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Volume 17 eplasty

Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Anthony Maurice Kordahi, BA, MD; Ahmed S. Suliman, MD
A 57-year-old man presented with a necrotizing soft-tissue infection of the perineum and scrotum in the setting of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
A 57-year-old man presented with a necrotizing soft-tissue infection of the perineum and scrotum in the setting of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
A 57-year-old man presented with...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Yangshu L. Pan, BA; Albert H. Chao, MD
A 67-year-old woman presented with a nonhealing perineal wound following chemoradiation for cervical cancer. The defect measured 6 cm, with significant underlying dead space and exposed coccyx .
A 67-year-old woman presented with a nonhealing perineal wound following chemoradiation for cervical cancer. The defect measured 6 cm, with significant underlying dead space and exposed coccyx .
A 67-year-old woman presented...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Wyatt G. Payne, MD; Katherine Smith, BS ; Jake Laun, MD, BS; Wilton Triggs, MD
An 89-year-old man presented with a right eyelid lesion of several months’ duration. The lesion measured 2 cm and involved one-third of the lower eyelid, including the lateral canthus.
An 89-year-old man presented with a right eyelid lesion of several months’ duration. The lesion measured 2 cm and involved one-third of the lower eyelid, including the lateral canthus.
An 89-year-old man presented...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Amra Kuc, MD; Deniz Dayicioglu, MD
We present a new technique used to minimize wound tension during the recovery period. Our technique involves placing DuoDERM, a hydrocolloid dressing, on each side of the wound closure with silk tape on top to bring the tissue together,...
We present a new technique used to minimize wound tension during the recovery period. Our technique involves placing DuoDERM, a hydrocolloid dressing, on each side of the wound closure with silk tape on top to bring the tissue together,...
We present a new technique used...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Leyu Chiu, BA; Paul A. Luce, MD; Nicholas S. Adams, MD
A 34-year-old woman with cerebral palsy presented with swan-neck deformity of the left index and long fingers.
A 34-year-old woman with cerebral palsy presented with swan-neck deformity of the left index and long fingers.
A 34-year-old woman with...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Michael S. Wong, MD; Demetrius M. Coombs, BS ; Nirav B. Patel, MD, MS, JD; Matthew R. Zeiderman, MD, BA
A 55-year-old man with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus status-post radiation presented with an ulcerated lesion warranting pelvic exenteration and abdominoperineal resection (APR) and leaving a significant soft-tissue defect...
A 55-year-old man with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus status-post radiation presented with an ulcerated lesion warranting pelvic exenteration and abdominoperineal resection (APR) and leaving a significant soft-tissue defect...
A 55-year-old man with a history...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Ali Sawani, BS ; Katherine Marie Huber, MD, BS; Sherma Zibadi, MD; Wyatt G. Payne, MD
A 61-year-old right-handed man presented with a 2.5-cm subcutaneous mass to the dorsal radial aspect of the right long finger at the proximal interphalangeal joint.
A 61-year-old right-handed man presented with a 2.5-cm subcutaneous mass to the dorsal radial aspect of the right long finger at the proximal interphalangeal joint.
A 61-year-old right-handed man...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Jared M. Gopman, MD, BS, MS-IV; Amra Kuc, MD; Deniz Dayicioglu, MD
In this report, we suggest the use of a hydrocolloid dressing as a template for accurate flap design.
In this report, we suggest the use of a hydrocolloid dressing as a template for accurate flap design.
In this report, we suggest the...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Nicholas S. Adams, MD; Suraj Jaisinghani, MS, MD; Reynaldo D. Rivera, DDS, MD
A 66 year-old man presented to a level 1 trauma center following a motor vehicle rollover. He had loss of consciousness and complained of pain in his lower jaw.
A 66 year-old man presented to a level 1 trauma center following a motor vehicle rollover. He had loss of consciousness and complained of pain in his lower jaw.
A 66 year-old man presented to a...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Gerhard S. Mundinger, MD; Ian R. Wisecarver, BS; Luke A. Cusimano, MD
A 2-year-old African American boy presented with a mass involving the posterior superior right helix at the root.
A 2-year-old African American boy presented with a mass involving the posterior superior right helix at the root.
A 2-year-old African American...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
03/27/2021
Eric Clayman, MS; Kathryn S. King, MD; Michael A. Harrington, MD, MPH
A 63-year-old man presented with a history of intermittent difficulty opening eyes with need for excessive ocular muscle use diagnosed with essential blepharospasm, bilateral brow ptosis, and bilateral dermatochalasis.
A 63-year-old man presented with a history of intermittent difficulty opening eyes with need for excessive ocular muscle use diagnosed with essential blepharospasm, bilateral brow ptosis, and bilateral dermatochalasis.
A 63-year-old man presented with...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Amra Kuc, MD; Justin D. Daggett, MD; Deniz Dayicioglu, MD; Kathryn S. King, MD
A 67-year-old male patient with a history of massive weight loss (MWL) presented with a left lower extremity wound 15 cm with an exposed tibiofibular joint following a motorcycle accident.
A 67-year-old male patient with a history of massive weight loss (MWL) presented with a left lower extremity wound 15 cm with an exposed tibiofibular joint following a motorcycle accident.
A 67-year-old male patient with...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Paige C. Goote, BS; Robert J. Mann, MD; Nicholas S. Adams, MD
A 5-year old boy presented to the pediatric plastic surgery clinic for hypernasal speech.
A 5-year old boy presented to the pediatric plastic surgery clinic for hypernasal speech.
A 5-year old boy presented to...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Erica Y. Xue, MS; Jerette Schultz, MD; Ramazi O. Datiashvili, MD, PhD
A 47-year-old man presented to the plastic surgery clinic with a pedunculated lesion of the right medial thigh. The lesion had been present for the majority of the patient's life and had gradually enlarged to the point where it was...
A 47-year-old man presented to the plastic surgery clinic with a pedunculated lesion of the right medial thigh. The lesion had been present for the majority of the patient's life and had gradually enlarged to the point where it was...
A 47-year-old man presented to...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Tom Reisler, BSc, MBBCh, MRCS, BSc(Hons), MBChB; Helen M. Johnson, MD
A 21-year-old woman on oral contraceptives presented with 1-year history of an uncomfortable left axillary mass.
A 21-year-old woman on oral contraceptives presented with 1-year history of an uncomfortable left axillary mass.
A 21-year-old woman on oral...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Benson J. Pulikkottil, MD; Ronnie A. Pezeshk, MD; James F. Thornton, MD; Nicholas T. Haddock, MD, FACS
A 49-year-old woman presented with a 3-cm nasal wound after Mohs surgery for basal cell carcinoma of the right ala.
A 49-year-old woman presented with a 3-cm nasal wound after Mohs surgery for basal cell carcinoma of the right ala.
A 49-year-old woman presented...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Andrea R. Hiller, BS, MD; Jared M. Davis, MD; Steven A. Schulz, MD; Josh Henderson, BA; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS
The complex vascular anatomy of the head and neck provides many options for recipient vessels. It is important for reconstructive surgeons to be familiar with vascular anatomy of the head and neck, especially the relative size of potential...
The complex vascular anatomy of the head and neck provides many options for recipient vessels. It is important for reconstructive surgeons to be familiar with vascular anatomy of the head and neck, especially the relative size of potential...
The complex vascular anatomy of...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Alicia R. Billington, MD, BS , MEng; Ricardo J. Gonzalez; Amra Kuc, MD; Angie Zhang, BA; Deniz Dayicioglu, MD; Paul D. Smith, MD; Amanda Zimmerman, MD
A 39-year-old woman presented with a twice-recurrent, full-thickness left chest and abdominal wall metaplastic sarcomatoid carcinoma (MSC).
A 39-year-old woman presented with a twice-recurrent, full-thickness left chest and abdominal wall metaplastic sarcomatoid carcinoma (MSC).
A 39-year-old woman presented...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
03/27/2021
Shigeki Sakai, MD, PhD; Kazuo Kishi, MD, PhD; Naohiro Ishii, MD, PhD
A 39-year-old man presented with a diabetic ulcer on his left heel and proximal plantar surface. After debridement of the ulcer and bone abrasion, reconstruction with a free scapular flap was planned.
A 39-year-old man presented with a diabetic ulcer on his left heel and proximal plantar surface. After debridement of the ulcer and bone abrasion, reconstruction with a free scapular flap was planned.
A 39-year-old man presented with...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Tetsuya Taguchi, MD, PhD; Yoshihiro Sowa, MD, PhD; Toshiaki Numajiri, MD, PhD; Mariko Goto, MD, PhD; Shizu Itsukage, MD
The purpose of this study was to calculate breast volumes prospectively using data obtained from MMG and MRI and to estimate the accuracy of these measurements by comparing the results with volumes of mastectomy specimens.
The purpose of this study was to calculate breast volumes prospectively using data obtained from MMG and MRI and to estimate the accuracy of these measurements by comparing the results with volumes of mastectomy specimens.
The purpose of this study was to...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Case Report
03/27/2021
Mark Sisco, MD, FACS; Lee W. T. Alkureishi, MBChB, MRCS; Mihir K. Bhayani, MD, FACS
CASE REPORT Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for a Total Parotidectomy Defect Lee W. T. Alkureishi, MBChB,a Mihir K. Bhayani, MD, FACS,b and Mark Sisco, MD, FACSc aPlastic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for...
CASE REPORT Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for a Total Parotidectomy Defect Lee W. T. Alkureishi, MBChB,a Mihir K. Bhayani, MD, FACS,b and Mark Sisco, MD, FACSc aPlastic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for...
CASE...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Shunsuke Sakakibara, MD, PhD; Hiroyuki Takasu, MD; Takeo Osaki, MD; Kazunobu Hashikawa, MD, PhD; Tadashi Nomura, MD, PhD; Hiroto Terashi, MD, PhD
A novel method of monitoring free flaps using near-infrared spectroscopy is presented.
A novel method of monitoring free flaps using near-infrared spectroscopy is presented.
A novel method of monitoring...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Rahul K. Nath, MD; Chandra Somasundaram, PhD; Sean G. Boutros
Functional free gracilis muscle transfer is an operative procedure for elbow reconstruction in patients with complete brachial plexus nerve and avulsion injuries and in delayed or prolonged nerve denervation, as well as in patients with...
Functional free gracilis muscle transfer is an operative procedure for elbow reconstruction in patients with complete brachial plexus nerve and avulsion injuries and in delayed or prolonged nerve denervation, as well as in patients with...
Functional free gracilis muscle...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Review
03/27/2021
Matthew R. Zeiderman, MD, BA; Saeed A. Chowdhry, MD, FACS; Joshua H. Choo, MD; Ronald M. Brooks, MD; Steven A. Schulz, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS; J. Stephen Gunn, MD; Charles A. Riccio, MD, BA, MS
Current literature on nipple innervation, performed additional anatomical studies was reviewed and findings were applied to the clinical setting to identify a safe zone for reduction mammoplasty to preserve nipple sensation.
Current literature on nipple innervation, performed additional anatomical studies was reviewed and findings were applied to the clinical setting to identify a safe zone for reduction mammoplasty to preserve nipple sensation.
Current literature on nipple...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Mohammed Al Azrak, MBBCh, MSc, FACS; Rei Ogawa, MD, PhD, FACS
Autologous hair can serve as a thread for closing facial wounds. It is low cost and thus suitable in settings characterized by facility and equipment limitations. It is also suitable for the battlefield.
Autologous hair can serve as a thread for closing facial wounds. It is low cost and thus suitable in settings characterized by facility and equipment limitations. It is also suitable for the battlefield.
Autologous hair can serve as a...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Review
03/27/2021
Erica Y. Xue, MS; Paul J. Therattil, MD, BA; Aditya Sood, MD, MBA; Christopher Sangiovanni, BS; Edward S. Lee, MD
This literature review examines the relationship between the rate of capsular contracture and breast massage following augmentation mammaplasty with implants.
This literature review examines the relationship between the rate of capsular contracture and breast massage following augmentation mammaplasty with implants.
This literature review examines...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Waseem Mohiuddin, BS, MD; Guillaume S. Chevrollier, MD; Patrick J. Greaney, Jr., MD; Matthew P. Jenkins, MD; Steven E. Copit, MD
The purpose of this study was to examine the complication rates of the latissimus dorsi flap as compared with the complication rates of implant-based reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy.
The purpose of this study was to examine the complication rates of the latissimus dorsi flap as compared with the complication rates of implant-based reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy.
The purpose of this study was to...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Case Report
03/27/2021
Takintope Akinbiyi, MD; Sanjeev Kaul, MD
Heterotopic Ossification Encountered During a Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: Case Report and Literature Review Takintope Akinbiyi, MD,a and Sanjeev Kaul, MDb aDepartment of General Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School,...
Heterotopic Ossification Encountered During a Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: Case Report and Literature Review Takintope Akinbiyi, MD,a and Sanjeev Kaul, MDb aDepartment of General Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School,...
Heterotopic Ossification...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Review
03/27/2021
Stephen R. Katzman
The Unexpected Hand Patient: Invited Commentary Stephen R. Katzman Methfessel & Werbel, PC, Edison, NJ www.methwerblaw.com The article “The Unexpected Hand Patient” by A. M....
The Unexpected Hand Patient: Invited Commentary Stephen R. Katzman Methfessel & Werbel, PC, Edison, NJ www.methwerblaw.com The article “The Unexpected Hand Patient” by A. M....
The Unexpected...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
03/27/2021
Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS; Morton L. Kasdan, MD, FACS; Andrew M. Swiergosz, BS
The diagnosis of malingering should be based on thorough history, physical examination, electrodiagnostic studies, imaging studies, and evaluation of all medical records.
The diagnosis of malingering should be based on thorough history, physical examination, electrodiagnostic studies, imaging studies, and evaluation of all medical records.
The diagnosis of malingering...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Case Report
03/27/2021
Jared M. Davis, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS; Thomas J. Lee, MD; Nicolas Ajkay, MD, FACS; Mitchell J. Buller, MD, MEng; Adee Heiman, BA
A 47-year-old woman with size 38 DD breasts presented with a palpable 2-cm subareolar mass of the left breast.
A 47-year-old woman with size 38 DD breasts presented with a palpable 2-cm subareolar mass of the left breast.
A 47-year-old woman with size 38...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Mark S. Granick, MD; Mayilvahanan Shanmugam; Narayanan Ramasubbu; Chaitra Paribathan, MS
This study was planned to determine whether energy delivered by the DCLFU debridement device is sufficient to remove biofilms from metallic implant surfaces.
This study was planned to determine whether energy delivered by the DCLFU debridement device is sufficient to remove biofilms from metallic implant surfaces.
This study was planned to...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Chandra Somasundaram, PhD; Rahul K. Nath, MD
The results of a retrospective analysis of surgically managed 21 patients who had knee injuries and foot drop are reported.
The results of a retrospective analysis of surgically managed 21 patients who had knee injuries and foot drop are reported.
The results of a retrospective...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Review
03/27/2021
Mark S. Granick, MD; Aditya Sood, MD, MBA; Paul J. Therattil, MD, BA; Edward S. Lee, MD; Stella Y. Chung, BA, MS
Parties with a plastic surgeon as an expert witness tend to be more successful in litigation.
Parties with a plastic surgeon as an expert witness tend to be more successful in litigation.
Parties with a plastic surgeon...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Jiro Ando, MD; Michiko Harao, MD, PhD; Masaru Takemae, MD; Kazuo Kishi, MD, PhD; Naohiro Ishii, MD, PhD
The present study aimed at a quantitative analysis based on decreased projection of the reconstructed side compared with silicone breast implant projection and to develop a new method for simple and practical decision of silicone breast...
The present study aimed at a quantitative analysis based on decreased projection of the reconstructed side compared with silicone breast implant projection and to develop a new method for simple and practical decision of silicone breast...
The present study aimed at a...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Review
03/27/2021
Frank S. Ciminello, MD, MS; Ian C. Hoppe, MD, BA; Jordan N. Halsey, MD; Mark S. Granick, MD; Edward S. Lee, MD
A Single-Center Review of Palatal Fractures: Etiology, Patterns, Concomitant Injuries, and Management Ian C. Hoppe, MD,a Jordan N. Halsey, MD,a Frank S. Ciminello, MD,b Edward S. Lee, MD,a and Mark S. Granick, MDa aDivision of...
A Single-Center Review of Palatal Fractures: Etiology, Patterns, Concomitant Injuries, and Management Ian C. Hoppe, MD,a Jordan N. Halsey, MD,a Frank S. Ciminello, MD,b Edward S. Lee, MD,a and Mark S. Granick, MDa aDivision of...
A Single-Center Review of...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Sandhir Kandola, PhD; Susan P. Hignett, FRCS; Rebecca L. Teasdale, MB, BS; Ashley R. Topps, FRCS; Mandana Pennick, FRCS; Meiju Hwang, FRCS; Nicola Barnes, MD, FRCS; Cliona C. Kirwan, PhD, FRCS; Julia R. Henderson, FRCS
The aim of this observational study was to establish what interventions are undertaken to prevent infection during implant-based reconstructive surgery in NHS Trusts across the northwest of England.
The aim of this observational study was to establish what interventions are undertaken to prevent infection during implant-based reconstructive surgery in NHS Trusts across the northwest of England.
The aim of this observational...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Review
03/27/2021
Mark Sisco, MD, FACS; James Ward, MD; Michael A. Howard, MD; Chad M. Teven, MD; Daniel B. Schmid, MD
Types, indications, and common regimens of systemic forms of therapy offered in early-stage breast cancer are reviewed, with further detail on the mechanism of action, approved uses, major toxicities, and relevance to breast reconstruction of...
Types, indications, and common regimens of systemic forms of therapy offered in early-stage breast cancer are reviewed, with further detail on the mechanism of action, approved uses, major toxicities, and relevance to breast reconstruction of...
Types, indications, and common...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Case Report
03/27/2021
Tadashi Nomura, MD, PhD; Hiroto Terashi, MD, PhD; Shunsuke Sakakibara, MD, PhD; Aya Moriwaki, MD; Teruya Kawamoto, MD, PhD; Satoshi Suzuki, MD, PhD; Takeshi Ishimura, MD, PhD; Kazunobu Hashikawa, MD, PhD
A case of a primary, low-grade MFS in the rectus abdominis muscle infiltrating the abdominal cavity of a 75-year-old man is reported.
A case of a primary, low-grade MFS in the rectus abdominis muscle infiltrating the abdominal cavity of a 75-year-old man is reported.
A case of a primary, low-grade...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Case Report
03/27/2021
Aditya Sood, MD, MBA; Gerardo Russo, BS; Edward S. Lee, MD; Paul J. Therattil, MD, BA
The purpose of this study was to review the literature examining the various techniques of functional LD flap transfer for upper-extremity reconstruction and methods to optimize outcomes.
The purpose of this study was to review the literature examining the various techniques of functional LD flap transfer for upper-extremity reconstruction and methods to optimize outcomes.
The purpose of this study was to...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Jiro Ando, MD; Michiko Harao, MD, PhD; Kazuo Kishi, MD, PhD; Masaru Takemae, MD; Naohiro Ishii, MD, PhD
This study aimed to evaluate degree of breast ptosis based on the rostrocaudal distance between the IMF to the lowest point of the breast and suggest a useful and practical criterion for obtaining good aesthetic good outcomes and a...
This study aimed to evaluate degree of breast ptosis based on the rostrocaudal distance between the IMF to the lowest point of the breast and suggest a useful and practical criterion for obtaining good aesthetic good outcomes and a...
This study aimed to evaluate...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Khalid A. Murad, MBBS; Bader A. Alghamdi, MBBS; Khalid J. Alzahrani, MBBS; Abdullah E. Kattan, MBBS; Loui A. Ezzat, MBBS; Saud A. Alsaleh, MBBS
A Psychosocial Analysis of the Effect of Body-Contouring Surgery on Patients After Weight Loss Khalid J. Alzahrani, MBBS, Abdullah E. Kattan, MBBS, Loui A. Ezzat, MBBS, Saud A. Alsaleh, MBBS, Khalid A. Murad, MBBS, and Bader A....
A Psychosocial Analysis of the Effect of Body-Contouring Surgery on Patients After Weight Loss Khalid J. Alzahrani, MBBS, Abdullah E. Kattan, MBBS, Loui A. Ezzat, MBBS, Saud A. Alsaleh, MBBS, Khalid A. Murad, MBBS, and Bader A....
A Psychosocial Analysis of...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Case Report
03/27/2021
Hisako Hara, MD; Makoto Mihara, MD
A case involving a blocking of lymphatic vessels in indocyanine green lymphography and a shrunken lymphatic vessel intraoperatively is reported.
A case involving a blocking of lymphatic vessels in indocyanine green lymphography and a shrunken lymphatic vessel intraoperatively is reported.
A case involving a blocking of...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Shaun D. Mendenhall, MD; Nada N. Berry, MD; Michael W. Neumeister, MD; Michael R. Ruebhausen, MD
Postsurgical Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Rare Disease Following a Common Surgery Michael R. Ruebhausen, MD, Shaun D. Mendenhall, MD, Michael W. Neumeister, MD, and Nada N. Berry, MD Institute for...
Postsurgical Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Rare Disease Following a Common Surgery Michael R. Ruebhausen, MD, Shaun D. Mendenhall, MD, Michael W. Neumeister, MD, and Nada N. Berry, MD Institute for...
Postsurgical Pyoderma...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Eirini Liodaki, MD; Tobias Kisch, MD; Eike Wenzel, MD; Peter Mailander, MD; Felix H. Stang, MD
Percutaneous Cannulated Compression Screw Osteosynthesis in Phalanx Fractures: The Surgical Technique, the Indications, and the Results Eirini Liodaki, MD, Tobias Kisch, MD, Eike Wenzel, MD, Peter Mailänder, Prof, and Felix...
Percutaneous Cannulated Compression Screw Osteosynthesis in Phalanx Fractures: The Surgical Technique, the Indications, and the Results Eirini Liodaki, MD, Tobias Kisch, MD, Eike Wenzel, MD, Peter Mailänder, Prof, and Felix...
Percutaneous Cannulated...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Original Research
03/27/2021
Yugesh Caplash, MBBS, MS, MCh; John Edward Greenwood, MD, AM, BSc(Hons), MBChB, MD, FRCS; Marcus James Dermot Wagstaff, BSc(Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRCS(Plast)
Reconstruction of an Anterior Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis Defect Using a Biodegradable Polyurethane Dermal Substitute Marcus JD Wagstaff, MBBS, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FRACS,a,b Yugesh Caplash, MBBS, MS, MCh, FRACS,b and John E...
Reconstruction of an Anterior Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis Defect Using a Biodegradable Polyurethane Dermal Substitute Marcus JD Wagstaff, MBBS, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FRACS,a,b Yugesh Caplash, MBBS, MS, MCh, FRACS,b and John E...
Reconstruction of an...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
Case Report
03/27/2021
Deniz Dayicioglu, MD; Michael A. Harrington, MD, MPH; Justin D. Daggett, MD; Augustine Reid Wilson, MS
A novel technique of contralateral pedicled deepithelialized superficial inferior epigastric artery flaps, followed by abdominal advancement coverage, as an alternative treatment of radiated complicated inguinal or lower abdominal defects,...
A novel technique of contralateral pedicled deepithelialized superficial inferior epigastric artery flaps, followed by abdominal advancement coverage, as an alternative treatment of radiated complicated inguinal or lower abdominal defects,...
A novel technique of...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
03/27/2021
Jacob N. Grow, MD; James Butterworth, MD; Paul Petty, MD
Alternatives to Acellular Dermal Matrix: Utilization of a Gore DualMesh Sling as a Cost-Conscious Adjunct for Breast Reconstruction Jacob N. Grow, MD,a James Butterworth, MD,a and Paul Petty, MDb aDepartment of Plastic...
Alternatives to Acellular Dermal Matrix: Utilization of a Gore DualMesh Sling as a Cost-Conscious Adjunct for Breast Reconstruction Jacob N. Grow, MD,a James Butterworth, MD,a and Paul Petty, MDb aDepartment of Plastic...
Alternatives to Acellular...
03/27/2021
ePlasty
12/10/2017
Saeed A. Chowdhry, MD, FACS; Ronald M. Brooks, MD; John Paul Tutela, MD; Shahrooz Sean Kelishadi, MD, FACS; Matthew R. Zeiderman, MD, BA; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS
Reduction Mammoplasty: Intraoperative Weight Versus Pathology Weight and Its Implications Matthew R. Zeiderman, MD, Shahrooz Sean Kelishadi, MD, John Paul Tutela, MD, Saeed Chowdhry, MD, Ronald M. Brooks, MD, and Bradon J....
Reduction Mammoplasty: Intraoperative Weight Versus Pathology Weight and Its Implications Matthew R. Zeiderman, MD, Shahrooz Sean Kelishadi, MD, John Paul Tutela, MD, Saeed Chowdhry, MD, Ronald M. Brooks, MD, and Bradon J....
Reduction Mammoplasty:...
12/10/2017
ePlasty
Review
12/05/2017
Geoffrey C. Gurtner, MD, FACS; Geoffrey L. Robb, MD, FACS; Michael R. Zenn, MD, MBA; Mark Venturi, MD; Troy Pittman, MD; Scott Spear, MD; Alex Mesbahi, MD; Joseph Dayan, MD
Optimizing Outcomes of Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction With Acellular Dermal Matrix: A Review of Recent Clinical Data Michael Zenn, MD,a Mark Venturi, MD,b Troy Pittman, MD,c Scott Spear, MD,d Geoffrey Gurtner, MD,e Geoffrey...
Optimizing Outcomes of Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction With Acellular Dermal Matrix: A Review of Recent Clinical Data Michael Zenn, MD,a Mark Venturi, MD,b Troy Pittman, MD,c Scott Spear, MD,d Geoffrey Gurtner, MD,e Geoffrey...
Optimizing Outcomes of...
12/05/2017
ePlasty
Interesting Cases
11/02/2017
Matthew Miller, BS, BA; William P. Schmitt, MD; Shannon M. Colohan, MD; Mitchell A. Pet, MD
Fascia Only Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Coverage of a Dorsal Foot Defect After Sarcoma Excision Matthew Miller, BS/BA, Mitchell A. Pet, MD, William P. Schmitt, MD, and Shannon M. Colohan, MD University of Washington Medical...
Fascia Only Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Coverage of a Dorsal Foot Defect After Sarcoma Excision Matthew Miller, BS/BA, Mitchell A. Pet, MD, William P. Schmitt, MD, and Shannon M. Colohan, MD University of Washington Medical...
Fascia Only Anterolateral...
11/02/2017
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Interesting Cases
10/01/2017
Suraj Jaisinghani, MS, MD; John A. Girotto, MD, FACS, FAAP; Robert J. Mann, MD; John W. Polley, MD; Nicholas S. Adams, MD
Virtual Surgical Planning in Orthognathic Surgery Suraj Jaisinghani, MS,a Nicholas S. Adams, MD,b,c Robert J. Mann, MD,b,c,d John W. Polley, MD,b,c,d, and John A. Girotto, MD, MMAb,c,d aChicago Medical School at Rosalind...
Virtual Surgical Planning in Orthognathic Surgery Suraj Jaisinghani, MS,a Nicholas S. Adams, MD,b,c Robert J. Mann, MD,b,c,d John W. Polley, MD,b,c,d, and John A. Girotto, MD, MMAb,c,d aChicago Medical School at Rosalind...
Virtual Surgical Planning...
10/01/2017
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Review
08/28/2017
Paul J. Therattil, MD, BA; Aditya Sood, MD, MBA; Edward S. Lee, MD; Vasanth S. Kotamarti, BS
Sclerotherapy for the Management of Seromas: A Systematic Review Aditya Sood, MD, MBA,a Vasanth S. Kotamarti, MD,b Paul J. Therattil, MD,b and Edward S. Lee, MDb aThe Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Plastic...
Sclerotherapy for the Management of Seromas: A Systematic Review Aditya Sood, MD, MBA,a Vasanth S. Kotamarti, MD,b Paul J. Therattil, MD,b and Edward S. Lee, MDb aThe Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Plastic...
Sclerotherapy for the...
08/28/2017
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Original Research
08/09/2017
Joshua H. Choo, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS; Morton L. Kasdan, MD, FACS; Andrea R. Hiller, BS, MD; Steven A. Schulz, MD; Andrew M. Swiergosz, BS; J. Stephen Gunn, MD; Joshua T. Henderson, MD, BA
Preservation of the Sterile Matrix, Hyponychium, and Fingertip Pad in Fingertip Reconstruction With Composite Fingertip and Nail Bed Graft and Volar V-Y Advancement Flap Joshua T. Henderson, BA,a Steven A. Schulz, MD,b Andrew M....
Preservation of the Sterile Matrix, Hyponychium, and Fingertip Pad in Fingertip Reconstruction With Composite Fingertip and Nail Bed Graft and Volar V-Y Advancement Flap Joshua T. Henderson, BA,a Steven A. Schulz, MD,b Andrew M....
Preservation of the...
08/09/2017
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Interesting Cases
08/09/2017
Joshua B. Elston, MD; Anthony Maurice Kordahi, BA, MD; Ellen M. Robertson, MD; C. Wayne Cruse, MD
Desmoplastic Melanoma Anthony Maurice Kordahi, MD, Joshua B. Elston, MD, Ellen M. Robertson, MD, and C. Wayne Cruse, MD Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego; and University of...
Desmoplastic Melanoma Anthony Maurice Kordahi, MD, Joshua B. Elston, MD, Ellen M. Robertson, MD, and C. Wayne Cruse, MD Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego; and University of...
Desmoplastic...
08/09/2017
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Interesting Cases
08/02/2017
Daniel Delgadillo, III, BS ; Logan W. Carr, MD; Morgan S. Brgoch, MD; John M. Ingraham, MD
Rapidly Involuting Congenital Hemangioma of the Hand Daniel Delgadillo III, BSa, Logan W. Carr, MDb, Morgan S. Brgoch, MDb, and John M. Ingraham, MDb aMichigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids; and...
Rapidly Involuting Congenital Hemangioma of the Hand Daniel Delgadillo III, BSa, Logan W. Carr, MDb, Morgan S. Brgoch, MDb, and John M. Ingraham, MDb aMichigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids; and...
Rapidly Involuting...
08/02/2017
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Interesting Cases
08/02/2017
Benson J. Pulikkottil, MD; Edward Ruane, MD; Michael E. Scott, DO; Alexandre Philipp Sater, BS ; Joseph E. Imbriglia, MD
Simultaneous Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate and Scaphoid Benson J. Pulikkottil, MD, Edward Ruane, MD, Michael E. Scott, DO, Alexandre Philipp Sater, BS, and Joseph E. Imbriglia, MD Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University...
Simultaneous Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate and Scaphoid Benson J. Pulikkottil, MD, Edward Ruane, MD, Michael E. Scott, DO, Alexandre Philipp Sater, BS, and Joseph E. Imbriglia, MD Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University...
Simultaneous Avascular...
08/02/2017
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Original Research
07/09/2017
Lauren B. Nosanov, MD; Daniel Y. Jo, BS; Pranay R. Randad, BS; Jeffrey W. Shupp, MD; Lauren T. Moffatt, PhD; Rachel T. Ortiz, MS; Bonnie C. Carney, BS 
Effectiveness of a Glycylcycline Antibiotic for Reducing the Pathogenicity of Superantigen-Producing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Burn Wounds Lauren B. Nosanov, MD,a,b Daniel Y. Jo, BS,b Pranay R. Randad, BS,b...
Effectiveness of a Glycylcycline Antibiotic for Reducing the Pathogenicity of Superantigen-Producing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Burn Wounds Lauren B. Nosanov, MD,a,b Daniel Y. Jo, BS,b Pranay R. Randad, BS,b...
Effectiveness of a...
07/09/2017
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Original Research
07/06/2017
Jared M. Davis, MD; Thomas J. Lee, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS; Mitchell J. Buller, MD, MEng
Bolstering Skin Grafts With a Surgical Scrub Brush: A Cost-effective Solution Mitchell Buller, MEng, Thomas J. Lee, MD, Jared Davis, MD, and Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,...
Bolstering Skin Grafts With a Surgical Scrub Brush: A Cost-effective Solution Mitchell Buller, MEng, Thomas J. Lee, MD, Jared Davis, MD, and Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,...
Bolstering Skin Grafts...
07/06/2017
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Original Research
06/11/2017
Jayant P. Agarwal, MD; Daniel P. Donato, MD; Alvin C. Kwok, MD, MPH; Michael O. Bishop, BA; Angela P. Presson, PhD
Unplanned Readmission in Outpatient Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 23,613 Patients in the NSQIP Data Set Daniel P. Donato, MD,a Alvin C. Kwok, MD MPH,a Michael O. Bishop, BA,b Angela P. Presson, PhD,b and Jayant P. Agarwal,...
Unplanned Readmission in Outpatient Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 23,613 Patients in the NSQIP Data Set Daniel P. Donato, MD,a Alvin C. Kwok, MD MPH,a Michael O. Bishop, BA,b Angela P. Presson, PhD,b and Jayant P. Agarwal,...
Unplanned Readmission in...
06/11/2017
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Original Research
06/09/2017
Yoshichika Yasunaga, MD; Yohei Tanaka, MD, PhD; Kiyoshi Matsuo, MD, PhD; Shunsuke Yuzuriha, MD, PhD
Near-Infrared Irradiation Increases Length of Axial Pattern Flap Survival in Rats Yoshichika Yasunaga, MD,a Kiyoshi Matsuo, MD, PhD,a Yohei Tanaka, MD, PhD,b and Shunsuke Yuzuriha, MD, PhDa aDepartment of Plastic and...
Near-Infrared Irradiation Increases Length of Axial Pattern Flap Survival in Rats Yoshichika Yasunaga, MD,a Kiyoshi Matsuo, MD, PhD,a Yohei Tanaka, MD, PhD,b and Shunsuke Yuzuriha, MD, PhDa aDepartment of Plastic and...
Near-Infrared Irradiation...
06/09/2017
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Interesting Cases
06/04/2017
Eric Clayman, MS; Kathryn S. King, MD; Michael A. Harrington, MD, MPH
Corticosteroid-Associated Angiolipomatosis Eric Clayman, MS, Kathryn King, MD, and Michael A. Harrington, MD, MPH Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine,...
Corticosteroid-Associated Angiolipomatosis Eric Clayman, MS, Kathryn King, MD, and Michael A. Harrington, MD, MPH Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine,...
Corticosteroid-Associated...
06/04/2017
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Case Report
06/04/2017
Amanda J. Ross, MD; Nada N. Berry, MD
Right Ventricular Perforation From a Floating Rib Following Deep Sternal Wound Infection Debridement and Application of a Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device: A Case Report and Literature Review Amanda J. Ross, MD, and Nada N. Berry,...
Right Ventricular Perforation From a Floating Rib Following Deep Sternal Wound Infection Debridement and Application of a Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device: A Case Report and Literature Review Amanda J. Ross, MD, and Nada N. Berry,...
Right Ventricular...
06/04/2017
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Original Research
06/02/2017
Saeed A. Chowdhry, MD, FACS; Ronald M. Brooks, MD; Jonathan T. Nguyen, BS , MD; John Paul Tutela, MD; David V. Yonick, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD, FACS; Joshua H. Choo, MD; Shahrooz Sean Kelishadi, MD, FACS
Champagne Groove Lipectomy: A Safe Technique to Contour the Upper Abdomen in Abdominoplasty Ron Brooks, MD, Jonathan Nguyen, MD, Saeed Chowdhry, MD, John Paul Tutela, MD, Sean Kelishadi, MD, David Yonick, MD, Joshua Choo, MD, and...
Champagne Groove Lipectomy: A Safe Technique to Contour the Upper Abdomen in Abdominoplasty Ron Brooks, MD, Jonathan Nguyen, MD, Saeed Chowdhry, MD, John Paul Tutela, MD, Sean Kelishadi, MD, David Yonick, MD, Joshua Choo, MD, and...
Champagne Groove...
06/02/2017
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Original Research
06/01/2017
Hui Xu, PhD, MD; Maryellen Sandor, PhD; Patrick Leamy, PhD; Pearl Assan, MS; Amardeep Hoonjan, MS; Li-Ting Huang, PhD; Marianne Edwards, BS; Wenqi Zuo, BS; Hui Li, PhD
Relevant In Vitro Predictors of Human Acellular Dermal Matrix-Associated Inflammation and Capsule Formation in a Nonhuman Primate Subcutaneous Tissue Expander Model Maryellen Sandor, PhD, Patrick Leamy, PhD, Pearl Assan, MS,...
Relevant In Vitro Predictors of Human Acellular Dermal Matrix-Associated Inflammation and Capsule Formation in a Nonhuman Primate Subcutaneous Tissue Expander Model Maryellen Sandor, PhD, Patrick Leamy, PhD, Pearl Assan, MS,...
Relevant In Vitro...
06/01/2017
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Interesting Cases
04/06/2017
David Buziashvili, MBS; Tom Reisler, BSc, MBBCh, MRCS, BSc(Hons), MBChB; Richard S. Zeri, MD, FACS
Avascular Necrosis of the Capitate David Buziashvili, MBS,a Richard S Zeri, MD, FACS,b and Tom Reisler, MB ChB, BSc(Hons), MRCS(Ed)b aNew Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark bDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive...
Avascular Necrosis of the Capitate David Buziashvili, MBS,a Richard S Zeri, MD, FACS,b and Tom Reisler, MB ChB, BSc(Hons), MRCS(Ed)b aNew Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark bDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive...
Avascular Necrosis of the...
04/06/2017
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Interesting Cases
02/06/2017
Mark Prevost, II, MD; Rachel Seay, MD; Olivia Means, MD; Ronald M. Brooks, MD
Suppurative Flexor Tenosynovitis Secondary to Hematogenous Seeding Olivia Means, BSa, Mark Prevost, II, MDb, Rachel Seay, MDc, and Ron Brooks, MDc aUniversity of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile bUniversity of South...
Suppurative Flexor Tenosynovitis Secondary to Hematogenous Seeding Olivia Means, BSa, Mark Prevost, II, MDb, Rachel Seay, MDc, and Ron Brooks, MDc aUniversity of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile bUniversity of South...
Suppurative Flexor...
02/06/2017
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Case Report
01/12/2017
Masato Shiba, MD, PhD; Takeshi Kitazawa, MD
CASE REPORT Osteochondrolipoma of the Mandible Takeshi Kitazawa, MD, and Masato Shiba, MD, PhD Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu, Japan Correspondence:...
CASE REPORT Osteochondrolipoma of the Mandible Takeshi Kitazawa, MD, and Masato Shiba, MD, PhD Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu, Japan Correspondence:...
CASE...
01/12/2017
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Interesting Cases
01/05/2017
Jeremy Goverman, MD, FACS; Margaret Connolly, MD; Andrea Axtell, MD; Sean Hickey, MD; Ann Whalen, BA; Lucy McNamara, PharmD; Dorothy Albright, PharmD; Jonathan Friedstat, MD
Chemical Burn From Cinnamon Oil Margaret Connolly, MD, Andrea Axtell, MD, Sean Hickey, MD, Ann Whalen, BA, Lucy McNamara, PharmD, Dorothy Albright, PharmD, Jonathan Friedstat, MD, and Jeremy Goverman, MD Sumner Redstone Burn...
Chemical Burn From Cinnamon Oil Margaret Connolly, MD, Andrea Axtell, MD, Sean Hickey, MD, Ann Whalen, BA, Lucy McNamara, PharmD, Dorothy Albright, PharmD, Jonathan Friedstat, MD, and Jeremy Goverman, MD Sumner Redstone Burn...
Chemical Burn From...
01/05/2017
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