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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: Outcomes of 32,019 Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Reconstructions: Insights from the Largest National Readmission Data
Outcomes of 32,019 Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Reconstructions: Insights from the Largest National Readmission Data Open
Background: We analyzed patient outcomes after deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction using a national database to assess readmission, mortality, morbidity, and length of stay (LOS). Methods: This retrospective coho…
View article: Cutting Remarks: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Social Media Utilization and Experience of Online Harassment Among Plastic Surgeons
Cutting Remarks: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Social Media Utilization and Experience of Online Harassment Among Plastic Surgeons Open
Background Social media has become essential for plastic surgeons to establish their practice. However, its use is accompanied by increased reports of online harassment, with limited data on its impact on the private lives, safety, and pro…
View article: Incidence and Characterization of Facial Lacerations in Emergency Departments in the United States
Incidence and Characterization of Facial Lacerations in Emergency Departments in the United States Open
Study Design This is a retrospective study using the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample. Objective Facial laceration repairs are one of the most common procedures performed in the emergency department (ED). The goal of this study was t…
View article: Epidemiology and Characteristics of Women With Facial Fractures Seeking Emergency Care in the United States: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Epidemiology and Characteristics of Women With Facial Fractures Seeking Emergency Care in the United States: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Study Design Facial bone fractures in women are less common than in men in the United States. However, little is known about the epidemiology of women who sustain facial fractures. Objective Our aim is to describe the patient population of…
View article: Contemporary Prophylactic Antibiotic Practices and Adjunct Therapies in Autologous Fat Grafting Procedures: A Survey of The Aesthetic Society Members
Contemporary Prophylactic Antibiotic Practices and Adjunct Therapies in Autologous Fat Grafting Procedures: A Survey of The Aesthetic Society Members Open
Background Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is a widely used surgical technique that involves extracting a patient's own adipose tissue and transferring it to different areas of the body. This practice is still evolving. Guidelines for antibi…
View article: Survey of Surgeon-reported Postoperative Protocols for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap in Breast Reconstruction
Survey of Surgeon-reported Postoperative Protocols for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap in Breast Reconstruction Open
Background: The use of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps is a well-established breast reconstruction technique. Methods: A 29-question survey was e-mailed to 3186 active American Society of Plastic Surgeons members, aiming t…
View article: Cancer screening and management in the transgender population: Review of literature and special considerations for gender affirmation surgery
Cancer screening and management in the transgender population: Review of literature and special considerations for gender affirmation surgery Open
It is now well established that the biology of cancer is influenced by not only malignant cells but also other components of the tumour microenvironment. Chronic inflammation and fibrosis have long been postulated to be involved in carcino…
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: Significant Reduction in Length of Stay in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction With Implementation of Multimodal ERAS Protocol
Significant Reduction in Length of Stay in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction With Implementation of Multimodal ERAS Protocol Open
Background Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) implementation achieves earlier recovery, reduced hospital length of stay (LOS) and improved outcomes in patients undergoing deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) free flaps. We sought…
View article: 13. The Critical Blood-sparing Effect of Tranexamic Acid in Liposuction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
13. The Critical Blood-sparing Effect of Tranexamic Acid in Liposuction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
PURPOSE: Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been used to improve bleeding outcomes in many surgical procedures. However, its blood-sparing effect in liposuction is not well established. METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed using: P…
View article: Timing of Unplanned Reoperation After Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction
Timing of Unplanned Reoperation After Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction Open
Background Advancements in lower extremity (LE) microsurgery have allowed for the expansion of indications for LE reconstructions. This project aims to better understand the temporal pattern and risk factors associated with LE free flap fa…
View article: The Critical Blood-Sparing Effect of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Liposuction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Critical Blood-Sparing Effect of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Liposuction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Should Sickle Cell Trait Be a Contraindication to Breast Reconstruction?—A Case Series Analysis
Should Sickle Cell Trait Be a Contraindication to Breast Reconstruction?—A Case Series Analysis Open
Background While sickle cell disease has long been considered a contraindication to breast free flap reconstruction, there have been less definitive decisions about the impact of sickle cell trait on these procedures. We sought to analyze …
View article: The Critical Blood-Sparing Effect of Tranexamic Acid (Txa) in Liposuction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
The Critical Blood-Sparing Effect of Tranexamic Acid (Txa) in Liposuction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
PURPOSE: Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been used to improve bleeding outcomes in many surgical procedures. However, its blood-sparing effect in liposuction is not well established. METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed using: P…
View article: Critical Importance of the First Postoperative Days After Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction
Critical Importance of the First Postoperative Days After Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction Open
Background Head and neck free flaps remain associated with considerable rates of take-back and prolonged hospital length of stay. However, there have been no studies on a national level benchmarking the timeline and predictors of head and …
View article: A national multi-institutional analysis of predictors of surgical site complications and unplanned reoperation after paramedian forehead flap reconstruction,
A national multi-institutional analysis of predictors of surgical site complications and unplanned reoperation after paramedian forehead flap reconstruction, Open
View article: PC19. FIBRIN SEALANTS DO NOT REDUCE THE RATE OF SEROMA FORMATION IN POST-MASTECTOMY BREAST RECONSTRUCTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
PC19. FIBRIN SEALANTS DO NOT REDUCE THE RATE OF SEROMA FORMATION IN POST-MASTECTOMY BREAST RECONSTRUCTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Open
PURPOSE: Breast reconstruction using Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) and Latissimus dorsi (LD) flaps following mastectomy are associated with seroma formation. We performed an updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the e…
View article: Fibrin Sealants Do Not Reduce the Rate of Seroma Formation in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Fibrin Sealants Do Not Reduce the Rate of Seroma Formation in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background Breast reconstruction using deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) and latissimus dorsi (LD) flaps following mastectomy are associated with seroma formation, most commonly at the donor site. We sought to perform an updated s…