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View article: A Multi-institutional Assessment of Causes, Reoperation Rates, and Mortality in Forearm Acute Compartment Syndrome
A Multi-institutional Assessment of Causes, Reoperation Rates, and Mortality in Forearm Acute Compartment Syndrome Open
Background: Forearm acute compartment syndrome (ACS) requires emergent fasciotomy to avoid irreversible sequelae. Although trauma is the most common cause of ACS, atraumatic causes require a high index of suspicion. We evaluated scenarios …
View article: Efficacy of Mesh Use in Breast Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Complications and Aesthetic Outcomes
Efficacy of Mesh Use in Breast Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Complications and Aesthetic Outcomes Open
Background: The insertion of a mesh “internal bra” has been used in cosmetic breast procedures for soft-tissue reinforcement as a means to mitigate postoperative ptosis. However, there have been concerns regarding complications as a result…
View article: Multimodal Pain Control in Abdominoplasty: A Systematic Review and Algorithm of Optimal Pain Management
Multimodal Pain Control in Abdominoplasty: A Systematic Review and Algorithm of Optimal Pain Management Open
The procedure with the highest rate of opioid prescription in plastic surgery is abdominoplasty. Additionally, plastic surgery patients are at a particularly elevated risk of becoming opioid-dependent. The main objective of this study was …
View article: Microsurgical breast reconstruction in the United States: a narrative review of the current state
Microsurgical breast reconstruction in the United States: a narrative review of the current state Open
While implant-based reconstruction remains the predominant method of breast reconstruction in the United States, there have been many exciting advancements in autologous reconstruction that offers high aesthetic outcomes and patient satisf…
View article: Rare Delayed Ifosfamide Encephalopathy: A Case Report of Chemotherapeutic Neurotoxicity
Rare Delayed Ifosfamide Encephalopathy: A Case Report of Chemotherapeutic Neurotoxicity Open
Introduction: Neurotoxicity is a well-documented side effect of ifosfamide chemotherapy. The presentation includes hallucinations, seizures, disorientation, coma, and death. Treatment with methylene blue can shorten the duration and severi…
View article: The Innovative and Evolving Landscape of Topical Exosome and Peptide Therapies: A Systematic Review of the Available Literature
The Innovative and Evolving Landscape of Topical Exosome and Peptide Therapies: A Systematic Review of the Available Literature Open
Topical antiaging therapies provide noninvasive delivery of active therapeutics. Exosomes, or extracellular nanovesicles, and peptides, small strings of amino acids, have shown promise as topical therapies in early trials, but neither is F…
View article: Unscheduled Healthcare Contact after Outpatient Surgical Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Unscheduled Healthcare Contact after Outpatient Surgical Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background: Distal radius fractures (DRFs) commonly require surgical fixation. Unscheduled healthcare contact (UHC) after surgery represents an area of quality improvement in surgical care. We hypothesize that UHC after outpatient surgical…
View article: Reflecting upon the Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Education
Reflecting upon the Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Education Open
Summary: As we enter a new year, this article serves as an opportunity to ponder on the impact of a worldwide pandemic on physicians and the field of plastic surgery, which began 4 years ago in January 2020. When looking at the data in the…
View article: Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty With Volume Preservation Using the Skin Flap
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty With Volume Preservation Using the Skin Flap Open
Lower blepharoplasty is one of the most commonly performed facial plastic surgeries and can be approached through many different techniques to improve perceived aging and fatigue due to prominent eyelid fat pads, deep tear troughs, loose e…
View article: Radiofrequency Microneedling: Technology, Devices, and Indications in the Modern Plastic Surgery Practice
Radiofrequency Microneedling: Technology, Devices, and Indications in the Modern Plastic Surgery Practice Open
Background Since the initial invention of microneedling, advancements have been made to improve the desired effects. The addition of radiofrequency to microneedling devices was developed within the past decade as a way to induce thermal in…