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View article: Large Animal Models of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Review of Immune Strategies to Improve Allograft Outcomes
Large Animal Models of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Review of Immune Strategies to Improve Allograft Outcomes Open
Over the past twenty years, significant technical strides have been made in the area of vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation (VCA). As in solid organ transplantation, the allogeneic immune response remains a significant barrie…
View article: Vitamin D insufficiency is prevalent in severe COVID-19
Vitamin D insufficiency is prevalent in severe COVID-19 Open
Background COVID-19 is a major pandemic that has killed more than 196,000 people. The COVID-19 disease course is strikingly divergent. Approximately 80-85% of patients experience mild or no symptoms, while the remainder develop severe dise…
View article: A Single-Institution Case Series of Outpatient Same-Day Mastectomy: Implementation of a Quality Improvement Project and Initiative for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
A Single-Institution Case Series of Outpatient Same-Day Mastectomy: Implementation of a Quality Improvement Project and Initiative for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Open
Background: National data demonstrate a trend toward outpatient same-day mastectomy. The possible drivers of this change include the costs related to hospital admission and effective management of postoperative pain. We retrospectively ana…
View article: Can It Be Safe and Aesthetic? An Eight-year Retrospective Review of Mastopexy with Concurrent Breast Augmentation
Can It Be Safe and Aesthetic? An Eight-year Retrospective Review of Mastopexy with Concurrent Breast Augmentation Open
Background: The safety of concurrently performing mastopexy and breast augmentation is controversial, due to the risk of breast tissue and nipple neurovascular compromise and overall potential high complications rates. This article describ…
View article: Mosaic Fleur-de-Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Mosaic Fleur-de-Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction Open
Summary: Perforator-free flaps, in autologous breast reconstruction, have expanded to exploit tissue available at smaller donor sites while retaining high success and low risk rates. Abdominal based flaps, such as the deep inferior epigast…
View article: American Society of Plastic Surgeons Member Post-Operative Opioid Prescribing Patterns
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Member Post-Operative Opioid Prescribing Patterns Open
Introduction: Despite the widespread use of opioids in pain management, there are currently no evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of postoperative pain with opioids. Although other surgical specialties have begun researching their…
View article: Abstract: Stacked Lateral Thigh Perforator Flap (LTP) As a Novel Option for Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Abstract: Stacked Lateral Thigh Perforator Flap (LTP) As a Novel Option for Autologous Breast Reconstruction Open
INTRODUCTION: The Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. When challenges such as insufficient tissue or prior surgeries exclude the abdomen as a potential donor site…
View article: Abstract: Can It be Safe and Beautiful? A Retrospective Review of Mastopexy with Concurrent Breast Augmentation
Abstract: Can It be Safe and Beautiful? A Retrospective Review of Mastopexy with Concurrent Breast Augmentation Open
BACKGROUND: Debate concerning the safety of performing mastopexy concurrently with breast augmentation still exists with concerns of breast tissue neurovascular compromise and overall high complications rates. We describe a single stage pr…
View article: Blockade of IgM-Mediated Inflammation Alters Wound Progression in a Swine Model of Partial-Thickness Burn
Blockade of IgM-Mediated Inflammation Alters Wound Progression in a Swine Model of Partial-Thickness Burn Open
In a mouse model, a second-degree burn elicits a severe inflammatory response that is mediated by circulating autoantibody specific for a neoantigen (nonmuscle myosin). Nonmuscle myosin is expressed by injured tissue, leading to amplified …
View article: Abstract: Population Preferences for Surgical Treatment of Refractory Migraine Headache: A Utility Outcomes Study
Abstract: Population Preferences for Surgical Treatment of Refractory Migraine Headache: A Utility Outcomes Study Open
BACKGROUND: Migraines affect 28 million people in the United States. Surgical treatment for migraine headaches refractory to medical treatment has grown recently for patient with limited options. Utility scores are standardized tools offer…
View article: Bone and Tendon Coverage via Dehydrated Human Amniotic/Chorionic Membrane and Split-Thickness Skin Grafting
Bone and Tendon Coverage via Dehydrated Human Amniotic/Chorionic Membrane and Split-Thickness Skin Grafting Open
Extremity wounds are debilitating and complex. When critical structures are not exposed, extremity wounds can be managed with conservative measures such as local wound care or skin grafting.[1] However, exposure of critical structures such…