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View article: Feminization of the Forehead: A Scoping Literature Review and Cohort Study of Transfeminine Patients
Feminization of the Forehead: A Scoping Literature Review and Cohort Study of Transfeminine Patients Open
Background Facial feminization may be performed to alleviate gender dysphoria among transfeminine patients. The upper third of the face has several characteristics, including hairline shape and position, brow position, and forehead protrus…
View article: D16. An Evaluation of Soft-tissue Procedures in the Long-term Management of Patients with Syndromic Craniosynostosis
D16. An Evaluation of Soft-tissue Procedures in the Long-term Management of Patients with Syndromic Craniosynostosis Open
PURPOSE: Patients with syndromic craniosynostosis often undergo a spectrum of secondary soft-tissue procedures (STP) to normalize facial appearance. This study characterizes the secondary STPs required for patients with different syndromic…
View article: 565 Pediatric Patients with Post-Burn Amputations Report Worse Long-Term Physical Function but Not Self Appearance
565 Pediatric Patients with Post-Burn Amputations Report Worse Long-Term Physical Function but Not Self Appearance Open
Introduction Amputation after burn injury may improve survival rates; however, the physical changes and functional impairments resulting from amputation can have long-term consequences. A prior Burn Model System (BMS) national database stu…
View article: Dr. S. Anthony Wolfe: In memoriam
Dr. S. Anthony Wolfe: In memoriam Open
Dr. S. Anthony Wolfe (Tony) died peacefully at home on December 26, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 30, 1940, to Thomas William Wolfe and Elisabeth Ann Wolfe (née Bobbitt). He attended elementary school and later boarding sch…
View article: Tubed Pedicles for Facial Reconstruction: A Relic from the Past or Still a Useful Adjunct?
Tubed Pedicles for Facial Reconstruction: A Relic from the Past or Still a Useful Adjunct? Open
INTRODUCTION: In 1990 the senior author published a paper on the use of tubed pedicles from the chest transferred by the use of a post-auricular way-station for facial resurfacing. At a time when competent microsurgery is widely available,…
View article: Lessons Learned from a Single Institution’s Eight Years of Experience with Early Cleft Lip Repair
Lessons Learned from a Single Institution’s Eight Years of Experience with Early Cleft Lip Repair Open
Background and Objectives: The traditional approach in managing wide cleft lip deformities involves presurgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) therapy followed by surgical cleft lip repair between three and six months of age. This institution …
View article: Needle-Free Injection of Steroids for Keloids: A Novel Approach to Management
Needle-Free Injection of Steroids for Keloids: A Novel Approach to Management Open
PURPOSE: The pathophysiology of keloids is poorly understood, and there are several treatment options available. Intralesional steroid injection is one of the most commonly employed treatments. Precise placement of steroid injections in th…
View article: Facial Aesthetic Procedures after Radiation to the Head & Neck Region
Facial Aesthetic Procedures after Radiation to the Head & Neck Region Open
PURPOSE: A frequently-cited theory regarding tissue healing in irradiated patients is that radiotherapy for cancer treatment causes gradual microvascular occlusion and ischemia, which cause poor healing after surgical treatment. However, s…
View article: 130. De Novo Mutations in 555 Trios Implicate Chromatin Modification, Transcriptional Regulation, and Retinoic Acid Signaling in Syndromic Craniosynostosis
130. De Novo Mutations in 555 Trios Implicate Chromatin Modification, Transcriptional Regulation, and Retinoic Acid Signaling in Syndromic Craniosynostosis Open
Purpose: Craniosynostosis (CS) is the most common congenital cranial anomaly. Several Mendelian forms of syndromic CS are well-described, but the genetic etiology of a substantial fraction of cases remains undefined. Methods: We analyzed e…
View article: Comparison of human amniotic membrane and collagen nerve wraps around sciatic nerve reverse autografts in a rat model
Comparison of human amniotic membrane and collagen nerve wraps around sciatic nerve reverse autografts in a rat model Open
Human amniotic membrane (hAM) and collagen nerve wraps are biomaterials that have been investigated as therapies for improving outcomes of peripheral nerve regeneration; however, their efficacy has not been compared. The purpose of this st…
View article: P84. ANTHROPOMETRIC OUTCOMES OF NASAL MOLDING AS A NON-SURGICAL ADJUNCT IN NASAL RECONSTRUCTION: A 20-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW
P84. ANTHROPOMETRIC OUTCOMES OF NASAL MOLDING AS A NON-SURGICAL ADJUNCT IN NASAL RECONSTRUCTION: A 20-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW Open
PURPOSE: Surgical procedures intended to reconstruct or improve nasal morphology, such as forehead flap nasal reconstruction or correction of cleft lip nasal deformities, may conversely result in nasal deformities such as nasal stenosis du…
View article: Use of Commercially Produced Medical Education Videos in a Cardiovascular Curriculum: Multiple Cohort Study
Use of Commercially Produced Medical Education Videos in a Cardiovascular Curriculum: Multiple Cohort Study Open
Background Short instructional videos can make learning more efficient through the application of multimedia principles, and video animations can illustrate the complex concepts and dynamic processes that are common in health sciences educ…
View article: Minimizing Duration of Headframe Wear for Le Fort I Maxillary Advancement with Distraction Osteogenesis Using Rigid External Distraction Devices
Minimizing Duration of Headframe Wear for Le Fort I Maxillary Advancement with Distraction Osteogenesis Using Rigid External Distraction Devices Open
PURPOSE: The Le Fort I (LFI) osteotomy is commonly employed for correction of midface deformities such as class III malocclusion, though it is often used to correct vertical maxillary excess and midface hypoplasia. Distraction osteogenesis…
View article: Operational and Financial Impact of COVID-19: A Survey of Plastic Surgeons in Miami
Operational and Financial Impact of COVID-19: A Survey of Plastic Surgeons in Miami Open
Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new guidelines were issued cautioning against performing elective procedures. We aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on operational and financial aspects of plastic surgery …
View article: Use of Commercially Produced Medical Education Videos in a Cardiovascular Curriculum: Multiple Cohort Study (Preprint)
Use of Commercially Produced Medical Education Videos in a Cardiovascular Curriculum: Multiple Cohort Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Short instructional videos can make learning more efficient through the application of multimedia principles, and video animations can illustrate the complex concepts and dynamic processes that are common in health sciences edu…
View article: Surgical Management of a Mild Case of Frontonasal Dysplasia: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Surgical Management of a Mild Case of Frontonasal Dysplasia: A Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Frontonasal dysplasia (FND) is a rare congenital craniofacial cleft syndrome associated with a spectrum of midline facial bone and soft-tissue malformations. When present, the physical features of FND are often obvious and classified at bi…
View article: Presurgical Maxillary Orthopedics and Primary Alveolar Closure: Protocol and Long-term Effects on Midfacial Growth in Patients With Complete Unilateral and Bilateral Clefts
Presurgical Maxillary Orthopedics and Primary Alveolar Closure: Protocol and Long-term Effects on Midfacial Growth in Patients With Complete Unilateral and Bilateral Clefts Open
BACKGROUND: In a complete cleft lip and palate, a defect exists in the alveolar segment of the maxilla. In order to achieve successful restoration of the maxillary arch, several techniques have been employed with the ultimate goal of achie…
View article: Surgical Management of FGFR2 Mutation-Related Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Retrospective Review of a 45-Year Experience By a Single Surgeon
Surgical Management of FGFR2 Mutation-Related Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Retrospective Review of a 45-Year Experience By a Single Surgeon Open
PURPOSE: Mutations in the fibroblast growth receptor 2 (FGFR2) gene have been identified in syndromic craniosynostosis syndromes such as Apert, Crouzon, and Pfeiffer syndrome. Patients have severe malformations of the skull and face requir…
View article: Supraclavicular Resection of a Cervical Rib Causing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: 2-Dimensional Operative Video
Supraclavicular Resection of a Cervical Rib Causing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: 2-Dimensional Operative Video Open
Presence of a cervical rib results from overdevelopment of the seventh cervical vertebrae. 1-3 The cervical rib along with scalene muscles can cause neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. 4,5 Rib resection is typically done via anterior appr…
View article: Establishing Photographic Standards for Facial Transplantation: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Establishing Photographic Standards for Facial Transplantation: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
Background: Photography provides a means for objective assessment and dissemination of clinical information. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) published photography guidelines in 2006 to o…