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Original Research
01/29/2025
Vignesh Durai, MS; Gowri Dorairajan, MD, DNB
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
12/18/2024
Brielle E. Raine, MD; Katherine A. Kozlowski, BS; Cody C. Fowler, MD
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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Original Research
07/31/2024
Imran Pathan, MCh
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed...
07/31/2024
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Review
05/30/2024
Leah P. Griffin, MS
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
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Review
02/27/2024
Khalifa Al Ghanim, MB, BCh, BAO; Kimberly M. Jaszkul; Andrew Simpson, MD, FRCSC; Eva A. Turley, PhD
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
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Case Report
12/08/2023
Margarida Mendes, MD; Alexandre Almeida, MD; Rita Costa, MD; Anita Paiva, MD; Mariana Jarnalo, MD; Gonçalo Gandra, MD; Ricardo Horta; Pedro Machado, MD; Ruben Coelho, MD
This report presents a case of a 63-year-old man with tuberculosis and postoperative bronchopleural fistula with empyema after pleural decortication and left lower lobe resection.
This report presents a case of a 63-year-old man with tuberculosis and postoperative bronchopleural fistula with empyema after pleural decortication and left lower lobe resection.
This report presents a case of a...
12/08/2023
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Original Research
11/09/2022
Eiichi Sawaragi, MD; Susumu Saito, MD, PhD; Itaru Tsuge; Michiharu Sakamoto; Miho Matsui, MD, PhD; Naoki Morimoto, MD, PhD; Hiroki Yamanaka, MD, PhD; Motoki Katsube, MD, PhD; Tomofumi Nakamura, PhD; Keisuke Watanabe
This is the first study using clinical wound samples to examine the reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture. The reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture was statistically excellent, underscoring the reliability of...
This is the first study using clinical wound samples to examine the reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture. The reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture was statistically excellent, underscoring the reliability of...
This is the first study using...
11/09/2022
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Original Research
10/21/2022
Dominick V. Congiusta, MD, MPH; Michael M. Vosbikian, MD; Irfan H. Ahmed, MD; Kamil M. Amer, MD; Tej Joshi, MD; Patrick Mattern, MD; Robert L. DalCortivo, BBA
This study hypothesizes that bacterial etiology is associated with different operation and reoperation rates in patients with flexor tenosynovitis.
This study hypothesizes that bacterial etiology is associated with different operation and reoperation rates in patients with flexor tenosynovitis.
This study hypothesizes that...
10/21/2022
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Original Research
10/12/2022
J. Lacy Kamm, DVM, PhD; Barnaby C.H. May, PhD; Isaac T.T. Mason; Hamish J. Rose; Sarah F. Newell Williamson; Alister T. Jowsey; Sean J. Gorman; Henry D. Chittock; Christopher C.H. Wong; Anish J. Dheda; Samuel B. Turner; Young Eun Park, PhD; Tarek Kollmetz, PhD; Jenny M. Sonis, DVM, MS
The ENIVO system represents a new approach to dead space management and seroma prevention and was shown to outperform a SoC surgical drain in a challenging large defect model of surgical dead space management and seroma prevention.
The ENIVO system represents a new approach to dead space management and seroma prevention and was shown to outperform a SoC surgical drain in a challenging large defect model of surgical dead space management and seroma prevention.
The ENIVO system represents a...
10/12/2022
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Original Research
07/12/2022
Mikiko Uemura, PhD, PT; Yoshiyuki Yoshikawa, PhD, PT; Masaharu Sugimoto, MS, PT; Rieko Inoue, MS, PT
This study examined the effect of electrical shunting on HDFs migration after ES and suggests that it is important to remove electricity after ES to prevent the generation of reverse currents when ES is applied to promote migration of HDFs.
This study examined the effect of electrical shunting on HDFs migration after ES and suggests that it is important to remove electricity after ES to prevent the generation of reverse currents when ES is applied to promote migration of HDFs.
This study examined the effect...
07/12/2022
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Original Research
03/17/2025
Muhammad Usman Amiruddin, MBBS, FCPS; Ali Hassan, MBBS, FCPS; Hafiz Saqib Sikandar, MBBS, FCPS; Tanzeela Razzaq, MBBS; Muhammad Siyyam, MBBS
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap...
03/17/2025
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Review
03/17/2025
Virginia Bailey, BA; Kenan Kherallah, BS; Jamie Warner, BS ; Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Meredith Moore, MD; D'Arcy Wainwright, MD; Michael Harrington, MD, MPH
Evaluating scalp laceration closure methods—sutures, staples, and hair apposition technique—to optimize cosmetic outcomes and minimize hair loss in trauma care.
Evaluating scalp laceration closure methods—sutures, staples, and hair apposition technique—to optimize cosmetic outcomes and minimize hair loss in trauma care.
Evaluating scalp laceration...
03/17/2025
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Original Research
03/13/2025
Shawhin Shahriari, MD, MA, MS; Cees Whisonant, MD; Joseph Kuhn, MD; Tyler Chavez, MD; Joshua Harrison, MD; Casey McDonald, MD; Adam Schwartz, MD; Jolee Suddock, MD; Elizabeth Mikola, MD; Gregory Borah, MD, DMD
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine...
03/13/2025
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Case Report
03/07/2025
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia...
03/07/2025
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Original Research
02/20/2025
Jung Ho Gong, MD; Ronald K. Akiki, MD; Rachel Sullivan, MD
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup...
02/20/2025
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Original Research
02/19/2025
Shelby D. Goza, BS; Katherine E. Baker, MS; Madyson I. Brown, MD; Samuel J. Hopper, MD; John Phillips, BA; Matthew C. Sink, BS; Katherine C. Benedict, MD; Kathryn W. Brown, MD; Colton J. Fernstrum, MD; Michael T. Friel, MD; Laura S. Humphries, MD; Ian C. Hoppe, MD
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin...
02/19/2025
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Case Report
02/19/2025
Eliza-Maria Bordeanu-Diaconescu, MD; Andreea Grosu-Bularda, MD, PhD; Adrian Frunza, MD, PhD; Sabina Grama, MD, PhD; Mihaela-Cristina Andrei, MD, PhD; Tiberiu-Paul Neagu, MD, PhD; Ioan Lascar, MD, PhD; Cristian-Sorin Hariga, MD, PhD
Severe burn injuries from liquefied petroleum gas explosions pose complex management challenges. This report examines diverse complications and multidisciplinary strategies for optimal care.
Severe burn injuries from liquefied petroleum gas explosions pose complex management challenges. This report examines diverse complications and multidisciplinary strategies for optimal care.
Severe burn injuries from...
02/19/2025
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Original Research
01/29/2025
Vignesh Durai, MS; Gowri Dorairajan, MD, DNB
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
01/29/2025
Rahul K. Nath, MD; Chandra Somasundaram, PhD
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
01/23/2025
Arsany Yassa, BA; Arya A. Akhavan, MD; Solina Ayad, BS candidate; Olivia Ayad, BS, MSc
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals...
01/23/2025
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