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Original Research
01/29/2025
Vignesh Durai, MS; Gowri Dorairajan, MD, DNB
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
12/18/2024
Brielle E. Raine, MD; Katherine A. Kozlowski, BS; Cody C. Fowler, MD
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical reasoning: an evaluation of its performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Training Examination across core competencies.
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical reasoning: an evaluation of its performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Training Examination across core competencies.
Assessing ChatGPT's clinical...
12/18/2024
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Original Research
07/31/2024
Imran Pathan, MCh
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed flap that is more mathematically precise than the classic Zitelli design is presented for lower third nasal reconstruction.
A new design for the bilobed...
07/31/2024
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Review
05/30/2024
Leah P. Griffin, MS
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and...
05/30/2024
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Review
02/27/2024
Khalifa Al Ghanim, MB, BCh, BAO; Kimberly M. Jaszkul; Andrew Simpson, MD, FRCSC; Eva A. Turley, PhD
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review...
02/27/2024
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Case Report
12/08/2023
Margarida Mendes, MD; Alexandre Almeida, MD; Rita Costa, MD; Anita Paiva, MD; Mariana Jarnalo, MD; Gonçalo Gandra, MD; Ricardo Horta; Pedro Machado, MD; Ruben Coelho, MD
This report presents a case of a 63-year-old man with tuberculosis and postoperative bronchopleural fistula with empyema after pleural decortication and left lower lobe resection.
This report presents a case of a 63-year-old man with tuberculosis and postoperative bronchopleural fistula with empyema after pleural decortication and left lower lobe resection.
This report presents a case of a...
12/08/2023
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Original Research
11/09/2022
Eiichi Sawaragi, MD; Susumu Saito, MD, PhD; Itaru Tsuge; Michiharu Sakamoto; Miho Matsui, MD, PhD; Naoki Morimoto, MD, PhD; Hiroki Yamanaka, MD, PhD; Motoki Katsube, MD, PhD; Tomofumi Nakamura, PhD; Keisuke Watanabe
This is the first study using clinical wound samples to examine the reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture. The reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture was statistically excellent, underscoring the reliability of...
This is the first study using clinical wound samples to examine the reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture. The reproducibility between GAS-RADT and wound culture was statistically excellent, underscoring the reliability of...
This is the first study using...
11/09/2022
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Original Research
10/21/2022
Dominick V. Congiusta, MD, MPH; Michael M. Vosbikian, MD; Irfan H. Ahmed, MD; Kamil M. Amer, MD; Tej Joshi, MD; Patrick Mattern, MD; Robert L. DalCortivo, BBA
This study hypothesizes that bacterial etiology is associated with different operation and reoperation rates in patients with flexor tenosynovitis.
This study hypothesizes that bacterial etiology is associated with different operation and reoperation rates in patients with flexor tenosynovitis.
This study hypothesizes that...
10/21/2022
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Original Research
10/12/2022
J. Lacy Kamm, DVM, PhD; Barnaby C.H. May, PhD; Isaac T.T. Mason; Hamish J. Rose; Sarah F. Newell Williamson; Alister T. Jowsey; Sean J. Gorman; Henry D. Chittock; Christopher C.H. Wong; Anish J. Dheda; Samuel B. Turner; Young Eun Park, PhD; Tarek Kollmetz, PhD; Jenny M. Sonis, DVM, MS
The ENIVO system represents a new approach to dead space management and seroma prevention and was shown to outperform a SoC surgical drain in a challenging large defect model of surgical dead space management and seroma prevention.
The ENIVO system represents a new approach to dead space management and seroma prevention and was shown to outperform a SoC surgical drain in a challenging large defect model of surgical dead space management and seroma prevention.
The ENIVO system represents a...
10/12/2022
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Original Research
07/12/2022
Mikiko Uemura, PhD, PT; Yoshiyuki Yoshikawa, PhD, PT; Masaharu Sugimoto, MS, PT; Rieko Inoue, MS, PT
This study examined the effect of electrical shunting on HDFs migration after ES and suggests that it is important to remove electricity after ES to prevent the generation of reverse currents when ES is applied to promote migration of HDFs.
This study examined the effect of electrical shunting on HDFs migration after ES and suggests that it is important to remove electricity after ES to prevent the generation of reverse currents when ES is applied to promote migration of HDFs.
This study examined the effect...
07/12/2022
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Original Research
01/30/2026
Buccinator-based regional flaps (BMMF, FAMM) provide vascularized options for cleft-related oronasal fistula repair when palatal tissue is limited, emphasizing anatomy, design, and flap selection.
Buccinator-based regional flaps (BMMF, FAMM) provide vascularized options for cleft-related oronasal fistula repair when palatal tissue is limited, emphasizing anatomy, design, and flap selection.
Buccinator-based regional flaps...
01/30/2026
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Original Research
11/06/2025
Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Bilal Koussayer, BS; Kristina Buller, DO; Meredith G. Moore, MD; Mariel McLaughlin, MD; Jenna Stoehr, MD; Riley Schlub, MD; Michael Doarn, MD; Jared Troy, MD
Cohort study evaluates noninferiority of multimodal analgesia versus opioid regimens for pain following breast reduction mammoplasty and tissue expander placement following mastectomy.
Cohort study evaluates noninferiority of multimodal analgesia versus opioid regimens for pain following breast reduction mammoplasty and tissue expander placement following mastectomy.
Cohort study evaluates...
11/06/2025
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Case Report
11/06/2025
Jonathan Ruiz, MD; Jacqueline Ross, MD; Kinsey Rice, MD; Kristen Whalen, MD; Nicole K. Le, MD, MPH; Lisa Kettlestrings, PA-C; Wyatt G. Payne, MD
Rare cutaneous chin metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma: case presentation detailing excisional planning, staged reconstruction strategy, and literature context for surgeons.
Rare cutaneous chin metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma: case presentation detailing excisional planning, staged reconstruction strategy, and literature context for surgeons.
Rare cutaneous chin metastasis...
11/06/2025
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Original Research
11/06/2025
Dhruv Mendiratta, BS; Connor Fletcher, BS; Isabel Herzog, BA; Ashok Para, MD; Tej Joshi, MD; Michael M. Vosbikian, MD; Irfan H. Ahmed, MD
NSQIP 2006–2018 national cohort study assessing preoperative risk factors and amputation level effects on 30-day complications after upper extremity amputation.
NSQIP 2006–2018 national cohort study assessing preoperative risk factors and amputation level effects on 30-day complications after upper extremity amputation.
NSQIP 2006–2018 national cohort...
11/06/2025
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Review
10/27/2025
Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Bilal Koussayer, BS; Kristina Buller, DO; Meredith G. Moore, MD; Mariel McLaughlin, MD; Jenna Stoehr, MD; Riley Schlub, MD; Michael Doarn, MD; Jared Troy, MD
Three severe alligator-bite cases from Florida underpin a PRISMA-guided review addressing early debridement, antibiotic prophylaxis, staged reconstruction, and interdisciplinary management.
Three severe alligator-bite cases from Florida underpin a PRISMA-guided review addressing early debridement, antibiotic prophylaxis, staged reconstruction, and interdisciplinary management.
Three severe alligator-bite...
10/27/2025
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Original Research
10/09/2025
Christopher Cosgrove, MD
Evaluates single-application synthetic electrospun fiber matrix with negative pressure therapy for post-traumatic musculoskeletal soft-tissue defects requiring staged operative wound coverage.
Evaluates single-application synthetic electrospun fiber matrix with negative pressure therapy for post-traumatic musculoskeletal soft-tissue defects requiring staged operative wound coverage.
Evaluates single-application...
10/09/2025
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Original Research
10/01/2025
N. K. Sferopoulos, MD, PhD
Misdiagnosed ulnar longitudinal deficiency complicates pediatric assessment; 35-year review outlines differential diagnoses, radiographic hallmarks, and 7 instructive cases guiding evaluation.
Misdiagnosed ulnar longitudinal deficiency complicates pediatric assessment; 35-year review outlines differential diagnoses, radiographic hallmarks, and 7 instructive cases guiding evaluation.
Misdiagnosed ulnar longitudinal...
10/01/2025
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Original Research
09/25/2025
Quinton L. Carr, BA; Colton H. Connor, BS; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Shriya Dodwani, BA; Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Marcus Bennett, BA; Samuel L. Corey, MD; Dexter W. Weeks, MD; Anthony Azzolini, MD; Carter Prewitt, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Retrospective single-center study evaluates vancomycin-based triple antibiotic irrigation during tissue expander breast reconstruction, assessing postoperative infection patterns and safety profiles.
Retrospective single-center study evaluates vancomycin-based triple antibiotic irrigation during tissue expander breast reconstruction, assessing postoperative infection patterns and safety profiles.
Retrospective single-center...
09/25/2025
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Original Research
09/15/2025
Oluwaseun D. Adebagbo, MD; Micaela J. Tobin, BA; John B. Park, MD, PharmD; Benjamin Rahmani, MD, MS; Sasha Nickman, BA; Macie Gettings, BS; Supraja Rajagopalan, MD; Marissa A. Kent, MD; Ryan P. Cauley, MD, MPH
Analysis of national surgical data explores perioperative outcomes of masculinizing genital surgery performed with or without concurrent hysterectomy procedures.
Analysis of national surgical data explores perioperative outcomes of masculinizing genital surgery performed with or without concurrent hysterectomy procedures.
Analysis of national surgical...
09/15/2025
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Case Report
08/12/2025
Kenny T. Quang, MD; Ananth Murthy, MD, FACS
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via...
08/12/2025
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