plastic surgery

Original Research

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgery

12/11/2023

Kimberly Wendt ;

Ahmad Masri ;

Roger Olson , BA, NREMT-P;

Roger Noble , MD;

Lorenz Bott-Flugel , MD;

Laura Flynn ;

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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Review

Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Versus Standard of Care Over Closed Plastic Surgery Incisions in the Reduction of Surgical Site Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies

03/31/2023

Allen Gabriel , MD, FACS;

Ashley W. Collinsworth , MPH;

Devinder P. Singh , MD;

Leah P. Griffin , MS;

Ronald P. Silverman , MD, FACS;

Christine Bongards , PhD;

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of ciNPT on risk of surgical sight complications following plastic surgery.

This systematic review and...

03/31/2023

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Original Research

Perioperative Evaluation of Nutritional Status to Predict Complications in Patients with Major Lower Extremity Amputation

02/23/2023

Stephanie E. Shin ;

Kirsten S. Linnartz ;

Daisy L. Spoer ;

Christopher E. Attinger , MD;

Zoë K. Haffner ;

Karen Lou Kennedy-Evans , RN, FNP, APRN-BC;

Kevin G. Kim ;

The authors of this retrospective study examined albumin and prealbumin as biomarkers for postoperative complications following major lower extremity amputations.

The authors of this...

02/23/2023

Wounds

Original Research

Restoring Breast Volume in High BMI Patients: A Single-Center Review of Breast Reconstruction Using Hyperinflated Saline Implants

07/21/2022

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Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Jon Suh , MD;

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

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Bradley J. Vivace , BS, MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

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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Original Research

Orphan Applicants in Plastic Surgery: Where Do Medical Students Without an Affiliated Residency Program Match?

06/20/2022

Amanda C. Ederle , MD;

Gregory L. Borah , MD;

Cees Whisonant , MD;

Shawhin Rostam Kadivar Shahriari , MD;

Previous research has shown that exposure to specialty programs in medical school portends enhanced success in residency matches. This study focuses on medical students who come from schools without plastic surgery residencies—orphans—and the...

Previous research has shown that...

06/20/2022

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