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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
09/25/2025
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
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
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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Case Report
08/08/2025
Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome remains underrecognized. This case explores diagnosis and management considerations in a child with cervical rib compression.
Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome remains underrecognized. This case explores diagnosis and management considerations in a child with cervical rib compression.
Pediatric thoracic outlet...
08/08/2025
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Case Report
08/08/2025
Case report details surgical management of a rare, long extrasphincteric fistula complicating prior scrotal reconstruction following Fournier gangrene.
Case report details surgical management of a rare, long extrasphincteric fistula complicating prior scrotal reconstruction following Fournier gangrene.
Case report details surgical...
08/08/2025
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Case Report
08/06/2025
Staged reconstruction of dorsal hand degloving with extensor tendon injury using groin flap, tendon grafts, and silicone rod technique.
Staged reconstruction of dorsal hand degloving with extensor tendon injury using groin flap, tendon grafts, and silicone rod technique.
Staged reconstruction of dorsal...
08/06/2025
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Original Research
07/18/2025
Sabrina M. Wang, MD, MPH; Steven L. Zeng, BA; Victoria Wu, BA; Emmanuel O. Emovon, III, BS; J. Andres Hernandez, MD, MBA; William M. Tian, BS; Cynthia Feltner, MD, MPH; Suhail K. Mithani, MD
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional...
07/18/2025
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Original Research
07/17/2025
Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Lexina R. Patel, BS; Kartik Garg, MD; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Mitchell Peake, MD; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and...
07/17/2025
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Case Report
07/17/2025
Kelly C. Ho, BS; Kristin N. Huffman, BS; Madeline J. O’Connor, BA; Payton Sparks, BS; Caden Bozigar; Helene Sterbling, MD; Nora Hansen, MD
Case highlights breast cancer screening considerations in transgender women with long-term hormone therapy and familial risk factors.
Case highlights breast cancer screening considerations in transgender women with long-term hormone therapy and familial risk factors.
Case highlights breast cancer...
07/17/2025
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Original Research
07/17/2025
Dylan Singh, MD; Justin H. Wong, BS; Alana A. Parsa, MD; Fereydoun D. Parsa, MD, FACS
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential...
07/17/2025
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