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View article: From Mechanisms to Treatment: A Comprehensive View of Lymphatic Metastasis in Cancer
From Mechanisms to Treatment: A Comprehensive View of Lymphatic Metastasis in Cancer Open
The lymphatic system, a complex and dynamic network comprising lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes (LNs), and associated lymphoid tissues, plays a pivotal role in regulating interstitial fluid balance and providing immune surveillance across th…
View article: Artificial Intelligence Augmentation: Performance of GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 on the Plastic Surgery In-service Examination
Artificial Intelligence Augmentation: Performance of GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 on the Plastic Surgery In-service Examination Open
Background: ChatGPT-3.5 scored in the 52nd percentile of the Plastic Surgery In-service Examination, making its knowledge equivalent to a first-year integrated resident. The updated GPT-4 may have improved performance given its more expans…
View article: Fat-augmented omentum-based construct for breast reconstruction
Fat-augmented omentum-based construct for breast reconstruction Open
In the landscape of breast reconstruction, autologous tissue procedures have provided viable alternatives, albeit restricted by donor site morbidity and patient-specific anatomical considerations, including donor tissue availability and su…
View article: 20. Establishing a Virtual Clinical Research Laboratory: the Consortium for Advancement Through Research and Education in Plastic Surgery (CARE) Experience
20. Establishing a Virtual Clinical Research Laboratory: the Consortium for Advancement Through Research and Education in Plastic Surgery (CARE) Experience Open
Introduction: Conducting research in plastic surgery (PS) is challenging, particularly for those without PS resources or mentorship opportunities locally. Virtual research labs (VRL) are a novel yet promising approach that facilitates cros…
View article: Associations between Prior COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Following Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: A Nationwide Matched Cohort Study
Associations between Prior COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Following Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: A Nationwide Matched Cohort Study Open
Background: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection has been associated with systemic hypercoagulability and an increased risk for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The effect of recent COVID-19 infection on the incidence of VTE fol…
View article: Bard Versus the 2022 American Society of Plastic Surgeons In-Service Examination: Performance on the Examination in Its Intern Year
Bard Versus the 2022 American Society of Plastic Surgeons In-Service Examination: Performance on the Examination in Its Intern Year Open
Background Bard is a conversational generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform released by Google (Mountain View, CA) to the public in May 2023. Objectives This study investigates the performance of Bard on the American Society of Pl…
View article: 48. An Analysis of Breast Tissue Expander Response to External Forces
48. An Analysis of Breast Tissue Expander Response to External Forces Open
PURPOSE: The use of breast tissue expanders (TE) in breast reconstruction is accompanied by undesired changes to the chest wall and lateral plane. Breast TEs are designed to create a naturally formed breast pocket by capitalizing on the du…
View article: Response to: Commentary on: The Best Under Stress: An Analysis of Breast Tissue Expander Response to External Forces
Response to: Commentary on: The Best Under Stress: An Analysis of Breast Tissue Expander Response to External Forces Open
View article: The Best Under Stress: An Analysis of Breast Tissue Expander Response to External Forces
The Best Under Stress: An Analysis of Breast Tissue Expander Response to External Forces Open
Background The use of breast tissue expanders (TEs) in breast reconstruction is accompanied by undesired changes to the chest wall and lateral plane. Breast TEs are designed to create a naturally formed breast pocket by capitalizing on the…
View article: Two Independent Capsules Surrounding a Single Textured Implant in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Two Independent Capsules Surrounding a Single Textured Implant in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Open
Summary: Textured breast implants are associated with prolonged inflammation leading to increased risk for complications such as the development of anaplastic large cell lymphoma. The underlying molecular mechanisms that drive increased in…
View article: Assessment of Panfacial Fractures in the Pediatric Population
Assessment of Panfacial Fractures in the Pediatric Population Open
PURPOSE: Panfacial fractures are fractures involving the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the face. Management of panfacial fractures is critical and challenging in adults; however, there is little literature regarding these fractures in…
View article: Sports-Related Pediatric Facial Trauma: Analysis of Facial Fracture Pattern and Concomitant Injuries
Sports-Related Pediatric Facial Trauma: Analysis of Facial Fracture Pattern and Concomitant Injuries Open
Objective Sports-related injuries, such as facial fractures, are potentially debilitating and may lead to long-term functional and aesthetic deficits in a pediatric patient. In this study, we analyze sports-related facial fractures in the …
View article: Effect of the Affordable Care Act on Insurance Status in Patients With Primary Breast Cancer
Effect of the Affordable Care Act on Insurance Status in Patients With Primary Breast Cancer Open
BACKGROUND: The relationship between insurance status and survival outcomes in patients with cancer has been well established. Uninsured patients have increased probability for complications after cancer-directed surgery and have prolonged…
View article: Abstract: Fasciocutaneous Free Flaps in Extremity Reconstruction: Safety of Re-Elevation
Abstract: Fasciocutaneous Free Flaps in Extremity Reconstruction: Safety of Re-Elevation Open
PURPOSE: Free flap-based extremity reconstruction in the settings of chronic osteomyelitis and acute traumatic wounds can be a complex, multi-staged process that requires elevation of the free flap at each stage. Use of fasciocutaneous fla…
View article: Abstract: Pediatric Pedestrian Facial Fractures from Motor Vehicle Collisions: What Are the Patterns and Appropriate Management Strategies?
Abstract: Pediatric Pedestrian Facial Fractures from Motor Vehicle Collisions: What Are the Patterns and Appropriate Management Strategies? Open
PURPOSE: Pedestrian injury due to motor vehicle crashes can be especially destructive to the pediatric population as the facial skeleton has immature growth centers, leading to possible long-term defects in form and function. To our knowle…
View article: Facial Fractures as a Result of Falls in the Elderly: Concomitant Injuries and Management Strategies
Facial Fractures as a Result of Falls in the Elderly: Concomitant Injuries and Management Strategies Open
Mechanical falls are a common cause of facial trauma in the elderly population. It has been shown that the likelihood of sustaining a facial fracture due to a fall or activities of daily life significantly increases with age. Craniomaxillo…
View article: Abstract QS53: Violence Against Women: Facial Fractures Secondary to Assault in the Urban Female Population
Abstract QS53: Violence Against Women: Facial Fractures Secondary to Assault in the Urban Female Population Open
PURPOSE: Assault has been frequently indicated as a major cause of facial trauma in the United States and around the world. Facial fractures secondary to assault have been shown to occur at a much higher rate in the male population as oppo…
View article: Abstract QS14: Restoration of Flap Sensation Using Neurotized Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Abstract QS14: Restoration of Flap Sensation Using Neurotized Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction Open
PURPOSE: In recent years, the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has become a workhorse flap with widespread indications. Lower extremity salvage rates have dramatically increased as a result. However, use of the ALT as a neurotized or re-inne…
View article: A Single-Center Review of Facial Fractures as the Result of High-Speed Projectile Injuries.
A Single-Center Review of Facial Fractures as the Result of High-Speed Projectile Injuries. Open
Purpose: Gunshot injuries to the face that result in fractures of the underlying skeleton present a challenge in management. The goal of this study was to evaluate patterns of facial fractures as a result of gunshot injuries and str…
View article: Abstract: Facial Fractures As a Result of Falls in the Elderly: Concomitant Injuries and Management Strategies
Abstract: Facial Fractures As a Result of Falls in the Elderly: Concomitant Injuries and Management Strategies Open
INTRODUCTION: Mechanical falls are a common cause of facial trauma in the elderly. It has been shown that the likelihood of sustaining a facial fracture due to a fall increases with age following infancy. While craniomaxillofacial fracture…
View article: Revisiting the Fasciocutaneous Perforator Cross-Leg Flap.
Revisiting the Fasciocutaneous Perforator Cross-Leg Flap. Open