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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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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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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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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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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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Soft Tissue Support as an Adjunct to Implant-Based Cosmetic Breast Surgery: A 500+ Case Experience

09/18/2024

This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.

This study examines the use of...

09/18/2024

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Efficacy and Safety of Barbed Sutures for Capsulorrhaphy in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

09/16/2024

Madison Rose Tyle , BS;

Matthew Nester , BA;

Mariel McLaughlin , MD;

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Nicole K. Le , MD, MPH, BS;

Kristen Whalen , MD;

Cameron Juybari , MD;

Emily Coughlin , MPH;

Rahul Mhaskar , MPH, PhD;

Paul D. Smith , MD;

Deniz Dayicioglu , MD;

This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.

This study compares barbed...

09/16/2024

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Nitinol Compression Staple Versus Headless Compression Screw Fixation for Scaphoid Waist Fractures

08/26/2024

Adam M. Kurland , BA;

Dominick V. Congiusta , MD, MPH;

Ashley Ignatiuk , MD, MSc, FRCSC;

Abram E. Kirschenbaum , MD;

Michael M. Vosbikian , MD;

Irfan H. Ahmed , MD;

This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.

This study compares scaphoid...

08/26/2024

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Decreased Use of Anti-Inflammatory Medications in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease Patients Following Breast Implant Removal: A National Analysis

08/15/2024

This study utilizes a national claims repository to examine anti-inflammatory prescription patterns of patients with known autoimmune connective tissue disorders diagnoses undergoing implant removal following implant-based breast...

This study utilizes a national...

08/15/2024

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The Bilobed Flap - Critical Analysis and New Mathematically Precise Design

07/31/2024

Imran Pathan , MCh;

A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.

A new design for the bilobed...

07/31/2024

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