Catharine B. Garland
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View article: Adding to Your Tool Box: Laser Therapy for Vascular Anomalies
Adding to Your Tool Box: Laser Therapy for Vascular Anomalies Open
Adjuvant laser therapy of vascular anomalies is based on the principle of selective photo‐thermolysis, through targeted destruction of selected chromophores with minimal injury to surrounding tissue. Choice of laser wavelength, treatment p…
View article: Postnatal myelomeningocele closure in smallest reported neonate: illustrative case
Postnatal myelomeningocele closure in smallest reported neonate: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Myelomeningocele (MMC) is the most serious form of spina bifida, a congenital defect in neural tube development. Defect closure in a patient with an extremely low birth weight presents unique challenges and risks; lower birth we…
View article: 18. Resident Perception of Gender Disparities in Plastic Surgery Training
18. Resident Perception of Gender Disparities in Plastic Surgery Training Open
Background: Multi-institution prospective studies in cardiothoracic and general surgery have demonstrated that female residents are granted less operative autonomy than male residents. Female residents were scored lower than male residents…
View article: Feeding Outcomes Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Pierre Robin Sequence
Feeding Outcomes Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Pierre Robin Sequence Open
INTRODUCTION: Neonatal feeding difficulties are commonly associated with Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS). Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is effective at relieving airway obstruction, but fewer data are available regarding feeding an…
View article: A Competency Assessment Tool for Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair
A Competency Assessment Tool for Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair Open
Background: Objective evaluation of operative performance is increasingly important in surgical training. Evaluation tools include global rating scales of performance and procedure-specific skills checklists. For unilateral cleft lip repai…
View article: Human ARF Specifically Inhibits Epimorphic Regeneration in the Zebrafish Heart
Human ARF Specifically Inhibits Epimorphic Regeneration in the Zebrafish Heart Open
The Alternative Reading Frame (ARF) protein is a tumor suppressor encoded by the Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2A gene in mammals but not lower regenerative vertebrates, and has been previously implicated as a context-sensitive suppres…
View article: Neonatal Mandibular Molding for Congenital Open Bite: 10-Year Follow-Up
Neonatal Mandibular Molding for Congenital Open Bite: 10-Year Follow-Up Open
Sir: The ability to mold the human form is a powerful treatment strategy for congenital deformities, particularly in the neonatal period. The most common applications include nasoalveolar molding for cleft lip and palate,1 ear molding for …
View article: Postoperative Management of Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer: A Systematic Review
Postoperative Management of Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer: A Systematic Review Open
Background Free tissue transfer for lower extremity reconstruction is a safe and reliable option for a wide range of challenging wounds; however, no consensus exists regarding postoperative management. Methods A systematic review of postop…