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The Lawnmower and the Pediatric Lower Extremity: A Catastrophic Combination

02/26/2024

Sairandri Sathyanarayanan, BS¹; Chioma G. Obinero, MD¹; Jackson C. Green, BS¹; Kasra N. Fallah, MD²; Matthew R. Greives, MD¹; Wendy Chen, MD¹; Phuong D. Nguyen, MD^3,4

Sairandri Sathyanarayanan, BS1; Chiom...

This study presents pediatric lower extremity lawnmower injuries at one of the busiest level 1 trauma centers in the United States.

This study presents pediatric...

02/26/2024

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Our Experience With Glabrous Skin Grafts for Hand Injuries

02/08/2024

Divya Syam, MCh; N.C. Sreekumar, MCh

Divya Syam, MCh; N.C. Sreekumar, MCh ...

This series of cases presents hand injuries requiring skin cover that utilize skin harvested from the instep of the foot.

This series of cases presents...

02/08/2024

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New Documentation System for Ulnar Longitudinal Deficiency

01/19/2024

N. K. Sferopoulos, MD, PhD¹

N. K. Sferopoulos, MD, PhD1

This study examines the value of a new alphanumerical documentation system to classify the whole spectrum of deformities in ulnar longitudinal deficiency.

This study examines the value of...

01/19/2024

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Utility of a Synthetic Hybrid-Scale Fiber Matrix in Surgical Soft Tissue Reconstruction

01/04/2024

Saeed Chowdhry, MD, FACS¹

Saeed Chowdhry, MD, FACS1

This retrospective case series review assesses the use of a synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix for the treatment of large complex wounds in the plastic reconstructive setting.

This retrospective case series...

01/04/2024

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Novel Reconstructive Ladder for Reestablishing Functional Skin Graft Coverage in Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds

12/13/2023

Marnie Abeshouse, MD¹; Callie Horn, MD¹; Allegra Fierro, MD¹; John C. Lantis II, MD¹

Marnie Abeshouse, MD1; Callie Horn, M...

This study proposes a standardized algorithm of care utilizing an acellular dermal matrix, split-thickness skin graft, and negative pressure wound therapy for the treatment of chronic lower extremity wounds.

This study proposes a...

12/13/2023

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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgery

12/11/2023

Rohun Gupta, MD¹; Chirag Bisht, MS²; Rafaella Genova, MD³; Eliana Ege, MD⁴; Matthew Chetta, MD⁵; and Kenneth Shaheen, MD^1,6

Rohun Gupta, MD1; Chirag Bisht, MS2; ...

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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Prioritizing Native Breast Skin Preservation or Scar Symmetry in Autologous Breast Reconstruction? Using Crowdsourcing to Assess Preference

12/07/2023

Ashraf A. Patel, MD¹; Carol L. Feng, MD²; Jessica Marquez, BA¹; John P. Spaw, BS, MS³; Rebecca M. Garza, MD⁴; Gordon K. Lee, MD, FACS⁵; Rahim S. Nazerali, MD, MHS, FACS⁵

Ashraf A. Patel, MD1; Carol L. Feng, ...

This study used a novel crowdsourcing method to evaluate laypeople’s aesthetic preferences for different bilateral autologous breast reconstructions to determine the relative importance of scar and skin paddle symmetry and preservation of...

This study used a novel...

12/07/2023

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Osteocutaneous Fibular Flap for Reconstruction of Composite Metacarpal Defects Due to Gunshot Wounds

12/01/2023

Fatih Zor, MD^1,2; Yalcin Bayram, MD²; Yalcin Kulahci, MD^3,4

Fatih Zor, MD1,2; Yalcin Bayram, MD2;...

This study presents reconstructions of gunshot injuries of the metacarpal bones with a fibular flap.

This study presents...

12/01/2023

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Patient-Reported Mental Health Outcomes After Single-Digit Non-thumb Traumatic Amputation in Adults

11/10/2023

Carrie L Roth Bettlach, MSN, FNP-C¹; Rachel Skladman, MD¹; Ella Gibson, BA¹; John M Daines, MD¹; Emma R Payne, BS¹; Linh N Vuong, MD¹; Corrine M Merrill, BSN¹; Mitchell A Pet, MD¹

Carrie L Roth Bettlach, MSN, FNP-C1; ...

This study investigated patient-reported mental health outcomes after traumatic digital amputation.

This study investigated...

11/10/2023

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Ovine Forestomach Matrix in the Surgical Management of Complex Volumetric Soft Tissue Defects: A Retrospective Pilot Case Series

09/27/2023

Michael T Cormican, MD¹; Nathan J Creel, MD¹; Brandon A Bosque, DPM²; Shane G Dowling, MSPAS^2; Phillip P Rideout, MD³; William M Vassy, MD¹

Michael T Cormican, MD1; Nathan J Cre...

This retrospective pilot case series evaluated the clinical effectiveness of ovine forestomach matrix in the surgical management of contaminated volumetric soft tissue defects.

This retrospective pilot case...

09/27/2023

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

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Classification of Burn Depth

02/28/2024

Stephen M. Milner, MBBS, BDS, DSc (Hon), FRCSE, FACS

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Classification of burn depth is discussed in the context of a 41-year-old man with 15% total body surface area burn localized to his right upper extremity and chest.

Classification of burn depth is...

02/28/2024

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Red Breast Syndrome: Complete Resolution Following Replacement of Acellular Dermal Matrices With Acellular Collagen Matrices

09/06/2022

Alyssa M Simpson, MD¹; Brooke E Barrow, MEng²; Samuel L Corey, MD³; Milind D Kachare, MD³; Joshua H Choo, MD³; Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD³

Alyssa M Simpson, MD1; Brooke E Barro...

Red breast syndrome has emerged as a hot topic in the plastic surgery literature. This clinical phenomenon remains poorly understood regarding risk factors, demographics, etiology, management strategies, and long-term sequelae.

Red breast syndrome has emerged...

09/06/2022

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