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Reconstructive Surgery

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
ePlasty
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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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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Original Research
08/15/2024
This study utilizes a national claims repository to examine anti-inflammatory prescription patterns of patients with known autoimmune connective tissue disorders diagnoses undergoing implant removal following implant-based breast...
This study utilizes a national claims repository to examine anti-inflammatory prescription patterns of patients with known autoimmune connective tissue disorders diagnoses undergoing implant removal following implant-based breast...
This study utilizes a national...
08/15/2024
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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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Original Research
07/25/2024
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study...
07/25/2024
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Original Research
07/17/2024
This meta-analysis assessed the potential of 2 closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) systems to mitigate surgical site complications (SSC) and surgical site infections (SSI) in breast surgery.
This meta-analysis assessed the potential of 2 closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) systems to mitigate surgical site complications (SSC) and surgical site infections (SSI) in breast surgery.
This meta-analysis assessed the...
07/17/2024
ePlasty
Review
06/07/2024
Michael Rice
Giulia Colavitti
Philippa Jackson
Sherif Wilson
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
Original Research
05/23/2024
This study assesses the strength, endurance, and motor control in patients undergoing DIEP and TRAM flaps.
This study assesses the strength, endurance, and motor control in patients undergoing DIEP and TRAM flaps.
This study assesses the...
05/23/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
05/07/2024
Darren Sultan
Paige Goote
Connor Crowley
Victor Moon
Armen K. Kasabian
Denis Knobel
This study investigates the use of hydrolyzed collagen powder and the formation of postoperative seromas in patients undergoing spinal fusion with flap reconstruction.
This study investigates the use of hydrolyzed collagen powder and the formation of postoperative seromas in patients undergoing spinal fusion with flap reconstruction.
This study investigates the use...
05/07/2024
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
Original Research
09/18/2024
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of...
09/18/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
09/16/2024
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed...
09/16/2024
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