Matsuo K, Ban R,Hama Y, Yuzuriha S. Eyelid opening with trigeminal proprioceptive activation regulates a brainstem arousal mechanism. PLoS One. 2015;10:e0134659.

Ohata E, Yuzuriha S, Mishima Y,Matsuo K. Longitudinal slit procedure in addition to negative pressure wound therapy for a refractory wound with exposed achilles tendon. Eplasty. 2015;15:e9.

 Matsuo K, Ban R, Ban M. Desensitization of the mechanoreceptors in Müller's muscle reduces the increased reflex contraction of the orbicularis oculi slow-twitch fibers in blepharospasm. Eplasty. 2014;14:e33.

Matsuo K, Ban R, Ban M, Yuzuriha S. Trigeminal proprioception evoked by strong stretching of the mechanoreceptors in Müller's muscle induces reflex contraction of the orbital orbicularis oculi slow-twitch muscle fibers. Eplasty. 2014;14:e30.

Ohtsubo M, Fujita K, Tsunekawa K, Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K. CASE REPORT Penetrating injury of the orbit by a needlefish. Eplasty. 2013;13:e41.

Mishima Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Kaneko A. The supraorbital margin of Japanese who have no vsible superior palpebral crease and persistently lift the eyebrow in primary gaze is higher and more obtuse than those who do not. Eplasty. 2013;13:e39.

Ban M, Matsuo K, Ban R, Yuzuriha S, Kaneko A. Developed lower-positioned transverse ligament restricts eyelid opening and folding and determines Japanese as being with or without visible superior palpebral crease. Eplasty. 2013;13:e37.

Fujita K, Noguchi M, Yuzuriha S, Yanagisawa D, Matsuo K. Usefulness of infrared thermal imaging camera for screening of postoperative surgical site infection after the nuss procedure. Case Rep Surg. 2013;2013:946156.

Fujita K, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. A ringed fascia lata graft without peritendinous areolar tissue encircling the levator veli palatini and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscles gradually shrinks to reduce velopharyngeal incompetence, functioning as an intravelar palatal lift. Eplasty. 2013;13:e34.

Ban R, Matsuo K, Ban M, Yuzuriha S. Eyebrow ptosis after blowout fracture indicates impairment of trigeminal proprioceptive evocation that induces reflex contraction of the frontalis muscle. Eplasty. 2013;13:e33.

Ohata E, Matsuo K, Ban R, Shiba M, Yasunaga Y. Electromyographic comparison of forearm muscle movements for fine skin suturing between an enlarged pen needle holder and a webster needle holder.Eplasty. 2013;13:e22.

Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Fujita K. Lateral vermilion border transposition flap to correct vermilion deformities with unilateral or bilateral cleft lip.J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2013;47:118-22.

Matsuo K, Osada Y, Ban R. Electrical stimulation to the trigeminal proprioceptive fibres that innervate the mechanoreceptors in Müller's muscle induces involuntary reflex contraction of the frontalis muscles. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2013;47:14-20.

Matsuo K, Ban R. Surgical desensitisation of the mechanoreceptors in Müller's muscle relieves chronic tension-type headache caused by tonic reflexive contraction of the occipitofrontalis muscle in patients with aponeurotic blepharoptosis. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2013;47:21-9.

Fujita K, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Kawagishi K, Moriizumi T. Cell bodies of the trigeminal proprioceptive neurons that transmit reflex contraction of the levator muscle are located in the mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus in rats. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2012;46:383-8.

Shiba M, Matsuo K, Ban R, Nagai F. Evaluation of muscle hyperactivity of the grimacing muscles by unilateral tight eyelid closure and stapedius muscle tone. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2012;46:318-25.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Objective assessment of skin rejuvenation using near-infrared 1064-nm neodymium: YAG laser in Asians. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2011;4:123-30.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Westernization of the asian nose by augmentation of the retropositioned anterior nasal spine with an injectable filler. Eplasty. 2011;11:e7.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Near-Infrared Irradiation Non-thermally Affects Subcutaneous Adipocytes and Bones. Eplasty. 2011;11:e12.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Near-Infrared Irradiation Nonthermally Induces Long-lasting Vasodilation by Causing Apoptosis of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. Eplasty. 2011;11:e22.

Noguchi M, Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Ikegami M, Ogiso Y. Tendon grafts with peritendinous areolar tissue increase the survival of endotendinous tissues and diminish postoperative shrinkage. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011;64:1082-7.

Fujita K, Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K. Usefulness of skin trephine in minimally invasive cancellous bone harvesting for secondary alveolar bone grafting in young patients. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;126:85e-6e.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Long-lasting muscle thinning induced by infrared irradiation specialized with wavelengths and contact cooling: a preliminary report. Eplasty. 2010;10:e40.

Yano S, Hirose M, Nakada T, Nakayama J, Matsuo K, Yamada M. Selective alpha 1A-adrenoceptor stimulation induces Mueller's smooth muscle contraction in an isolated canine upper eyelid preparation. Curr Eye Res. 2010;35:363-9.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Yan H, Nakayama J. Non-thermal cytocidal effect of infrared irradiation on cultured cancer cells using specialized device. Cancer Sci. 2010;101:1396-402.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Long-term histological comparison between near-infrared irradiated skin and scar tissues. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010;3:143-9.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Long-term evaluation of collagen and elastin following infrared (1100 to 1800 nm) irradiation. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009;8:708-12.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Shinohara H. Differential long-term stimulation of type I versus type III collagen after infrared irradiation. Dermatol Surg. 2009;35:1099-104.

  Ban R, Matsuo K, Osada Y, Ban M, Yuzuriha S. Reflexive contraction of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to involuntarily sustain the effective eyelid retraction through the transverse trigeminal proprioceptive nerve on the proximal Mueller's muscle: verification with evoked electromyography. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2010;63:59-64.

 Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Hirasawa C, Moriizumi T. Refined distribution of myelinated trigeminal proprioceptive nerve fibres in Mueller's muscle as the mechanoreceptors to induce involuntary reflexive contraction of the levator and frontalis muscles. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2009;62:1403-10.

Fujita K, Mishima Y, Iwasawa M,Matsuo K. The practical procedure of tumescent technique in burn surgery for excision of burn eschar. J Burn Care Res. 2008;29:924-6.

Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S. Frontalis suspension with fascia lata for severe congenital blepharoptosis using enhanced involuntary reflex contraction of the frontalis muscle. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2009;62:480-7.

Shinohara H, Matsuo K, Osada Y, Kawamura T, Tanaka Y. Facial reanimation by transposition of the masseter muscle combined with tensor fascia lata, using the zygomatic arch as a pulley. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2008;42:17-22.

Shinohara H, Matsuo K, Hataya Y, Taki K. Correlation between projection of the ear, the inferior crus, and the antihelical body: analysis based on computed tomography. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2007;41:288-92.

Tanaka Y, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Shinohara H, Kikuchi N, Moriizumi T. A transverse ligament located anterosuperiorly in the lower orbital fat space restricts lower eyelid retraction in the Mongoloid eye. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2008;61:603-9.

Ban R, Shinohara H, Matsuo K, Tanaka Y, Ikegami M. Limited distribution of gravitation abscess caused by infected preauricular sinus depends on anatomical structure. Eur J Plast Surg. 2008;31:59-63.

Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Yano S, Narimatsu I, Kawamura T. Alternative etiology and surgical correction of acquired lower-eyelid entropion. Ann Plast Surg. 2007;58:166-72.

Hirasawa C, Matsuo K, Kikuchi N, Osada Y, Shinohara H, Yuzuriha S. Upgaze eyelid position allows differentiation between congenital and aponeurotic blepharoptosis according to the neurophysiology of eyelid retraction. Ann Plast Surg. 2006;57:529-34.

Kondoh S, Matsuo K, Kikuchi N, Yuzuriha S. Pathogenesis and surgical correction of involuntary contraction of the occipitofrontalis muscle that causes forehead wrinkles. Ann Plast Surg. 2006;57:142-8.

Matsuo K, Kondoh S, Kitazawa T, Ishigaki Y, Kikuchi N. Pathogenesis and surgical correction of dynamic lower scleral show as a sign of disinsertion of the levator aponeurosis from the tarsus. Br J Plast Surg. 2005;58:668-75.

Kushima H, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Kitazawa T, Moriizumi T. The occipitofrontalis muscle is composed of two physiologically and anatomically different muscles separately affecting the positions of the eyebrow and hairline. Br J Plast Surg. 2005;58:681-7.

Kushima H, Yuzuriha S, Kondou S,Matsuo K. Blepharoplasty with aponeurotic fixation corrects asymmetry of the eyebrows caused by paralysis of the unilateral frontalis muscle in Orientals. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2005;39:39-44.

Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Ishigaki Y, Kikuchi N, Kawagishi K, Moriizumi T. Efferent and afferent innervations of Mueller's muscle related to involuntary contraction of the levator muscle: important for avoiding injury during eyelid surgery. Br J Plast Surg. 2005;58:42-52.

Shinohara H, Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Kushima H, Kondoh S. Tracheal reconstruction with a prefabricated deltopectoral flap combined with costal cartilage graft and palatal mucosal graft. Ann Plast Surg. 2004;53:278-81.

Kondoh S, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Kikuchi N, Ban R. Dressing for alveolopalatal wounds after alveolar bone grafting. Ann Plast Surg. 2003;51:290-3.

Matsuo K. Restoration of involuntary tonic contraction of the levator muscle in patients with aponeurotic blepharoptosis or Horner syndrome by aponeurotic advancement using the orbital septum. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2003;37:81-9.

Matsuo K. Stretching of the Mueller muscle results in involuntary contraction of the levator muscle. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;18:5-10.

Kyoshima K, Matsuo K, Kushima H, Oikawa S, Idomari K, Kobayashi S. Degloving transfacial approach with Le Fort I and nasomaxillary osteotomies: alternative transfacial approach. Neurosurgery. 2002;50:813-20.

Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Kondoh S. A newly designed nasal retainer to sustain the corrected shape of the nostril rim and anterior nasal recess for cleft lip patients. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001;108:452-5.

Fujiwara T, Matsuo K, Kondoh S, Yuzuriha S. Etiology and pathogenesis of aponeurotic blepharoptosis. Ann Plast Surg. 2001;46:29-35.

Kitazawa T, Matsuo K, Moriizumi T, Hataya Y. An anatomic examination of the suprascapular flap. Ann Plast Surg. 2000;45:405-7.

Sultana R, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Kushima H. Disinsertion of the levator aponeurosis from the tarsus in growing children. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000;106:563-70.

Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Kushima H. An anatomical structure which results in puffiness of the upper eyelid and a narrow palpebral fissure in the Mongoloid eye. Br J Plast Surg. 2000;53:466-72.

Shinohara H, Matsuo K, Kikuchi N. Umbilical reconstruction with an inverted C-V flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000;105:703-5.

Kitazawa T, Hataya Y, Matsuo K. Chondroid syringoma of the orbit. Ann Plast Surg. 1999;42:100-2.

Hataya Y, Matsuo K, Ishigaki M, Imai Y, Taki K. Retrograde intra-arterial infusion of prostaglandin E1 and heparin for the no-reflow phenomenon after oromandibular reconstruction with a free fibular flap. Ann Plast Surg. 1999;42:92-5.

Yuzuriha S, Matsuo K, Noguchi M. Topical application of prostaglandin E1 ointment to cutaneous wounds in ischemic rabbit ears. Eur J Plast Surg. 1999;22:225-9.

Imai Y, Matsuo K, Imai N. Resonance imaging of the eustachian tube cartilage in microtia. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 1998;35:26-34.

Hataya Y, Matsuo K, Watanabe T, Imai Y. Bead and wire intermaxillary fixation. Ann Plast Surg. 1997;38:632-4.

Fujiwara T, Taki K, Matsuo K, Shinohara H, Hikita H, Yamashita T. A case report of a patent urachus associated with a completely patent omphalomesenteric duct. Eur J Plast Surg. 1997;20:105-6.

Watanabe T, Matsuo K. Augmentation with cartilage grafts around the pyriform aperture to improve the midface and profile in binder's syndrome. Ann Plast Surg. 1996;36:206-11.

Shinohara H, Matsuo K, Kikuchi N. Absorbable and nonabsorbable buried sutures for primary cleft lip repair. Ann Plast Surg. 1996;36:44-6.

Noguchi M, Iwasawa M, Matsuo K, Kondoh S. A four-pulp flap technique for creating nail folds in the separation of a mid-digital mass in a patient with Apert's disease. Ann Plast Surg. 1996;37:444-8.

Sugenoya A, Matsuo K, Asanuma K, Shingu K, Shimizu T, Masuda H, Kobayashi S, Iida F. Management of tracheal wall resection for thyroid carcinoma by tracheocutaneous fenestration and delayed closure using auricular cartilage. Head Neck. 1995;17:339-42.

Kushima H, Matsuo K, Yuzuriha S, Abe N, Fujiwara T. A bolster suture technique for ear reconstruction for microtia without skin necrosis. Br J Plast Surg. 1995;48:323-8.

Fujiwara T, Matsuo K, Taki K, Noguchi M, Kiyono M. Triangular flap repair of the congenital earlobe cleft. Ann Plast Surg. 1995;34:402-5.

Noguchi M, Matsuo K, Imai Y, Furuta S. Simple surgical correction of Stahl's ear. Br J Plast Surg. 1994;47:570-2.

Lin K, Bartlett SP, Matsuo K, LiVolsi VA, Parry C, Hass B, Whitaker LA. Hyaluronic acid-filled mammary implants: an experimental study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1994;94:306-15.

Hayashi R, Matsuo K, Hirose T. Familial cryptotia. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1993;91:1337-9.

Matsuo K, Fujiwara T, Hayashi R, Ishigaki Y, Hirose T. Bilateral lateral vermilion border transposition flaps to correct the "whistling lip" deformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1993;91:930-5.

Matsuo K, Kushima H, Noguchi M, Sakaguchi Y, Fujiwara T. Continuous intraarterial infusion of prostaglandin E1 and heparin to extend and improve the survival of pedicled musculocutaneous flaps through unusual routes: a clinical preliminary report. Ann Plast Surg. 1992;29:314-20.

Matsuo K, Fujiwara T, Hirose T. An apparatus for standardizing skull radiography. Ann Plast Surg. 1992;28:388-9.

Kiyono M, Matsuo K, Fujiwara T, Hirose T. Repair of scalp defects using a tissue expander and Marlex mesh. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992;89:349-52.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. Reconstruction of the crus helicis in mild microtia using a preauricular tag. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991;88:890-4.

Noguchi M, Matsuo K, Hirose T. Reconstruction of short nose deformity using nasolabial flaps pedicled on the infraorbital vessels. Br J Plast Surg. 1991;44:567-9.

Iwasawa M, Matsuo K, Hirose T, Hayashi K. Delayed breast reconstruction with a pedicled contralateral latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991;88:347-9.

Matsuo K, Kiyono M, Hirose T. A simple technique for closure of a palatal fistula using a conchal cartilage graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991;88:334-7.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. A rotational method of bilateral cleft lip nose repair. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991;87:1034-40.

Hayashi R, Matsuo K, Hirose T. Tension lines of the auricular cartilage. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991;87:869-72.

Iwasawa M, Hirose T, Matsuo K. Congenital curved nail of the fourth toe. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991;87:553-4.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. Preoperative non-surgical over-correction of cleft lip nasal deformity. Br J Plast Surg. 1991;44:5-11.

Matsuo K, Sakaguchi Y, Kiyono M, Hataya Y, Hirose T. Lid margin reconstruction with an orbicularis oculi musculocutaneous advancement flap and a conchal cartilage graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991;87:142-5.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. Secondary correction of the unilateral cleft lip nose using a conchal composite graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86:991-5.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. The use of conchal cartilage graft in involutional entropion. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86:968-70.

Sodeyama H, Matsuo K, Ishizaka K, Takahashi C, Hayashi R, Kuroda T, Iida F. Platysma musculocutaneous flap for reconstruction of trachea in esophageal cancer. Ann Thorac Surg. 1990;50:485-7.

Matsuo K, Kondoh S, Hirose T. A simple technique for reconstruction of the umbilicus, using a conchal cartilage composite graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86:149-51.

Matsuo K, Hayashi R, Kiyono M, Hirose T, Netsu Y. Nonsurgical correction of congenital auricular deformities. Clin Plast Surg. 1990;17:383-95.

Matsuo K, Kiyono M, Hirose T. Lower eyelid reconstruction with an orbicularis oculi musculocutaneous transposition flap and a conchal cartilage graft. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;6:177-80.

Iwasawa M, Matsuo K, Hirose T, Sakaguchi Y. Improvement in the surgical results of treatment of duplicated thumb by preoperative splinting. J Hand Surg Am. 1989;14:941-5.

Matsuo K, Hirose T, Furuta S, Hayashi M, Watanabe T. Semiquantitative correction of posttraumatic enophthalmos with sliced cartilage grafts. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989;83:429-37.

Matsuo K, Hirose T, Otagiri T, Norose N. Repair of cleft lip with nonsurgical correction of nasal deformity in the early neonatal period. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989;83:25-31.

Hataya Y, Matsuo K, Hirose T. Umbilical polyp. Eur J Plast Surg. 1989;12:135-7.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. A splint for nonsurgical correction of cryptotia. Eur J Plast Surg. 1989;12:186-7.

Matsuo K, Hirose T, Hayashi R, Senga O. Chest-wall reconstruction by contralateral latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1988;82:994-9.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. A method of bilateral cleft lip nose repair--a preliminary report. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 1988;17:366-71.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. Nonsurgical correction of cleft lip nasal deformity in the early neonate. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 1988;17:358-65.

Matsuo K, Hirose T, Takahashi N, Iwasawa M, Satoh R. Lower eyelid reconstruction with a conchal cartilage graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1987;80:547-52.

Matsuo K, Hirose T. Tragicus and antitragicus muscles as constrictors of the external auditory meatus. Eur J Plast Surg. 1987;10:82-83.

Iwasawa M, Takahashi N, Matsuo K, Hirose T, Otagiri T. Congenital ring constriction syndrome —intervention at seven days: a case report. Eur J Plast Surg. 1987;9:176-178.

Hirose T, Tomono T, Matsuo K, Yamamoto K. Reconstruction of late laryngo-tracheal stenosis in a one stage operation by cervical flap and cartilage transplantation. Eur J Plast Surg. 1986;8:233-242.

Hirose T, Katohda S, Matsuo K, Satoh R. Case study of acatalasemia discovered from a facial incised wound. Eur J Plast Surg.1986;8:243-248.

Hirose T, Tomono T, Matsuo K, Katohda S, Takahashi N, Iwasawa M, Satoh R. Cryptotia: our classification and treatment. Br J Plast Surg 1985;38:352-60.

Takagi N, Suzuki T, Matsuo K, Kobayashi K. The postauricular myogenic response in normal children and children with microtia. Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 1984;241:95-100.

Matsuo K, Hirose T, Tomono T, Iwasawa M, Katohda S, Takahashi N, Koh B. Nonsurgical correction of congenital auricular deformities in the early neonate: a preliminary report. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1984;73:38-51.

Tomono T, Hirose T, Matsuo K, Matsui T. A denuded "turn-over" deltopectoral flap combined with a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in the repair of extensive radionecrosis of the chest wall. Br J Plast Surg. 1982;35:63-6.