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Microsurgery

Original Research
03/13/2025
Shawhin Shahriari, MD, MA, MS; Cees Whisonant, MD; Joseph Kuhn, MD; Tyler Chavez, MD; Joshua Harrison, MD; Casey McDonald, MD; Adam Schwartz, MD; Jolee Suddock, MD; Elizabeth Mikola, MD; Gregory Borah, MD, DMD
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine...
03/13/2025
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Original Research
01/29/2025
Rahul K. Nath, MD; Chandra Somasundaram, PhD
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial...
01/29/2025
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Case Report
11/27/2024
Nicholas W. Miller, BS; Zachary A. Koenig, MD; Kerri M. Woodberry, MD, MBA
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old female who developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus right-breast abscess approximately 7 weeks following bilateral nipple piercings.
The authors present the case of a 39-year-old female who developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus right-breast abscess approximately 7 weeks following bilateral nipple piercings.
The authors present the case of...
11/27/2024
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Case Report
10/23/2024
Navya Baranwal, BA; Jesse E. Menville, BA; Elijah M. Persad-Paisley, BA; Nikhil Sobti, MD; Loree K. Kalliainen, MD, MA
Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.
Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.
Regenerative peripheral nerve...
10/23/2024
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Case Report
06/03/2024
Gautam Lokdarshi, MD, MRCS; Abdul Shameer Shamanzil, MD, MRCS
This report describes an innovative but simple technique for the repair of medial canthus injury involving canaliculus.
This report describes an innovative but simple technique for the repair of medial canthus injury involving canaliculus.
This report describes an...
06/03/2024
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Case Report
05/23/2024
This report presents a patient who developed postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum 10 days postoperatively following penile inversion vaginoplasty.
This report presents a patient who developed postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum 10 days postoperatively following penile inversion vaginoplasty.
This report presents a patient...
05/23/2024
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Original Research
05/09/2024
Isao Koshima, MD; Keisuke Shimbo; Haruka Kawamoto
This single-center, retrospective cohort study investigated the course of treatment for lymphedema in patients receiving palliative care to assess posttreatment outcomes.
This single-center, retrospective cohort study investigated the course of treatment for lymphedema in patients receiving palliative care to assess posttreatment outcomes.
This single-center,...
05/09/2024
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Case Report
04/29/2024
This report describes 2 cases of penile revascularization for arteriogenic erectile dysfunction at a level 1 trauma center.
This report describes 2 cases of penile revascularization for arteriogenic erectile dysfunction at a level 1 trauma center.
This report describes 2 cases of...
04/29/2024
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Case Report
04/02/2024

 

 
This report describes the development of a pubic aneurysmal bone cyst in a transgender patient who had previously undergone PIV, possibly indicating a very rare complication of this gender-affirming operation.
This report describes the development of a pubic aneurysmal bone cyst in a transgender patient who had previously undergone PIV, possibly indicating a very rare complication of this gender-affirming operation.
This report describes the...
04/02/2024
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Case Report
03/14/2024
Haruka Kawamoto; Isao Koshima, MD; Keisuke Shimbo
This case report presents the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a 76-year-old man who underwent free flap reconstruction for calcaneal osteomyelitis.
This case report presents the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a 76-year-old man who underwent free flap reconstruction for calcaneal osteomyelitis.
This case report presents the...
03/14/2024
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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
ePlasty
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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