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Charles E. Butler, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

Associate Professor, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 2001-2007, Houston, TX

Office Address

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
P.O. Box 301402
Unit Number: 443
Houston, TX 77030
Room Number: FC8.2048
Phone: 713-794-1247
Fax: 713-794-5492
Email: cbutler@mdanderson.org

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1990 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, MD, Medicine
1986 Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, BS, Biology/Computer Science

Postgraduate Training

1/1999-7/1999 Chief Plastic Surgery Resident, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, Dr. Elof Eriksson
7/1998-12/1998 Chief Plastic Surgery Resident, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, Dr. Mulliken
7/1997-7/1998 Plastic Surgery Resident, Plastic Surgery, Harvard/Brigham/Children's, Boston, MA, Dr. Elof Eriksson
7/1996-7/1997 Chief General Surgery Resident, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, Dr. Belkin
7/1995-7/1996 General Surgery Resident, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, Dr. Belkin
7/1993-7/1995 Research Fellow, Tissue Engineering, Division of Plastic Surgery, Harvard Medical School/Brigham, Boston, MA, Dr. Dennis Orgill
6/1990-7/1993 General Surgery Resident, General Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, Dr. Whittimore & Dr. Osteen

Board Certifications

9/2000 American Board of Plastic Surgery, Recertified 2008
2/1998 American Board of Surgery, Recertified 2008
1/1991 National Board of Medical Examiners

Experience/Service

Academic Appointments

Adjunct Professor of Clinical Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Division of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College-Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 6/2008-present
Provisional Medical Staff, Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 8/2006-present
Adjunct Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 9/2005-present
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 9/2003-8/2008
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 7/2002-8/2005
Courtesy Medical Staff, Division of Surgery, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX, 3/2002-present
Clinical Fellow, Department of Plastic Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 7/1997-6/1999
Courtesy Staff, Department of Surgery, Southwood Community Hospital, Norfolk, MA, 6/1994-2/1995
Affiliate Staff, Department of Surgery, Carney Hospital, Boston, MA, 1/1994-7/1995
Limited Active Staff, Department of Surgery, Quincy Hospital, Quincy, MA, 12/1993-7/1995
Research Fellow, Division of Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 7/1993-7/1995
In House Surgeon, Department of Surgery, South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, MA, 6/1993-8/1996
Resident, Department of Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 7/1990-7/1993

Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

Chairman, Torso Research Study Group, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007-present
Co-Director, Urinary Tract and Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship, Departments of Plastic Surgery, Urology, Surgical Oncology and Gynecology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006-present
Director, Combined Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery Microsurgery Reconstruction Fellowship, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2004-present
Director, Graduate Medical Education Programs, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2004-present
Plastic Surgery Representative, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2003-present
Director, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2002-2006
Director, Translational Technology, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2001-present
Director, Operating Room Relations, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2001-present

Institutional Committee Activities

Member, Perioperative Enterprise Master Plan Committee, 2008-present
Member, Perioperative Enterprise Vendor Access Committee, 2008-present
Member, Biomedical Engineering Department Chairman Search Committee, 2008-2009
Member, Perioperative Enterprise Clinical Service Line, 2007-present
Member, Research Committee, Tissue Regeneration and Molecular Cell Engineering Labs (TRAMCEL), 2007-present
Member, Scientific Publications Advisory Group, 2006-present
Member, Graduate Medical Education Curriculum Subcommittee, 2006-present
Member, Plastic Surgery Clinics Steering Committee, 2005-present
Member, Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2005-present
Member, Prospective Protocol Committee, 2005-present
Member, Plastic Surgery Research Working Group, 2005-present
Chairman, Houston Plastic Surgery Reconstruction Conference Committee, 2005-present
Member, Multi-Year Appointment Award Review Committee, 2005-2008
Member, Plastic Surgery Center Executive Management Team, 2004-2007
Member, OR Policy Task Force Committee, 2003-present
Member, Operating Room Committee, 2002-present
Member, Surgery Scheduling Task Force, 2002-present
Member, Dermatome Evaluation Committee, 2002-2003
Member, Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Planning Board, 2001-2004
Member, Intensive Care Unit Committee, 1999-2003

Honors and Awards

2008 Multi-Year Appointment Award Review Committee (Professor)
2008 Trainee Excellence Award
2006-2007 ASPS, Pathways to Leadership Program
2006 America's Top Surgeons Award, Consumer's Research Council of America
2006 The Heart of Leadership, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2006 VIP Member, Continental Who's Who Registry of National Business Leaders
2005-2008 Best Doctors in America
2005 Best Poster Presentation, American Brachytherapy Society Annual Meeting
2005 Continental Who's Who Registry of National Business Leaders
2004-2005 America's Top Physicians
2004 Multi-Year Appointment Award Review Committee (Associate Professor)
2004 National Register of Who's Who
2004 Texas: Best Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
2004 The Contemporary Who's Who
2004 Top Doctors for Women in Houston, H Texas Magazine
2004 Top Doctors in Houston, H Texas Magazine
2002 America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
2002 America's Top Surgeons Award
2002 Houston's Top Doctors, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inside Houston Magazine
2002 Marqui's Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare
2002 Swarthmore's Who's Who
1998 International Who's Who
1998 Outstanding Young Men in America
1990 Summa Cum Laude Graduate Award
1990 William T. Fitts, Jr. Surgery Award
1986 Order of the Cross and Crown
1985 Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society
1985 Phi Beta Kappa
1984 Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
1984 National Dean's List

Professional Memberships

American Association of Plastic Surgeons
Chairman, Research Task Force Committee, 2009-present
Member, Awards Committee, 2009-present
Member, Research Task Force Committee, 2008-present
Interim Chairman, Academic Scholar Selection Committee, 2007-present
Member, Research and Education Committee, 2007-present
Member, Scientific Program Committee, 2007-present
Member, 2006-present
American Board of Plastic Surgery
National Board Examiner (Oral, Certifying Examination), 1999-present
American College of Surgeons
Fellow, 2001-present
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
Chairman, Microsurgery Fellowship Match Committee, 2009-present
Resource Liaison, General Reconstruction and Microsurgery, 2009-present
Senior Mentor, ASRM Mentor Program, 2009-present
Chairman, Scientific Program, 2009-2010
Member, Buncke Lecturship Committee, 2009-2010
Member, Scientific Program Committee, 2009-2010
Chairman, Microsurgery Fellowship Training Program Committee, 2008-present
Member, Membership Committee, 2007-present
Chairman, Ad Hoc Microsurgery Fellowship Committee, 2007-2008
Member, Program Committee, 2007-2008
Ex-Officio Chairman, Electronic Communications Committee, 2006-2010
Member, Executive Council, Junior Member-at-Large, 2005-2007
Member, Ad-Hoc Lower Extremity Subspeciality Committee, 2003-present
Member, Advisory Committee on Genitourinary Reconstruction, 2003-present
Member, CPT/RUC Committee, 2003-2007
Member, Audio Visual Committee, 2003-2006
Member, Electronic Communications Committee, 2003-2006
Member, Program Committee, 2001-2002
Member, 2000-present
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Member, ASMS News Committee, 2007-2008
Member, 2002-2004
American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
Chairman, Clinical Outcomes Section, PSEF Research Grants Study Section, 2009-present
Member, 9/2008-present
Member, Research Oversight Committee, 2008-present
Chairman, Clinical Evidence Based Committee, 2007-present
Chairman, Instructional Course Committee General Reconstruction, 2007-present
Member, Research Coordinating Council, 2007-present
Member, Research Thought Leaders Group, 2007-present
Member, Forum on Future Advisory Committee, 2007-2008
Member, Strategic Planning Research Task Force, 2006-present
Chairman, Basic Science Research Grants Committee, 2004-present
Chairman, Scientific Program Committee, Computer Based Technology/Research Subcommittee, 2004-present
Member, Directed Research Committee, 2004-present
Member, Research Fellwoship Committee, 2004-present
Member, Clinical Research Council, 2004-2006
Member, Instructional Course Committee, 2003-present
Member, Visiting Professor Committee, 2003-present
Member, Scientific Program Committee, Computer Based Technology/Research Subcommittee, 2003-2004
Member, Scientific Program Committee, Research/Technology Subcommittee, 2003-2004
Teller, 2002
Member, Program Committee, 2001-present
Member, Research Grants Committee, 2001-present
Member, Scientific Program committee, Breast Subcommittee, 2001-2003
Member, Scientific Program Committee, Head & Neck Subcommittee, 2001-2002
Member, 1997-present
Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery
Chair, Fellowship and Resident Resources, 2008-present
Chairman, Fellowship Education Website Committee, 2008-present
Chairman, Fellowship and Resident Resource Ad Hoc, 2008
Chairman, Fellowship Training Taskforce, 2007-present
Member, Communication/Web Site Committee, 2007-present
Associate Member, 2005-present
Harris County Medical Society
Member, 1999-present
Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, 2000-present
Plastic Surgery Research Council
Member, Scientific Program Committee, 2004-present
Member, 2002-present
Society of Brigham Surgical Alumni
Member, 1999-present
Texas Medical Association
Member, 1999-2004
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, 2000-2003
The M. D. Anderson Alumni and Faculty Association
Member, 2003-present
The World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgeons
Member, 2003-present

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles
1. Nemeth N, Butler CE. Complex Torso Reconstruction with Human Acellular Dermal Matrix: Long-term Clinical Follow-up. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(1):192-6, 1/2009.
2. Nelson RA, Butler CE. Surgical Outcomes of VRAM vs. Thigh Flaps for Immediate Reconstruction of Pelvic and Perineal Cancer Resection Defects. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(1):175-183, 1/2009.
3. Boehmler JH IV, Butler CE, Ensor J, Kronowitz SJ. Outcomes of Various Techniques of Abdominal Fascia Closure after TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(3):773-781, March 2009, 2009.
4. Yap LH, Constantinides J, Butler CE. Tongue Depressor Template for Free Fibular Flap Osteotomies in Mandibular Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 122(6):209e-210e, 12/2008.
5. Heller L, Kowalski AM, Wei C, Butler CE. Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial of Local Anesthetic Infusion and Intravenous Narcotic Patient-Controlled Anesthesia Pump for Pain Management after Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 122(4):1010-1018, 10/2008.
6. Burns, NK, Rios CN, Jaffari MV, Mathur AB, Butler CE. Ventral Hernia Repair with Porcine vs. Human Acellular Dermal Matrices. J Am Coll Surg 207(3):S66-S67, 9/2008.
7. Butler CE. Single-stage Reconstruction of Middle- and Lower-third Helical Rim Defects Using Chondrocutaneous Helical Rim and Lobular Advancement Flaps and a Scaphal Reduction Cartilage Graft. Plast Reconstr Surg, Ideas and Innovations 122(2):463-467, 8/2008.
8. Hanasono MM, Butler CE. Prevention and Treatment of Thrombosis in Microvascular Surgery. J Reconstr Microsurg 24(5). e-Pub 7/2008.
9. Butler CE, Gundeblioglu O, Rodriguez-Bigas MA. Outcomes of Immediate Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction for Irradiated Abdominoperineal Resection Defects. J Am Coll Surg 206(4):694-703, 4/2008.
10. Thomas MB, Tefzlaff ED, Lozano RD, Samp LA, Butler CE, Gannon CJ, Hamilton SR, Vauthey JN, Abdalla EK. Curing Hepatocellular Carcinomatosis with Biologic Therapy: Achieving the Impossible? J Surg Oncol 97(1):82-84, 2008.
11. Heller L, Ballo MT, Cormier JN, Oates SD, Butler CE. Staged Reconstruction for Resection Wounds in Sarcoma Patients Treated with Brachytherapy. Ann Plast Surg 60(1):58-63, 2008.
12. Said HK, Bevers M, Butler CE. Reconstruction of the Pelvic Floor and Perineum with Human Acellular Dermal Matrix and Thigh Flaps Following Pelvic Exenteration. Gynecol Oncol 107(3):578-582, 10/2007.
13. Holton LH 3rd, Chung T, Silverman RP, Haerian H, Goldberg NH, Burrows WM, Gobin A, Butler CE. Comparison of Acellular Dermal Matrix and Synthetic Mesh for Lateral Chest Wall Reconstruction in a Rabbit Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 119(4):1238-1246, 4/2007.
14. Torres MA, Ballo MT, Butler CE, Feig BW, Cormier JN, Lewis VO, Pollack RE, Pisters PW, Zagars GK. Management of Locally Recurrent Soft Tissue Sarcoma after Prior Surgery and Radiation Therapy. Int J Rad Onc Biol Phys 67(4):1124-1129, 1/2007.
15. Butler CE, Orgill DP. Incidence and Management of Abdominal Wall Defects after Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation. Plast Reconstr Surg 119(4):1256-1257, 2007.
16. Yap LH, Butler CE. Venous Thrombosis in Coupled Versus Sutured Microvascular Anastomoses. Ann Plast Surg 57(6):666-669, 12/2006.
17. Gobin AS, Butler CE, Mathur AB. Repair and Regeneration of the Abdominal Wall Musculofascial Defect Using Silk Fibroin-Chitosan Blend. Tissue Eng 12(12):3383-3394, 11/2006. PMID: 17107336.
18. Motwani SB, Strom EA, Schechter NR, Butler CE, Lee GK, Langstein HN, Kronowitz SJ, Meric-Bernstam F, Ibrahim NK, Buchholz TA. The Impact of Immediate Breast Reconstruction on the Technical Delivery of Postmastectomy Radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 66(1):76-82, 9/2006. PMID: 16765534.
19. Kim JY, Ross MI, Butler CE. Reconstruction Following Radical Resection of Recurrent Metastatic Axillary Melanoma. Plast Reconstr Surg 117(5):1576-1583, 4/2006. PMID: 16641728.
20. Butler CE. Treatment of Refractory Donor Site Seromas with Percutaneous Instillation of Fibrin Sealant. Plast Reconstr Surg 117(3):976-985, 3/2006. PMID: 16525295.
21. Heller L, Levin SL, Butler CE. Management of Abdominal Wound Dehiscence Using Vacuum Assisted Closure in Patients with Compromised Healing. Am J Surg 191(2):165-172, 2/2006. PMID: 16442940.
22. Butler CE, Langstein HN, Kronowitz SJ. Pelvic, Abdominal and Chest Wall Reconstruction with AlloDerm in Patients at Increased Risk for Mesh-Related Complications. Plast Reconstr Surg 116(5):1263-1275, 10/2005.
23. Butler CE, Rodriguez-Bigas MA. Pelvic Reconstruction after Abdominoperineal Resection: Is it Worthwhile? Ann Surg Onc 12(2):91-94, 2005. e-Pub 2/2005.
24. Orgill DP, Austen WG, Butler CE, Fine NA, Horvath KA, Mihaljezic T, Song DH, Wolfe WG. Guidelines for Treatment of Complex Chest Wounds with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). Wounds Sup. B:1-23, 12/2004.
25. Butler CE, Prieto VG. Reduction of Adhesions with Composite Alloderm/Polypropylene Mesh Implants for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 114(2):464-473, 8/2004. PMID: 15277815.
26. Butler CE, Lewin JS. Reconstruction of Large Composite Oromandibulomaxillary Defects with Free Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 113(2):499-507, 2/2004. PMID: 14758209.
27. Lipa JE, Butler CE. Enhancing the Outcome of Free Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap Reconstruction of Scalp Defects. Head Neck 26(1):46-53, 2004. PMID: 14724906.
28. Butler CE. Reconstruction of Marginal Ear Defects with Modified Chondrocutaneous Helical Rim Advancement Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 111(6):2009-2013, 5/2003. PMID: 12711964.
29. Butler CE, Hunt KK, Singletary SE. Management of Breast Carcinoma Identified Intraoperatively During Reduction Mammaplasty. Ann Plast Surg 50(2):193-197, 2/2003. PMID: 12567059.
30. Spiegel AJ, Butler CE. Recurrence Following Treatment of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ with Skin-sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 111(2):706-711, 2003.
31. Langstein HN, Duman H, Seelig D, Butler CE, Evans GR. Retrospective Study of the Management of Chemotherapy Extravasation Injury. Ann Plast Surg 49(4):369-374, 10/2002. PMID: 12370641.
32. Butler CE. Extended Retroauricular Advancement Flap Reconstruction of a Full-thickness Auricular Defect including Posteromedial and Retroauricular Skin. Ann Plast Surg 49(3):317-321, 9/2002. PMID: 12351983.
33. Butler CE, Chevray P. Retrograde-flow, Medial Plantar Island Flap Reconstruction of Distal Forefoot, Toe, and Webspace Defects. Ann Plast Surg 49(2):196-201, 8/2002. PMID: 12187349.
34. Esmaeli B, Prieto VG, Butler CE, Kim SK, Ahmadi MA, Kantarjian HM, Talpaz M. Severe Periorbital Edema Secondary to STI571 (Gleevec). Cancer 95(4):881-887, 8/2002. PMID: 12209733.
35. Butler CE. "Tongue Sandwich" Bolster for Skin Graft Immobilization. Head Neck 24(7):705-709, 7/2002. PMID: 12112545.
36. Butler CE. Reconstruction of an Extensive Hemipelvectomy Defect Using a Pedicled Upper and Lower Leg In-Continuity Fillet Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg 109(3):1060-1065, 3/2002. PMID: 11884836.
37. Butler CE, Navarro FA, Park CS, Orgill DP. Regeneration of Neomucosa Using Cell-Seeded Collagen-GAG Matrices in Athymic Mice. Ann Plast Surg 48(3):298-304, 3/2002. PMID: 11862036.
38. Butler CE. Skin Grafts Used in Combination with Free Flaps for Intraoral Oncologic Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 47(3):293-298, 9/2001. PMID: 11562034.
39. Kroll SS, Miller MJ, Chung DC, Butler CE, Reece GP, Robb GL, Langstein HN. Comparison of Cost for DIEP and Free TRAM Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 107(6):883-884, 5/2001. PMID: 11335809.
40. Butler CE, Davidson CJ, Breuing K, Pribaz JJ. Thermal Injuries to Free Flaps: Better Prevented Than Treated. Plast Reconstr Surg 107(3):809-812, 3/2001. PMID: 11304608.
41. Butler CE, Navarro FA, Orgill DP. Reduction of Abdominal Adhesions Using Composite Collagen-GAG Implants for Ventral Hernia Repair. J Biomed Mater Res 58(1):75-80, 2001. PMID: 11153001.
42. Duman H, Evans GR, Reece G, Kroll SS, Miller M, Langstein H, Chang D, Butler CE, Robb G. Brachytherapy: Reconstructive Options and the Role of Plastic Surgery. Ann Plast Surg 45(5):477-480, 2000.
43. Butler CE, Orgill DP, Correia CA, Compton CC, Yannas IV.. Comparison of Cultured and Uncultured Keratinocytes Used for Cell Seeded Collagen-GAG Matrix Skin Replacements. Br J Plast Surg 52(2):127-132, 3/1999. PMID: 10434892.
44. Compton CC, Butler CE, Yannas IV, Warland G, Orgill DP. Organized Skin Structure is Regenerated In Vivo from Collagen-GAG Matrices Seeded with Autologous Keratinocytes. J Invest Dermatol 110(6):908-916, 6/1998. PMID: 9620298.
45. Butler CE, Orgill DP, Compton CC, Yannas IV. Effect of Keratinocyte Seeding of Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Membranes on the Regeneration of Skin in a Porcine Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 101(6):1572-1579, 5/1998. PMID: 9583488.
46. Origill DP, Butler CE, Regan J, Barlow M, Yannas IV, Compton C. A Vascularized Collagen-GAG Matrix Provides a Dermal Substrate and Improves Take of Cultured Epithelial Autografts. Plast Reconst Surg 102(9):423-429, 1998.
47. Orgill DP, Butler CE, Regan J. Behavior of Collagen-GAG Matrices as Dermal Replacement in Rodent and Porcine Models. Wounds 8(5):151-157, 1996.
48. Butler CE, Orgill DP, Compton C, Yannas IV. Effects of Cell Culturing on Keratinocyte-Seeded Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Matrix Skin Replacement in Full-Thickness Porcine Wounds. Surg Forum 47:752-754, 1996.

Invited Articles
1. Baumann D, Butler CE. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Decision Making in Plastic Surgery. In Press.
2. Butler CE. Skin Substitutes, Past, Present, and Future Advances in Free Tissue Transfer and Tissue Engineering. Seminars in Plastic Surgery 17(1):107-117, 2002.
3. Butler CE. Definitive Sterile Draping of Flank and Chest for Adjuvant Liposuction. Reconstructive Microsurgery Pearls, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Newsletter 11(2):8-11, 2000.
4. Butler CE. Esmark Template of Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction Defects. Reconstructive Microsurgery Pearls, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Newsletter 11(2):8-11, 2000.
5. Butler CE. Prevention from Pedicle Traction Injury During In Situ Osteotomies and Bone Plating of Free Fibula Flaps. Reconstructive Microsurgery Pearls, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Newsletter 11(2):8-11, 2000.

Abstracts
1. Burns NK, Jaffari M, Rios CN, Santaliz-Ruiz LE, Mathur AB, Butler CE. Comparison of Cross-linked vs. Non-cross-linked Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrices for Ventral Hernia Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(6 Sup):116, 6/2009.
2. Burns NK, Jaffari M, Rios CN, Mathur AB, Butler CE. Evaluation of Visceral Adhesions and Mechanical Strength of Abdominal Wall Reconstructions with Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix vs. Polypropylene Mesh. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(6 Sup):76, 6/2009.
3. Abdul Khalek FJ, Altman AM, Jotzu C, Welte G, Alt EU, Butler CE. Human Tissue–Resident Stem Cells Delivered via Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injection Contribute to Soft Tissue Augmentation in a Murine Photoaged Skin Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(6 Sup):126, 6/2009.
4. Burns NK, Gupta V, Rios CN, Rasmussen M, Butler CE, Mathur AB. Silk Fibroin Fibrillogenesis via Decorin: Effect on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(6 Sup):76, 6/2009.
5. Abdul Khalek FJ, Altman AM, Jaffari M, Burns NK, Bai X, Alt EU, Butler CE. Stem Cell-Integrated Dermal Matrix Enhances Ventral Hernia Repair in a Rodent Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(6 Sup):74, 6/2009.
6. Villa M, Butler, CE. Use of the Extended VRAM Flap for Reconstruction of Large Pelvic Defects: A 4-Dimentional CT Angiography Perfusion Study and Clinical Outcome Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(6 Sup):111, 6/2009.
7. Burns, NK, Rios CN, Jaffari MV, Mathur AB, Butler CE. Ventral Hernia Repair with Porcine vs. Human Acellular Dermal Matrices. J Am Coll Surg 207(3):S66-S67, 9/2008.
8. Nelson RA, Butler CE. Comparison of Outcomes Between Pedicled VRAM vs. Thigh-Based Flap Reconstruction of Abdominoperineal Resection and Pelvic Exenteration Cancer Resection Defects. The Plastic Surgery Research Council 53rd Annual Meeting, Springfield, IL 121(6S):30, 6/2008.
9. Sacks JM, Butler CE. Outcomes of Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Bioprosthetic Mesh in Cancer Patients. The Plastic Surgery Research Council 53rd Annual Meeting, Springfield, IL 121(6S):39, 6/2008.
10. Lin S, Villa M, Gottlieb L, Butler CE. Subtotal Thigh Flap and Bioprosthetic Mesh Reconstruction of Large, Composite Abdominal Wall Defects. The Plastic Surgery Research Council 53rd Annual Meeting, Springfield, IL 121(6S):66, 6/2008.
11. Nelson R, Butler CE. Surgical Outcomes of VRAM vs. Thigh-based Flaps for Reconstruction of Pelvic and Perineal Cancer Resection Defects. 29th Annual Meeting Groupe pour L’Avancement de la Microchirugie, Canada (GAM), Can J Plast Surg 16(2), Summer 2008, 6/2008.
12. Burns NK, Rios CN, Jaffari MV, Mathur AB, Butler CE. Outcomes of Porcine vs. Human Acellular Dermal Matrices for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. The Plastic Surgery Research Council 53rd Annual Meeting, Springfield, IL, 5/2008.
13. Burns NK, Rios CN, Jaffari MV, Mathur AB, Butler CE. Outcomes of Porcine vs. Human Acellular Dermal Matrices for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. The Plastic Surgery Research Council 53rd Annual Meeting, Springfield, IL, May 2008, 5/2008.
14. Altman A, Rios C, Matthias N, Bai X, Butler CE, Alt E, Mathur A. Silk Fibroin-Chitosan for In Vivo Delivery of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 5/2008.
15. Nelson RA, Butler CE. Comparison of Surgical Outcomes Using VRAM Flaps vs. Thigh-based Flaps for Reconstruction of Abdominoperineal Resection and Pelvic Exenteration Defects. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery 24th Annual Conference, Springfield, IL, 2008.
16. Nelson RA, Butler CE. Outcomes at VRAM vs. Thigh-based Flaps for Reconstruction of Pelvic and Perineal Cancer Resection Defects. Atlantic Society for Plastic Surgery, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, 10/2007.
17. Butler CE. Clinical Applications of Bioprosthetic Mesh for Trunk Reconstruction. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery IV Congress Proceedings, Athens, Greece, 6/2007.
18. Lin S, Butler CE. Bilateral Subtotal Thigh Flap Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Best Case of the Year Competition. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 23rd Annual Conference Proceedings, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, 1/2007.
19. Tiwari P, Butler CE, Langstein HN. Wound Healing Outcomes Following Preoperative Radiation Therapy and Limb Surgery for Soft Tissue Sarcoma. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 23rd Annual Conference Proceedings, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, 1/2007.
20. Torres MA, Ballo MT, Butler CE, Feig BW, Langstein HN, Lewis VO, Pisters PWT, Zagars GK. The Role of Re-irradiation in the Management of Locally Recurrent Soft Tissue Sarcoma after Prior Surgery and Radiation Therapy. Proceedings of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 48th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 11/2006/ Published in J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 66(3) Sup S:214 (#214), 11/2006.
21. Heller L, Kowalski A, Butler CE. Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Evaluation of Local Anesthetic Infusion Pumps for Donor Site Pain Management Following Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 75th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Francisco, CA, 10/2006. Published in Plast Reconstr Surg 118(4 Sup):69, 10/2006.
22. Motwani SB, Strom EA, Schechter NR, Butler CE, Langstein HN, Lee GK, Meric-Bernstam F, Ibrahim NK, Buchholz TA. The Effect of Immediate Breast Reconstruction on Postmastectomy Irradiation. Proceedings of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 47th Annual Conference, Denver, CO, 11/2005. Published in Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 63(2 Sup):51, 11/2005.
23. Holton LH, Chung T, Silverman RP, Haerian H, Goldberg NH, Burrows W, Gobin A, Butler CE. Acellular Dermal Matrix for Chest Wall Reconstruction in a Rabbit Model. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 74th Annual Conference Proceedings, Chicago, IL 1163(3 Sup.):97-98, September 2005, 9/2005.
24. Gobin AS, Butler CE, Froude VE, Keller M, Mathur AB. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Silk Fibroin and Chitosan Blend Scaffolds. Plastic Surgery Research Council 50th Annual Conference Proceedings, Toronto, Canada, 5/2005.
25. Chung TL, Holton LH, Silverman RP, Haerian H, Butler CE, Burrows W, Goldberg NH. Acellular Dermal Matrix for Lateral Chest Wall Reconstruction in a Rabbit Model. Plastic Surgery Research Council 50th Annual Conference Proceedings, Toronto, Canada, 5/2005.
26. Gobin AS, Butler CE, Froude VE, Keller M, Mathur AB. Silk Fibroin and Chitosan Blend Scaffolds as Novel Biomaterials for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Society for Biomaterials Annual Conference Proceedings, Memphis, TN, 4/2005.
27. Langstein HN, Butler CE, Niescierenko M, Yap LH, Robb GL. Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flaps: Do the Ends Justify the Means? American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 21st Annual Conference Proceedings, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 1/2005.
28. Beahm EK, Butler CE, Walton RL. Free TRAM Flaps for Breast Reconstruction in Patients with Collagen Vascular Disease. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 21st Annual Conference Proceedings, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 1/2005.
29. Chandawarkar RY, Butler CE. Immediate Flap Reconstruction of Perineal Resection Defects. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 21st Annual Conference Proceedings, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 1/2005.
30. Butler CE, Langstein HN, Kronowitz SJ. Reconstruction of Large, Complicated Trunk Defects Using Alloderm and Flaps in Cancer Patients. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 21st Annual Conference Proceedings, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 1/2005.
31. Butler CE. Satellite Symposium, Making Reconstructive Surgery Economically Viable. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 73rd Annual Conference Proceedings, Philadelphia, PA, 10/2004.
32. Butler CE. Treatment of Refractory Donor Site Seromas with Percutaneous Instillation of Tisseel Fibrin Sealant. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 73rd Annual Conference Proceedings, Philadelphia, PA, 10/2004.
33. Butler CE. Alloderm Used for Complex Pelvic, Abdominal, and Chest Wall Reconstructions. British Association of Plastic Surgeons Proceedings, Dublin, Ireland, 7/2004.
34. Langstein HN, Butler CE, Yap LH. Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flaps-Do the Ends Justify the Means? British Association of Plastic Surgeons Proceedings, Dublin, Ireland, 7/2004.
35. Butler CE, Yap LH, Langstein HN. Vascular Thrombosis in Coupled vs. Sutured Venous Microvascular Anastomoses. British Association of Plastic Surgeons Proceedings, Dublin, Ireland, 7/2004.
36. Lewin JS, Butler CE. An Objective Protocol to Quantify Physiologic Swallowing Deficits and Assess Functional Outcomes Following Oropharyngeal Reconstruction. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 20th Annual Conference Proceedings, Palm Springs, CA, 1/2004.
37. Chandawarkar RY, Butler CE. Anatomic Subunit Approach to Reconstruction of Oncologic Resection Defects of the Posterior Trunk. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 20th Annual Conference Proceedings, Palm Springs, CA, 1/2004.
38. Bienstock A, Butler CE. The Temporo-parietal Fascia Flap: A Versatile Reconstructive Option for Orbitomaxillary Defects Following Oncologic Resection. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 20th Annual Conference Proceedings, Palm Springs, CA, 1/2004.
39. Heller L, Butler CE, Levin LS. Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Therapy for Abdominal Dehiscence in Patients with Compromised Wound Healing. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 20th Annual Conference Proceedings, Palm Springs, CA, 1/2004.
40. Chandawarkar R, Butler CE. Algorithm for Reconstruction of Large Thoracolumbar Trunk Defects Using Multiple Locoregional Flaps. America Society of Plastic Surgeons 72nd Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 10/2003.
41. Butler CE, Prieto VG. Reduction of Adhesions Using a Composite Alloderm/Polypropylene Mesh for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 72nd Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 10/2003.
42. Butler CE, Prieto VG. Evaluation of Decellularized Human Dermis to Inhibit Adhesions to Polypropylene Mesh Abdominal Wall Repairs. Plastic Surgery Research Council 48th Annual Conference Proceedings, Las Vegas, NV, 4/2003.
43. Skoracki R, Butler CE, Chang DW. Factors Associated with Late Vascular Thrombosis of Free Tissue Transfers. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery 19th Annual Conference Proceedings, Koloa, Kauai, HI, 01/2003. Published in J Reconstr Microsurg 19(7):503-504, 2003.
44. Potochny J, Butler CE, Ross M. Challenges of Axillary Reconstruction Following Radical Lymphadenectomy. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 18th Annual Conference Proceedings, Cancun, Mexico, 1/2002.
45. Potochny J, Butler CE, Robb GL, Ng R. Free VRAM Reconstruction of Large, Complex, Three Dimensional Oro-mandibulo-maxillary Composite Defects. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 18th Annual Conference Proceedings, Cancun, Mexico, 1/2002.
46. Lipa JE, Butler CE. Optimizing Functional and Aesthetic Outcome of Free Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap Scalp Reconstruction. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 18th Annual Conference Proceedings, Cancun, Mexico, 1/2002.
47. Potochny J, Butler CE. Axillary Reconstruction Following Radical Resection of Recurrent Melanoma. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 70th Annual Conference Proceedings, Orlando, FL, 11/2001.
48. Butler CE, Davidson C, Breuing K, Pribaz J. Burn Injuries to Insensate Free Flaps are Better Prevented than Treated. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
49. Kroll SS, Reece GP, Miller MJ, Robb GL, Langstein HN, Butler CE, Chang DW. Comparison of Cost of DIEP and Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
50. Langstein HN, Butler CE, Chang DW, Miller MJ, Reece GP, Robb GL, Kroll SS. Factors Affecting Fat Necrosis and Partial Flap Loss in DIEP Breast Reconstruction. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
51. Duman H, Evans GPR, Reece GP, Kroll SS, Miller MJ, Langstein HN, Chang DW, Butler CE, Robb GL. Reconstruction and Brachytherapy: The Role of Plastic Surgery. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
52. Jedrysiak A, Butler CE, Langstein HN, Chang DW, Reece GP, Miller MJ, Robb GL, Kroll S. Recurrence after Treatment of DCIS with Skin-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
53. Butler CE. Retrograde Medial Plantar Fasciocutaneous Island Flap Reconstruction of Proximal Plantar Great Toe and Forefoot. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
54. Lenert J, Langstein HN, Butler CE, Chang DW, Miller MJ, Robb GL, Reece GP, Kroll SS. The Role of the Pectoralis Major Flap in the Free Flap Era. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
55. Butler CE. The Use of STSG's Combined with Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
56. Reece GP, Lewin JS, Butler CE, Langstein HN, Chang DW, Miller MJ, Robb GL, Kroll SS. Total Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction with Free Jejunal Transfer: An 11 Year experience with 168 Patients. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
57. Butler CE. Upper and Lower Leg, In-Continuity, Fillet Flap Reconstruction of an Extensive Hemipelvectomy Defect. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 17th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 1/2001.
58. Butler CE. Keratinocyte Seeded Biodegradable Dermal Templates Simultaneously Regenerate Dermis and Epidermis, In Vivo. Annual Senior Residents Meeting Proceedings, Galveston, TX, 4/1999.
59. Butler CE, Correia C, Orgill D. Reduction of Abdominal Adhesions Using Composite Polypropylene/Collagen-GAG Mesh for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 67th Annual Conference Proceedings, Boston, MA, 10/1998.
60. Butler CE, Orgill D, Compton C, Yannas I. Keratinocyte Seeded Collagen-GAG Matrix Regenerates Bilayer Skin on Full-Thickness Porcine Wounds. American Institute of Chemical Engineers 52nd Annual Conference Proceedings, Los Angeles, CA, 11/1997.
61. Butler CE, Orgill D. Two Methods of Skin Regeneration Combining Collagen-GAG Matrix and Cultured Keratinocytes in Pigs. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 66th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Francisco, CA, 9/1997.
62. Butler CE, Orgill D, Compton C, Yannas I. Effects of Cell Culturing on Keratinocyte-Seeded Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Matrix Skin Replacement in Full-Thickness Porcine Wounds. American College of Surgeons 47th Annual Conference Proceedings, San Francisco, CA, 10/1996.
63. Butler CE, Orgill D, Compton C, Yannas I. Keratinocyte Seeded Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Matrices Simultaneously Regenerate Dermis and Epidermis in Full-Thickness Porcine Wounds. Plastic Surgery Research Council 41st Annual Conference Proceedings, St. Louis, MO, 6/1996.
64. Butler CE, Compton, Yannas I, Orgill D. Porcine Keratinocytes Seeded into Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Matrices Can Be Cultured, In Vivo, to Form a Differentiated Bilayer Skin. American Burn Association 27th Annual Conference Proceedings, Albuquerque, NM, 4/1995.
65. Butler CE, Barlow M, Ritterbush L, Compton C, Yannas I, Orgill D. Full-Thickness Porcine Wounds Utilize a Keratinocyte Seeded Collagen-GAG Membrane to Form a Bi-Layered Differentiated Skin. Plastic Surgery Research Council 39th Annual Conference Proceedings, Ann Harbor, MI, 6/1994.
66. Barlow M, Ritterbush L, Butler CE, Compton C, Yannas I, Orgill D. Treatment of Full-Thickness Wounds with a Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Matrix Combined with Cultured Autologous Keratinocytes. American Burn Association 26th Annual Conference Proceedings, Orlando, FL, 4/1994.

Book Chapters
1. Venturi ML, Butler CE. Breast Cancer. In: Clinical Problem Solving in Plastic Surgery. Ed(s) PJ Taub, RM Koch. McGraw-Hill: Columbus, OH. In Press.
2. Orgill DP, Butler CE, Fine NA. Chest Wall and Sternal Tumors. In: Adult Chest Surgery: Options for Plastic Chest Wall Reconstruction, 1. Ed(s) DJ Shugarbaker. McGraw-Hill: Columbus, OH, 978-983, 2009.
3. Koltz PF, Butler CE, Lin SJ. Nose and Viral Cancer: Etiology, Pathogenesis and Treatment. In: The Oral Cavity: A Review of Common Lesions. Ed(s) A Medeiros, C Veloso, 2009.
4. Hanasono MM, Butler CE. Scalp and Calvarial Reconstruction. In: Plastic Surgery Indications and Practice. 1. Ed(s) Guyuron B, Eriksson E, Persing JA, Chung KC, Disa J, Gosain A, Rubin P, Kinney B. Elsevier Inc. Philadelphia, PA, 891-897, 2009.
5. Fine NA, Butler CE. A Component in the Comprehensive Care of Cancer Patients. In: Principles of Cancer Reconstructive Surgery. Ed(s) CE Butler, NA Fine. Springer: New York, 1-15, 2008.
6. Yap LH, Butler CE. Principles of Microsurgery. In: Grabb and Smith, Plastic Surgery. 4, Sixth Edition. Ed(s) CH Thorne. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins: Baltimore, MD, 66-72, 2006.
7. Butler CE. The Role of Bioprosthetics in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. In: Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 33(2). Ed(s) Cohen, MN. WB Saunders Company: Philadelphia, PA, 199-211, 2006. PMID: 16638463.
8. Orgill DP, Butler CE. Island Grafts: A Model for Studying Skin Regeneration in Isolation from Other Processing. In: Advances in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology. 93, Special, Regenerative Medicine. Ed(s) IV Yannas. Springer: New York, 161-172, 2005.
9. Butler CE, Orgill DP. Simultaneous In Vivo Regeneration of Neodermis, Epidermis and Basement Membrane. In: Advances in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology. 94, Special, Regenerative Medicine. Ed(s) IV Yannas. Springer: New York, 23-41, 2005.
10. Lynch M, Butler CE. Congenital and Acquired Disorders of Breast Development and Growth. In: Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease, Second Edition. Ed(s) SE Singletary. BC Decker Inc. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 13-24, 2004.
11. Temple C, Butler CE. Pectoralis Muscle for Chest Reconstruction. In: Reconstructive Surgery of the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis, First Edition. Ed(s) GRD Evans. Marcel Dekker: New York, New York, 1-20, 2004.
12. Butler CE. Skin Substitutes, Past, Present, and Future Advances. In: Free Tissue Transfer and Tissue Engineering, Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 17(1), 107-117, 2002.
13. Butler CE, Orgill DP. Autologous Keratinocytes Combined with a Collagen-GAG Matrix. In: Cultured Human Keratinocytes and Tissue Engineered Skin Substitutes. Ed(s) RE Horch. Thieme Publishers: New York, 243-250, 2001.
14. Butler CE, Tilney NL. Hemodialysis Access-Permanent. In: Replacement of Renal Function by Dialysis, Fourth Edition. Kluwer Academic Publishers: The Netherlands, 1996.

Books (edited and written)
1. Butler CE, Fine NA. Principles of Cancer Reconstructive Surgery. Springer-Verlag New York, LLC: New York, New York, 2008.
2. Butler CE. Procedures in Reconstructive Surgery. In: Head and Neck Reconstruction. Elsevier Health Sciences: United Kingdom, 2008.

Letters to the Editor
1. Heller L, Wei C, Butler CE. Reply: Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial of Local Anesthetic Infusion and Intravenous Narcotic Patient-Controlled Anesthesia Pump for Pain Management after Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 124(1):320-321, 7/2009.
2. Butler CE, Ross MI. Reconstruction of Marginal Ear Defects with Modified Chondrocutaneous Helical Rim Advancement Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 114(1):283-285, 2004.
3. Kroll SS, Reece GP, Miller MJ, Robb GL, Langstein HN, Butler CE, Chang DW. Comparison of Cost for DIEP and Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstructions. Plast Reconstr Surg 107(6):1413-1418; discussion 107 (6) 883-884, 5/2001. PMID: 11335809.
4. Butler CE. Aerosolization of Epidermal Cells with Fibrin Glue. Plast Reconstr Surg 108(7):2176-2177, 2001. PMID: 11743446.
 

Other
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Butler CE. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Multidisciplinary Team Policy, University of

      Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, 2009

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Last updated: 9/17/2009