miniplates in sheep calvaria. The 1st Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Verona, Italy, May 28, 1998. Abstract book. 259 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M, Kaarela O, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Resorbable poly-L-lactic acid for covering of small cranial bone holes: an experimental study in rabbits. The 1st Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Verona, Italy, May 28, 1998. Abstract book. 258 Ruuskanen M, Törmälä P, Kallioinen M, Waris T: Absorbable implants and perichondrial proliferation. The 1st Symposium on Biodegradable Materials in Craniofacial Surgery. Verona, Italy, May 28, 1998. Abstract book. 257 Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Teerikangas H, Waris T: Fibrous dysplasia of the calcaneus treated with a microvascular bone graft. Scand J Plast Reconstr Hand Surg 32: 1-6, 1998. 256 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Pihlajamäki H, Törmälä P, Pohjonen T, Toivonen T, Waris T: Intraosseous plating - a new method of biodegradable osteofixation in craniofacial surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 9: 171-176, 1998. 255 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Pihlajamäki H, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Rokkanen P, Waris T: Consolidation of craniotomy lines after resorbable polylactide and titanium plating: a comparative experimental study in sheep. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 101: 123-133, 1998. 254 Ranne J.O, Lähteenmäki T, Vaalasti A, Waris T.H, Lindholm T.S: Adequate blood flow is essential for reinnervation in neurovascular skin flaps. Scand J Plast Reconstr Hand Surg 32: 1-6, 1998. 253 Ranne J.O, Lähteenmäki T, Vaalasti A, Waris T.H, Lindholm T.S: Reinnervation after nerve suture in rat groin flaps. Microsurgery 18: 1-5, 1998. 252 Ranne J.O, Vaalasti A, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T.H, Lindholm T.S: Complications in circulation hamper; the reinnervation of rat groin flaps. Eur J Plast Surg 21: 222-226, 1998. 251 Peltoniemi H, Ahovuo J, Tulamo R-M, Törmälä P, Waris T: Biodegradable and titanium plating in experimental craniotomies: a radiographic follow-up study. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 8: 446-451, 1997. 250 Peltoniemi H, Waris T, Tulamo R-M, Pihlajamäki H, Törmälä P, Pohjonen T, Toivonen T: The use of biodegradable devices in experimental craniosurgery. Presented in: Seminar on Absorbable Fixation Devices in Bone and Ligament Surgery, Tallinn, Estonia, 28.-29.8.1997. 249 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Pihlajamäki H, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Rokkanen P, Waris T: The consolidation of craniotomy after resorbable polylactide (SR-PLLA) and titanium plating; a comparative experimental study in growing sheep. Short abstract, Veterinary Surgery, 26, 1997. 248 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Pihlajamäki H, Törmälä P, Pohjonen T, Toivonen T, Waris T: Intraosseous plating - a new method of biodegradable osteofixation on craniofacial surgery, a preliminary experimental study in growing sheep. Proceedings; Seventh Ann. Scient. Mtg of ECVS, Austria, 1997. 247 Fuente del Campo A, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Fixation of horizontal maxillary osteotomies with biodegradable self-reinforced absorbable polylactide (SR-PLLA) plates. Preliminary results. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 19: 7-9, 1996. 246 Leppilahti J, Kaarela O, Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T, Orava S and Waris T: Free tissue coverage of wound complications following achilles tendon rupture surgery. Clin Orthopaedics and Related Res: 328: 171-176, 1996. 245 Fuente del Campo A, Waris T, Vargas A, Törmälä P, Pohjonen T: Estabilidad a largo plazo con placas absorbibles para fijacion interna. Anales Medicos Asoc. Med Hosp ABC 40: 54-58, 1995. 244 Fuente del Campo A, Waris T, Vargas A, Törmälä P, Pohjonen T: Placas de autofijacion interna en la inmovilizacion de osteotomias maxilares. Revista Columbiana de Cirugia Plastica y Reconstructiva 4: 74-78, 1995. 243 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Rokkanen P, Waris T: The Healing of cranial osteotomy lines fixed with SR-PLLA plates and titanium screws: an experimental study in growing sheep. Transactions of the 11th congress of the international confederation plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Yokohama, Japan April 16-21, 1995 p. 630. 242 Vesala A-L, Kallioinen M, Kaarela O, Teerikangas H, Serlo W, Merikanto J, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Covering of small cranial bone holes with resorbable poly-L-lactic acid plate: An experimental study in rabbits. Svensk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings Årsmöte tillsammans med Finsk Plastikkirurgisk Förening 17.-18.3.1995, Ahvenanmaa, Maarianhamina. 241 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Pohjonen T, Kallioinen M, Rokkanen P, Waris T: Healing of cranial osteotomy lines fixed with SR-PLLA plates. An experimental study in growing sheep. The 11th Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, April 16-21, 1995 Yokohama, Japan and Osteosynthese International Gerhard Küntscher-Kreis, 15.-17.6.1995, Oulu, Finland. 240 Waris T, Serlo W, Öhman J, Merikanto J, Pohjonen T, Lauritzen C, Fuente del Campo A, Peltoniemi H, Törmälä P: Craniofacial surgery with self-reinforced polylactide plates. Osteosyntheses International Gerhard Küntscher-Kreis, 15.-17.6.1995, Oulu, Finland. 239 Peltoniemi H, Tulamo R-M, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Rokkanen P, Waris T: The healing of cranial osteotomy lines fixed with SR-PLLA plates and titanium screws: an experimental study in growing sheep. in: Transactions of the 11th congress of the international confederation plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Yokohama, Japan, April 16-21, 1995, p. 63. 238 Ruuskanen M, Mustonen S, Virtanen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Biocompatibility of large subcutaneous self-reinforced polyglycolic acid implants - an experimental study in rabbits. The Finnish Surgical Society, The Joint Spring Meeting of the Estonian Surgical Society and the Finnish Surgical Society, Sakala Center, May 12-13, 1994, Estonia. 237 Waris T, Serlo W, Öhman J, Merikanto J, Fuente del Campo A, Lauritzen C, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: Biodegradable osteofixation with self-reinforced polylactide in craniofacial surgery. European Association of Plastic Surgeons, Fifth Annual Meeting, May 12-14, 1994, Geneve, Switzerland. 236 Mäkelä P, Serlo W, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Kallioinen M, Waris T: Sternal closure by using biodegradable poly-L-lactide (PLLA) -wire. An experimental study and clinical experiences in children. ibid 235 Ruuskanen M, Serlo W, Virtanen M, Törmälä P, Waris T: Stabilisation of thoracoplasty by biodegradable polylactic acid rods. An experimental study and preliminary clinical experiences. Scandinavian Association of Pediatric Surgeons XX Congress, May 12-14, 1994, Göteborg, Sweden. 234 Ruuskanen M, Virtanen M, Serlo W, Tuominen H, Helevirta P, Törmälä P, Waris T: Guided perichondrial proliferation with biodegradable, self-reinforced polyglycolic acid implants. Pediatr Surg Int 9: 109-112, 1994. 233 Fuente del Campo A, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Fixation of horizontal maxillary osteotomies with biodegradable self-reinforced absorbable polylactide (SR-PLLA) plates. Preliminary results. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 17: 236-238, 1994. 232 Waris T, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: Self-reinforced absorbable polylactide (SR-PLLA) plates in craniofacial surgery. A preliminary report on 14 patients. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 17: 236-238, 1994. 231 Ruuskanen M, Virtanen M, Tuominen H, Törmälä P, Waris T: Generation of cartilage from aurigular and rib free perichondrial grafts around a self-reinforced polyglycolic acid mould in rabbits. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgery 28: 81-86, 1994. 230 Antikainen T, Pernu H, Törmälä P, Kallioinen M, Waris T, Serlo W: Development of the neurocranium after transsutural fixing by new, resorbable poly-L-lactide miniplates. A comparison to fixing with the common titanium miniplates. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 128: 26-31, 1994. 229 Antikainen T, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Serlo W: Polyglycolic acid membrane interpositioning for the prevention of skull deformity following experimental craniosyntostosis. Ped. Neurosurg 21: 77-82, 1994. 228 Ruuskanen M, Serlo W, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Anterior thoracoplasty stabilized with a resorbable, self-reinforced poly-L-lactide acid plate in the correction of pectus excavatum. Pediatric Surg Intern. 9: 331-333, 1994. 227 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Junila J, Waris T: Distal adrenergic innervation remains normal after perivascular sympathectomy. Microsurgery 15: 52-54, 1994. 226 Waris T, Kaarela O, Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T: Fifty consecutive free flaps. Microsurgery 15: 150-152, 1994. 225 Kaarela O, Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T, Tuominen L, Mäkelä P, Waris T: 35 consecutive free flaps to the craniofacial area. V Biannul Meeting of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery. October 24-26, 1993, Oaxaca, Mexico. 7th International Congress on Cleft Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies. October 31-November 5, 1993, Broadbeach, Australia. 224 Mäkelä P, Waris T, Serlo W, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Kallioinen M: The new poly-L-lactide (PLLA)-wire in craniectomy closure. An experimental study. V Biannul Meeting of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery. October 24-26, 1993, Oaxaca, Mexico. 7th International Congress on Cleft Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies. October 31-November 5, 1993, Broadbeach, Australia. 223 Waris T, Serlo W, Merikanto J, Öhman J, Lassila K, Rautio J, Hukki J, Lauritzen C, Fuente del Campo A: Self-reinforced absorbable polylactide in craniofacial surgery. 7th International Congress on Cleft Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies. October 31-November 5, 1993, Broadbeach, Australia. 222 Waris T, Antikainen T, Serlo W, Ruuskanen M, Mäkelä P, Merikanto J, Öhman J, Peltoniemi H: Self-reinforced biodegradable materials in experimental craniofacial surgery. 7th International Congress on Cleft Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies. October 31-November 5, 1993, Broadbeach, Australia. 221 Junila J, Kaarela O, Waris T: Assessment of tissue viability in frostbite by scintigraphy. Nordic Surgical Society, Centennial Meeting, June 20-23, 1993, Copenhagen, Denmark. 220 Waris T, Serlo W, Ruuskanen M, Mäkelä P, Antikainen T, Merikanto J, Öhman J, Lassila K, Kyösola K, Verkkala K, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: Self-reinforced biodegradable implants in reconstructive plastic surgery and in thoracic surgery. The International Society for Fracture Repair Symposium on Biodegradable Implants in Fracture Fixation, September 4-5, 1993, Hong Kong. 219 Mäkelä P, Serlo W, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Sternal closure by using new biodegradable poly-L-lactide (PLLA) -wire. An experimental study in rabbits and pigs. Clinical case report. ibid 218 Waris T, Mäkelä P, Serlo W, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: The new poly-lactide (PLLA) -wire in craniectomy closures. An experimental study in rabbits and pigs. XXVIII Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research, May 23-26, 1993, Turku, Finland. 217 Waris T, Mäkelä P, Serlo W, Kallioinen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: The new poly-lactide (PLLA) -wire in craniectomy closures. An experimental study in rabbits and pigs. XXVIII Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research, May 23-26, 1993, Turku, Finland. 216 Junila J, Kaarela O, Waris T, Hirvonen J: Paleltumavamman demarkaatiolinjan määräytyminen histokemiallisesti: kokeellinen tutkimus. Suomen Ortopedia ja Traumatologia 16: 123-124, 1993. 215 Waris T, Serlo W, Merikanto J, Hukki J, Öhman J, Antikainen T, Ruuskanen M, Rantanen M, Lassila K, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: Biodegradable fixation in thoracic, vascular and craniofacial surgery. Br. Journal Surgery 80, Suppl., September: 73, 1993. 214 Ruuskanen M, Teerikangas H, Waris T: Ihodefektien suora sulku presuturaatiotekniikkaa käyttäen. 11. Kirurgipäivät 5.-6.11.1992, Tampere, Finland. 213 Waris T, Bajec J, Solinc M, Godina Z: Sensitivity in free microvascular flaps. ibid 212 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Waris T, Teerikangas H: Morbidity of donor area in radial forearm free microvascular tissue transfer. ibid 211 Teerikangas H, Waris T, Kaarela O, Raatikainen T: Thumb replantation costs and benefits. ibid 210 Raatikainen T, Waris T, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O: Repair of shot injuries in the upper extremity. Lithuania society for hand surgery and hand rehabilitation. 1st Symposium, 11.-12.9.1992, Vilnius, Lithuania. 209 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Carlson S, Waris T: Distal adrenergic innervation remains normal after perivascular sympathectomy. An experimental study in macaca arctoides. ibid 208 Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Waris T: 58 consecutive free radial forearm flaps. A follow-up study. ibid 207 Waris T, Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Junila J: Effect of perivascular sympathectomy in experimental models. 1st Meeting of the European Federation of Microsurgical Societies 26.-29.9.1992, Roma, Italy. 206 Waris T, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M, Lasanen L, Mäkelä P, Raatikainen T: Microvascular tissue transfers: Experience from 50 consecutive operations in a new plastic surgery unit. ibid. Vol II: 135-136, 1992. 205 Lähteenmäki T, Järvilehto T, Asko-Seljavaara S, Sundell B, Waris T: Recovery of thermal sensation in free flaps: A psychophysical study. ibid. Vol II: 145-146, 1992. 204 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Junila J, Huttunen P, Carlson S, Huopaniemi T, Lasanen L: Psychophysical study on the recovery of thermal sensitivity on musculocutaneous latissimus dorsi flaps. Vol II: 129-130, 1992. 203 Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Kaarela O, Mäkelä P, Serlo W, Heikkinen E, Laine J, Laiho J, Törmälä P, Waris T: Polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid and healing of the perichondrium and experimental pectus excavatum: An experimental study in the rabbit. ibid. Vol II: 21-22, 1992. 202 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Junila J, Huttunen P, Carlson S, Huopaniemi T, Lasanen L, Waris T: The effect of perivascular sympathectomy on the adrenergic innervation of distal vascular bed: A histochemical study in rat, rabbit and ape. ibid. Vol II: 13-14, 1992. 201 Remes V, von Smitten K, Raekallio J, Waris T: Microvascular clamping injury of rat aorta: Histochemical examination of oxidoreductases. ibid. Vol III: 13-14, 1992. 200 Waris T, Bajec J, Eder E, Solic M, Arnez Z, Lähteenmäki T and Godina M: Recovery of sensation on free microvascular flaps. Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. 1992 Proceedings of the X Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Madrid, Spain, 28.6.-3.7.1992. Vol II: 143-144, 1992. 199 Waris T, Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O: The results of 50 consecutive microvascular free flaps in a new plastic surgery unit. 11th Congress of the International Microsurgical Society, June 21-26, 1992, Rhodes, Greece. 198 Waris T, Bajec J, Solicn M, Zoran A, Godina M: Sensitivity in free microvascular flaps. A follow-up study. 11th Congress of the International Microsurgical Society, June 21-26, 1992, Rhodes, Greece. 197 Remes V, von Smitten K, Raekallio J, Waris T: Histochemical demonstrable enzyme of microvascular grats and clamping injury. 11th Congress of the International Microsurgical Society, June 21-26, 1992, Rhodes, Greece. 196 Kaarela O, Waris T, Raatikainen T, Junila J: Perivascular sympathectomy does neither remove adrenergic nerves of distal arteries nor improve distal blood flow. An experimental study in rabbit. 11th Congress of the International Microsurgical Society, June 21-26, 1992, Rhodes, Greece. 195 Waris T, Serlo W, Merikanto J, Ohman J, Hukki J, Rautio J, Rantanen M, Pernu H, Mäkelä P, Lauritzen C, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: Biodegradable self-reinforced (SR-PLLA) polylactide in craniofacial surgery. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XXIV kongress, 8.6.-11.6.1992, Åbo, Finland. 194 Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Suokanerva K and Waris T: 58 successive free radial forearm flaps. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XXIV kokgress, 8.6.-11.6.1992, Åbo, Finland. 193 Junila J, Lasanen L, Kaarela O, Waris T: Adrenergic nerves and tissue perfusion after freezing injury of the rabbit ear skin. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XXIV kongress, 8.6.-11.6.1992, Åbo, Finland. 192 Mäkelä P, Kaarela O, Hukki J, Serlo W, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: A biodegradable SR-PLLA-wire in experimental craniotomy closure in rabbits and pigs. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XXIV kongress, 8.6.-11.6.1992, Åbo, Finland. 191 Junila J, Lasanen L, Waris T, Kaarela O, Hirvonen J: Enzyme histochemical reactions at the demarcation line in frostbite: an experimental study on rabbits. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XXIV kongress, 8.6.-11.6.1992, Åbo, Finland. 190 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Carlson S, Huopaniemi T, Junila J, Torniainen P, Waris T: The effect of perivascular sympathectomy on distal vasculature. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XXIV kongress, 8.6.-11.6.1992, Åbo, Finland. 189 Antikainen T, Ruuskanen M, Taurio R, Serlo W, Waris T: Reconstruction of a skull defect by coralline hydroxyapatite implant reinforced with a membrane of polylactide and polyglycolic acid. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XXIV kongress, 8.6.-11.6.1992, Åbo, Finland. 188 Raatikainen T, Waris T, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O: Morbidity of donor area in radial forearm free microvascular tissue transfer. Vth International Congress of Hand Surgery, 25.-28.5.1992, Paris, France. 187 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Waris T, Carlson S: The benefit of perivascular sympathectomy is questionable. Vth International Congress of Hand Surgery, 25.-28.5.1992, Paris, France. 186 Asko-Seljavaara S, Waris, Heiskanen, Blomstedt, Peltola, Leijala, Sairanen, Louhimo: Separation of craniopagus twins. European Association of Plastic Surgeons, 14.-16.5.1992, Pisa, Italy. 185 Waris T, Serlo W, Hukki J, Merikanto J, Rautio J, Ruuskanen M, Mäkelä P, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P: Osteosyntesis in cranioplasty by using self-reinforced polylactide (SR-PLLA) plates. A case report. ibid 184 Mäkelä P, Kallioinen M, Serlo W, Ruuskanen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Sternal closure by using self-reinforced polylactide (SR-PLLA)-wire. Experimantal study in rabbits and 4 pigs. A clinical case report. Fourth World Biomater. Congress, 24.-28.4.1992, Berlin, Germany. 183 Ruuskanen M, Serlo W, Virtanen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Guided regeneration of cartilage by biodegradable SR-PGA and SR-PLLA implants in experimental thoracoplasties. Fourth World Biomaterials Congress, April 24-28, 1992, Berlin, Germany. 182 Ruuskanen M, Virtanen M.K, Karttunen A, Kallioinen M.J, Serlo W, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P.O, Waris T.H: Stabilization of anterior thoracoplasty with a resorbable, self-reinforced poly-l-lactid acid rod: an experimental study in rabbits. Pediatric Surgery International 7: 183-186, 1992. 181 Lasanen L, Tammela T, Kallioinen M, Waris T: Effect of acute distension on cholinergic innervation of the rat urinary bladder. Urological Reseach 20: 59-62, 1992. 180 Lasanen L, Huttunen P, Tammela T, Waris T: Changes in noradrenaline content of the female rat urinary bladder after transient acute overdistension. Scand J Urol Nephrol 26: 254-256, 1992. 179 Waris T, Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Hukki J, Tarpila E, Teerikangas H: Rinnan rekonstruktio mikrovaskulaarisella alavatsakielekkeellä: Suomen Lääkärilehti 8: 692-695, 1992. 178 Junila J, Waris T, Kaarela O and Hirvonen J: Enzyme histochemical reactions at the demarcation line in frostbite: an experimental study on rabbits. Int. J. Exp. Path. 73: 313-323, 1992. 177 Antikainen T, Ruuskanen M, Taurio R, Kallioinen M, Serlo W, Törmälä P and Waris T: Polylactide and polyglycolic acid reinforced coralline hydroxyapatite for the reconstruction of cranial bone defects in the rabbit. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 117: 59-62, 1992. 176 Lasanen L.T, Tammela T.L.J, Liesi L, Waris T, Polak J.M: The effect of acute distension on vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), neuropeptide Y (NPY) and substance P (SP) -immunoreactive nerves in the female rat urinary bladder. Urological Research 20: 259-263, 1992. 175 Waris T, Kaisanlahti S, Hämäläinen H, Kaarela O, Lähteenmäki T, Asko-Seljavaara S, Järvilehto T. Return of thermal sensitivity in musculocutaneous flaps. A psychophysical study of flaps used for breast reconstruction after cancer. European Jornal of Plastic Surgery 15: 115-119, 1992. 174 Antikainen T, Kallioinen M, Waris T and Serlo W: A new method for the creation and measurement of experimental craniosynostosis. Child's Nervous System 8: 457-461, 1992. 173 Lähteenmäki T, Pukander J, Isolauri J and Waris T: Pharyngo-oesophageal reconstruction with free jejunal transplants. New design of the upper anastomosis to improve monitoring of viability of transfer. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic Reconstructive Hand Surgery 26: 161-165, 1992. 172 Junila J, Torniainen P, Kaarela O, Kairaluoma M and Waris T: Assessment of tissue viability in frostbite by 99 tcm-HDP scintigraphy: an experimental study in New Zealand white rabbits. Nuclear Medicine Comm 13: 542-546, 1992. 171 Kaarela O, Torniainen P, Junila J and Waris T: Effect of perivascular sympathectomy on distal blood flow in the rabbit forepaw. Annales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae 81: 72-75, 1992. 170 Junila J, Huttunen P, Kaarela O, Waris T: Noradrenaline content of the tissue and nerve in the rabbit ear after freezing injury. Cryobiology 29: 674-678, 1992. 169 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Junila J, Lasanen L, Torniainen T, Carlsson C, Huopaniemi T, Waris T: Perivaskulaarisen sympatektomian hyödyllisyys kyseenalainen. ibid 168 Ruuskanen M, Serlo W, Törmälä P, Waris T: Resorboituvilla implanteilla ohjattu uudisruston profilisaatio kokeellisissa rintakehäplastioissa. ibid 167 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Teerikangas H, Heikkinen E, Tuominen L, Hukki J, Waris T: Rinnanpuutoksen korjaaminen mikrovaskulaarisella alavatsakielekkeellä; ensimmäiset leikkaukset Suomessa. ibid. 166 Mäkelä P, Kallioinen M, Serlo W, Ruuskanen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, T: Waris: Rintalastan kokeellinen sulkeminen käyttäen resorboituvaa SR-PLLA-vaijeria. Kokeellinen työsarja kaneilla ja sioilla. Suomen Kirurgi-yhdistys r.y. 10. Kirurgipäivät 14.-15.11.1991, Finlandiatalo, Helsinki, Finland. 165 Mäkelä P, Kallioinen M, Serlo W, Ruuskanen M, Antikainen T, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: The use of self-reinforced polylactide (SR-PLLA) clips in laparotomy wound closure. An experimental study in the rabbit. The 34th Congress of Surgery of the ISS/SIC and the 12th World Congress of CICD, International Surgical Week, 25.-31.8.1991, Stockholm, Sweden. 164 Hukki J, Serlo W, Heikkinen E, Ruuskanen M, Mäkelä P, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Fixation of cranioplasty using self-reinforced poly-L-lactide (SR-PLLA) plates. A case report. The 34th Congress of Surgery of the ISS/SIC and the 12th World Congress of CICD, International Surgical Week, 25.-31.8.1991, Stockholm, Sweden. 163 Mäkelä P, Kallioinen M, Serlo W, Ruuskanen M, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P, Waris T: Sternal closure by using self-reinforced polylactide (SR-PLLA) cerclage. An experimental study in the rabbit. ibid. 162 Ruuskanen M, Mäkelä P, Kallioinen M, Kaarela O, Waris T, Serlo W, Heikkinen E, Virtanen M, Laiho J, Törmälä P: Experimental thoracoplasties using biodegradable implants. The 40th Annual Meeting of the Scandinavian Association for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and the Scandinavian Society for Extracorporeal Technology 21.-23.8.1991, Umeå, Sweden. 161 Waris T, Bajec J, Solnic M, Arnes Z, Godina M: Recovery of sensitivity on free microvascular flaps: a long term clinical follow-up study. Meeting of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons 2.5.-4.5.1991, Strasbourg. 160 Junila J, Kaarela O, Waris T, Hirvonen J: Enzyme histochemical reactions in demarcation line in frosbites: experimental study on rabbits. Nordic Conference on cold 30.1.-2.2.1991, Tromsa, Norway. 159 Waris T, Kaarela O, Teerikangas H, Nissinen J: Rectus abdominis muscle flap with microvascular anastomoses for repair of recurrent sarcoma. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 51: 133-135, 1991. 158 Ruuskanen M.M, Kallioinen M.I, Kaarela O.I, Laiho J.A, Pohjonen T, Törmälä P.O and Waris T.H: The role of polyglycolic acid rods in the regeneration of cartilage from perichondrium in rabbits. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 25: 15-18, 1991. 157 Junila J, Kaarela O, Waris T: Failure of perivascular sympathectomy to remove adrenergic nerves from peripheral vessels of the rabbit ear skin. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery 25: 199-202, 1991. 156 Kaarela O.I, Huttunen P.L, Junila J.A, Haukipuro K.A and Waris T.H: Effect of perivascular sympathectomy on the noradrenaline content of the distal vasculature of the rabbit ear. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 14: 285-287, 1991. 155 Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Carlson S, Huopaniemi T and Waris T: Effect of perivascular sympathectomy on distal adrenergic innervation in the hands of monkeys. The Journal of Hand Surgery 16B (4): 386-388, 1991. 154 Waris T, Kaarela O, Lasanen L, Junila J, Ruuskanen M and Kyösola K: Perivascular sympathectomy does not remove adrenergic nerves from distal vessels. The effect of various degenerations on the rat saphenous bundle: a histochemical study. Journal of Surgical Research 51: 303-309, 1991. 153 Ruuskanen M, Virtanen M.K, Kallioinen M.J, Serlo W, Laiho J.A, Törmälä P.O and Waris T: Remodelling of rabbit rib cartilages with perichondrial flaps and biodegradable implants. Pediatric Surgery 6: 418-420, 1991. 152 Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Asko-Seljavaara S, Åstrand K, Sundell B and Järvilehto T: The return of sensitivity of cold, warmth and pain from exessive heat in free microvascular flaps. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery 25: 143-150, 1991. 151 Waris T.H, Kaarela O.I, Raatikainen T.K, Teerikangas H.E, Heikkinen E.S: Microvascular flaps from the lateral arm and radial forearm for the repair of defects of the Achilles tendon region. Case report. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery 25: 87-89, 1991. 150 Millin suonia ommellaan hiusta ohuemmalla langalla. Helsingin Sanomat 7.11.1990. 149 Serlo W, Hukki J, Ruuskanen M, Antikainen T, Mäkelä P, Heikkinen E, Laine J, Laiho J, Törmälä P, Waris T: The use of polylactide plates in craniofacial surgery. A case report. ibid. 148 Waris T, Virtanen M, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Laiho J, Törmälä P: The resorbtion of large pieces of polyglycolide membranes in soft tissues of rabbit ear. Biomaterial Meeting 7.11.1990, Tampere. 147 Waris T, Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Kaarela O, Mäkelä P, Heikkinen E, Laine J, Laiho J, Törmälä P, Serlo W: Biodegradable material and healing of the perichondrium and experimental pectus excavatum. An experimantal study in the rabbit. Biomaterial Meeting 7.11.1990, Tampere. 146 Waris T, Antikainen T, Kallioinen M, Ruuskanen M, Serlo W, Laine J, Laiho J, Törmälä P: Polylactide and polyglycolic acid reinforced hydroxyapatite as a cranial bone substitute. An experimental study in the rabbit. Biomaterial Meeting, Tampere 7.11.1990. 145 Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M, Lasanen L, Mäkelä P, Raatikainen T, Waris T: The results of 50 consecutive microvascular free tissue transfer operations in Oulu University Central Hospital. International Symposium Reconstructive Microsurgery, 14.-15-9.1990, Vilnius, Lithuania. 144 Kaarela O, Junila J. Raatikainen T, Huttunen P, Teerikangas H, Torniainen P, Lasanen L, Waris T: The benefit of perivascular sympathectomy is questionable. International Symposium Reconstructive Microsurgery, 14.-15.9.1990, Vilnius, Lithuania. 143 Waris T, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M, Lasanen L, Mäkelä P, Raatikainen T: Microsurgery in a new platic surgery unit - experiences from 50 consecutive microvascular tissue transfer operations. Microsurgery Meeting -90, 29.8.-1.9.1990 Hanasaari, Espoo. 142 Tammela T, Lasanen L, Waris T: Effect of distension of cholinergic adrenergic innervation of the rat urinary bladder. 20th Annual Meeting International Continence Society, 12.-15.9.1990, Aarhus, Denmark. 141 Tammela T, Lasanen L, Huttunen P, Waris T, Kontturi M: Effect of Overdistension on Adrenergic Innervation of the Rat Urinary Bladder. European Association of Urology IXth Congress 13.-16.6.1990 Amsterdam. 140 Heikkinen E.S, Kinnunen P, Raatikainen T, Serlo W and Waris T: Free vascularized fibular graft in pediatric orthopedic problems. Scandinavian Orthopedic Association Proceedings of the 45th Assembly 4.-7.6.1990, Helsinki. 139 Kaarela O, Junila J, Lasanen L, Raatikainen T, Waris T: Perivascular sympatectomy does not remove sympathetic adrenergic nerves from the distal vascular bed. A histochemical study in rat and rabbit. Ranskan käsikirurgien kevätkokous 24.-26.5.1990 Marseille. 138 Waris T, von Smitten K, Remes V, Lähteenmäki T, Hukki J, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M, Lasanen L, Antikainen T ja Raatikainen T: Vapaat mikrovaskulaariset kudossiirteet - parempiin tuloksiin kokeellisen kirurgian avulla. Kirurgiyhdistyksen kevätkokous 25.-26.5.1990 Jyväskylä. 137 Waris T, Lähteenmäki T, Järvilehto T ja Kyösola K: Arpien, ihosiirteiden ja mikrovaskulaaristen kudossiirteiden hermotus ja tunnon palautuminen - kokeellisesta ja kliinisestä tutkimuksesta hoito-ohjeisiin. Kirurgiyhdistyksen kevätkokous 25.-26.5.1990 Jyväskylä. 136 Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Törmälä P, Laiho J, Waris T: Rustokalvon kondrogeeninen potentiaali biodegradoituvan materiaalin yhteydessä. Ortopediyhdistyksen kevätkokous 27.4.1990 Ruka. 135 Kaarela O, Huttunen P, Kallioinen M, Junila J, Lasanen L, Ruuskanen M, Raatikainen T ja Waris T: Perivaskulaarisen sympatektomian vaikutukset perifeeriseen adrenergiseen hermotukseen. Ortopediyhdistyksen kevätkokous 27.4.1990 Ruka. 134 Junila J, Kaarela O, Kairaluoma M, Waris T, Huttunen P ja Hirvonen J: Kokeelinen kylmävamma. Ortopediyhdistyksen kevätkokous 27.4.1990 Ruka. Also published in SOT 13: 111-112, 1990. 133 Junila J, Kaarela O ja Waris T: Kokeellinen kylmävamma kaneilla. Kylmäsymposiumi 12.-14.2.1990 laivalla Helsinki-Tukholma-Helsinki. 132 Junila J, Kaarela O, Lasanen L, Raatikainen T ja Waris T: Perivaskulaarinen sympatektomia ei hävitä distaalista adrenergistä hermotusta. Kokeellinen tutkimus kaneilla ja rotilla. Kylmäsymposiumi 12.-14.2.1990 laivalla Helsinki-Tukholma-Helsinki. 131 Tammela T, Lasanen L ja Waris T: Venytyksen vaikutus rotan virtsarakon adrenergiseen hermotukseen. Suomen Urologiyhdistyksen talvikokous, Oulu 19.1.1990. 130 Tammela T, Lasanen L and Waris T: Effect of distension on adrenergic innervation of the rat urinary bladder. Urological Research 18: 345-348. 129 Remes V, von Smitten K, Waris T and Raekallio J: Assessment of microvascular clamping injury of rat aorta by histochemical examination of oxidoreductases. Microsurgery 11: 95-101, 1990. 128 Pukander J, Lähteenmäki T, Matikainen M, Isolauri J, Waris T, Karma P: Hypopharyngeal reconstruction with free microvascular jejunal transfer after total laryngopharyngectomy. Acta Oncologica 29: 525-527, 1990. 127 Teerikangas H, Tarpila E, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M ja Waris T: Rintasyövän jälkeinen naisen rinnan korjaus mikrovaskulaarisella alavatsakielekkeellä. 8. Kirurgipäivät, Helsinki, 9.-10.11.1989. 126 Ruuskanen M, Kallioinen M, Törmälä P, Laiho J, Kaarela O ja Waris T: Rustokalvon chondrogeeninen potentiaali resorboituvan materiaalin yhteydessä. 8. Kirurgipäivät, Helsinki, 9.10.11.1989. 125 Kaarela O, Junila J, Lasanen L, Raatikainen T, Ruuskanen M ja Waris T: Perivaskulaarinen sympatektomia ei hävitä distaalista adrenergistä hermotusta. Kokeellinen tutkimus kaneilla ja rotilla. 8. Kirurgipäivät, Helsinki, 9.-10.11.1989. 124 Waris T, Leppilahti J, Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T, Koskinen K ja Lukkarinen O: Peniksen ja scrotumin repeytymän rekonstruktio replantaatiolla ja radial forearm mikrovaskulaarisella kielekkeellä. Tapausselostus. 8. Kirurgipäivät, Helsinki, 9.-10.11.1989. 123 Kaarela O, Heikkinen E, Raatikainen T, Teerikangas H, Ruuskanen M ja Waris T: Akillesjänteen alueen kudospuutoksen korjaus mikrovaskulaarisella kielekkeellä. 8. Kirurgipäivät, Helsinki 9.-10.11.1989. 122 Mikrokirurgia korjaa kudosvaurioita. Uusi Suomi 2.11.1989. 121 Waris T, Kaisanlahti S, Hämäläinen H, Piironen J, Valtimo J, Järvilehto T: Return of thermal sensitivity in free skin grafts after excision due to melanoma. Second International Conference on Melanoma, Venice 16.-19.9.1989. 120 Waris T, Teerikangas H, Kallanranta T, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M, Raatikainen T: Reconstructive microsurgery, costs and benefits. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings XXXXIV Kongress, Helsinki 15.-17.6.1989. 119 Lasanen L, Tammela T, Kallioinen M, Waris T: Changes in adrenergic innervation of the rat urinary bladder after maximal distension. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings XXXXIV Kongress, Helsinki, 15.-17.6.1989. 118 Teerikangas H, Nissinen J, Yliluukko S, Kaarela O and Waris T: Repair of a large tissue defect due to removal of major thoracic wall tumour using coretex graft musculocutaneous rectus abdominis flap and microvascular anastomoses to secure circulation in the flap. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings XXXXIV Kongress, Helsinki 15.-17.6.1989. 117 Kaarela O, Heikkinen E, Raatikainen T, Teerikangas H, Ruuskanen M, Lasanen L, Junila J and Waris T: Microvascular lateral arm and radial arm flaps in repair of a large soft tissue defect in achilles tendon region. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings XXXXIV Kongress, Helsinki 15.-17.6.1989. 116 Junila J, Kaarela O, Lasanen L, Raatikainen T, Ruuskanen M, Kyösola K, Hukki J, von Smitten K and Waris T: Perivascular sympathectomy fails to remove sympathetic adrenergic nerves from the distal vascular bed, and experimental histochemical study in rat and rabbit. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings XXXXIV Kongress, Helsinki 15.-17.6.1989. 115 Mäkelä P, Hyrynkangas K, Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Waris T: Reconstruction of the floor of the mouth or mandibula with free microvascular radial forearm flap. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings XXXXIV Kongress, Helsinki 15.-17.6.1989. 114 Ruuskanen M, Raatikainen T, Kallanranta T, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Junila J, Waris T: Emergency free flap to the hand in combination with revascularisation of fingers. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings XXXXIV Kongress, Helsinki 15.-17.6.1989. 113 Mäkelä P, Hyrynkangas K, Teerikangas H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M, Lasanen L, Waris T: Suunpohjan ja mandibulan korjaus mikrovaskulaarisella radial forearm kielekkeellä. Chirurgi Plastici Fenniae'n kokous 7.4.1989. 112 Waris T, Kaisanlahti S, Hämäläinen H, Lähteenmäki T, Kaarela O, Asko-Seljavaara S, Järvilehto T: Return of thermal sensitivity in musculocutaneous latissimus dorsi flaps used for breast reconstruction: A psychophysical study. Current Problems in Breast Cancer. International College of Surgeons, Vienna, 12.-15.3.1989. 111 Ruuskanen M, Raatikainen T, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Kallanranta T, Junila J, Waris T: Käden murskavamman korjaaminen revaskularisaatiolla ja mikrovaskulaarisella kielekkeellä. Chir Plast Fenniae'n 3.2.1989, Helsinki. 110 Yliluukko S, Nissinen J, Teerikangas H, Kaarela O, Ruuskanen M, Kallanranta T, Waris T: Rintakehän seinämän sarkooman resektio ja korjaaminen GoretexR graftilla ja mikrovaskulaarisin suonianastomoosein varmennetulla rectus abdominis kielekkeellä. Chirurgi Plastici Fenniae'n 3.2.1989, Helsinki. 109 Kaarela O, Heikkinen E, Raatikainen T, Teerikangas H, Ruuskanen M, Lasanen L, Waris T: Akillesjänteen seudun kudospuutoksen hoito mikrovaskulaarisella kielekkeellä. Chirurgi Plastici Fenniae'n kokous 3.2.1989, Helsinki. 108 Waris T, Åstrand K, Hämäläinen H, Piironen J, Valtimo J and Järvilehto T: Regeneration of cold, warmth and heat-pain sensibility in human skin grafts. British Journal of Plastic Surgery 42: 576-580, 1989. 107 Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Asko-Seljavaara S and Sundell B: Recovery of sensation in free flaps. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 23: 217-222, 1989. 106 Hukki J, Attila M, Haikala H, Castrén M, Lähteenmäki T, von Smitten K and Waris T: Seguential changes of noradrenaline content of vein grafts in rats. Quantitative estimation by high-performance liquid chromatography using electrochemical detection. Microsurgery 10: 110-112, 1989. 105 Remes V, von Smitten K, Waris T, Raekallio J: Assessment of metabolic activity in aortic vein grafts in rats by histochemical examination of hydrolases. Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 30: 538-543, 1989. 104 Tammela T, Lasanen L, Waris T: Effect of distension on adrenergic innervation of the rat urinary bladder. Nordisk Urologisk Förenings 17. Kongress, Reykjavik 6.-8.7.1989. Also published in Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, suppl. 132, p. 22, 1990. 103 Kyösola K, Cankovic-Darracott S, Braimbridge M.V, Chambers D, Kyösola H, Waris T: Mechanisms of ischaemic injury to the heart during open-heart surgery and methods for their detection. Finnish Cardiac Society 15. progress report meeting, Kuopio 1989. 102 Kyösola K, Chambers D, Cankovic-Darracott S, Braimbridge M.V, Kyösola H, Waris T: Intra-operative prediction of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome and need for catecholamine suport at open-heart surgery. 7. Kirurgipäivät 10.-11.11.1988, s. 103. 101 Kyösola K, Mattila T, Harjula A, Kyösola H, Waris T: Life threatening complications of cardiac operations and occurrence of myocardial catecholamine bombs. J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 95: 334-339, 1988. In litterature review of Journal of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, vol. 2, no. 5, p. 712. 100 Waris T, Remes V, von Smitten K, Raekallio J: Histochemical activity of hydrolases in aortic vein grafts in rats. XXII Nordiske Plastikkirurgiske Kongres, Danmark, Odense 8.-10. Juni 1988. 99 Kyösola K, Hukki J, Attila L, Haikala H, Castren M, Lähteenmäki T, von Smitten K and Waris T: Adrenergic innervation and noradrenaline content in caval vein grafts in rats. Abstract. 1st Mediterranean Congress 6 of Angiology, Corfu, May 29 - June 3, 1988. 98 Kyösola K, Chambers D, Cankovic-Darracott S, Braimbridge M.V, Kyösola H, Waris T: Objective evaluation of cardiac protection during open-heart surgery. Finnish Cardiac Society. Abstract. XIV progress report meeting of the Finnish Cardiac Society, Helsinki 30.1.1988. 97 Waris T: Modernin plastiikkakirurgian mahdollisuudet paleltumavamman hoidossa. Kylmä-tutkimussymposium, Oulu 15.-16.1.1988. 96 Waris T, Kyösola K: Kokeellisen kylmävamman vaikutus rotan ihon adrenergisiin hermoihin ja syöttösoluihin sekä verenkiertoon. Kylmätutkimussymposium, Oulu 15.-16.1.1988. 95 Kyösola K, Mattila T, Harjula A, Kyösola H and Waris T: Life-threatening complications of cardiac operations and occurrence of myocardial catecholamine bombs. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 95 (2): 334-339, 1988. 94 Waris T, Hukki J, Lähteenmäki T, Husa T, Bäck N and von Smitten K: Degeneration and regrowth of adrenergic nerves after microvascular anastomosis. A fluorescence histochemical study on end-to-end anastomoses of femoral vessels in the rat. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 22: 211-216, 1988. 93 Asko-Seljavaara S, von Smitten K, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Pitkänen J, Hagman G, Härmä M and Sundell B: Replantation service in Helsinki University Central Hospital 1980-1985. Annales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae 77: 97-102, 1988. 92 Waris T, Hukki J, Lähteenmäki T, Löfstedt T, Kyösola K and von Smitten K: Adrenergic innervation of aortic patch-grafts in rats. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 22: 217-221, 1988. 91 Remes V, von Smitten K, Waris T, Raekallio J: Assessment of metabolic activity in aortic vein grafts in rats by histochemical examination of hydrolases. XXII Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research, Abstract 126, pp. 68-69, Aarhus 1987, 19/SI/87. 90 Asko-Seljavaara S, Waris T, Lähteenmäki T, Sundell B: Salvation of burn injured limbs by microvascular flaps. Second Congress of the European Burn Association. Klinikum der RWTH, Aachen 7.-10. Oct. Abst. 61, 1987 89 Kyösola K, Mattila T, Waris T and Kyösola H: Prolonged monitoring and prophylactic antirrhythmia treatment after open-heart surgery - some criteria of patient selection. International Conference on Intensive and Critical Care for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgical Patients. Beijing, November 4-7, 1987, China. Abstract book p. 137-138. Eds. Hong-xi-Su, Mei-shin Hsih, Yan-ching Sun, Guo-jun Huang. Sponsored by Chinese Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons 1987. 88 Sundell B, Asko-Seljavaara S, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T and Härmä M: Replantation surgery at the division of platic surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, 1980-1985. 43rd Congress of the Nordic Surgical Society, Trondheim, Norway, 8.-10.6.1987. 87 Asko-Seljavaara S, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Hagman G: A combined microneurovascular rectus femoris and TEL free flap to restore extensor function of the wrist and fingers. ibid, p. 563. 86 Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Sundell B, Järvilehto T, Asko-Seljavaara S: Clinical and psychophysical study of the recovery of sensation in free flaps. Transactions of the IX International Congress of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New Delhi, India, 1.-6.3.1987, pp. 118-119. 85 Waris T: Osteomyeliitin ja komplisoituneen säärimurtuman plastiikkakirurginen näkökulma. ibid. 84 Waris T: Päivystysajan plastiikkakirurgia. ibid. 83 Waris T: Plastiikkakirurgia tänään. Pohjolan terveydenhuoltopäivät. Mitä on plastiikka-kirurgia? 26.2.1987/OYKS. 82 Waris T, Lähteenmäki T, Hukki J, von Smitten K and Kyösola K: Congruence of adrenergic and cholinergic intrinsic innervation of human and rat atria. Basic Reseach Cardiology 82: 445-453, 1987. 81 Kyösola K, Mattila T, Harjula A, Kyösola H ja Waris T: Sydämen "katekoliamiinipommit". Duodecim 103: 633-639, 1987. 80 Asko-Seljavaara S, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T and Sundell J: Comparison of latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominis free flaps. British Journal of Plastic Surgery 40: 620-628, 1987. 79 Asko-Seljavaara S, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, von Smitten K, Hagman G and Sundell B: Replantation service in Helsinki Universitry Central hospital 1980-85, Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings 21. Kongress, Göteborg 1986. 78 Hukki J.J, Attila L.M.J, Haikala H, Castren M, Lähteenmäki T & Waris T: Noradrenaline content in vein grafts of rats from 3 days to 16 weeks postoperatively. Quantitative estimation by HPLC with electrochemical detection. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings 21. Kongress, Göteborg 1986. 77 Asko-Seljavaara S, Waris T, Lähteenmäki T, Sundell B: Free microvascular flaps in early reconstruction of deep burns in the upper extremity. International Meeting on Metabolic and Immunological Problems of Burn, Verona, Italy, April 1986. 76 Rautio J, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Järvilehto T, Sundell B, Asko-Seljavaara S: The recovery on sensation in free microvascular flaps. A clinical and psychophysical study. XII Congress of Group for Advancement of Microsurgery, Nancy, France, May 1986. 75 Remes V, von Smitten K, Waris T, Raekallio J: Histochemical examination of energy metabolism in aortic vein grafts in rats. Cardiovascular Research 20: 783-788, 1986. 74 Asko-Seljavaara S, Lähteenmäki T and Waris T: A rectus femoris and a combined RF/TFL microneurovascular free flap to the upper extremity. Vienna Symposium on Muscle Transplantation 1985. 73 Waris T, Lähteenmäki T: Alaraajan mikrokirurgiset pehmytkudosrekonstruktiot. Suomen Kirurgiyhdistyksen kokous 14.-15.11.1985. 4. Kirurgipäivät 6 (2): 57-58, 1985. 72 Asko-Seljavaara S, Hagman G, Härmä M, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T: A high voltage electrical injury. Reconstructions with a pedicle latissimus dorsi and microneurovascular rectus femoris and tensor fasciae latae musculocutaneous flap. First Congress of the European Burns Association, Groningen, Netherlands 1985. 71 Waris T, Remes V, von Smitten K, Raekallio J: A histochemical examination of energy metabolism in aortic vein grafts in rats. ibid. 70 Waris T, Piironen J, Soininen K, Valtimo J, Asko-Seljavaara S, Sundell B, Järvilehto T: Regeneration of cold, warm and heat-pain sensibility in human skin grafts. A psychophysical study. ibid. 69 Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Valtimo J, Turkki T, Soininen K, Asko-Seljavaara S, Sundell B, Järvilehto T: Recovery of sensation in free microvascular flaps. A clinical and psychophysical study. 5. Congress of the European Section of the International Confederation for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stockholm, Sweden 16.-20.6.1985. 68 Waris T, Remes V, von Smitten K, Raekallio J: A histochemical examination of energy metabolism in aortic vein grafts in rats. ibid., and Tord Skoog Society of Plastic Surgeons Finnish Meeting, Hanasaari, Espoo 12.-14.6.1985. 67 Waris T, Piironen J, Soininen K, Valtimo J, Asko-Seljavaara S, Sundell B, Järvilehto T: Regeneration of cold, warm and heat-pain sensibility in human skin grafts. A psychophysical study. ibid., and Tord Skoog Society of Plastic Surgeons Finnish Meeting, Hanasaari, Espoo 12.-14.6.1985. 66 Asko-Seljavaara S, Waris T, Lähteenmäki T, Härmä M and Sundell B: Comparison of latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominis free flaps. ibid. 65 Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Asko-Seljavaara, S. and Sundell, B.: Topical anaesthesia for harvesting of split skin grafts by a eutectic lidocaineprilocaine cream (EMLA 5%). A clinical study. Tord Skoog Society of Plastic Surgeons Finnish Meeting, Hanasaari, Espoo 12.-14.6.1985, p. 32. 64 Waris T, Lähteenmäki T, Asko-Seljavaara S, Sundell B: Recovery of sensation in free microvascular flaps. A clinical study. Tord Skoog Society of Plastic Surgeons Finnish Meeting, Hanasaari, Espoo 12.-14.6.1985, p. 34. 63 Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Valtimo J, Turkki T, Soininen K, Asko-Seljavaara S, Sundell B, Järvilehto T: Recovery of sensation in free microvascular flaps. A clinical and psychophysical study. 5. Congress of the European Section of the International Confederation for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stockholm, Sweden 16.-20.6.1985. 62 Lähteenmäki T, von Smitten K, Bäck N, Hukki J, Löfstedt T, Waris T: The regeneration of adrenergic nerves in free flaps in rat. A fluorescence histochemical study. 20. Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research, Rotterdam 1985. Also published in: European Surgical Research 17/s1/85 abstract 146 p. 79, 1985. 61 Kyösola K, Mattila T, Waris T and Harjula A: Catecholamine bombs of the human heart. Suomen Kardiologisen seuran 11. Progress Report -kokous, Dipoli, Espoo 10.1.1985, and Annals of Clinical Research, p. 169-170, 1985. 60 Kyösola K, Waris T, Penttilä O, Ahonen A, Penttilä A, Mattila T and Järvinen A: Multi-score estimation of catecholamine fluorescence for clinical purposes. Acta Histochemica 76: 65-75, 1985. 59 Alanko A, Asko-Seljavaara S, Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Kaisanlahti S, Sundell B: Breast reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap: a follow-up study. 3. Kirurgipäivät, Helsinki, 5 (2), 1984, 15.-16.11.1984. 58 Lähteenmäki T, von Smitten K, Löfstedt T, Husa T, Waris T: Regeneration of adrenergic and cholinesterase reactive nerves after microvascular surgery. VII International Congress of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, Helsinki, 5.-11.8.1984, p. 214. 57 Waris T and Kyösola K.: Simultaneous and consecutive demonstration of cardiac catecholamines and cholinesterases in the same specimen: A histochemical study of human and rat atrial tissues. VII International Congress of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, Helsinki 5.-11.8.1984, p. 475. 56 Kyösola K, Waris T, Aalto-Setälä K, Rechardt L and Penttilä O: Estimation of neural noradrenaline in human myocardium. The VII International Congress of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, Helsinki 5.-11.8.1984, p. 211. 55 Kyösola K, Mattila T, Waris T, Järvinen A, Harjula A and Peltola K: Life-threatening complications of open-heart surgery and occurrence of pathological intracardiac catecholamine accumulations (CA-A). The Scandinavian Association for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. The Scandinavian Society for Extracorporeal Technology, Oslo 19.-21.8.1984. 54 Lähteenmäki T, Waris T, Asko-Seljavaara S, Valtimo J, Turkki T, Järvilehto T, Soininen K: Temperatur- och smärtkänslighet i fria mikrovaskulära lambåer. En psykofysisk undersökning. ibid. 53 Waris T, Lähteenmäki T, Löfstedt T, von Smitten K: Regeneration av adrenerga nerver in fria lambåer hos råtta. En histokemisk studie. ibid. 52 Piironen J, Waris T, Soininen K, Valtimo J, Asko-Seljavaara S, Sundell B and Järvilehto T: Temperatur- och smärtkänslighet i fritt hudtransplantat en psykofysisk studie. Nordisk Plastikkiurgisk Förenings XX Kongress, Bergen 27.-30.5.1984. 51 Waris T, Rechardt L, Kyösola K: A histochemical study on the reinnervation of human skin grafts. ibid. 50 Waris T, Soininen K, Valtimo J, Piironen J and Järvilehto T: Regeneration of thermal and pain sensibility in skin transplants. 3. Vienna Symposium on skin and nervous system " New methods and advantages", Vienna 24.-26.3.1984. 49 Löfstedt T, Lähteenmäki T, Husa T, Panula P, Waris T, von Smitten K: Do nerves regenerate in glutaraldehyde treated vein grafts in the rat ? A histochemical study using catecholamine fluorescence and cholinesterase histochemical methods. ibid. 48 Lähteenmäki T, von Smitten K, Husa T, Bäck N, Waris T: Regeneration of adrenergic nerves in free groin flaps in the rat. ibid. 47 Waris T, Husa T, Löfstedt T, Bäck N, Lähteenmäki T, von Smitten K: The effect of microvascular end to end anastomosis on blood vessel innervation. A fluorescence histochemical study. Nordisk Kirurgisk Förenings 4. Mötet in Experimentell Kirurgi, Hanaholmen, Esbo 1984. 46 Waris T, Löfstedt T, Partanen S and von Smitten K: Innervation of syngeneic vein grafts in the rat. The regeneration of adrenergic nerves. Journal of Surgical Research 37: 472-478, 1984. 45 Waris T, Löfstedt T, Husa T, Partanen S and von Smitten K: Innervation of syngeneic vein grafts in the rat. The regeneration of cholinesterase positive nerves. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 18: 181-185, 1984. 44 Waris T, Lechardt L and Kyösola K: Contribution to Principles of Skin Grafts (ed: P.L. Kelton, Jr.). Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery 3 (2): 1-15, 1984 ISSN 079-5523. 43 Waris T, Löfstedt T, Husa T, Päivärinta H, Partanen S, von Smitten K: Regeneration of adrenergic and cholinesterase reactive nerves in vein grafts. ibid. 42 Waris T, Rechardt L, Kyösola K: Reinnervation of human skin grafts, a histochemical study. 18. Congress of the E.S.S.R. Athens 1983. 41 Järvilehto T, Soininen K, Valtimo J, Piironen J and Waris T: Regeneration of thermal and pain sensibility in skin transplants. Symposium on Applied Psycophysiology, Leipizig 1983. 40 Kyösola K, Rechardt L, Merikallio E, Järvinen A, Mattila T, Waris T and Aalto-Setälä K: Cardioplegia versus topical cooling for cardiac protection during open-heart surgery. An electron microscopic and histochemical study of right atrial biopsies. Annals of Clinical Research 15: 156-163, 1983. 39 Waris T, Rechardt L and Kyösola K: Reinnervation of human skin grafts: A histochemical study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 72 (4): 439-445, 1983. 38 von Smitten K, Kyösola K, Waris T: Adrenergic nerves and mast cells in cold injury. A fluorescence microscopy study of the skin in the rat. European Surgical Research 2: 92, 1982. 17. Congress of the E.S.S.R. Stresa, Italy. 37 Kyösola K, Chambers D, Cankovic-Darracott S, Braimbridge M.V and Waris T: Fluorescence histochemistry for studies on catecholamines and the heart. The Rayne Institute Research Meetings, London, August 1982. 36 Waris T, Kyösola K, Rechardt L, Piironen J, Rintala A, Soininen K, Hämäläinen H, Järvilehto T: Innervering av humana hudtransplantat, en histokemisk och psykofysisk studie. ibid. 35 Waris T, Löfstedt T, Husa T, von Smitten K, Partanen S: Regeneration av adrenerga och kolinesteras positiva nerver i syngena ventransplantat på råtta. En histokemisk studie. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings XIX Kongress, Hanaholmen, Esbo. 13.-16.6.1982. 34 Rechardt L, Kyösola K, Waris T: Innervation of human skin grafts. A histochemical study. XVI Congressus Internationalis Dermatologiae, May 23-28 Tokyo, Japan 1982. 33 Waris T, Liesi P, Panula P and Partanen S: The resistance of glyoxylic acid induced catecholamine fluorescence to sodium borohydride reduction. Acta Histochemica 71: 161-165, 1982. 32 Waris T and Kyösola K: Cold injury of the rat skin. A fluorescence histochemical study of adrenergic nerves, mast cells and patency of cutaneous blood vessels. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 16: 1-9, 1982. 31 Waris T and Kyösola K: Adrenergic nerves and mast cells after skin freezing. A hypothesis based on fluorescence microscope observations in the rat. Experientia 38: 1462-1464, 1982. 30 Kyösola K, Rechardt L ja Waris T: Sydänleikkaukseen liittyvän kylmän verettömän sydänpysähdyksen aiheuttamat sydänlihassolujen hienorakennemuutokset sekä autofagosytoosi-ilmiö. Posteriesitys ja abstrakti. VII FINEM-81, Dipoli, Espoo 8.-9.10.1981. 29 Kyösola K, Rechardt L, Veijola L and Waris T: Characterization of the neurons of the submucosal ganglia of the choledocho-duodenal junction of the rat. Cellular & Molecular Biology 27 (2/3): 139-146, 1981. 28 Kyösola K, Rechardt L and Waris T: Mitochondrial injury and autophagocytosis within the myocardial cell after the cold ischemic anoxic asystole. IVth International Histochemistry and Cytochemistry Congress, Brighton, England 17.-22.8.1980. 27 Kyösola K, Rechardt L, Veijola L, Waris T and Penttilä O: Innervation of the human gastric wall. Journal of Anatomy 131 (3): 453-470, 1980. 26 Waris T and Tervo T: Barrier properties of rat subcutaneous nerves to sodium fluorescein and fluorescein-labelled dextrans of various molecular weights. Archives of Dermatological Res 267: 1-5, 1980. 25 Waris T, Kyösola K and Partanen S: The adrenergic innervation of arteriovenous anastomoses in the subcutaneous fascia of rat skin. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 14: 215-220, 1980. 24 Rintala A, Pesonen S, Rechardt L, Soivio A, Teräväinen T and Waris T: On the etiology, innervation and treatment of keloids. Symposium on wound healing, plastic surgical and dermatological aspects (ed: Sundell, B.), pp. 229-237, Espoo 1979. 23 Waris T, Rechardt L: Denervation supersensitivity and the delay phenomenon. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 64: 698-699, 1979. 22 Waris T, Panula P and Rechardt L: Short communication. Distribution of catecholamines and acetylcholinesterase activity in the same cryotome section of rat's neostriatum. Cellular & Molecular Biology 23: 327-329, 1978. 21 Waris T, Partanen S and Rechardt L: Simultaneous and consecutive histochemical demonstration of glyoxylic acid-induced fluorescence of catecholamines and cholinesterase reactions. Cellular & Molecular Biology 23 (3): 215-224, 1978. 20 Waris T: Degeneration and regeneration of nerves in a dorsal skin flap in the rat. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 12: 95-103, 1978. 19 Waris T: Reinnervation of free skin autografts in the rat. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 12: 85-93, 1978. 18 Waris T: Innervation of the skin, skin transplants, flaps and scars. An experimental, histochemical study in the rat. Academic dissertation. Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica, supplementum 485: 1-48, 1978. 17 Waris T, Panula P and Rechardt L: The consecutive demonstration of catecholamines and cholinesterases in cryostat sections of rat brain. Fifth Scandinavian meeting of Physiology and Behaviour, Helsinki, p. 46, 1977. 16 Waris T, Vatvala T and Rechardt L: Postnatal development of the adrenergic innervation of the rat skin. Fourth European Anatomical Congress, Basel. Acta Anatomica 99: 355, 1977. 15 Waris T and Rechardt L: A rapid method for the demonstration of cutaneous catecholamines in cryostat sections with glyoxylic-acid-induced fluorescence. Fourth European Anatomical Congress, Basel. Acta Anatomica 99: 323, 1977. 14 Waris T, Rechardt L and Partanen S: Simultaneous demonstration of cholinesterases and glyoxylic acid-induced fluorescence of catecholamines in stretch preparations. Acta Histochemical Bd. 58: 194-198, 1977. 13 Waris T and Rechardt L: Histochemically demonstrable catecholamines and cholinesterases in nerve fibres of rat dorsal skin. Histochemistry 53: 203-216, 1977. 12 Korkala O and Waris T: The acetylcholinesterase reaction and catecholamine fluorescence in the glomus cells of rat carotid body. Experientia 33: 1363-1364, 1977. 11 Waris T & Rechardt L: The innervation of scars of the hairy skin. An experimental and histochemical study in the rat and a histochemical study in humans. Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings 16. Kongress. Uppsala, p. 16, 1976. 10 Waris T, Korkala O: The simultaneous or consecutive demonstration of glyoxylic acid induced fluorescence and acetylcholinesterase reaction in the glomus cells of the carotid body of the rat. Lightmicroscopic study. Proc. of the V. International Congress of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, Bucharest 1976. Histochemistry and Cytochemistry pp. 366-367, 1976. 9 Waris T, Rechardt L: The demonstration of glyoxylic acid induced fluorescence and cholinesterase reaction in peripheral nerves in the same specimen. ibid., p. 367, 1976. 8 Waris T and Reijonen K: Combined trypan blue and formaldehyde-induced fluorescence in experimental skin freezing in the rat. Annales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae 65: 329-331, 1976. 7 Rechardt L, Waris, Rintala T and A: Innervation of human axillary sweat glands. Histochemical and electron microscopic study of hyperhidrotic and normal subjects. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 10: 107-112, 1976. 6 Waris T, Rechardt L: Innervation of human skin. A histochemical study. Paper read at the Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings 15. Kongress. Stockholm 1975. 5 Waris T: Innervation of skin transplants and skin flaps. An experimental study of the rat. Paper read at the Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings 15. Kongress. Stockholm 1975. 4 Rintala A, Rechardt L, Waris T: Innervation of axillary sweat glands in hyperhidrosis. A histochemical study. Paper read at the Nordisk Plastikkirurgisk Förenings 15. Kongress. Stockholm 1975. 3 Waris T and Partanen S: Short Communication. Demonstration of catecholamines in peripheral adrenergic nerves in stretch preparations with fluorescence induced by aqueous solution of glyoxylic acid. Histochemistry 41: 369-372, 1975. 2 Korkala O and Waris T: Ultrastructural changes in the rat carotid body in severe haemorrhagia. Cell and Tissue Research 158: 355-362, 1975. 1 Waris T, Rechardt L and Waris P: Differentiation of neuroblastoma cells induced by nerve growth factor in vitro. Experientia 29: 1128-1129, 1973.