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View article: 263P Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence for early melanoma detection: A systematic review and meta analysis of clinical trials
263P Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence for early melanoma detection: A systematic review and meta analysis of clinical trials Open
View article: Nowcasting Global Trade from Space
Nowcasting Global Trade from Space Open
We introduce a nowcasting model of global maritime trade, leveraging satellite-based big data on vessel movements. This provides a timely indicator of global trade as shipping accounts for about 80 percent of worldwide merchandise trade by…
View article: External Sector Report, 2023
External Sector Report, 2023 Open
Global current account balances—the overall size of headline current account deficits and surpluses—widened for a third consecutive year in 2022. Main drivers were Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the uneven recovery from the pandemic, and th…
View article: Testing for Implicit Gender Bias among Plastic Surgeons
Testing for Implicit Gender Bias among Plastic Surgeons Open
Background: The aim of this study was to examine for the presence of implicit bias within the field of plastic surgery using a gender-specific Implicit Association Test (IAT), specifically looking at gender and career stereotypes. Methods:…
View article: A paintable phosphorescent bandage for postoperative tissue oxygen assessment in DIEP flap reconstruction
A paintable phosphorescent bandage for postoperative tissue oxygen assessment in DIEP flap reconstruction Open
Clinical trial validates a paint-on phosphorescent pO 2 sensing bandage for patients recovering from reconstructive surgery.
View article: Exporting Through Intermediaries
Exporting Through Intermediaries Open
In many countries, a sizable share of international trade is carried out by intermediaries. While large firms tend to export to foreign markets directly, smaller firms typically export via intermediaries (indirect exporting). I document a …
View article: Immediate Breast Reconstruction in The Netherlands and the United States: A Proof-of-Concept to Internationally Compare Quality of Care Using Cancer Registry Data
Immediate Breast Reconstruction in The Netherlands and the United States: A Proof-of-Concept to Internationally Compare Quality of Care Using Cancer Registry Data Open
Background: Studies based on large-volume databases have made significant contributions to research on breast cancer surgery. To date, no comparison between large-volume databases has been made internationally. This is the first proof-of-c…
View article: Surgical outcomes of sternal rigid plate fixation from 2005 to 2016 using the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database
Surgical outcomes of sternal rigid plate fixation from 2005 to 2016 using the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database Open
Background Sternal rigid plate fixation (RPF) has been adopted in recent years in high-risk cases to reduce complications associated with steel wire cerclage, the traditional approach to sternal closure. While sternal RPF has been associat…
View article: Exporting Through Intermediaries: Impact on Export Dynamics and Welfare
Exporting Through Intermediaries: Impact on Export Dynamics and Welfare Open
View article: Evaluating the collection, comparability and findings of six global surgery indicators
Evaluating the collection, comparability and findings of six global surgery indicators Open
Background In 2015, six indicators were proposed to evaluate global progress towards access to safe, affordable and timely surgical and anaesthesia care. Although some have been adopted as core global health indicators, none has been evalu…
View article: National perioperative outcomes of flap coverage for pressure ulcers from 2005 to 2015 using American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
National perioperative outcomes of flap coverage for pressure ulcers from 2005 to 2015 using American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Open
Background Complication rates after flap coverage for pressure ulcers have been high historically. These patients have multiple risk factors associated with poor wound healing and complications including marginal nutritional status, prolon…
View article: Driving Factors of Recommending a Hand Surgery Clinic: It’s Not Just the Result That Counts
Driving Factors of Recommending a Hand Surgery Clinic: It’s Not Just the Result That Counts Open
View article: Institutional Collaboration in Plastic Surgery Research: A Solution to Resource Limitations
Institutional Collaboration in Plastic Surgery Research: A Solution to Resource Limitations Open
Background: The current climate of health care reform and research funding restrictions presents new challenges for academic plastic surgery. Collaboration with private enterprise has been associated with greater research productivity in t…
View article: Abstract 126: Improving Post-Operative Monitoring of Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Novel, Oxygen-Sensing Liquid Bandage First-in-Human Trial
Abstract 126: Improving Post-Operative Monitoring of Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Novel, Oxygen-Sensing Liquid Bandage First-in-Human Trial Open
PURPOSE: Autologous free flaps may be used to reconstruct defects arising in a variety of contexts, including trauma and cancer. With improving microsurgical techniques flap failure rates are decreasing; however, this devastating complicat…
View article: Crowdsourcing Public Perceptions of Plastic Surgeons: Is There a Gender Bias?
Crowdsourcing Public Perceptions of Plastic Surgeons: Is There a Gender Bias? Open
Background: Implicit gender bias may result in lower wages for women, fewer leadership positions, and lower perceived competence. Understanding public and patient gender preferences for plastic surgeons may enable opportunities to address …
View article: Assessment of Functional Rhinoplasty with Spreader Grafting Using Acoustic Rhinomanometry and Validated Outcome Measurements
Assessment of Functional Rhinoplasty with Spreader Grafting Using Acoustic Rhinomanometry and Validated Outcome Measurements Open
Background: Rhinoplasty is 1 of the most common aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgical procedures performed within the United States. Yet, data on functional reconstructive open and closed rhinoplasty procedures with or without spre…
View article: The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 30-Day Challenge: Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Outcomes Reporting Reliability
The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 30-Day Challenge: Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Outcomes Reporting Reliability Open
Background: The aim was to assess reliability of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) 30-day perioperative outcomes and complications for immediate, free-tissue transfer breast reconstr…
View article: Immediate Breast Reconstruction among Patients with Medicare and Private Insurance: A Matched Cohort Analysis
Immediate Breast Reconstruction among Patients with Medicare and Private Insurance: A Matched Cohort Analysis Open
Background: By eliminating economic hurdles, the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 represented a paradigm shift in the availability of breast reconstruction. Yet, studies report disparities among Medicare-insured women. These st…
View article: Abstract: Autologous or Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction? Crowdsourcing Aesthetic Preferences of the General Population
Abstract: Autologous or Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction? Crowdsourcing Aesthetic Preferences of the General Population Open
INTRODUCTION: Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR) is important for many women undergoing treatment for breast cancer; studies show that PMBR can improve body image, sexuality and overall quality of life.1 Aesthetic outcome is a si…
View article: Abstract: Sexual Inequality for Women in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Scoping Review
Abstract: Sexual Inequality for Women in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Scoping Review Open
INTRODUCTION: Previous research has highlighted the gender-based disparities that are present throughout the field of surgery.1 The aim of this study is to evaluate the breadth and variability of the issues facing women in plastic surgery,…
View article: Abstract: Crowdsourcing the Natural Breast in Ethnically-Diverse Women: Population Preferences
Abstract: Crowdsourcing the Natural Breast in Ethnically-Diverse Women: Population Preferences Open
INTRODUCTION: In 2014, a population analysis of the ‘perfect breast’ identified that an upper-to-lower pole ratio of 45:55 was deemed the most attractive of four Caucasian women’s breast proportions, as ranked by 1,315 members of the publi…
View article: Abstract: Assessment of Functional Closed and Open Rhinoplasty with Spreader Grafting Using Acoustic Rhinomanometry and Validated Outcome Measurements
Abstract: Assessment of Functional Closed and Open Rhinoplasty with Spreader Grafting Using Acoustic Rhinomanometry and Validated Outcome Measurements Open
INTRODUCTION: Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgical procedures performed within the United States. Yet, data on functional reconstructive open and closed rhinoplasty procedures with or withou…
View article: Abstract: Outcomes of Sternal Rigid Plate Fixation from 2005–2015 Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP)
Abstract: Outcomes of Sternal Rigid Plate Fixation from 2005–2015 Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) Open
INTRODUCTION: Sternotomy is the most common osteotomy and has been traditionally closed with wire cerclage. A newer alternative, rigid plate fixation (RPF), has been used in high-risk cases to prevent mediastinitis, sternal nonunion, and m…
View article: Macroeconomic effects of Medicare
Macroeconomic effects of Medicare Open
View article: Macroeconomic Effects of Medicare
Macroeconomic Effects of Medicare Open
This paper develops an overlapping generations model to study the macroeconomic effects of an unexpected elimination of Medicare.We find that a large share of the elderly respond by substituting Medicaid for Medicare.Consequently, the gove…
View article: Macroeconomic Effects of Medicare
Macroeconomic Effects of Medicare Open
This paper develops an overlapping generations model to study the macroeconomic effects of an unexpected elimination of Medicare. We find that a large share of the elderly respond by substituting Medicaid for Medicare. Consequently, the gov…
View article: Commentary on: Rates and Predictors of Readmission Following Body Contouring Procedures: An Analysis of 5100 Patients From The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
Commentary on: Rates and Predictors of Readmission Following Body Contouring Procedures: An Analysis of 5100 Patients From The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database Open
View article: Abstract 7. Prospective, Double-Blind Evaluation of Umbilical Reconstruction of Techniques Using Conventional and Crowdsourcing Methods
Abstract 7. Prospective, Double-Blind Evaluation of Umbilical Reconstruction of Techniques Using Conventional and Crowdsourcing Methods Open
Purpose: Umbilicoplasty is an important component of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. This study evaluated the aesthetics of three different umbilical reconstruction techniques in DIEP flap reconstruct…
View article: Abstract P36. Quantifying the Development of Breast Cancer Surgery-Associated Lymphedema in High-risk Patients Undergoing Axillary Lymph Node Surgery in Consecutive Patients
Abstract P36. Quantifying the Development of Breast Cancer Surgery-Associated Lymphedema in High-risk Patients Undergoing Axillary Lymph Node Surgery in Consecutive Patients Open
Purpose: Lymphedema represents a significant morbidity for patients after breast cancer surgery. However, there is no strong evidence on the predictors of breast cancer surgery-associated lymphedema (BCAL). We aim to evaluate predictors of…
View article: Medial Femoral Condyle Flap Reconstruction of a Maxillary Defect with a 3D Printing Template
Medial Femoral Condyle Flap Reconstruction of a Maxillary Defect with a 3D Printing Template Open
Background The medial femoral condyle (MFC) flap is a well-vascularized corticocancellous flap based off the descending genicular artery that can be used to reconstruct difficult bony nonunions. Although frequently used in reconstruction o…