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Intramedullary Free Gracilis for Dead-Space Obliteration and Stump Resurfacing in a Transfemoral Amputee With Recurrent Osteomyelitis

07/26/2023

Darl Vandevender , MD;

Maelee Yang , MD, MBA;

Peter Laub , MD;

John Vandevender , BS;

Hobie Summers , MD;

A 72-year-old man with a history of delayed presentation for severe right lower extremity burns underwent through-knee amputation complicated by periprosthetic distal femur osteomyelitis.

A 72-year-old man with a history...

07/26/2023

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Original Research

Cultural Beliefs Regarding Breast Reconstruction in a Minority Group

07/26/2023

Angela Li , BA;

Maria Alonso Luaces , PhD;

Michelle De Souza , MD, FACS;

This qualitative retrospective focus group study examines the experience of Hispanic women regarding breast reconstruction.

This qualitative retrospective...

07/26/2023

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Review

Vascular Mapping for Abdominal-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Comprehensive Review of Current and Upcoming Imaging Modalities

07/20/2023

Taylor J. Ibelli , BS , MSc, MD;

Sumanth Chennareddy ;

Max Mandelbaum , MD;

Peter W. Henderson , MD, MBA;

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

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Original Research

Outcomes of Tracheostomy on Burn Inhalation Injury

07/20/2023

Haaris Mir , MD;

Mark McKenney , MD, MBA;

Salomon Puyana , MD, MS;

Samuel Ruiz , MD;

Shaikh Hai , MD;

This study aims to determine the outcomes of tracheostomy on patients with burn inhalation injuries requiring mechanical ventilation.

This study aims to determine the...

07/20/2023

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Review

Outcomes of Sciatic Nerve Injury Repairs: A Systematic Review

07/14/2023

Mehul Thakkar , MBBS;

Ahmed Turkman , MBBS, BSc;

Vyshnavi Thanaraaj , MBBS, BSc;

Payam Soleimani-Nouri , MBBS, BSc;

Elissa Harb , MBBS, BSc;

This study investigated the surgical repair techniques and the outcomes of sciatic nerve injuries in traumatic wounds.

This study investigated the...

07/14/2023

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Case Report

Use of Multimodal Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Devices in Clinical Practice

07/06/2023

Kara Klomparens , BS;

Darren M. Gordon , MD;

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Richard Simman , MD, FACS, FACCWS;

This work is a retrospective case series assessing wounds using long-wave infrared thermography.

This work is a retrospective...

07/06/2023

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Case Report

Tissue Is the Issue: Use of 2 Bipedicled “Bucket-Handle” Local Advancement Flaps to Close a Nonhealing Wound

07/06/2023

Abigail E. Chaffin , MD, FACS, CWSP, MAPWCA;

Igor Burko , MD;

Taruni A. Kumar , BS;

Cameron Holmes , MD;

This report presents a case of double bipedicled “bucket-handle” local advancement flaps used for a nonhealing midline knee dehiscence wound following total knee arthroplasty as well as the utility of forward-looking infrared thermal imaging...

This report presents a case of...

07/06/2023

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Purse-String Suture Technique in Reducing Surgical Defect Size

08/16/2022

Richard Simman , MD, FACS, FACCWS;

Karen Bach , BS;

Samantha Marie Achauer , BS;

The PSS is a simple and cost-efficient approach for the closure of large defects with satisfactory cosmetic results and minimal scarring. Despite its demonstrated versatility and success, the technique is still used relatively sparingly, and...

The PSS is a simple and...

08/16/2022

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Case Report

Utilization of the Labial Flap in Anterior Palatal Fistula Repair

11/17/2022

Ian C. Hoppe , MD, BA;

Laura S. Humphries , MD;

Michael S. Lebhar , MD;

Shelby D. Goza ;

This case series presents 3 patients who underwent anterior palatal fistula repair using a 2-stage method in which a random pattern labial flap is used to provide oral fistula coverage.

This case series presents 3...

11/17/2022

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Review

Surgical Site Infections in Breast Surgery – A Primer for Plastic Surgeons

03/22/2023

Domenico Costanzo ;

Antonella Romeo ;

This article summarizes current evidence on pathogens, risk factors, and management strategies for surgical site infections and highlights further areas of study.

This article summarizes current...

03/22/2023

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Original Research

Human Factors Approach to Assess Physician Workload in Elective Plastic Surgery Breast Procedures

08/17/2023

Anita T. Mohan , MBBS, PhD, MBA;

Anna R. Linden , BA;

Bethany R. Lowndes , PhD, MPH;

Renaldo C. Blocker , PhD;

Christin A. Harless , MD;

Jorys Martinez-Jorge , MD;

M. Susan Hallbeck , PhD;

Minh-Doan T. Nguyen , MD, PhD;

Katherine E. Law , PhD;

This pilot study incorporated a human factor approach and other surgery-based metrics to assess cognitive workload among plastic surgeons during elective plastic surgery breast procedures.

This pilot study incorporated a...

08/17/2023

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