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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgery

12/11/2023

Rohun Gupta, MD¹; Chirag Bisht, MS²; Rafaella Genova, MD³; Eliana Ege, MD⁴; Matthew Chetta, MD⁵; and Kenneth Shaheen, MD^1,6

Rohun Gupta, MD1; Chirag Bisht, MS2; ...

This study investigates the use of chemoprophylaxis in cosmetic patients compared with the current recommendations for venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis endorsed by the American Society of Plastic Surgery.

This study investigates the use...

12/11/2023

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Prioritizing Native Breast Skin Preservation or Scar Symmetry in Autologous Breast Reconstruction? Using Crowdsourcing to Assess Preference

12/07/2023

Ashraf A. Patel, MD¹; Carol L. Feng, MD²; Jessica Marquez, BA¹; John P. Spaw, BS, MS³; Rebecca M. Garza, MD⁴; Gordon K. Lee, MD, FACS⁵; Rahim S. Nazerali, MD, MHS, FACS⁵

Ashraf A. Patel, MD1; Carol L. Feng, ...

This study used a novel crowdsourcing method to evaluate laypeople’s aesthetic preferences for different bilateral autologous breast reconstructions to determine the relative importance of scar and skin paddle symmetry and preservation of...

This study used a novel...

12/07/2023

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Osteocutaneous Fibular Flap for Reconstruction of Composite Metacarpal Defects Due to Gunshot Wounds

12/01/2023

Fatih Zor, MD^1,2; Yalcin Bayram, MD²; Yalcin Kulahci, MD^3,4

Fatih Zor, MD1,2; Yalcin Bayram, MD2;...

This study presents reconstructions of gunshot injuries of the metacarpal bones with a fibular flap.

This study presents...

12/01/2023

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Patient-Reported Mental Health Outcomes After Single-Digit Non-thumb Traumatic Amputation in Adults

11/10/2023

Carrie L Roth Bettlach, MSN, FNP-C¹; Rachel Skladman, MD¹; Ella Gibson, BA¹; John M Daines, MD¹; Emma R Payne, BS¹; Linh N Vuong, MD¹; Corrine M Merrill, BSN¹; Mitchell A Pet, MD¹

Carrie L Roth Bettlach, MSN, FNP-C1; ...

This study investigated patient-reported mental health outcomes after traumatic digital amputation.

This study investigated...

11/10/2023

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Ovine Forestomach Matrix in the Surgical Management of Complex Volumetric Soft Tissue Defects: A Retrospective Pilot Case Series

09/27/2023

Michael T Cormican, MD¹; Nathan J Creel, MD¹; Brandon A Bosque, DPM²; Shane G Dowling, MSPAS^2; Phillip P Rideout, MD³; William M Vassy, MD¹

Michael T Cormican, MD1; Nathan J Cre...

This retrospective pilot case series evaluated the clinical effectiveness of ovine forestomach matrix in the surgical management of contaminated volumetric soft tissue defects.

This retrospective pilot case...

09/27/2023

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Biomechanical Evaluation of Additional Surgical Maneuvers to Improve Symmetry in Performing Nuss Procedure for Asymmetric Pectus Excavatum

09/25/2023

Tomohisa Nagasao, MD, PhD¹; Tomoki Miyanagi, MD¹; LinXuan Wu, MD¹; Mio Akaike, MD¹; Atsushi Hosokawa, MD¹; Yoshiaki Sakamoto, MD, PhD²

Tomohisa Nagasao, MD, PhD1; Tomoki Mi...

This study of the Nuss procedure for asymmetric pectus excavatum aims to elucidate the patterns of severing to provide an ideal outcome.

This study of the Nuss procedure...

09/25/2023

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Diversity of Leadership and Its Influence on Diversity of Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Cohorts: A Study in the Virtual Era

09/22/2023

David Benaroch, BS¹; Olachi O Oleru, MD²; Hannah Dietz²; Abena Gyasi, BA²; Nargiz Seyidova, MD, MHQS²; Alice S Yao, MD²

David Benaroch, BS1; Olachi O Oleru, ...

This study aims to better understand the online information that residency programs are making available to prospective applicants, characterize the racial diversity of programs, and investigate the effect of program leadership on racial...

This study aims to better...

09/22/2023

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Characteristics and Complication Rates of Mandibular Fractures Caused by Violent Mechanisms Versus Nonviolent Mechanisms

09/14/2023

Adam Schwartz, BS¹; Julie Park, BA¹; Devon Durham, MPH¹; William West III, MBE¹; Rachel Su, BA¹; D’Arcy Wainwright, MD¹; Jared Troy, MD¹

Adam Schwartz, BS1; Julie Park, BA1; ...

This study aims to identify how violence affects patterns of mandibular fractures and their outcomes.

This study aims to identify...

09/14/2023

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Use of a Novel Adhesive Suture Retention Device in Non-traumatic Diabetic Lower Extremity Amputations: A Multicenter Case Review

09/07/2023

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP¹; Danielle N Butto, DPM, FACFAS²; David A Sipala, DPM, FACFAS³; Erik E Haniuk, DPM⁴; Anish R Kadakia, MD⁵; Alex McKanna, DPM⁶; Arun Karwal, DPM⁴

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP1; Danielle N Bu...

This retrospective case review explored whether the adoption of the ASRD in 5 podiatric surgical practices would reduce postoperative complications in patients with diabetes undergoing foot amputations including surgical site dehiscence and...

This retrospective case review...

09/07/2023

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Satisfaction With Head and Neck Scar Appearance in Latin American Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

08/30/2023

Santiago Restrepo, MD¹; Santiago Rojas, MD¹; Alvaro Sanabria, PhD^1,2,3

Santiago Restrepo, MD1; Santiago Roja...

This study describes the self-assessment of head and neck scars in Latin American patients using the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire.

This study describes the...

08/30/2023

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Burden of Pressure Injuries: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study

06/13/2022

Charalampos Siotos, MD¹; Andrew M Bonett, MD¹; George Damoulakis²; Adan Z Becerra, PhD³; George Kokosis, MD¹; Keith Hood, MD¹; Amir H Dorafshar, MD¹; Deana S Shenaq, MD¹

Charalampos Siotos, MD1; Andrew M Bon...

Pressure injuries remain among the most common problems faced by plastic surgeons and comprise a large portion of wound clinic practice. However, little is known about the overall morbidity related to the disease. This research sought to...

Pressure injuries remain among...

06/13/2022

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Interesting Cases

Purse-String Suture Technique in Reducing Surgical Defect Size

08/16/2022

Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS^1,2; Karen Bach, BS³; Samantha Marie Achauer, BS³

Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS1,2; ...

The PSS is a simple and cost-efficient approach for the closure of large defects with satisfactory cosmetic results and minimal scarring. Despite its demonstrated versatility and success, the technique is still used relatively sparingly, and...

The PSS is a simple and...

08/16/2022

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Case Report

Utilization of the Labial Flap in Anterior Palatal Fistula Repair

11/17/2022

Michael S Lebhar, MD; Shelby D Goza; Laura S Humphries, MD; Ian C Hoppe, MD

Michael S Lebhar, MD; Shelby D Goza; ...

This case series presents 3 patients who underwent anterior palatal fistula repair using a 2-stage method in which a random pattern labial flap is used to provide oral fistula coverage.

This case series presents 3...

11/17/2022

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Review

Surgical Site Infections in Breast Surgery – A Primer for Plastic Surgeons

03/22/2023

Domenico Costanzo

Antonella Romeo

This article summarizes current evidence on pathogens, risk factors, and management strategies for surgical site infections and highlights further areas of study.

This article summarizes current...

03/22/2023

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Human Factors Approach to Assess Physician Workload in Elective Plastic Surgery Breast Procedures

08/17/2023

Anita T Mohan, MBBS, PhD¹; Anna R Linden, BA²; Bethany R Lowndes, PhD, MPH^2,3; Renaldo C Blocker, PhD^2,4; Christin A Harless, MD¹; Jorys Martinez-Jorge, MD¹; M Susan Hallbeck, PhD^2,4; Minh-Doan T Nguyen, MD, PhD¹; Katherine E Law, PhD^2,4

Anita T Mohan, MBBS, PhD1; Anna R Lin...

This pilot study incorporated a human factor approach and other surgery-based metrics to assess cognitive workload among plastic surgeons during elective plastic surgery breast procedures.

This pilot study incorporated a...

08/17/2023

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