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View article: Comparing the Efficacy of Preoperative Regional Nerve Block Versus Intraoperatively Placed Exparel Block in Adolescents Undergoing Breast Reduction Surgery
Comparing the Efficacy of Preoperative Regional Nerve Block Versus Intraoperatively Placed Exparel Block in Adolescents Undergoing Breast Reduction Surgery Open
Goals/Purpose Breast reduction for macromastia is an effective and increasingly popular surgery in the United States. Since 2019, a 64% increase in cases has been seen, with over 80,000 cases performed annually. The psychosocial and physic…
View article: 143. Management of Compression Neuropathies Associated with Vascular Malformations
143. Management of Compression Neuropathies Associated with Vascular Malformations Open
View article: 184. Efficacy of Exparel in Pediatric Breast Reduction Surgery
184. Efficacy of Exparel in Pediatric Breast Reduction Surgery Open
View article: Assessment of Union Rates in Ballistic Hand Fractures
Assessment of Union Rates in Ballistic Hand Fractures Open
Background: Ballistic hand fractures (BHFs) are complex, multistructure injuries, unique from other hand fractures. We sought to determine BHF union rates and assess factors contributing to nonunion. Methods: Metacarpal or phalangeal BHFs …
View article: Management of Compression Neuropathies Associated With Vascular Malformations
Management of Compression Neuropathies Associated With Vascular Malformations Open
Background: Vascular malformations (VMs) are a collection of rare diseases that result from abnormal overgrowth of vascular tissue and can lead to pain, infection, disfigurement, and decreased mobility. Vascular malformations can invade or…
View article: Pilomatrix Carcinoma: A Benign-Mimic with Malignant Consequences – A Case Report and Review of the Current Literature
Pilomatrix Carcinoma: A Benign-Mimic with Malignant Consequences – A Case Report and Review of the Current Literature Open
Introduction: Pilomatrix carcinomas (PMXCs) are uncommon, locally aggressive tumors with high recurrence rates, metastatic potential, and fewer than 130 cases reported in the literature. Typically, they present as an unassuming, firm, derm…
View article: Public Perception of Scrub Color and Style in Plastic Surgery
Public Perception of Scrub Color and Style in Plastic Surgery Open
Background: Scrubs have become widespread office attire for plastic surgeons. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the public perception of scrub color and style for plastic surgeons. Methods: A crowdsourced survey was performed via MT…
View article: Radiocarpal Osteochondral Allografts for Wrist Pain Postproximal Row Carpectomy
Radiocarpal Osteochondral Allografts for Wrist Pain Postproximal Row Carpectomy Open
Background Surgical options for patients with recurrent wrist pain after salvage procedures, such as proximal row carpectomy (PRC), are limited and primarily result in total wrist arthrodesis (TWA). Osteochondral allografting (OCA) offers …
View article: Twitter Buzz and Citations: Who’s Tweeting Matters for Plastic Surgery Literature
Twitter Buzz and Citations: Who’s Tweeting Matters for Plastic Surgery Literature Open
Background: Plastic surgery and social media have become inextricably linked through patient procurement, practice growth, and academic exposure. Other surgical fields have demonstrated that tweeting is positively correlated with increased…
View article: Is a Third Attempt of Breast Reconstruction Worth It? Analysis of Outcomes of Infection-associated Failed Secondary Implant-based Reconstruction
Is a Third Attempt of Breast Reconstruction Worth It? Analysis of Outcomes of Infection-associated Failed Secondary Implant-based Reconstruction Open
Background: Implant-based reconstruction is the most common method of breast reconstruction in the United States. Despite ongoing advancements, periprosthetic infection is a serious problem that often results in device explantation. The ob…
View article: Does a Latissimus Dorsi Flap Improve Surgical Outcomes of Implant-based Breast Reconstruction following Infected Device Explantation?
Does a Latissimus Dorsi Flap Improve Surgical Outcomes of Implant-based Breast Reconstruction following Infected Device Explantation? Open
Background: The goal of this study was to assess whether adding a latissimus dorsi (LD) flap to a secondary implant-based reconstruction (IBR) improves outcomes following explantation of the primary device due to infection. Methods: We con…
View article: Paint It Blue: Methylene Blue in Burn Care
Paint It Blue: Methylene Blue in Burn Care Open
While the gold standard of burn assessment is clinical examination, there is significant discordance between clinically and histologically nonviable tissue.1 Inadequate debridement is a common source of complications when treating burn pat…
View article: Different strokes: differences in the characteristics and outcomes of BCVI and non-BCVI strokes in trauma patients
Different strokes: differences in the characteristics and outcomes of BCVI and non-BCVI strokes in trauma patients Open
Background Although strokes are rare in trauma patients, they are associated with worse functional and cognitive outcomes and decreased mobility. Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI)–related strokes and mortality have decreased, likely due …
View article: Medical falls among older adults in Latin American cities
Medical falls among older adults in Latin American cities Open
Objective To estimate the prevalence and risk factors for falls requiring medical attention, referred as medical falls, in community-dwelling persons aged ≥60 years.Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using information from th…