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      Qixu Zhang Image

      Qixu Zhang, M.D., PhD

      Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery

      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery - Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2003Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College, Bejing, CN, Plastic Surgery, Ph.D
      1994Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CN, Medicine, MD

      Postgraduate Training

      2009-2010Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2004-2009Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
      1999-2001Clinical Residency, Plastic Surgery, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College, Bejing
      1996-1998Clinical Residency, Orthopedic, Hand, and Microsurgery, Shengli Central Hospital & Binzhou Medical College, Shandong
      1994-1996Clinical Residency, General Surgery, Shengli Central Hospital & Binzhou Medical College, Shandong

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Assistant Professor, Plastic Surgery - Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2023

      Director and Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery, EverCare Medical Institute, Bejing, 2003 - 2004

      Research Associate, Medical Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2001

      Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic, Shengli Central Hospital & Binzhou Medical College, Shandong, 1998 - 1999

      Other Professional Positions

      Visiting Researcher, National Key Laboratory or Molecular Oncology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College, Bejing, 2002 - 2003

      Editorial Activities

      Guest Editor, Bioengineering, 2025 - Present

      Review Editor, Frontier in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine), 2023 - Present

      Review Editor, Frontier in Genetics (in Genomic Assay Technology), 2023 - Present

      Member of Editorial Review Board, Frontier in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine), 2023 - Present

      Member of Editorial Review Board, Frontier in Genetics (in Genomic Assay Technology), 2023 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2026 - PresentBest Non-Clinical Publication Award, Plastic Surgery Department, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2025Best Non-Clinical Publication Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery
      2024Best Non-Clinical Publication Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery
      2023Best Non-Clinical Publication Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Plastic Surgery Department
      2020Service Excellence Award (10 years), UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2015Service Excellence Award (5-Years), UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2014Pilot Research Grant Award, The US Plastic Surgery Foundation
      2011Pilot Research Grant Award, The US Plastic Surgery Foundation
      2007Young Investigator Award Nominee, Wound Healing Society Annual Meeting
      2004Panel Specialist in Plastic Surgery, Health Program, Beijing TV, China
      2004Specialist Committee, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Ever-Care Medical Institute, Beijing, China
      2002Excellence in Research Essay Award, 1st Science Annual Meeting, Plastic Surgery Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Beijing, China
      2002Excellent Graduate Award, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Beijing, China

      Professional Memberships

      International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS

      2019 - Present

      Society for Biomaterials (SFB)

      2014 - Present

      Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)

      2013 - Present

      Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)

      2013 - Present

      Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine (SPRBM)

      2009 - Present

      The Wound Healing Society (WHS)

      2005 - Present

      Plastic Surgeon Association

      1999 - Present

      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2026 - 2031
      Title:Pro-inflammatory effects of environmental nanoplastic particles on the skin with compromised skin barrier conditions
      Funding Source:NIH/NIEHS
      Role:Co-I
      ID:FP00023423
      Date: 2025 - 2029
      Title:Bioengineered lymphatic regenerating platform for the treatment of breast cancer related lymphedema
      Funding Source:NIH/NHLBI
      Role:Co-PI
      ID:R01HL179543
      Date: 2025 - 2028
      Title:In vivo in large animal lymphatic regeneration for lymphedema treatment
      Funding Source:William Marsh Rice University
      Role:Co-PI
      ID:OTT-COL-25-011
      Date: 2024 - 2026
      Title:Development of a novel, rare earth free MRI contrast agent with enhanced imaging and biosafety
      Funding Source:Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
      Role:Co-I
      ID:AB0959227
      Date: 2021 - Present
      Title:Vascularized lymphatic tissue engineering for cancer-related lymphedema treatment
      Funding Source:Plastic Surgery Department Fund, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      Role:PI
      Date: 2021 - Present
      Title:Transcriptomic atlas analysis identify therapeutic targets for breast cancer-related lymphedema
      Funding Source:Plastic Surgery Department Fund, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      Role:PI
      Title:Vascularized lymphatic vessel tissue engineering for cancer-related lymphedema treatment
      Funding Source:NIH/NIBIB
      Role:Co-PI

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Ha AY, Kim LM, Zhang Q, Yu P. Long-Segment Tracheal Reconstruction or Replacement: A Review. Current Surgery Reports. e-Pub 2026.
      2. Sharma A, Elmorsi RA, Graber A, Yu P, Zhang QX. Bioengineering Vascularized Flaps for Reconstructive Surgery. Advanced Healthcare Materials. e-Pub 2026.
      3. Fowler M, Lozano AM, Pandey S, Krause J, Wu Y, Zoaldi G, Chang EI, Zhang QX, Veiseh O. Living Pro-Lymphatic Pharmacy Platform Guides Lymphatic Regeneration for Treatment of Lymphedema. Nature Biomedical Engineering. e-Pub 2026.
      4. Fowler, MJ, Moreno Lozano, A, Krause, J, Bednarz, P, Pandey, S, Ghayour, M, Zhang, Q, Veiseh, O. Guiding vascular infiltration through architected GelMA/PEGDA hydrogels. Biomaterials Science 13(11):2951-2960, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40278545.
      5. Chiu A, Rutkowski JM, Zhang Q, Zhao F. Tissue-Engineered Therapeutics for Lymphatic Regeneration: Solutions for Myocardial Infarction and Secondary Lymphedema. Adv Healthc Mater 14(6):e2403551, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39806804.
      6. Carr, H, Asaad, M, Wu, Y, Branch-Brooks, CD, Zhang, Q, Hematti, P, Hanson, SE. Differential Secretomes of Processed Adipose Grafts, the Stromal Vascular Fraction, and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Stem Cells and Development 33(17-18):477-483, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39030836.
      7. Yin, X, Zhuang, Y, Song, H, Xu, Y, Zhang, F, Cui, J, Zhao, L, Yu, Y, Zhang, Q, Ye, J, Chen, Y, Han, Y. Antibody-platinum (IV) prodrugs conjugates for targeted treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 14(3):389-400, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38618248.
      8. Yang, J, He, Y, Zhang, M, Liang, C, Li, T, Ji, T, Zu, M, Ma, X, Zhang, Z, Liang, C, Zhang, Q, Chen, Y, Hou, L. Programmed initiation and enhancement of cGAS/STING pathway for tumour immunotherapy via tailor-designed ZnFe2O4-based nanosystem. Exploration 3(6), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38264691.
      9. Zhang, Q, Chiu, Y, Chen, Y, Wu, Y, Dunne, LW, Largo, RD, Chang, EI, Adelman, DM, Schaverien, MV, Butler, CE. Harnessing the synergy of perfusable muscle flap matrix and adipose-derived stem cells for prevascularization and macrophage polarization to reconstruct volumetric muscle loss. Bioactive Materials 22:588-614, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36382023.
      10. Zeng, N, Chen, Y, Wu, Y, Zang, M, Largo, RD, Chang, EI, Schaverien, MV, Yu, P, Zhang, Q. Pre-epithelialized cryopreserved tracheal allograft for neo-trachea flap engineering. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 11, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37214293.
      11. Xu, Y, Chen, Y, Jiang, W, Yin, X, Chen, D, Chi, Y, Wang, Y, Zhang, J, Zhang, Q, Han, Y. Identification of fatty acid metabolism–related molecular subtype biomarkers and their correlation with immune checkpoints in cutaneous melanoma. Frontiers in immunology 13, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36466837.
      12. Xu, Y, Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Yang, Z, Xing, J, Yin, X, Guo, L, Zhang, Q, Yang, Y, Han, Y. Ferroptosis-related lncRNA signature predicts prognosis and immunotherapy efficacy in cutaneous melanoma. Frontiers in Surgery 9, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35937602.
      13. Xu, Y, Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Xing, J, Yang, Z, Yin, X, Guo, L, Zhang, Q, Qiu, H, Han, Y. A Novel Pyroptotic and Inflammatory Gene Signature Predicts the Prognosis of Cutaneous Melanoma and the Effect of Anticancer Therapies. Frontiers in Medicine 9, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35492358.
      14. Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Jiang, W, Tao, R, Lei, Y, Guo, L, Zhang, K, Xia, W, Song, B, Huang, L, Zhang, Q, Han, Y. 3D-printed models improve surgical planning for correction of severe postburn ankle contracture with an external fixator. Journal of Zhejiang University: Science B 22(10):866-875, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34636189.
      15. Niu, Z, Zhang, K, Yao, W, Li, Y, Jiang, W, Zhang, Q, Troulis, MJ, August, M, Chen, Y, Han, Y. A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Incidences of Complications Following Facial Thread-Lifting. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 45(5):2148-2158, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33821308.
      16. Chen, Y, Han, Y, Niu, Z, Pu, W, Tao, R, Lei, Y, Guo, L, Zhang, Q, August, M, Zhang, H, Han, Y. Is Decreased Local Bone Quality an Independent Risk Factor for Complications following Fracture Fixation of Facial Bones. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 32(4):1385-1390, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33427779.
      17. Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Zhang, H, Zhang, Q, August, M, Han, Y. Ultrasound-Activated Bioresorbable Osteosynthesis in the Treatment of Craniosynostosis. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 32(1):21-26, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32675769.
      18. Niu Z, Chen Y, Li Y, Tao R, Lei Y, Guo L, Zhang F, Zhang H, Zhang QX, August M, Han Y. Comparison of Donor Site Morbidity Between Anterolateral Thigh and Radial Forearm Free Flapsfor Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Craniofac Surg 32:1706-1711, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      19. Chen Y, Han Y, Niu Z, Pu W, Tao R, Lei Y, Guo L, Zhang QX, August M, Zhang H, Han Y. Is decreased local bone quality an independent risk factor for complications following fracturefixation of facial bones. J Craniofac Surg 32:1385-1390, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      20. Niu Z, Zhang K, Yao W, Li Y, Jiang W, Zhang QX. A Meta-Analysis and systematic review of the incidences of complications following facial threadlifting. Aesthetic Plast Surg 45:2148-2158, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      21. Chen Y, Niu Z, Jiang W, Tao R, Lei Y, Guo L, Zhang K, Xia W, Song B, Huang L, Zhang QX, Han Y. 3D-printed models improve surgical planning for correction of severe postburn ankle contracture with an external fixator. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 22:866-875, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      22. Xiang Q, Xu F, Li Y, Liu X, Chen Q, Huang J, Yu N, Zeng Z, Yuan M, Zhang QX, Long X, Zhou Z. Transcriptome analysis and functional identification of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in secondary lymphedema. Gland Surg 9:558-874, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      23. Jia T, Wang L, Chen YB, Zhao R, Rao N, Zhang J, Zhang QX, August M, Han Y, Zhang H. Ultrasonic versus conventional gap arthroplasty for the release of ankylosis of temporomandibular joint: a prospective cohort study. Scientific Reports 9:385, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      24. Liu X, Xiang Q, Xu F, Huang J, Yu N, Zhang QX, Long X, Zhou Z. Single-cell RNA-seq of cultured human adipose-1 derived mesenchymal stem cells. Scientific Data 6:190031, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      25. Chen Y, Zhang QX, Wu Y, Branch-Brooks CD, Butler CE. Short-term influences of radiation on musculofascial healing in a laparotomy rat model. Scientific Report 9:11896, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      26. Chen YB, Zhang W, Li L, Zhang QX, Han Y. Adipose-derived stem cells: Current progress and future perspectives regarding the myogenic differentiation and use in the repair of skeletal muscle defects. Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 22:126-132, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      27. Chen YB, Han Y, August M, Ferraro N, Zhang QX, Zhang HZ. Cricothyroid membrane puncture guided tracheostomy: a new technique for emergency airway access. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 76:1248-1254, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      28. Chen YB, Zhang QX, Butler CE, Wu Y, Zhang L, Dong J, Han Y. VEGF overespression promotes the proliferation and differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells. Chinese J of Cell and Immunology 33(3):352-356, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      29. Zhang Q, Johnson JA, Dunne LW, Chen Y, Iyyanki T, Wu Y, Chang EI, Branch-Brooks CD, Robb GL, Butler CE. Decellularized skin/adipose tissue flap matrix for engineering vascularized composite soft tissue flaps. Acta Biomater 35:166-84, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26876876.
      30. Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. Isolation, purification and preservation of ASCs: research progression and future development. Chinese J Tissue Engineering Research 20:1508-1020, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      31. Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. Research progression on osteogenic differentiation of ASCs. Chinese J Repair and Wound Healing 11:126-134, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      32. Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. A review on adipogenic differentiation of ASCs. Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine 25:86-90, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      33. Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. A review on phenotype and markers of ASCs. Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine 25:91-100, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      34. Chen YB, Zhang QX, Butler CE, Yewen W, Han Y. DOTAP liposome-mediated transfection of hASCs with pIRES2-EGFP-VEGF plasmid and target gene expression. Chinese J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 30:966-10, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      35. Zhang Q, Hubenak J, Iyyanki T, Alred E, Turza KC, Davis G, Chang EI, Branch-Brooks CD, Beahm EK, Butler CE. Engineering vascularized soft tissue flaps in an animal model using human adipose-derived stem cells and VEGF+PLGA/PEG microspheres on a collagen-chitosan scaffold with a flow-through vascular pedicle. Biomaterials 73:198-213, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26410787.
      36. Iyyanki T, Hubenak J, Liu J, Chang EI, Beahm EK, Zhang Q. Harvesting technique affects adipose-derived stem cell yield. Aesthet Surg J 35(4):467-76, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25791999.
      37. Iyyanki TS, Dunne LW, Zhang Q, Hubenak J, Turza KC, Butler CE. Adipose-derived stem-cell-seeded non-cross-linked porcine acellular dermal matrix increases cellular infiltration, vascular infiltration, and mechanical strength of ventral hernia repairs. Tissue Eng Part A 21(3-4):475-85, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25156009.
      38. Chen YB, Zhang QX, Zhang HZ. A novel tracheostomy technique for emergency airway: a randomized controlled study in minipigs. Chin J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 50:842-845, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      39. Chen YB, Zhang QX, Zhang HZ. A novel tracheostomy technique for emergency airway: a randomized controlled study in minipigs. Chin J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 50:842-845, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      40. Dunne LW, Huang Z, Meng W, Fan X, Zhang N, Zhang Q, An Z. Human decellularized adipose tissue scaffold as a model for breast cancer cell growth and drug treatments. Biomaterials 35(18):4940-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24661550.
      41. Zhang Q, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric oxygen reduces matrix metalloproteinases in ischemic wounds through a redox-dependent mechanism. J Invest Dermatol 134(1):237-46, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 23867894.
      42. Wang L, Johnson JA, Zhang Q, Beahm EK. Combining decellularized human adipose tissue extracellular matrix and adipose-derived stem cells for adipose tissue engineering. Acta Biomater 9(11):8921-31, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23816649.
      43. Zang M, Zhang Q, Chang EI, Mathur AB, Yu P. Decellularized tracheal matrix scaffold for tracheal tissue engineering: in vivo host response. Plast Reconstr Surg 132(4):549e-59e, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24076702.
      44. Hubenak JR, Zhang QX, Branch CD, Kronowitz SJ. Tissue injury following radiotherapy: a review of the biochemistry and mechanism of DNA damage and DNA repair, part II. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 133, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      45. Wang L, Johnson JA, Chang DW, Zhang Q. Decellularized musculofascial extracellular matrix for tissue engineering. Biomaterials 11(34):2641-54, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23347834.
      46. Zang M, Zhang Q, Chang EI, Mathur AB, Yu P. Decellularized tracheal matrix scaffold for tissue engineering. Plast Reconstr Surg 130(3):532-40, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22929238.
      47. Huang WG, Liu D, Robb GL, Zhang QX. Distally based dorsal pedal neurocutaneous flap for distal foot coverage. Annals of Plastic Surgery 66:235-40, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
      48. Gupta V, Mun GH, Choi B, Aseh A, Lopez M, Patel A, Zhang QX, Price JE, Chang D, Robb G, Mathur AB. Repair and Reconstruction of a Resected Turmor Defect using a Composite of Tissue Flap-Nanotherapeutic-Silk fibroin and Chitosan Scaffold. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 39:2374-87, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
      49. Zang M, Zhang QX, Davis G, Huang G, Jaffari M, Rios CN, Gupta V, Yu P, Mathur AB. Perichondrium Directed Cartilage Formation in Silk Fibroin and Chitosan Blend Scaffolds for Tracheal Transplantation. Acta Biomaterialia 7:3422-31, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
      50. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Zhou G, Robb GL. Anterolateral adipofascial flap for correction of facial contour deformities and micromastia. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 26:341-345, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
      51. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Yang X, Wang H, Robb GL, Zhou G. Clinical application of the anterolateral thigh flap for soft tissue reconstruction. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery(26):87-94, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
      52. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Myers W, Gould LJ, Phillips LG. Study of neural and vascular anatomy of anterolateral thigh flap. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery(63):365-71, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
      53. Zhang QX, Chang Q, Cox RA, Gong XM, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric oxygen Attenuates apoptosis and decreases inflammation in an ischemic wound model. Journal of Investigative Dermatology(128):2002-2012, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
      54. Zhang QX, Chang Q, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric Oxygen Reduces Inflammation in Ischemic Wounds Through Down-Regulation of VEGF/KDR Pathway. Journal of Surgical Research 144(2):254-255, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
      55. Zhang QX, Zhou G, Wang CM, Lv FD, Liang YP, Zhang ZC. Experimental research of discordant tracheal xenotransplantation. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 22(4):309-313, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
      56. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Chen GY, Zhou G, Sun GS, Cui ZL. Clinics application of the anterolateral thigh flap in 112 patients. Chinese J Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 20(5):540-544, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
      57. Zhang QX, Chang Q, Gould LJ. Attenuation of apoptosis by hyperbaric oxygen in a rat ischemic wound model. Wound Repair and Regeneration 14(2):A89, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
      58. Zhou G, Zhang QX, Chen GY. The Earlier Clinic Experience of the Reverse-Flow Anterolateral Thigh Island Flap. British Journal of Plastic Surgery 58:160-164, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
      59. Wang CM, Hiko H, Zhang QX. Pathological genomics of keloid fibroblastic cells. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 21(4):299-301, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
      60. Zhang QX, Zhou G, Lu JY, Liu ZH. Construction and expression of basic fibroblast growth factor mammalian expression vector. Chinese J Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 18(5):435-439, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
      61. Zhang QX, Zhou G, Wang CM, Zhou AR. Experimental research of promoting revascularization of tracheal transplantation by gene therapy. Chinese J Surgery 42(10):622-626, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
      62. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Zhou G. Basic study and clinical application of neurocutaneous vascular flap. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 20(1):63-65, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
      63. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Liu ZF. Experience in dealing with children extremity scar construction deformity. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 19(5):397-398, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
      64. Li HD, Li BB, Zhang QX, Li TY, Chen GY. Experience in dealing with complications of tissue expanders. Chinese J Clinical Rehabilitation 7(20):2842-2843, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
      65. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Chen ZJ, Zhao ZH, Yan YP, Yin FY, Wang YR. Anatomic study and clinical value of anterior and lateral thigh neurocutaneous vascular flap. Chinese J Clinical Anatomy 21(2):102-105, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
      66. Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Liu ZF. Small skin flaps applications in facial plasty. Chinese J Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 17(1):78, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
      67. Zhao Y, Qiao Q, Liu Z, Zhang QX. Alternative method to improve the repair of the donor site of the anterolateral thigh flap. Ann Plast Surg 49(6):593-598, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
      68. Zhang QX, Liu D, Qiao Q. Thumb palm reconstruction with the second plantar free skin flap. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 18(6):383, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
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