plastic surgery

Case Report

Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces for the Management of Symptomatic Non-extremity Neuropathic Pain and Neuromas

10/23/2024

Navya Baranwal , BA;

Jesse E. Menville , BA;

Elijah M. Persad-Paisley , BA;

Nikhil Sobti , MD;

Loree K. Kalliainen , MD, MA;

Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.

Regenerative peripheral nerve...

10/23/2024

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Original Research

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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Case Report

Mixed Neuroendocrine-Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hand With Metastatic Dissemination: A Case Report 

08/15/2024

This case report highlights a rare mixed squamous cell and neuroendocrine tumor in the finger, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and follow-up importance.

This case report highlights a...

08/15/2024

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Original Research

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgery

12/11/2023

Rohun Gupta , MD;

Chirag Bisht , MS;

Rafaella Genova , MD;

Eliana Ege , MD;

Matthew Chetta , MD;

Kenneth Shaheen , MD;

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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Case Report

Partial Transection of the External Ear Caused by a Mask Worn for COVID-19 Protection

10/16/2023

Yasushi Haga ;

Fuko Omine ;

Junya Oshima , PhD;

This case report follows a 63-year-old patient who presented with a large auricle injury after regularly wearing a surgical mask that was too tight during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This case report follows a...

10/16/2023

Wounds

Original Research

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

09/22/2023

Alice S. Yao , MD;

David Benaroch , BS;

Olachi O. Oleru , MD;

Hannah Dietz ;

Abena Gyasi , BA;

Nargiz Seyidova , MD;

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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Original Research

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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Rapid Communication

Enhancing Complex Wound Care by Leveraging Artificial Intelligence: An Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Software Study

08/16/2023

Saira S. Gupta ;

Seema Sugandh ;

Subhas Gupta ;

Kylie R. McMath , MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWOCN;

Researchers analyzed the personalized treatment and lifestyle recommendations given by an AI chatbot for a cohort of 80 wound care patients.

Researchers analyzed the...

08/16/2023

Wounds

Original Research

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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