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Original Research
Effects of Elevated Blood Alcohol Levels on Burn Patient Outcomes
08/27/2021
Elizabeth Young, MSN; Rizal Lim, MD; Salomon Puyana, MD, MS; Samuel Ruiz, MD; Shaikh Hai, MD; Francisco Amador, MD; Mark McKenney, MD, MBA; Haaris Mir, MD
Alcohol use has been associated with poor wound healing in traumatic injuries as it impairs im-mune function and lowers leukocyte production. The aim of this study is to describe the association of alcohol use on the outcomes of patients with...
Alcohol use has been associated with poor wound healing in traumatic injuries as it impairs im-mune function and lowers leukocyte production. The aim of this study is to describe the association of alcohol use on the outcomes of patients with...
Alcohol use has been associated...
08/27/2021
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Case Report
Acute Ulnar Neurapraxia and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Context of a Distal Radius Fracture
08/18/2021
Jafar S. Hasan, MD, MBA, FACS; Matthew E. Doscher, MD, FACS; Elizabeth S. O'Neill, MD, MPH; Ada H. Lumpkin; Mark A. Grevious, MD, MBA, FACS; Charalampos Siotos, MD
This is a unique case of a distal radius fracture leading to both carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve compression requiring urgent operative management.
This is a unique case of a distal radius fracture leading to both carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve compression requiring urgent operative management.
This is a unique case of a...
08/18/2021
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Original Research
A Single Center Review of Pediatric Nasal Bone Fractures – An Analysis of Concomitant Injuries, Management, and Outcomes
08/18/2021
Roman Povolotskiy; Mark S. Granick, MD; Meher Pandher; Margaret M. Luthringer; Ian C. Hoppe, MD, BA; Thayer J. Mukherjee; Jordan N. Halsey, MD
Pediatric nasal bone fractures presenting as isolated fractures or with concomitant facial injuries are rare and not well documented. Analysis of treatment at an urban, level-one trauma center provides insight into their management. 
Pediatric nasal bone fractures presenting as isolated fractures or with concomitant facial injuries are rare and not well documented. Analysis of treatment at an urban, level-one trauma center provides insight into their management. 
Pediatric nasal bone fractures...
08/18/2021
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Review
Risk of Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma in Cases of Late Seroma Formation After Breast Implant Insertion
08/16/2021
Hyung Mook Kim; Kun Hwang, MD, PhD; Joo Ho Kim; Hun Kim
Breast implant–associated ALCL has recently come to the attention of clinicians.
Breast implant–associated ALCL has recently come to the attention of clinicians.
Breast implant–associated ALCL...
08/16/2021
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Interesting Cases
Posterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy Caused by Lipoma
06/20/2021
Steven C. Naum, MD; Matthew P. Fahrenkopf, MD; Matthew E. Braza
A 42-year-old, right-hand dominant male presented with several months of progressive right upper extremity motor weakness.
A 42-year-old, right-hand dominant male presented with several months of progressive right upper extremity motor weakness.
A 42-year-old, right-hand...
06/20/2021
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Original Research
Complex Ventral Hernia Repair with Component Separation in High-Risk Patient Population: Classic Surgical Teachings Hold True
06/07/2021
Sebastian Eid; Jordan N. Halsey, MD; Farrah C. Liu, BS; Frank S. Ciminello, MD, MS; Nicholas C. Oleck, BA
In this study, complex VHR was studied over a 3-year period to elucidate the effect of medical comorbidities, reconstructive technique, and concomitant procedures on postoperative complication and hernia recurrence rates.
In this study, complex VHR was studied over a 3-year period to elucidate the effect of medical comorbidities, reconstructive technique, and concomitant procedures on postoperative complication and hernia recurrence rates.
In this study, complex VHR was...
06/07/2021
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Case Report
Effect of Smoking on the Healing of a Mandibular Condyle Fracture
06/01/2021
Kun Hwang, MD, PhD
A malunion of condylar fracture after miniplate fixation in a patient with smoking history.
A malunion of condylar fracture after miniplate fixation in a patient with smoking history.
A malunion of condylar fracture...
06/01/2021
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Interesting Cases
Masson’s Tumor of the Finger
06/01/2021
Matthew Mitchell; Qandeel Sadiq; Muntazim Mukit; Charles A. Riccio, MD, BA, MS; Nina Krassilnik, MD; Kalyan Dadireddy
A 48-year-old right-hand-dominant man presented to the clinic with a history of a right index finger mass present for 2 months.
A 48-year-old right-hand-dominant man presented to the clinic with a history of a right index finger mass present for 2 months.
A 48-year-old...
06/01/2021
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Review
Systematic Review of Free Tissue Transfer Used in Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries
05/31/2021
Mehul Thakkar, MBBS; Bartlomiej Bednarz
The aim of this review is to analyze the recently published literature regarding the different types of free tissue transfer used in pediatric lower-limb trauma, trends, flap success rates, and the anatomical location of reconstruction.
The aim of this review is to analyze the recently published literature regarding the different types of free tissue transfer used in pediatric lower-limb trauma, trends, flap success rates, and the anatomical location of reconstruction.
The aim of this review is to...
05/31/2021
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Interesting Cases
Chondroid Syringoma of the Thenar Eminence in a US Veterans Administration (VA) Patient
05/30/2021
Muntazim Mukit; Nina Krassilnik, MD; Kalyan Dadireddy; Ibrahim Ortanca
A 56-year-old right-hand-dominant man with a history of hypertension presented with a left thenar eminence cystic mass that started 2 months earlier.
A 56-year-old right-hand-dominant man with a history of hypertension presented with a left thenar eminence cystic mass that started 2 months earlier.
A 56-year-old...
05/30/2021
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Use of an Autologous Heterogenous Skin Construct in the Treatment of Intractable Late-Effect Radiation Wounds: Case Series
06/14/2023
Melodie Blakely, DPT, CWS, MS; Walter A. Conlan, III, MD, CWS, UHM, CWSP; Diana Burgueno-Vega, MD; Dilip Shahani, DMSc, PA-C
This case series describes the use of an autologous heterogenous skin construct made from a small full-thickness sample of the patient’s healthy skin.
This case series describes the use of an autologous heterogenous skin construct made from a small full-thickness sample of the patient’s healthy skin.
This case series describes the...
06/14/2023
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Evaluation of a Human Keratin Wound Matrix as an Effective Wound Healing Therapy in Difficult-to-Heal Venous Leg Ulcers
10/02/2023
John C. Lantis, II, MD, FACS; Munir Patel, MD; Scott Ellis, MD; Matthew Carpiniello, MD; Allison N. Ramey-Ward, PhD; Brooke Weiss, PA; Emily Pesek, BS; Jani Lee, MD
This Case Q&A discusses the use of human keratin matrix in wound healing.
This Case Q&A discusses the use of human keratin matrix in wound healing.
This Case Q&A discusses the use...
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Reconstruction of Oncologic Axillary Defects
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This Case Q&A discusses common indications for and flaps used in axillary reconstruction, as well postoperative considerations and complications.
This Case Q&A discusses common indications for and flaps used in axillary reconstruction, as well postoperative considerations and complications.
This Case Q&A discusses common...
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Unexpected Complication Involving a Retrosternal Biloma: A Guide to Managing Sternal Wound Infections
04/22/2024
Milind D. Kachare, MD
A 60-year-old male patient with a complex medical history developed a right-sided pleural effusion and a dehisced, infected sternal wound following a coronary artery bypass graft for single-vessel coronary artery disease.
A 60-year-old male patient with a complex medical history developed a right-sided pleural effusion and a dehisced, infected sternal wound following a coronary artery bypass graft for single-vessel coronary artery disease.
A 60-year-old male patient with...
04/22/2024
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Original Research
Have We Really Shifted to an Evidence-Based Practice? A Qualitative Analysis of Primary Breast Augmentation
09/18/2024
Esteban Elena Scarafoni, MD; Carlos Augusto Cutini Cingozoglu, MD
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
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