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01/14/2025
Exploring the innovative HyPAD technique for enhancing soft tissue volume and core projection in autologous breast reconstruction without implants.
Exploring the innovative HyPAD technique for enhancing soft tissue volume and core projection in autologous breast reconstruction without implants.
Exploring the innovative HyPAD...
01/14/2025
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Case Report
12/18/2024
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer matrix and skin grafting approach evaluated for plantar reconstruction in pediatric patients with palmoplantar keratoderma.
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer matrix and skin grafting approach evaluated for plantar reconstruction in pediatric patients with palmoplantar keratoderma.
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer...
12/18/2024
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Original Research
12/18/2024
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical reasoning: an evaluation of its performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Training Examination across core competencies.
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical reasoning: an evaluation of its performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Training Examination across core competencies.
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical...
12/18/2024
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Case Report
12/13/2024
Exploring sirolimus therapy in PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum: a case series highlighting shared genetic pathways in diverse clinical presentations.
Exploring sirolimus therapy in PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum: a case series highlighting shared genetic pathways in diverse clinical presentations.
Exploring sirolimus therapy in...
12/13/2024
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Original Research
12/13/2024
Examining perioperative strategies to optimize blood management and reduce complications in pediatric craniosynostosis surgery through a quality improvement initiative.
Examining perioperative strategies to optimize blood management and reduce complications in pediatric craniosynostosis surgery through a quality improvement initiative.
Examining perioperative...
12/13/2024
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Original Research
12/06/2024
Explore how continuous topical oxygen therapy aids wound bed preparation for advanced CAMP treatments in challenging lower extremity wound cases.
Explore how continuous topical oxygen therapy aids wound bed preparation for advanced CAMP treatments in challenging lower extremity wound cases.
Explore how continuous topical...
12/06/2024
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Case Q&A
12/05/2024
Discover how deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are used for lower extremity reconstruction, optimizing perfusion, and overcoming challenges in complex defect coverage.
Discover how deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are used for lower extremity reconstruction, optimizing perfusion, and overcoming challenges in complex defect coverage.
Discover how deep inferior...
12/05/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
12/04/2024
This study examines HbA1c screening's predictive value for postoperative complications in implant-based breast reconstruction through a retrospective, propensity-matched cohort analysis.
This study examines HbA1c screening's predictive value for postoperative complications in implant-based breast reconstruction through a retrospective, propensity-matched cohort analysis.
This study examines HbA1c...
12/04/2024
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Original Research
12/03/2024
This study analyzed congenital upper extremity anomalies at University of Mississippi Medical Center, identifying incidence trends from 2015-2020 using ICD codes and demographic data.
This study analyzed congenital upper extremity anomalies at University of Mississippi Medical Center, identifying incidence trends from 2015-2020 using ICD codes and demographic data.
This study analyzed congenital...
12/03/2024
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Case Report
11/27/2024
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old female who developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus right-breast abscess approximately 7 weeks following bilateral nipple piercings.
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old female who developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus right-breast abscess approximately 7 weeks following bilateral nipple piercings.
The authors present the case of...
11/27/2024
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Case Q&A
11/15/2024
This Case Q&A discusses implant removal prevalence, indications, capsulotomy and capsulectomy roles, post-removal surgical and nonsurgical options, and seroma use to reduce disfigurement.
This Case Q&A discusses implant removal prevalence, indications, capsulotomy and capsulectomy roles, post-removal surgical and nonsurgical options, and seroma use to reduce disfigurement.
This Case Q&A discusses implant...
11/15/2024
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Original Research

Original Research
12/18/2024
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical reasoning: an evaluation of its performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Training Examination across core competencies.
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical reasoning: an evaluation of its performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Training Examination across core competencies.
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical...
12/18/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
12/13/2024
Examining perioperative strategies to optimize blood management and reduce complications in pediatric craniosynostosis surgery through a quality improvement initiative.
Examining perioperative strategies to optimize blood management and reduce complications in pediatric craniosynostosis surgery through a quality improvement initiative.
Examining perioperative...
12/13/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
12/06/2024
Explore how continuous topical oxygen therapy aids wound bed preparation for advanced CAMP treatments in challenging lower extremity wound cases.
Explore how continuous topical oxygen therapy aids wound bed preparation for advanced CAMP treatments in challenging lower extremity wound cases.
Explore how continuous topical...
12/06/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
12/04/2024
This study examines HbA1c screening's predictive value for postoperative complications in implant-based breast reconstruction through a retrospective, propensity-matched cohort analysis.
This study examines HbA1c screening's predictive value for postoperative complications in implant-based breast reconstruction through a retrospective, propensity-matched cohort analysis.
This study examines HbA1c...
12/04/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
12/03/2024
This study analyzed congenital upper extremity anomalies at University of Mississippi Medical Center, identifying incidence trends from 2015-2020 using ICD codes and demographic data.
This study analyzed congenital upper extremity anomalies at University of Mississippi Medical Center, identifying incidence trends from 2015-2020 using ICD codes and demographic data.
This study analyzed congenital...
12/03/2024
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Original Research
10/23/2024
A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.
A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.
A retrospective study of 69...
10/23/2024
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Original Research
10/17/2024
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents...
10/17/2024
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Original Research
10/17/2024
This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.
This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.
This paper reviews signs,...
10/17/2024
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Original Research
09/26/2024
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric...
09/26/2024
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Original Research
09/18/2024
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian...
09/18/2024
ePlasty

Reviews

Review
01/14/2025
Exploring the innovative HyPAD technique for enhancing soft tissue volume and core projection in autologous breast reconstruction without implants.
Exploring the innovative HyPAD technique for enhancing soft tissue volume and core projection in autologous breast reconstruction without implants.
Exploring the innovative HyPAD...
01/14/2025
ePlasty
Review
09/16/2024
This review assessed ChatGPT's role in plastic surgery, focusing on research generation, medical literature summarization, and patient consultation capabilities.
This review assessed ChatGPT's role in plastic surgery, focusing on research generation, medical literature summarization, and patient consultation capabilities.
This review assessed ChatGPT's...
09/16/2024
ePlasty
Review
06/07/2024
This novel technique for nipple areolar complex reconstruction is supported by a systematic review of the current literature.
This novel technique for nipple areolar complex reconstruction is supported by a systematic review of the current literature.
This novel technique for nipple...
06/07/2024
ePlasty
Review
05/30/2024
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and...
05/30/2024
ePlasty
Review
02/27/2024
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review...
02/27/2024
ePlasty
Review
09/14/2023
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents...
09/14/2023
ePlasty
Review
08/30/2023
This review assessed the available literature focusing on NPWTi-d mechanisms of action.
This review assessed the available literature focusing on NPWTi-d mechanisms of action.
This review assessed the...
08/30/2023
ePlasty
Review
08/23/2023
This literature review was conducted to identify the best extracellular matrix for wound healing and positive patient outcomes.
This literature review was conducted to identify the best extracellular matrix for wound healing and positive patient outcomes.
This literature review was...
08/23/2023
ePlasty
Review
07/20/2023
This review gives surgeons practical tools for choosing which imaging technology best suits their patient’s needs for successful breast reconstruction. 
This review gives surgeons practical tools for choosing which imaging technology best suits their patient’s needs for successful breast reconstruction. 
This review gives surgeons...
07/20/2023
ePlasty
Review
07/14/2023
This study investigated the surgical repair techniques and the outcomes of sciatic nerve injuries in traumatic wounds.
This study investigated the surgical repair techniques and the outcomes of sciatic nerve injuries in traumatic wounds.
This study investigated the...
07/14/2023
ePlasty

Case Reports

Case Report
12/18/2024
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer matrix and skin grafting approach evaluated for plantar reconstruction in pediatric patients with palmoplantar keratoderma.
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer matrix and skin grafting approach evaluated for plantar reconstruction in pediatric patients with palmoplantar keratoderma.
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer...
12/18/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
12/13/2024
Exploring sirolimus therapy in PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum: a case series highlighting shared genetic pathways in diverse clinical presentations.
Exploring sirolimus therapy in PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum: a case series highlighting shared genetic pathways in diverse clinical presentations.
Exploring sirolimus therapy in...
12/13/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
11/27/2024
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old female who developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus right-breast abscess approximately 7 weeks following bilateral nipple piercings.
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old female who developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus right-breast abscess approximately 7 weeks following bilateral nipple piercings.
The authors present the case of...
11/27/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
11/08/2024
A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.
A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.
A single-stage intramedullary...
11/08/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
10/23/2024
Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.
Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.
Regenerative peripheral nerve...
10/23/2024
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Case Report
10/23/2024
A 55-year-old man experienced proximal rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon while moving heavy furniture, requiring surgical repair.
A 55-year-old man experienced proximal rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon while moving heavy furniture, requiring surgical repair.
A 55-year-old man experienced...
10/23/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
09/04/2024
This case report details the surgical management of a severe burn contracture in Ghana using only local anesthesia and limited resources.
This case report details the surgical management of a severe burn contracture in Ghana using only local anesthesia and limited resources.
This case report details the...
09/04/2024
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Case Report
08/16/2024
This case report highlights a potential link between Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and radiation-induced angiosarcoma, emphasizing the need for further research.
This case report highlights a potential link between Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and radiation-induced angiosarcoma, emphasizing the need for further research.
This case report highlights a...
08/16/2024
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Case Report
08/15/2024
This case report highlights a rare mixed squamous cell and neuroendocrine tumor in the finger, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and follow-up importance.
This case report highlights a rare mixed squamous cell and neuroendocrine tumor in the finger, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and follow-up importance.
This case report highlights a...
08/15/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
08/09/2024
This article presents the first case of a 39-year-old patient with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus covering 10% of the total body surface area, who underwent treatment with a 2-step operation.
This article presents the first case of a 39-year-old patient with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus covering 10% of the total body surface area, who underwent treatment with a 2-step operation.
This article presents the first...
08/09/2024
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Case Q&A

Case Q&A
12/05/2024
Discover how deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are used for lower extremity reconstruction, optimizing perfusion, and overcoming challenges in complex defect coverage.
Discover how deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are used for lower extremity reconstruction, optimizing perfusion, and overcoming challenges in complex defect coverage.
Discover how deep inferior...
12/05/2024
ePlasty
Case Q&A
11/15/2024
This Case Q&A discusses implant removal prevalence, indications, capsulotomy and capsulectomy roles, post-removal surgical and nonsurgical options, and seroma use to reduce disfigurement.
This Case Q&A discusses implant removal prevalence, indications, capsulotomy and capsulectomy roles, post-removal surgical and nonsurgical options, and seroma use to reduce disfigurement.
This Case Q&A discusses implant...
11/15/2024
ePlasty
Case Q&A
10/17/2024
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the...
10/17/2024
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Case Q&A
09/24/2024
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves...
09/24/2024
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Case Q&A
08/08/2024
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent...
08/08/2024
ePlasty
Case Q&A
07/25/2024
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use...
07/25/2024
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Case Q&A
06/27/2024
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention...
06/27/2024
ePlasty
Case Q&A
06/17/2024
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses...
06/17/2024
ePlasty
Case Q&A
06/11/2024
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn...
06/11/2024
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Case Q&A
05/28/2024
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is...
05/28/2024
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