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View article: The psychological impacts of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: a systematic review
The psychological impacts of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: a systematic review Open
While findings are not uniform, the majority of studies found that BR following mastectomy improves psychologic outcomes, with a possible benefit of immediate over delayed BR. Future studies should determine if BR type has an effect on psy…
View article: Predicting Postsurgical Complications of Peripheral Nerve Decompression: NSQIP Analysis of Frailty Measures Versus Historic Proxies.
Predicting Postsurgical Complications of Peripheral Nerve Decompression: NSQIP Analysis of Frailty Measures Versus Historic Proxies. Open
Frailty and risk proxies may predict postoperative complications in PND at uncommon sites. Use of frailty indices may expand the age range of patients offered PND. Further research is necessary to delineate contributing risk factors and to…
View article: Rebounding from Rejection: Journal Submission Algorithms for Plastic Surgery and Curated Lists of Relevant Journals
Rebounding from Rejection: Journal Submission Algorithms for Plastic Surgery and Curated Lists of Relevant Journals Open
BACKGROUND: Junior trainee participation in plastic surgery research is increasing. However, junior researchers may not have prior experience or sufficient involvement in the manuscript submission process, and may not be familiar with jour…
View article: The Expanding Utility of Robotic-Assisted Flap Harvest in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review
The Expanding Utility of Robotic-Assisted Flap Harvest in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review Open
The expansion of robotic surgery has led to developments in robotic-assisted breast reconstruction techniques. Specifically, robotic flap harvest is being evaluated to help maximize operative reliability and reduce donor site morbidity wit…
View article: D68. Did The National Ban on Bacitracin Irrigation Affect Infection Rates in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction? An Analysis of a National Database
D68. Did The National Ban on Bacitracin Irrigation Affect Infection Rates in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction? An Analysis of a National Database Open
PURPOSE: The current standard of practice for implant-based breast reconstruction is irrigation prior to insertion of implants.1-3 One of the most common solutions was a triple antibiotic solution composed of cefazolin, gentamicin, and bac…
View article: 42. Creation of a Novel Plastic Surgery Research Program Framework: A Single Division’s Experience
42. Creation of a Novel Plastic Surgery Research Program Framework: A Single Division’s Experience Open
Background: The influence of research team structure on institutional scholarly activity, culture, and productivity is sparsely reported in the literature. Here, we present a single institution's experience with the development of a novel …
View article: 32. Gender Surgery Training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Programs: A Description of the Current Academic Landscape
32. Gender Surgery Training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Programs: A Description of the Current Academic Landscape Open
Background: The volume of gender affirmation surgery has increased steadily in recent years. Gender surgery as a subspecialty is an increasingly prevalent component of plastic and reconstructive surgery practice; however, the gender surger…
View article: Efficacy of the Modified 5-Item Frailty Index in Predicting Surgical-Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Breast Implant Augmentation: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Project-Based 5-Year Study
Efficacy of the Modified 5-Item Frailty Index in Predicting Surgical-Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Breast Implant Augmentation: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Project-Based 5-Year Study Open
Background The ability to predict breast implant augmentation complications can significantly inform patient management. A frailty measure, such as the modified 5-item frailty index (mFI-5), is becoming an increasingly established risk fac…
View article: Vascular Mapping for Abdominal-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Comprehensive Review of Current and Upcoming Imaging Modalities.
Vascular Mapping for Abdominal-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Comprehensive Review of Current and Upcoming Imaging Modalities. Open
This paper addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the currently used imaging modalities described and also discusses new technologies that may be helpful in the future for planning of ABBR.
View article: The Modified Five-Item Frailty Index to Predict Hand and Wrist Surgical Repair Postoperative Outcomes: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis of 11 369 Patients
The Modified Five-Item Frailty Index to Predict Hand and Wrist Surgical Repair Postoperative Outcomes: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis of 11 369 Patients Open
Background: Hand and wrist injuries can cause painful, everyday obstacles for patients. Carefully indexing preoperative patient health conditions may better inform surgical care, leading to improved postoperative outcomes. The purpose of t…
View article: Trends in Clostridium difficile Infection Rates among Plastic Surgery Procedures: A NSQIP Database Analysis of 16,146 Cases from 2015-2019
Trends in Clostridium difficile Infection Rates among Plastic Surgery Procedures: A NSQIP Database Analysis of 16,146 Cases from 2015-2019 Open
PURPOSE: Clostridium difficile associated infection (CDAI) is a feared hospital-acquired complication with potentially morbid outcomes. Risk factors that predispose patients to CDAI postoperatively have been investigated in literature, but…
View article: Can Frailty Indices Predict Surgical Risk in Open Reduction and Fixation of Facial Fractures?
Can Frailty Indices Predict Surgical Risk in Open Reduction and Fixation of Facial Fractures? Open
PURPOSE: Facial fractures, often resulting from high impact trauma, necessitate surgical fixation with postoperative complications occurring in 3-30% of patients.1 Thus, risk prediction of unfavorable postoperative complications is essenti…
View article: 41. Using the Modified Frailty Index to Predict Complications in Breast Reduction: An Analysis of 14,366 Cases
41. Using the Modified Frailty Index to Predict Complications in Breast Reduction: An Analysis of 14,366 Cases Open
Purpose: Breast reduction surgery is well-tolerated and has high patient satisfaction, with low risk of surgical site infection and other complications. Breast reduction is among the most commonly performed procedures by plastic surgeons. …
View article: 38. Frailty Indices Versus Historic Risk Proxies to Predict 30-day Postsurgical Complications After Upper Extremity Tendon Reconstruction: A 4,250-patient Database Study
38. Frailty Indices Versus Historic Risk Proxies to Predict 30-day Postsurgical Complications After Upper Extremity Tendon Reconstruction: A 4,250-patient Database Study Open
Purpose: Upper extremity trauma may occur in patients with a wide range of demographics and comorbidities. Traumatic tendon injury in the hand, while potentially soft tissue-sparing, is nonetheless associated with significant postoperative…
View article: FlapMap Visual Language System for Vascular Imaging Prior to Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer
FlapMap Visual Language System for Vascular Imaging Prior to Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer Open
Summary: Preoperative vascular imaging has been shown to be beneficial before free tissue transfer procedures, especially for deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction. Although computerized tomography angiography and …
View article: Progress on utilizing hyperthermia for mitigating bacterial infections
Progress on utilizing hyperthermia for mitigating bacterial infections Open
Recovery from systemic or local bacterial infections can be lengthy and costly, with the clinical challenges being further complicated when bacteria acquire resistance to current antibiotics. Hyperthermia offers new mechanisms for removing…