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

08/17/2023

Anita T. Mohan , MBBS, PhD, MBA;

Anna R. Linden , BA;

Bethany R. Lowndes , PhD, MPH;

Renaldo C. Blocker , PhD;

Christin A. Harless , MD;

Jorys Martinez-Jorge , MD;

M. Susan Hallbeck , PhD;

Minh-Doan T. Nguyen , MD, PhD;

Katherine E. Law , PhD;

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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Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate Mesh for Ventral Hernia Repairs: A Single-Surgeon Experience

08/17/2023

Cody C. Fowler , MD, BS;

Kevin M. Klifto , DO, PharmD;

Larissa E. Wietlisbach , BS ;

Sammy Othman , MD;

Eric S. Weiss , MD, MPH;

Benjamin Braslow , MD;

Stephen J. Kovach , MD;

This study aims to analyze outcomes of ventral hernia repair with poly-4-hydroxybutyrate mesh and identify predictors of postoperative outcomes.

This study aims to analyze...

08/17/2023

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Cultural Beliefs Regarding Breast Reconstruction in a Minority Group

07/26/2023

Angela Li , BA;

Maria Alonso Luaces , PhD;

Michelle De Souza , MD, FACS;

This qualitative retrospective focus group study examines the experience of Hispanic women regarding breast reconstruction.

This qualitative retrospective...

07/26/2023

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Outcomes of Tracheostomy on Burn Inhalation Injury

07/20/2023

Haaris Mir , MD;

Mark McKenney , MD, MBA;

Salomon Puyana , MD, MS;

Samuel Ruiz , MD;

Shaikh Hai , MD;

This study aims to determine the outcomes of tracheostomy on patients with burn inhalation injuries requiring mechanical ventilation.

This study aims to determine the...

07/20/2023

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The Double Donut: A Safe and Simple Option for Immediate Nipple Areolar Complex Reconstruction in Skin-Sparing Mastectomy Patients With Contraindications to Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

06/20/2023

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Evan Westrick , MD;

Alexander Mostovych ;

Joshua MacDavid , MD;

This study evaluated immediate nipple areolar complex reconstruction with the double donut areolar graft and split nipple composite graft reconstruction.

This study evaluated immediate...

06/20/2023

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Subdermal Plexus Density as It Relates to Obesity and Wound Complications in Patients Undergoing Reduction Mammaplasty

06/19/2023

Peter B. Arnold , MD, PhD;

Presley Garrison ;

Zvonomir Kracjer , MD, FACC;

Vicente Riambau , MD;

Sabina Amin , MD;

Maria Hernandez , MD;

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between body mass index and subdermal plexus of the superficial breast tissues and examine the association between subdermal plexus and postoperative complications.

The purpose of this study is to...

06/19/2023

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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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Comparison of Treatment Options for Chronic Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament (SLIL): A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

06/14/2023

Dominick V. Congiusta , MD, MPH;

Michael M. Vosbikian , MD;

Irfan H. Ahmed , MD;

John M. Halphen , JD, MD;

Carmel B. Dyer , MD;

Sabrina Nolan ;

Kamil M. Amer , MD;

Robert L. DalCortivo , BBA;

This meta-analysis reviews the available literature comparing surgical techniques used in the treatment of chronic scapholunate interosseous ligament to determine the best approach.

This meta-analysis reviews the...

06/14/2023

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Knowledge of First Aid Treatment of Burns: A Comparative Study of Parents and Non-parent Adults

05/09/2023

Hamna Atique , MBBS, BSc;

Hafsa Atique , MBBS, BSc;

Sheena Shamoon , MBBS;

Hurmat Fatima Azeem , MBBS, BSc;

Syeda Rija Hussain , MBBS;

This study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge scores of parents of children under the age of 13 years and non-parent adults regarding burn first aid treatment.

This study aimed to assess and...

05/09/2023

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Versatility of the Propeller Flap for Reconstructing Defects of Distal Third of the Leg

05/03/2023

Gaurab Ranjan Chaudhuri , MCh;

Atul Saxena , MCh;

Amit Roy , MCh;

The authors present their experience with propeller flaps for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the lower third of the leg.

The authors present their...

05/03/2023

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Restoration of Elbow Flexion in Patients With Complete Traumatic and Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury After Functional Free Gracilis Muscle Transfer: Our Experience and Management

03/27/2021

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

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Functional free gracilis muscle transfer is an operative procedure for elbow reconstruction in patients with complete brachial plexus nerve and avulsion injuries and in delayed or prolonged nerve denervation, as well as in patients with...

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Evaluating a Variable Porosity Wound Dressing With Anti-Scar Properties in a Porcine Model of Wound Healing

03/27/2021

Jane L. Gui ;

Angela Pineros-Fernandez , PhD;

Collynn F. Woeller , PhD;

Patrick S. Cottler , PhD;

Stephen J. Pollock , BSc, MRCS;

Richard P. Phipps , PhD;

Aubrey Woodroof , PhD, MBA;

Shannon H. Lacy , PhD;

Results of this study suggest that PDC and PDA can serve as temporary wound dressings for the treatment of chronic wounds.

Results of this study suggest...

03/27/2021

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Anatomic Landmarks to Locate the Median Nerve for Safe Wrist Block or Carpal Tunnel Steroid Injection

03/27/2021

Andrew M. Swiergosz , BS;

Morton L. Kasdan , MD, FACS;

Saeed A. Chowdhry , MD, FACS;

Ronald M. Brooks , MD;

Kate Gibson ;

Kate Hackett ;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Our aim was to identify a method of local steroid injection that would diminish if not eliminate iatrogenic injury to the median nerve, especially in the setting of the absence of relevant superficial landmarks such as the palmaris longus...

Our aim was to identify a method...

03/27/2021

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