Reconstructive Surgery

Original Research

Postoperative Complications Following Reduction Mammaplasty in Relation to Patient Body Mass Index

07/25/2024

Jessica Suber , MD;

Grace Berry , BS, OMS;

Philip Janszen , BS, OMS;

Rachel Haddad , DO;

Steven Janszen , BS, OMS;

This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.

This retrospective study...

07/25/2024

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Case Q&A

Free Flap Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Review

06/17/2024

Abraham Zavala

María I. Vargas

Walter Ayala

Miguel A. Chávez

Jesús López

Ricardo Delgado

This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.

This Case Q&A discusses...

06/17/2024

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Case Q&A

Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp: The Role of Surgery, Nonsurgical Intervention, and Immunotherapy

04/26/2024

Madison Tyle

Bilal Koussayer

Nikhita Nookala

Nicole K. Le

Kristen Whalen

Kristina T. Gemayel

Michael Harrington

This Case Q&A presents an 84-year-old male with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp.

This Case Q&A presents an...

04/26/2024

ePlasty

Original Research

The Utility of Telemedicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Provider and Patient Perspectives

06/15/2023

Brandon Alba, MD, MPH¹; Sydney H Arnold, MD¹; Charalampos Siotos, MD¹; Mark Hansdorfer, MD¹; Amir Aminzada, BS¹; Amir Dorafshar, MD¹; Keith Hood, MD¹

Brandon Alba, MD, MPH1; Sydney H Arno...

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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Figure 1. Photographs of patient 1. (a) Preoperative. (b) Immediately postoperative. (c) 6-month follow-up.

Case Report

Upper Lip Lift Excision Used as Full-Thickness Skin Graft for Mohs Reconstruction of the Philtrum: A Case Report

11/15/2022

David Steckler, MD¹; Colin Fernstrum, MD²

David Steckler, MD1; Colin Fernstrum,...

This article reviews 2 cases of middle-aged women who underwent upper lip lift excisions that were used as full-thickness skin grafts for reconstruction of philtral defects after Mohs excision of cutaneous carcinomas.

This article reviews 2 cases of...

11/15/2022

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Original Research

Performance of Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix vs Collagen-chondroitin Silicone Bilayer Dermal Regeneration Substitutes in Soft Tissue Wound Healing: A Retrospective Analysis

03/31/2022

Shannon S Wu

Michael Wells

Mona Ascha

James Gatherwright

Kyle Chepla

In this study, the authors compared wound healing rates and complication rates between biodegradable temporizing matrix and collagen-chondroitin silicone skin substitutes.

In this study, the authors...

03/31/2022

Wounds

Clinical Evaluation of an Extracellular Matrix Surgical Mesh Reconstructive Surgery over Exposed Bone or Tendon

Introduction: Full-thickness skin defects with exposed bone and tendon tissue usually require extensive soft tissue reconstruction to replace the damaged ECM, provide an adequate blood su...

11/04/2019