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Vascular Surgery

Case Report
04/18/2024
This report highlights key clinical findings of infantile hemangiomas, while also identifying "red flags" that necessitate urgent additional investigations and referral to a multidisciplinary team.
This report highlights key clinical findings of infantile hemangiomas, while also identifying "red flags" that necessitate urgent additional investigations and referral to a multidisciplinary team.
This report highlights key...
04/18/2024
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Original Research
04/04/2024
This study evaluated real-world effectiveness of PCMP versus CCSA in a large DFU patient population.
This study evaluated real-world effectiveness of PCMP versus CCSA in a large DFU patient population.
This study evaluated real-world...
04/04/2024
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Case Report
09/22/2023
This case report highlights the correlation between nerve graft vascularization status and better outcomes in nerve grafts.  
This case report highlights the correlation between nerve graft vascularization status and better outcomes in nerve grafts.  
This case report highlights the...
09/22/2023
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Interesting Cases
06/30/2022
Because of its importance in grasping, pinching, and feeling an object, the thumb pulp requires adequate reconstruction. The Littler flap is an option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the thumb and index finger with sensory deficit....
Because of its importance in grasping, pinching, and feeling an object, the thumb pulp requires adequate reconstruction. The Littler flap is an option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the thumb and index finger with sensory deficit....
Because of its importance in...
06/30/2022
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Plastibytes
07/26/2021
The technique of venous interposition grafting is described in order to increase the success of micro-anastomoses involving severely calcified vessels.
The technique of venous interposition grafting is described in order to increase the success of micro-anastomoses involving severely calcified vessels.
The technique of venous...
07/26/2021
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Latissimus Dorsi Flap in the Treatment of Thoracic Wall Defects After Medial Sternotomy
Review
03/27/2021
This study aimed to describe the subjective and objective results of the latissimus dorsi muscle flap and propose it as a reconstructive option for postoperative thoracic defects.
This study aimed to describe the subjective and objective results of the latissimus dorsi muscle flap and propose it as a reconstructive option for postoperative thoracic defects.
This study aimed to describe the...
03/27/2021
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Indocyanine Green Laser Angiography in the Setting of Tumescence
Review
03/27/2021
Two cases, a bilateral reduction mammoplasty and a nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate tissue expander reconstruction, that both utilized ICG angiography after epinephrine-based tumescent solution was infiltration into the breast are...
Two cases, a bilateral reduction mammoplasty and a nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate tissue expander reconstruction, that both utilized ICG angiography after epinephrine-based tumescent solution was infiltration into the breast are...
Two cases, a bilateral reduction...
03/27/2021
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International Medical Graduates in the US Plastic Surgery Residency: Characteristics of Successful Applicants
Original Research
03/27/2021
The main goal of this study was to elucidate the profiles of international medical graduates who have successfully matched into US plastic surgery programs.
The main goal of this study was to elucidate the profiles of international medical graduates who have successfully matched into US plastic surgery programs.
The main goal of this study was...
03/27/2021
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Recipient Vessel Selection in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Original Research
03/27/2021
The complex vascular anatomy of the head and neck provides many options for recipient vessels. It is important for reconstructive surgeons to be familiar with vascular anatomy of the head and neck, especially the relative size of potential...
The complex vascular anatomy of the head and neck provides many options for recipient vessels. It is important for reconstructive surgeons to be familiar with vascular anatomy of the head and neck, especially the relative size of potential...
The complex vascular anatomy of...
03/27/2021
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REVIEW Anticoagulants and Statins As Pharmacological Agents in Free Flap Surgery: Current Rationale
Review
03/27/2021
REVIEW Anticoagulants and Statins As Pharmacological Agents in Free Flap Surgery: Current Rationale Adnan Pršić, MD,a Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhD,a Stephanie A. Caterson, MD,b and Edward J. Caterson, MD, PhDb aDepartment of...
REVIEW Anticoagulants and Statins As Pharmacological Agents in Free Flap Surgery: Current Rationale Adnan Pršić, MD,a Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhD,a Stephanie A. Caterson, MD,b and Edward J. Caterson, MD, PhDb aDepartment of...
REVIEW Anticoagulants and...
03/27/2021
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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
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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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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 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
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