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Effect of Tissue Expanders Filled With Saline Versus Air on Longitudinal Breast Reconstruction Outcomes

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...

10/23/2024

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Coincidence of Brachial Plexus Upper Trunk and Long Thoracic Nerve Injuries in 50 Patients With Winged Scapula: Improvements in Shoulder Stability and Functional Movements After Decompression and Neurolysis

10/17/2024

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

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

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Clinical, Electrophysiological, and Intraoperative Analysis and Postoperative Success of Revision Surgery for Persistent and Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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,...

10/17/2024

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Use of Dermal Substrate for the Treatment of Pediatric Deep Partial-Thickness Burns

09/26/2024

Katherine C. Bergus , MD, MPH;

Dana M. Schwartz , MD;

Kelli N. Patterson , DO, MPH;

Shruthi Srinivas , MD, MPH;

Renata Fabia , MD, PhD;

Rajan K. Thakkar , MD;

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

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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...

09/18/2024

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Soft Tissue Support as an Adjunct to Implant-Based Cosmetic Breast Surgery: A 500+ Case Experience

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...

09/18/2024

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Efficacy and Safety of Barbed Sutures for Capsulorrhaphy in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

09/16/2024

Madison Rose Tyle , BS;

Matthew Nester , BA;

Mariel McLaughlin , MD;

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Nicole K. Le , MD, MPH, BS;

Kristen Whalen , MD;

Cameron Juybari , MD;

Emily Coughlin , MPH;

Rahul Mhaskar , MPH, PhD;

Paul D. Smith , MD;

Deniz Dayicioglu , MD;

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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Nitinol Compression Staple Versus Headless Compression Screw Fixation for Scaphoid Waist Fractures

08/26/2024

Adam M. Kurland , BA;

Dominick V. Congiusta , MD, MPH;

Ashley Ignatiuk , MD, MSc, FRCSC;

Abram E. Kirschenbaum , MD;

Michael M. Vosbikian , MD;

Irfan H. Ahmed , MD;

This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.

This study compares scaphoid...

08/26/2024

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Decreased Use of Anti-Inflammatory Medications in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease Patients Following Breast Implant Removal: A National Analysis

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...

08/15/2024

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The Bilobed Flap - Critical Analysis and New Mathematically Precise Design

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...

07/31/2024

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Soft Tissue Expansion in Total Knee Arthroplasty Due to Extensive Scarring and Fibrosis in Multiple-Operated Knee

08/02/2022

H. Harvak Hajebian , MD;

Mary K. Van Wert , MD;

Igor Burko , MD;

David A. Jansen , MD;

Salomon Puyana , MD, MS;

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

In cases with preoperative uncertainty for sufficient soft tissue coverage because of ischemia and tension on closure, soft tissue expansion has been reported to be an effective tool for optimizing successful closure. For the case in this...

In cases with preoperative...

08/02/2022

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Figure 2. (a) Distal phalanx amputation prior to primary reconstruction. (b) Immediately postoperative following distal phalanx amputation reconstruction. (c) 15 weeks after primary reconstruction before fat grafting. (d) 20 weeks after fat grafting to distal phalanx.

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Secondary Autologous Fat Grafting as a Novel Method to Improve Pain and Appearance of the Residual Fingertip After Amputation

10/24/2022

Nikita O. Shulzhenko , MD;

John Cece , MD, BA;

Ramazi O. Datiashvili , MD, PhD;

Amanda Chow , BA;

Ashley Ignatiuk , MD, MSc, FRCSC;

Haripriya S. Ayyala , MD;

This study presents an innovative method that utilizes fat grafting following distal phalanx amputations to improve patient-reported outcomes in multiple domains, including hyperesthesia, cold sensitivity, fingertip contour, and scarring.

This study presents an...

10/24/2022

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The 5 D’s to Dunk the Dog: A Retrospective Clinical Review to Prevent Dog-Ear Contour Abnormalities in Vertical Breast Reductions and Breast Lifts

02/27/2023

Bradley J. Vivace , BS, MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Michael Ablavsky , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Sara Abell , BS;

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

This article describes 5 technical steps to eliminate the dog-ear in patients undergoing vertical mammoplasties.

This article describes 5...

02/27/2023

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The Utility of Telemedicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Provider and Patient Perspectives

06/15/2023

Brandon Alba , MD, MPH;

Sydney H. Arnold , MD;

Mark Hansdorfer , MD;

Amir Aminzada , BS ;

Keith Hood , MD;

Amir H. Dorafshar , MD, MBChB;

Charalampos Siotos , MD;

The purpose of this study was to survey both patients and providers to gain a better understanding of the utility of telemedicine from both viewpoints.

The purpose of this study was to...

06/15/2023

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Case Report

Firecracker Powder: A Unique Source of Burn Injuries

09/14/2023

Deepti Gupta , MBBS, MS;

Chisel Bhatia , MBBS, MS;

Suryanarayanan Vignesh , MBBS, MS;

Sujata Sarabahi , MBBS, MS, DNB;

This series reports 12 cases of firecracker powder explosion–related burn patients who presented to a tertiary care burn unit in North India during the 2022 festival of Diwali.

This series reports 12 cases of...

09/14/2023

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