Swapnil D. Kachare, MD, MBA

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Prevention of Implant Malposition in Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction Using an Acellular Dermal Matrix With Pectoralis Muscle Following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Clinical Review

Breast reconstruction in the obese patient is often fraught with poor patient satisfaction due to inadequate volume restoration. This study sought to determine the safety and efficacy of off-label hyperinflation of saline implants for breast...

Breast reconstruction in the...

07/21/2022

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Figure 1. Front view (left) and right-side view (right) of preoperative markings for breast reconstruction with LDM, ADM, and implant. The patient pictured had recurrent breast cancer necessitating removal of a large amount of skin during her mastectomy; thus, she required a large skin paddle.

Original Research

09/06/2022

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Alexander J. Rossi , MD;

Omar Elfanagely , MD;

Samuel L. Corey , MD;

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

This 13-year series supports the efficacy of a LDM flap and an ADM in implant-based breast reconstruction utilized in combination to provide an aesthetic result while mitigating implant malposition during breast reconstruction of oncologic...

This 13-year series supports the...

09/06/2022

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Original Research

02/27/2023

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Michael Ablavsky , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Sara Abell , BS;

Call the Bomb Squad: An Interesting Case of a Retained Explosive in the Mouth

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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Case Q&A

08/28/2023

Abhishek A. Alur , MD, MBA;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Jarrod A. Little , MD;

Complete Penile Amputation: An Anatomical Reference and Surgical Pearls to Ensure a Successful Replantation

A 23-year-old man presented after a mortar misfired and propelled the ignited aerial shell of a firework toward his face, becoming lodged in his left jaw.

A 23-year-old man presented...

08/28/2023

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Interesting Cases

08/16/2022

Omar Elfanagely , MD;

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Nitin J. Engineer , MD;

Eugene C. Hsiao , MD;

Juan Quintero , MD;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Optimal Inframammary Fold Incision Length Based on Implant Volume for Breast Enlargement: A Cadaveric Study

Complete self-inflicted penile amputation is an infrequent surgical and psychiatric emergency.This case series highlights the importance of understanding penile anatomy as well as specific pearls to a successful replantation. The outline...

Complete self-inflicted penile...

08/16/2022

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Original Research

03/27/2021

Meghan M. Ford , MD;

Eric W. Anderson , MD;

Andrea R. Hiller , BS, MD;

Thomas J. Lee , MD;

Puffy Hand Syndrome: What Plastic Surgeons Need to Know

Claude Muresan , MD;

Our study is the first, to date, to measure optimal incisional length for increasing Mentor smooth, round, moderate plus silicone implant volumes.

Our study is the first, to date,...

03/27/2021

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Case Q&A

04/16/2024

Breast Reconstruction With Local Flaps: Don’t Forget Grandma

This Case Q&A discusses puffy hand syndrome, including its presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term complications.

This Case Q&A discusses puffy...

04/16/2024

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Review

04/12/2021

Christina N. Kapsalis , BS;

Michael Ablavsky , MD;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Sara Abell , BS;

Earplug Umbilicoplasty: A Simple Method to Prevent Umbilical Stenosis in a Tummy Tuck

Luke T. Meredith , BS;

Demonstrate the utility of RPFs in OBS via a case series involving 5 patients who underwent lumpectomy or resection of cutaneous lesions with reconstruction via 3 different iterations of RPFs.

Demonstrate the utility of RPFs...

04/12/2021

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12/04/2019

Christina N. Kapsalis , BS;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Sara Abell , BS;

Kickstand External Fixator for Immobilization Following Free Flap Plantar Calcaneal Reconstruction

Andrea R. Hiller , BS, MD;

Thomas J. Lee , MD;

Earplug Umbilicoplasty: A Simple Method to Prevent Umbilical Stenosis in a Tummy Tuck Swapnil Kachare, MD, MBA,a Christina Kapsalis, BS,b Milind Kachare, MD,c Andrea Hiller, BS,b Sara Abell, BS,b Thomas J. Lee, MD,a and Bradon J....

Earplug Umbilicoplasty: A...

12/04/2019

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10/04/2019

Joshua T. Henderson , MD, BA;

Jamie L. Fulfer , MD;

Christina N. Kapsalis , BS;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;