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View article: Antibiotics and Surgical Site Infection in Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction Trial (ASSERT)
Antibiotics and Surgical Site Infection in Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction Trial (ASSERT) Open
Background The use of prophylactic antibiotics following postmastectomy tissue expander breast reconstruction (TE-BR) varies widely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a single preoperative antibiotic dose for …
View article: A Prospective Study to Evaluate the SPY-QP Software for Intraoperative Perfusion Assessment in Breast Reconstruction
A Prospective Study to Evaluate the SPY-QP Software for Intraoperative Perfusion Assessment in Breast Reconstruction Open
Background: Laser-assisted indocyanine green angiography image quantification programs have been developed to guide the resection of ischemic tissue, but prior iterations have proved difficult to interpret. This study assesses outcomes usi…
View article: A Multi-institutional Analysis of a Textbook Outcome Among Patients Undergoing Microvascular Breast Reconstruction
A Multi-institutional Analysis of a Textbook Outcome Among Patients Undergoing Microvascular Breast Reconstruction Open
Background Individual outcomes may not accurately reflect the quality of perioperative care. Textbook outcomes (TOs) are composite metrics that provide a comprehensive evaluation of hospital performance and surgical quality. This study aim…
View article: D66. Linguistic Analysis of Race and Gender Bias in Narrative Letters of Recommendation for Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants
D66. Linguistic Analysis of Race and Gender Bias in Narrative Letters of Recommendation for Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants Open
PURPOSE: It has previously been shown that gender bias exists in standardized letters of recommendation for plastic surgery residency. However, similar analysis has not been conducted for narrative letters of recommendation (NLORs). Theref…
View article: 35. Linguistic Analysis of Race and Gender Bias in Narrative Letters of Recommendation for Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants
35. Linguistic Analysis of Race and Gender Bias in Narrative Letters of Recommendation for Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants Open
Background: Applications for plastic surgery residency consist of standardized and narrative letters of recommendation. It has been shown that gender bias exists in standardized letters of recommendation for plastic surgery residency. Anal…
View article: Flipping Tradition on Its Head: A Single-Institution Study on United States Medical Licensing Examination Step Order
Flipping Tradition on Its Head: A Single-Institution Study on United States Medical Licensing Examination Step Order Open
Summary: Given the recent change in Step 1 grading, medical students are faced with decisions surrounding the optimal Step examination order and timing. There is a current lack of guidance outside commonly used United States Medical Licens…
View article: Complications and Hardware Failure Following Synthetic Cranioplasty Implants and Free Flap Coverage
Complications and Hardware Failure Following Synthetic Cranioplasty Implants and Free Flap Coverage Open
Background: Composite defects of the scalp and calvarium are complex reconstructive problems. When locoregional reconstructive options have been exhausted or the scalp has been compromised by radiation, infection, and prior reconstructive …
View article: Synchronous Abdominal Wall and Small Bowel Transplantation: Critical Insights at 4-Year Follow-up
Synchronous Abdominal Wall and Small Bowel Transplantation: Critical Insights at 4-Year Follow-up Open
This 4-year follow-up of synchronous abdominal wall vascular composite allotransplantation (AW-VCA) and small bowel transplantation reveals novel insights and innovations in abdominal wall VCA. The case, involving a 37-year-old male Army v…
View article: Identifying Barriers Faced by Applicants without a Home Residency Program when Matching into Plastic Surgery
Identifying Barriers Faced by Applicants without a Home Residency Program when Matching into Plastic Surgery Open
Background Applying into plastic surgery (PS) is competitive. Lacking a home residency program (HRP) is another barrier. Our goal is to characterize challenges faced by PS applicants without HRPs and identify solutions. Methods Surveys wer…
View article: Defining Predictors of Future Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery Residency
Defining Predictors of Future Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery Residency Open
Background: Research is a valued component of applications to plastic surgery residency. No prior studies have explored factors associated with increased resident research productivity. This study aims to compare the academic productivity …
View article: Prevalence of International Medical Graduates in Integrated Plastic Surgery Programs
Prevalence of International Medical Graduates in Integrated Plastic Surgery Programs Open
Background: International medical graduates (IMGs) are physicians who did not attend medical school in the USA or Canada. IMGs comprise nearly one-quarter of the physician workforce and play a vital role in health care. Here, we aimed to i…
View article: Social Media Usage by United States Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Fellowship Programs
Social Media Usage by United States Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Fellowship Programs Open
Background: Social media can be a powerful tool for plastic surgery training programs. Previous studies have shown the value social media may have in integrated residency program recruitment and program reputation. These findings may gener…
View article: 26. Defining Predictors of Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery Residency
26. Defining Predictors of Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery Residency Open
PURPOSE: Research is a valued component of applications to plastic surgery residency. This study aims to compare the academic productivity levels of plastic surgery residency graduates based on their pre- and post-residency experiences. ME…
View article: 50. Evidence-based Medicine: Systemic Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prevention of Surgical-site Infections in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
50. Evidence-based Medicine: Systemic Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prevention of Surgical-site Infections in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Open
PURPOSE: After nearly a decade of new data, the Evidence-Based Consensus Conference Statement from the AAPS was updated for prophylactic systemic antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections (SSI). Pharmacotherapeutic concepts using ant…
View article: Consequences and Predictors of Prolonged Tissue Expander Duration in Breast Reconstruction
Consequences and Predictors of Prolonged Tissue Expander Duration in Breast Reconstruction Open
Introduction: Tissue expanders (TEs) are temporary devices used in breast reconstruction, which are generally removed within one year. There is a paucity of data regarding the potential consequences when TE's have longer indwelling times. …
View article: Textbook Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: An International Delphi Study to Establish an Expert-Based Consensus
Textbook Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: An International Delphi Study to Establish an Expert-Based Consensus Open
Introduction: Composite measures, like textbook outcomes, may be superior to individual metrics when assessing hospital performance and the quality of care. This study utilized a Delphi process to establish an international, expert-based c…
View article: Predicting Final Implant Volume in Two-Stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
Predicting Final Implant Volume in Two-Stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Open
Introduction: Two-stage implant based breast reconstruction remains the most commonly performed post-mastectomy reconstruction. While prior studies have explored the relationship between tissue expander (TE) features and permanent implant …
View article: Virtual Subinternships in the COVID Era: Lessons Learned from Three Institutional Experiences
Virtual Subinternships in the COVID Era: Lessons Learned from Three Institutional Experiences Open
After the cessation of all in-person visiting rotations during the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, many programs developed virtual rotations as an alternative for the recruitment and education of prospective applicants. In this study, we develo…
View article: Early Simultaneous Cross Facial Nerve Graft and Masseteric Nerve Transfer for Facial Paralysis after Tumor Resection
Early Simultaneous Cross Facial Nerve Graft and Masseteric Nerve Transfer for Facial Paralysis after Tumor Resection Open
Background: We describe a new approach for facial reanimation after skull base tumor resection with known facial nerve sacrifice, involving simultaneous masseter nerve transfer with selective cross facial nerve grafting (CFNG) within days …
View article: 19. Augmenting our Training Paradigm: Formalizing Business Education during Plastic Surgery Residency
19. Augmenting our Training Paradigm: Formalizing Business Education during Plastic Surgery Residency Open
Background: Physicians are obtaining their MBA at increasing rates as knowledge of business practices has become increasingly valuable in our evolving healthcare systems. Within the field of plastic surgery, the majority of residents enter…
View article: 38. Social Media Usage by Plastic Surgery Fellowship Programs: Are There Gaps in Opportunities for Engagement?
38. Social Media Usage by Plastic Surgery Fellowship Programs: Are There Gaps in Opportunities for Engagement? Open
Background: Social media utilization in plastic surgery training has been growing exponentially since 2010. The importance of social media for integrated plastic surgery residency programs has already been well-demonstrated in the literatu…
View article: 41. Defining Predictors of Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery Residency: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Experiences Throughout Training
41. Defining Predictors of Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery Residency: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Experiences Throughout Training Open
Background: It is likely that the importance of research experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery residency candidates will increase as the Step 1 exam and medical school rotations transition to pass/fail scoring. Institutional cha…
View article: Tracking Complications and Unplanned Healthcare Utilization in Aesthetic Surgery: An Analysis of 214,504 Patients Using the TOPS Database
Tracking Complications and Unplanned Healthcare Utilization in Aesthetic Surgery: An Analysis of 214,504 Patients Using the TOPS Database Open
Background: Tracking surgical complications and unplanned healthcare utilization is essential to inform quality initiatives in aesthetic surgery. This study used the Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons database to charact…
View article: Predicting Final Implant Volume in Two-stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
Predicting Final Implant Volume in Two-stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Open
Background: Two-stage implant-based breast reconstruction remains the most commonly performed reconstructive modality following mastectomy. Although prior studies have explored the relationship between tissue expander (TE) features and per…
View article: Down with the Bean Bag: A Multi-institutional Experience with Total Latissimus Muscle Free Flap Harvest in the Supine Position
Down with the Bean Bag: A Multi-institutional Experience with Total Latissimus Muscle Free Flap Harvest in the Supine Position Open
Summary: The latissimus muscle continues to be a head to toe workhorse in free tissue transfer for coverage of large defects. Traditional full muscle harvest is performed in the lateral decubitus position which is frequently suboptimal or …
View article: Complications, Costs, and Healthcare Resource Utilization After Staged, Delayed, and Immediate Free-Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Longitudinal, Claims-Based Analysis
Complications, Costs, and Healthcare Resource Utilization After Staged, Delayed, and Immediate Free-Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Longitudinal, Claims-Based Analysis Open
View article: Defining the Value of Breast Reconstruction Surgeons: Quantifying Clinical Encounter and Operative Volume at an Academic Center
Defining the Value of Breast Reconstruction Surgeons: Quantifying Clinical Encounter and Operative Volume at an Academic Center Open
Background: Despite growing rates of postmastectomy breast reconstruction, the time contribution of breast reconstruction surgeons in comprehensive breast cancer care is often poorly accounted for by hospital and healthcare systems. This s…
View article: Textbook outcomes in DIEP flap breast reconstruction: a Delphi study to establish consensus
Textbook outcomes in DIEP flap breast reconstruction: a Delphi study to establish consensus Open
View article: Delphi survey of intercontinental experts to identify areas of consensus on the use of indocyanine green angiography for tissue perfusion assessment during plastic and reconstructive surgery
Delphi survey of intercontinental experts to identify areas of consensus on the use of indocyanine green angiography for tissue perfusion assessment during plastic and reconstructive surgery Open
View article: Microscope-integrated Optircal Coherence Tomography Accurately Predicts Anastomotic Patency
Microscope-integrated Optircal Coherence Tomography Accurately Predicts Anastomotic Patency Open
Background: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) uses low-coherence, long-wavelength light to penetrate different media and acquire high-resolution, cross-sectional images. Utilized widely in ophthalmology, OCT has yet to be routinely employ…