This case series reports the management of sternal wound dehiscence in newborns and children after cardiac surgery with the help of a negative pressure wound therapy treatment system.

This case series reports the...

12/05/2023

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Case Report

Diagnosis and Management of a 4-Year-Old Male with Ulnar Artery Pseudoaneurysm

11/13/2023

Charles T. Tuggle , MD;

Aran Yoo , MD;

Nicolas Artz , MS;

Harel Scwartzberg , MD;

Matthew Cable , MD;

This report presents the case of a 4-year-old male patient with an ulnar pseudoaneurysm of the right upper extremity.

This report presents the case of...

11/13/2023

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Case Report

Don’t Play It by Ear: Technical Considerations to Optimize Outcome and Procedural Safety of Congenital Microtia Reconstruction in a Dextrocardia Patient With Situs Inversus Totalis, Butterfly Vertebra, and Hemivertebra

08/31/2023

Amiteshwar Singh , MBBS, MS;

Arbab Mohammad ;

Shashank Chauhan , MBBS, MS, MCh;

Kavya Chinta , MBBS, MS, MCh;

Maneesh Singhal , MCh;

Shivangi Saha , MBBS, MS, MCh;

The authors report the first case of microtia presenting in a patient with dextrocardia, situs inversus totalis, butterfly vertebra, and hemivertebra and present technical recommendations for optimizing anaesthetic and surgical harmony in...

The authors report the first...

08/31/2023

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Case Report

Case Report of Complete Second Branchial Fistula

06/05/2023

Kaori Yauchi , MD;

Makoto Omori , MD, PhD;

Misato Ueda , MD;

This article presents the case of a complete second branchial fistula in a 1-year-old female patient who had a sinus on the right side of the neck since birth.

This article presents the case...

06/05/2023

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Case Report

Utilization of the Labial Flap in Anterior Palatal Fistula Repair

11/17/2022

Ian C. Hoppe , MD, BA;

Laura S. Humphries , MD;

Michael S. Lebhar , MD;

Shelby D. Goza ;

This case series presents 3 patients who underwent anterior palatal fistula repair using a 2-stage method in which a random pattern labial flap is used to provide oral fistula coverage.

This case series presents 3...

11/17/2022

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Original Research

Incidence of Readmission Following Pediatric Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 6600 Patients

09/07/2022

Joseph K. Moffitt , MD, BS;

Christopher J. Goodenough , MD, MPH;

Cassie A. Hartline , MD;

Shuyan Wei , MD;

Alfredo Cepeda Jr.;

Phuong D. Nguyen , MD, FACS, FAAP;

Matthew R. Greives , MD, MS, FACS;

This study aims to identify factors associated with an increased risk of readmission following hand surgery in a pediatric population.

This study aims to identify...

09/07/2022

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Case Report

Acute Intentional Deformation of Open Tibial Fractures for Complex Soft Tissue Closure in the Pediatric Patient

08/09/2022

Christopher A. Lobst , MD;

Gregory D. Pearson , MD;

Jordan N. Halsey , MD;

Several articles in the orthopedic literature describe the utility of temporary limb deformation to allow for soft tissue closure, with gradual correction of the bony deformity over time. This article reports a case where this type of bone...

Several articles in the...

08/09/2022

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Interesting Cases

Solitary Phalangeal Osteochondroma in a 12-Year-Old

04/27/2022

Shalini Salim, K Boopathi, R Saravanan

Shalini Salim, K Boopathi, R Saravana...

Case of a A 12-year-old-boy with unilateral solitary tumor confined to the middle finger proximal phalanx of non-dominant hand without any angulation, rotation deformity, or swellings elsewhere.

Case of a A 12-year-old-boy with...

04/27/2022

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Case Report

Single-Stage Metacarpal Lengthening for Traumatic Metacarpal Malunion: A Case Report and Surgical Technique

11/08/2024

Mariel McLaughlin , MD;

Dylon P. Collins , BS;

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Devin W. Collins , DO;

A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.

A single-stage intramedullary...

11/08/2024

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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

Effect of Tissue Expanders Filled With Saline Versus Air on Longitudinal Breast Reconstruction Outcomes

10/23/2024

A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.

A retrospective study of 69...

10/23/2024

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Case Report

Not a Jersey Finger – A Case of a Closed Traumatic Rupture of the Small Finger Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon at the Lumbrical Origin

10/23/2024

Alexander M. Germann , MD;

Sharon S. Stanley , MD;

A 55-year-old man experienced proximal rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon while moving heavy furniture, requiring surgical repair.

A 55-year-old man experienced...

10/23/2024

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Original Research

Coincidence of Brachial Plexus Upper Trunk and Long Thoracic Nerve Injuries in 50 Patients With Winged Scapula: Improvements in Shoulder Stability and Functional Movements After Decompression and Neurolysis

10/17/2024

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.

This study documents...

10/17/2024

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Original Research

Clinical, Electrophysiological, and Intraoperative Analysis and Postoperative Success of Revision Surgery for Persistent and Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

10/17/2024

This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.

This paper reviews signs,...

10/17/2024

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Original Research

Use of Dermal Substrate for the Treatment of Pediatric Deep Partial-Thickness Burns

09/26/2024

Katherine C. Bergus , MD, MPH;

Dana M. Schwartz , MD;

Kelli N. Patterson , DO, MPH;

Shruthi Srinivas , MD, MPH;

Renata Fabia , MD, PhD;

Rajan K. Thakkar , MD;

This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.

This study reviewed pediatric...

09/26/2024

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Original Research

Have We Really Shifted to an Evidence-Based Practice? A Qualitative Analysis of Primary Breast Augmentation

09/18/2024

Esteban Elena Scarafoni , MD;

Carlos Augusto Cutini Cingozoglu , MD;

This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.

This study surveyed Argentinian...

09/18/2024

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