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Addressing the Rhino in the Room: ChatGPT Creates "Novel" Patent Ideas for Rhinoplasty

03/12/2024

Daniel Najafali, BS¹; Logan G. Galbraith, BA²; Justin M. Camacho, MBA⁴; Sydney H. Arnold, MD⁵; Michael Alperovich, MD, MSc³;Timothy W. King, MD, PhD⁶; Mark S. Cohen, MD¹; Shane D. Morrison, MD, MS⁷; Amir H. Dorafshar, MD⁵

Daniel Najafali, BS1; Logan G. Galbra...

This study used a chatbot to generate possible innovations in aesthetic surgery relating to rhinoplasty.

This study used a chatbot to...

03/12/2024

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Predicting Postsurgical Complications of Peripheral Nerve Decompression: NSQIP Analysis of Frailty Measures Versus Historic Proxies

02/28/2024

Arya A. Akhavan, MD¹; Helen Liu, BS¹; Eric Alerte, BS¹; Taylor Ibelli, BS, MSc¹; Suhas K. Etigunta, BS¹;Abigail Katz, BS¹; Annet S. Kuruvilla, BS²; Peter J. Taub, MD, FACS, FAAP¹

Arya A. Akhavan, MD1; Helen Liu, BS1;...

The authors investigated wether patient frailty measures may more accurately predict postsurgical complications in patients who underwent peripheral nerve decompression.

The authors investigated wether...

02/28/2024

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Case Report

Medical Tourism in Plastic Surgery: A Case Series of Complications

02/27/2024

Bilal Koussayer, BS¹; Taylor Blount, BS²; Mohammad Tahseen Alkaelani, BS²; Nicole K. Le, MD, MPH³; Mahmood J. Al Bayati, MD³; Joseph Moffitt, MD³; Jared Troy, MD³

Bilal Koussayer, BS1; Taylor Blount, ...

This case series presents experiences in managing atypical infections resulting from cosmetic surgery tourism in a tertiary care system.

This case series presents...

02/27/2024

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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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Case Report

Cheiloplasty for False Median Cleft Lip Associated With Holoprosencephaly: The Use of Skin Graft for Philtrum Reconstruction, the Risk of Simultaneous Columella Reconstruction

01/25/2024

Kaori Yauchi, MD¹; Daiki Kitano, MD, PhD¹; Makoto Omori, MD, PhD¹

Kaori Yauchi, MD1; Daiki Kitano, MD, ...

This report describes a case of cheiloplasty performed using a skin graft for philtrum reconstruction in an infant.

This report describes a case of...

01/25/2024

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Original Research

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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Case Report

Prophylactic Muscle Free Flap for Total Ankle Arthroplasty With Vascular Risk Factors

01/04/2024

Sofia E. Olsson, BS¹; Arman J. Fijany, MD²; Michael W. Downey, DPM³; Maxim Pekarev, MD⁴

Sofia E. Olsson, BS1; Arman J. Fijany...

This case highlights the potential usage of prophylactic muscle free flaps to mitigate vascular risk factors in high-risk patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty.

This case highlights the...

01/04/2024

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Original Research

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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Original Research

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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Case Report

“Spare Parts” for Foot Wound Reconstruction: A Report of 2 Cases

12/08/2023

Richard Simman, MD^1,2; Kelsee K. Zajac¹

Richard Simman, MD1,2; Kelsee K. Zaja...

This report highlights 2 cases involving spare parts foot reconstruction of complicated defects, both of which decreased donor morbidity and lessened the degree of amputation.

This report highlights 2 cases...

12/08/2023

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