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Breast Implant Reconstruction in the Ptotic Patient: Evaluation of Wise and Vertical Skin Sparing Mastectomy Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 M. Margaret Holohan, Stephanie M. Diaz, Keeley Newsom, Alex Smith, Betty Fan, Folasade O. Imeokparia, Carla S. Fisher, Kandice K. Ludwig, Mary E. Lester, Aladdin H. Hassanein
Introduction: Post-mastectomy reconstruction in patients with severe breast ptosis can be challenging. Traditionally, a skin sparing mastectomy (SSM) with a circumareolar incision or a horizontal elliptical extension results in a long, horizontally-oriented scar in the central breast. The Wise pattern SSM with an inferiorly-based dermal flap addresses skin redundancy and provides added vascularized
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Current Trends and Usages of #PlasticSurgery Before and After COVID-19 Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Daniela Lee, Iulianna C. Taritsa, Kirsten Schuster, Jose Foppiani, John B. Park, Angelica Hernandez Alvarez, Samuel J. Lin
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Immediate DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Reducing Length of Stay and Opioid Use Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jad El-Jebaoui, Cyril J. Awaida, Joseph Bou-Merhi, Christina Bernier, Alain Gagnon, Marion Aribert, Michel Saint-Cyr, Patrick G. Harris, Andrei Odobescu
Background: To improve patient outcomes amid reduced healthcare resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, a single Canadian cancer center implemented an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for autologous DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 100 consecutive patients undergoing microsurgical breast reconstruction with DIEP flaps using the ERAS protocol
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Superiority of the Septal Extension Graft Technique in Rhinoplasty Patient Satisfaction Versus the Intercrural Strut Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Enrique Romero-Algara, Damaris Estefanía Navarro-Nuño, Emmanuel Romero-Algara, Quitzia Libertad Torres-Salazar
Background: Considering that rhinoplasty is one of the most demanded surgeries nowadays, it is necessary to analyse the relationship between the final result and the satisfaction of the patients who have undergone surgery. The objective of this study was to measure patient satisfaction by comparing the results achieved 6 months after their surgery following the use of two surgical techniques: the intercrural
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Beware the Boxer's Fracture Imposter: Where Does the Metaphysis End and the Diaphysis Begin? Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Celina DeBiasio, Ewa Sucha, Richard J. Webster, Sandy Tse, Kevin Cheung
Introduction: Fractures of the fifth metacarpal are a common injury. In children, they are often stable and heal uneventfully, including after closed reduction. Fractures of the metacarpal diaphysis, conversely, tend to be unstable and may require surgical intervention. It is unclear at what point fractures of the fifth metacarpal fracture should be considered unstable. We identify the location at
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Consecutive Microsurgical Cases Performed by Single Surgeon at a Canadian Tertiary Care Center: A Retrospective Review Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Andrew T. Chen, Jessica Gormley, Oluwatobi Olaiya, Sophocles H. Voineskos, Christopher J. Coroneos, Ronen Avram
Background: The practice of a microsurgeon evolves over time with experience, changes in clinical interest, and practice setting. Previous reports suggest that complication rates may be influenced by years of practice. The aim of this study was to analyze consecutive microsurgical cases performed by a single surgeon during the first half of their career in a broad microsurgical practice at a Canadian
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Concurrence of Intracranial Injuries with Facial Trauma: A Retrospective Nationwide Analysis Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Erin J. Kim, Theodore C. Lee, Valeria P. Bustos, Helen Xun, Bernard T. Lee
Introduction: The current literature exploring the association between facial and intracranial injuries is limited, as it primarily focuses on the association with facial fractures. This study aims to broaden the epidemiologic association between facial and intracranial trauma by expanding the scope of studied facial injuries. The secondary aim of this study will be to identify the most common setting
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Millions Saved in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction at a High-Volume Center: A Cost Analysis Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 W.K. Fraser Hill, Jennifer Redwood, Achilles Thoma, Alexandra Hatchell, Jennifer Matthews, C. David McKenzie, Robert Hart, Shamir P. Chandarana, T. Wayne Matthews, Joseph C. Dort, Christiaan Schrag
Background: Within a resource-limited healthcare system, an emphasis on financial accountability is imperative. Over the past decade at our institution, there have been many operational changes employed to improve patient care during oncologic head and neck resections with free flap (HNFF) reconstruction. The objective of this study is to assess whether these changes are associated with cost savings
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Measuring the Impact of Surgical and Non-surgical Facial Cosmetic Interventions Using FACE-Q Aesthetic Module Scales: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Lucas Gallo, Patrick Kim, Isabella F. Churchill, Matteo Gallo, Morgan Yuan, Sophocles H. Voineskos, Achilles Thoma, Andrea L. Pusic, Anne F. Klassen, Stefan J. Cano
Background: The FACE-Q Aesthetic module measures patient-important outcomes following surgical and non-surgical facial cosmetic procedures. Objective: The primary aim of this systematic review was to summarize the pre- to post-intervention mean differences of facial aesthetic interventions that evaluate outcomes using the FACE-Q Face Overall, Psychological, and Social scales. Methods: Ovid Medline
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Predictive Factors for Converting Endoscopic to Open Carpal Tunnel Release Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, Christy Anstead
Introduction: Both open and endoscopic methods of carpal tunnel release are accepted treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome. The objective was to determine the endoscopic to open conversion rate of all carpal tunnel surgeries. We evaluated potential predictive factors for an increased rate of conversion. Methods: The IRB/IRBnet approved (#20210613/1639264) a retrospective chart review of all attempted
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Quiet Quitting: Why Is It Worse in Healthcare and What Do We Do About It? Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Jugpal S Arneja,Mirko S Gilardino
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Rate Your Physician, Rate Your Patient? Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Mirko S Gilardino,Jugpal S Arneja
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Solitary Extremity Schwannoma: A 20-Year Review of Outcomes Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Rachel V. Currie, Kevin M. McGarry, Serena V. Martin, Andrew J. Robinson, Harry Lewis
Background: Reports on benign peripheral nerve sheath tumour extirpation over the last number of decades describe varying patient outcomes. We present our outcomes following excision of solitary ex...
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A Survey of Occupational Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Canadian Plastic Surgeons and Trainees Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Gabriel Tobias, Shawn X Dodd, Joshua N Wong
Purpose: Despite the advances of modern operating rooms, surgeons often experience work environments that rival those of industrial workers with regard to the risk of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries...
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Recurrent Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Bacitracin Used in Pocket Irrigation During Breast Reconstruction Surgery Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Chaocheng Liu, Gillian de Gannes
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction that presents as a pruritic eczematous rash occurring 24 to 48 h after allergen exposure. It is a surgical complication...
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Outcomes of Fat Grafting in the Active vs. Quiescent Phase of Localized Scleroderma Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Anna Wang, Lisanne Grünherz, Ilaria V. De Martini, Mauro Vasella, Pietro Giovanoli, Nicole Lindenblatt
Introduction: Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA) and linear scleroderma (LS) are both rare conditions and defined by atrophy and/or sclerosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The ideal timing...
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The Nasolabial Flap in Nose Reconstruction: Tips and Tricks Towards Expanded Usage and Optimized Cosmesis Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Silvia Cozzi, Denis Codazzi, Mario Cherubino, Luigi Valdatta, Marcello Carminati
Background: The nose is the most critical aesthetic element of the face and even the smallest loss of substance can create a deformity of concern. The forehead flap has been the workhorse for nasal...
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Main Operating Room Versus Field Sterility in Hand Surgery: A Review of the Evidence Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Natan Silver, Donald H. Lalonde
Introduction: Many of the guidelines that are generally accepted as main operating room best practices are not evidence based. They are based on the concept that if some sterility is good, more mus...
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Management of Scaphoid Pseudoarthrosis Surgery With Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Versus Axillary Block Anesthesia: Comparison of Patient Satisfaction Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Okyar Altaş, Serkan Bayram, Ahmet Serhat Aydin, Ömer Ayik, Hayati Durmaz
Objectives: We aimed to compare clinical and functional results of treatment of scaphoid pseudoarthrosis between patients undergoing wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) versus axilla...
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Patient Factors Associated With Increased Cancer Worry, Fatigue, and Impact on Work Following a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Sophocles H. Voineskos, Lucas Gallo, Manraj Kaur, Elena Tsangaris, Lauren Griffith, Jonas A. Nelson, Anne F. Klassen, Andrea L. Pusic
Introduction: A breast cancer diagnosis may result in disabling effects which may persist after treatment. The aim of this study was to identify patient factors that are associated with increased c...
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Breast Reconstruction Perceptions and Access in First Nations Women are Influenced by Colonization Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Haley Shade, Hannah St. Denis-Katz, Carmen Webb, Claire Temple-Oberle
Purpose: This qualitative study explored First Nations (FN) women's perceptions about breast reconstruction (BR) after breast cancer surgery. Method: Participants were recruited through purposive a...
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COVID-19 Associated Micro-Anastomotic Thrombosis After Abdominal Free Tissue Transfer: A Case Report and Literature Review Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Peter Vonu, Rachel Safeek, Kaylan Dadireddy, Marc Zumberg, Lisa Spiguel, Sarah Sorice-Virk
The hypercoagulable state of COVID-19 infection presents a challenge to microsurgeons. While the American Society of Anesthesiologists recommends deferring surgery for 4–10 weeks for COVID-19-infec...
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Inter- and Intraobserver Reliability of Three Different Methods Used for the Assessment of Carpal Collapse in Healthy Individuals Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Gürkan Yıldız, Atilla Hikmet Çilengir, Tuğrul Bulut, Merve Gürsoy, Yılmaz Önder, Berna Dirim Mete
Introduction: Three different methods are described in the literature for the evaluation of carpal collapse. Measurements of carpal collapse by different people may affect the results. We aimed to ...
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Clinical Effectiveness of Collagenase Injection (Xiaflex®) and Palmar Fasciectomy in the Management of Dupuytren's Contracture Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Achilles Thoma, Jessica Murphy, Lucas Gallo, Bimpe Ayeni, Lehana Thabane
Introduction: Limited palmar fasciectomy (LPF) and collagenase injection (CI) are the most common procedures to manage symptoms of Dupuytren's Disease. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed ...
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What Nomenclature Should Plastic Surgeons Use for Those We Treat? Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Jugpal S Arneja,Mirko S Gilardino
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Invited Discussion: The Battle for the Truth: Social Media Versus Critical Appraisal. Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Jennifer L Giuffre,Andrew Simpson,Carolyn Levis
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Reply: Time Does Not Necessarily Make a "Real Expert". Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-02 Mirko S Gilardino,Richard J Warren,Jugpal S Arneja
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Comparison of Complication Risks Following Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction Based on Seven Pre-Operative Indications: Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Database Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-27 Nicholas A. Elmer, Elizabeth Laikhter, Natalie Hassell, Anamika Veeramani, Valeria P. Bustos, Samuel M. Manstein, Carly D. Comer, Jacquelyn Kinney, Arriyan Samandar Dowlatshahi, Samuel J. Lin
Background: Free tissue transfer is a valuable surgical option for the reconstruction of a myriad of complex lower extremity defects. Currently, there is a paucity of data that examines the risks o...
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Temporal Sequencing of Multimodal Treatment in Immediate Breast Reconstruction and Implications for Wait Times: A Regional Canadian Cross-Sectional Study Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Karanvir S. Raman, Maya Morton Ninomiya, Esta S. Bovill, Christopher Doherty, Sheina A. Macadam, Nancy Van Laeken, Kathryn V. Isaac
Introduction: Treatment of breast cancer requires a multimodal approach with numerous independent specialists. Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) adds another layer of coordination to comprehens...
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Time Does Not Necessarily Make A "Real Expert". Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-26 Michal Brichacek
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Ethical Considerations Regarding Financial Incentives in Plastic Surgery-Related Health Research Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-18 Lucas Gallo, Matteo Gallo, Morgan Yuan, Sophocles H. Voineskos, Ronen Avram, Mark H. McRae, Matthew C. McRae, Christopher J. Coroneos, Lisa Schwartz, Achilles Thoma
To recruit enough patients to achieve adequate statistical power in clinical research, investigators often rely on financial incentives. The use of these incentives, however, remains controversial ...
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Aligning Incentives for Surgical Innovation: Review of the Literature and Best Practices Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Devra B. Becker
Background: Innovation in the clinical surgical space is often generated by the insight and ideas of practicing surgeons whose ideas solve direct and relevant clinical problems with both novel prod...
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The Battle for the Truth: Social Media Versus Critical Appraisal. Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Achilles Thoma
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Family Planning Among Canadian Plastic Surgeons and Trainees Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Austin Kemp, Katie Garland, Elise Graham, Andrew Simpson, Caitlin Symonette
Introduction: Despite increasing advocacy for family leave policies, few studies have described the current landscape and attitudes around family planning in Canadian plastic surgery. The purpose o...
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Understanding the Appropriate and Beneficial Use of Before and After Photos in Breast Surgery: A North American Survey Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Shaishav Datta, Chantal R. Valiquette, Ron Somogyi
Introduction: Before and after photographs (BAPs) in breast surgery have been identified as important components of the informed consent process. Currently, there is limited consensus on the conten...
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Analysis of Additional Degrees in Academic Plastic Surgery Faculty Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Sahil Chawla, Sarim Faheem, Michael L. Moreton, Amardeep Sekhon, Orapin M. Amornteerasawas, Jeffrey Ding, Faisal Khosa
Background: As plastic surgery continues to evolve, an increasing number of surgeons are attaining additional degrees (ADs). Prior studies illustrate this trend of increased AD attainment among pla...
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Trends and Early Complications in Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: An Updated Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Database Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Ethan L. Plotsker, Robyn N. Rubenstein, Francis D. Graziano, Kathryn Haglich, Joseph J. Disa, Carrie S. Stern, Jonas A. Nelson
Background: Rates of direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction, in which breast implants are placed at the time of mastectomy, have been consistently rising. Advances in surgical adjuncts and t...
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Introducing the Hybrid Access Publication Model for Plastic Surgery. Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-14 Sophocles H Voineskos,Jugpal S Arneja,Marija Bucevska,Mirko S Gilardino,Alyssa Venezia,Achilleas Thoma
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Sex Difference in the Treatment of Dupuytren's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-04 Moaath M. Saggaf, Kathy Liu, George Ho, Emily E. Anastakis, Heather Baltzer
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the sex differences in enrollment into clinical trials for Dupuytren's disease (DD), treatment efficacy, and complications. Methods: Three databases wer...
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Comparison of Surgical Wait Times and Procedure Length in the Management of Postaxial Polydactyly Using Local or General Anesthesia Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-11-17 Adam Mosa, Mithila Somasundaram, Diba Vahidi Ferdosi, Kristen Davidge, Howard M. Clarke, Emily S. Ho, Terence Kwan-Wong
Introduction: For infants with ulnar polydactyly, surgical removal of the supernumerary digit can be performed under general or local anesthetic. This study evaluated the wait times, surgical durat...
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Costs Versus Complications: Public Perspectives on International Cosmetic Surgery Tourism Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-11-04 Natalie E. Hassell, Valeria P. Bustos, Nicholas Elmer, Carly D. Comer, Samuel M. Manstein, Samuel J. Lin
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to understand the perceptions of potential complications and motivations among patients willing to travel internationally for cosmetic surgery and to gai...
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The Financial Considerations of Employing a Dedicated Chaperone in Clinical Practice Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-30 Nick N Maizlin, Stephanie Black, Olubimpe Ayeni
Introduction: Medical associations and medicolegal bodies are urging for increased chaperone use by physicians during intimate physical examinations in clinical practice (such as breast or pelvic e...
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Dear Program Directors: There Are Numerous Entrustable Professional Activities on a Burns Rotation! Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Alan D Rogers, Robert Cartotto
Background: Burn care has long been an integral part of the scope of plastic surgery, but the time allocated to exposure for plastic surgery residents is under threat due to the range of sub-specia...
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The Effect of Nitroglycerin Treatment Initiation Time on Survival in Partial Flap Necrosis: An Experimental Study Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-19 Galip Gencay Üstün, Güven Ozan Kaplan, Ebru Öztürk, Özay Gököz, Figen Özgür
Background: Nitroglycerin is suggested to improve flap survival based on promising results; however, there are no data on the effectiveness of treatment initiation time. This study aimed to compare...
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Prevalence and Severity of Chronic Pain in Patients Receiving Mastectomy with Alloplastic Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Survey Study Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-19 Larissa Rogowsky, Caroline F. Illmann, Sheina A. Macadam, Peter A. Lennox, Nancy Van Laeken, Esta S. Bovill, Christopher Doherty, Kathryn V. Isaac
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer worldwide. For those undergoing mastectomy, the choice of alloplastic immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is increasingly favor...
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Reduction Mammoplasty in the Pediatric Population: An Analysis of Pediatric NSQIP Data From 2012 to 2019 Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-17 Erica M Bien, Matthew D Rich, Pedram Zargari, Thomas J Sorenson, Ruth J Barta
Introduction: Reduction mammoplasty is becoming more commonly performed in the pediatric population yet the risk factors for complications have not been well-studied. The purpose of this study was ...
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Evaluation of Morphometric Measurements on Preoperative CT Angiograms to Determine Risk of Abdominal Donor Site Complications—A Retrospective Review of 174 Patients Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-17 Ellen C. Shaffrey, Nancy Ly, Allison J. Seitz, Timothy J. Ziemlewicz, Samuel O. Poore, Brett F. Michelotti
Introduction: Autologous breast reconstruction remains a popular surgical option following mastectomy; however, it is not without complications. Preoperative CT angiograms (CTAs) are often obtained...
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Lives Lived: Dr John R. Taylor. Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-27 Yaeesh Sardiwalla,Christopher R Forrest
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Minimal Pain Tumescent Local Anesthesia Injection for Wide Awake Modified Radical Mastectomy Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-15 Sameer M. Pandya, Tabitha Njuguna, Carol Maina, Pankaj Jani, Donald Lalonde
The advent of minimal pain tumescent local anesthesia injection has improved patient safety by eliminating the need for sedation for many wide awake operations, especially in patients with signific...
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Contemporary Approaches to Peripheral Nerve Surgery Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-09 Christopher Doherty, Erin Brown, Michael Berger, Alexander Seal, David Tang, Rowan Chandler, Sean Bristol
“State of the Art” Learning Objectives: This manuscript serves to provide the reader with a general overview of the contemporary approaches to peripheral nerve reconstruction as the field has under...
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Readability, Understandability, Usability, and Cultural Sensitivity of Online Patient Educational Materials (PEMs) for Lower Extremity Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-07 Anamika Veeramani, Anna Rose Johnson, Bernard T. Lee, Arriyan S. Dowlatshahi
Background: Lower extremity reconstructive surgery is an evolving field wherein patients rely on accessible online materials to engage with their perioperative care. This study furthers existing re...
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Impact of Plastic Surgery and an Enhanced Prophylaxis Protocol on Cervical Spine Surgery Infection Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Tanvir F. Choudhri, Adam Y. Li, Muhammad Ali, Zachary Spiera, Naoum Fares Marayati, Alexander J. Schupper, John Durbin, Nek Asghar, Nickolas Dreher, Theodore Hannah, Farah Sayegh, Christopher Bellaire, Marco A. Harmaty, Philip Torina, Jess Ting, Peter J. Taub
Background: Reduction of surgical site infections (SSIs) is important in improving cervical spine surgery outcomes. Plastic surgery involvement and an enhanced modified prophylaxis protocol may red...
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Most Cited Articles in Body Contouring: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Past 45 Years Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Luis A. Antezana, Lucas Kreutz-Rodrigues, Daniel Shapiro, Austin Chen, Basel Sharaf, Jorys Martinez-Jorge, Karim Bakri
Introduction: The purpose of this study is to produce a bibliometric review of the 30 most cited articles related to 6 major domains of body contouring—abdominoplasty, thighplasty, brachioplasty, g...
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Extending the Indications for Direct Transcutaneous Lower Blepharoplasty With an Infraorbital Incision to Tear Trough Deformities, Suborbicularis Oculi Fat, Festoons, and Revision Blepharoplasty Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Ulrich E. Ziegler, Ruth C. Schäfer, Adrien Daigeler, Philip H. Zeplin
Introduction: Treatment of high-grade lower eyelid deformities with massive skin laxity and retroseptal fat pads can be challenging. Common techniques such as the transconjunctival approach and tra...
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Topical Tranexamic Acid (TXA) Decreases Time to Drain Removal, Wound Healing Complications, and Postoperative Blood Loss in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Study Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Katherine Rose, Armin Edalatpour, Kirsten A. Gunderson, Brett F. Michelotti, Samuel O. Poore, Katherine Gast
Introduction: Drain placement is commonplace after many plastic surgery procedures to evacuate excess blood and fluid. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic that has been shown to decrease b...
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An Examination of Utilization Rates Over Time of Nerve and Tendon Transfers in Canada to Improve Upper Limb Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-22 Jana Dengler, Maytal Perlman, Michelle Jennett, Edyta Marcon, Sara Guilcher
Introduction: Upper limb function loss in cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) contributes to substantial disability, and negatively impacts quality of life. Nerve transfer and tendon transfer surgery can provide improved upper limb function. This study assessed the utilization of nerve and tendon transfer surgery for individuals with tetraplegia in Canada. Methods: Data from the Canadian Institute for
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Ventral Hernia Reconstruction With GORE ENFORM Biomaterial Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-22 Andrew W. Hollins, Andrew Atia, Gloria Zhang, Catalin Mateas, Michael Schmidt, Rebecca Fillipo, William W. Hope, Howard Levinson
Introduction:Ventral hernia repair (VHR) is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. Degradable mesh is the recommended choice for patients presenting with high-risk co-morbidities or increased risk for infection. GORE® ENFORM BiomaterialTM is a biosynthetic degradable mesh that has recently been approved for use in ventral hernia reconstruction with no reports of its clinical
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Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis and Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for the Treatment of Lymphedema—A Canadian Case Series Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-17 Michelle Bonapace-Potvin, Elisabeth Lorange, Marie-Pascale Tremblay-Champagne
Introduction: Lymphedema is a chronic and debilitating condition. This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) and vascularized lymph node transfers (VLNT) for the treatment of patients suffering from lymphedema, mainly by comparing pre- and postoperative daily compression use, limb volumes, and occurrence of cellulitis. Methods: We performed a retrospective
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Flap Monitoring Using Interstitial Fluid Glucose Measurements Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-05 Tomoki Kiuchi, Naohiro Ishii, Takahiro Uno, Yuichiro Uoya, Shigeki Sakai, Kyoichi Matsuzaki, Kazuo Kishi
Background: Various flap monitoring techniques have been used in the early detection of anastomotic thrombus; however, the use of automatic and continuous monitoring methods is presently uncommon. The purpose of this study was to investigate trends in interstitial fluid glucose concentration (IFG) in flap monitoring by measuring IFG automatically and continuously. Methods: Nine patients underwent unilateral
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Reconstruction Using Perforator Propeller Flaps After Malignant Melanoma Resection of the Lower Extremity Plast. Surg. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-01 Adela Alvarez Rio, Josep Oriol Roca Mas, Gonzalo Joaquin Soroa Moreno, Daniel Navarro Sanchez, Ivan Monge Castresana, Jaime Estrada Cuxart
Introduction: Surgical excision with margin of 2 cm is the treatment of choice in malignant cutaneous melanoma when Breslow index is >1 mm. When located on the lower limb, these resections can lead to large defects that require complex reconstruction in order to salvage the limb. The use of propeller-perforator flaps has multiple advantages such as the preservation of adjacent muscles, decrease in