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Reconstructive Surgery

Case Report
04/29/2025
Gracie R. Baum, BS; Cameron T. Cox, BBA; Ian L. Valerio, MD, MS, MBA; Brendan J. MacKay, MD
This retrospective case series explores urinary bladder matrix as a primary modality for complex wound management in high-risk patients.
This retrospective case series explores urinary bladder matrix as a primary modality for complex wound management in high-risk patients.
This retrospective case series...
04/29/2025
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Original Research
03/17/2025
Muhammad Usman Amiruddin, MBBS, FCPS; Ali Hassan, MBBS, FCPS; Hafiz Saqib Sikandar, MBBS, FCPS; Tanzeela Razzaq, MBBS; Muhammad Siyyam, MBBS
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap...
03/17/2025
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Case Report
03/07/2025
Tamara Alcala Dominguez, BS, BA; Stephen Viviano, MD; Duane Wang, MD
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia...
03/07/2025
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Original Research
02/20/2025
Jung Ho Gong, MD; Ronald K. Akiki, MD; Rachel Sullivan, MD
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup...
02/20/2025
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Original Research
01/14/2025
Anna E. Daytz, BS; Raquel A. Minasian, MD; Susana Benitez Sanchez, MD; Jina Yom, BA; Christopher Aiello, BS; Emma Robinson, BS; Mark L. Smith, MD; Neil Tanna, MD, MBA
Exploring the innovative HyPAD technique for enhancing soft tissue volume and core projection in autologous breast reconstruction without implants.
Exploring the innovative HyPAD technique for enhancing soft tissue volume and core projection in autologous breast reconstruction without implants.
Exploring the innovative HyPAD...
01/14/2025
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Case Report
12/18/2024
Joowon Choi, MD, MBS; Matthew A. Applebaum, MD, MBA; Mark E. Feldmann, MD
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer matrix and skin grafting approach evaluated for plantar reconstruction in pediatric patients with palmoplantar keratoderma.
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer matrix and skin grafting approach evaluated for plantar reconstruction in pediatric patients with palmoplantar keratoderma.
Novel two-stage collagen bilayer...
12/18/2024
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Original Research
12/04/2024
Anthony E. Capito, MD, FACS; Nikitha Potturi, MD; Christina N. Canzoneri, MD; Matthew A. Applebaum, MD, MBA; Stephanie Hamlin, BS ; Joowon Choi, MD, MBS; Alicia J. Lozano, MS; Wenyan Ji, MA; Kurtis E. Moyer, MD, FACS
This study examines HbA1c screening's predictive value for postoperative complications in implant-based breast reconstruction through a retrospective, propensity-matched cohort analysis.
This study examines HbA1c screening's predictive value for postoperative complications in implant-based breast reconstruction through a retrospective, propensity-matched cohort analysis.
This study examines HbA1c...
12/04/2024
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Original Research
10/23/2024
Mohammed Shaheen, JD; Rachna Goli, BA; Pooja Yesantharao, MD; Connor Arquette, MD; Nathan Makarewicz, BA; Rahim S. Nazerali, MD MHS
A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.
A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.
A retrospective study of 69...
10/23/2024
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Original Research
10/17/2024
Quincy Jones, BS; Elise E. Hill, MD; Andrew Li, MD; Clifford Pereira, MD; Dattesh Dave, MD; Jerrick Robker, DO; Neil F. Jones, MD
This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.
This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.
This paper reviews signs,...
10/17/2024
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Case Report
08/16/2024
Timothy Nehila, BA; Carson Bair, BS ; Nicholas Alford, BS; Deniz Dayicioglu, MD
This case report highlights a potential link between Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and radiation-induced angiosarcoma, emphasizing the need for further research.
This case report highlights a potential link between Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and radiation-induced angiosarcoma, emphasizing the need for further research.
This case report highlights a...
08/16/2024
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Original Research
03/16/2026
WRAFA is presented as a novel modification of abdominoplasty for global abdominal wall distention, demonstrating durable aesthetic improvement and low complication rates in a 30-year single-surgeon series.
WRAFA is presented as a novel modification of abdominoplasty for global abdominal wall distention, demonstrating durable aesthetic improvement and low complication rates in a 30-year single-surgeon series.
WRAFA is presented as a novel...
03/16/2026
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Case Report
02/27/2026
Trickle charging enables temporary DIEP flap perfusion via an alternate perforator after main pedicle ligation, improving operative efficiency in open and robotic bilateral reconstructions, with no flap loss or fat necrosis in 16 cases.
Trickle charging enables temporary DIEP flap perfusion via an alternate perforator after main pedicle ligation, improving operative efficiency in open and robotic bilateral reconstructions, with no flap loss or fat necrosis in 16 cases.
Trickle charging enables...
02/27/2026
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Original Research
02/04/2026
This retrospective review evaluates porcine acellular dermal xenograft interposition for failed trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty, demonstrating improved pain, function, and radiographic outcomes without complications.
This retrospective review evaluates porcine acellular dermal xenograft interposition for failed trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty, demonstrating improved pain, function, and radiographic outcomes without complications.
This retrospective review...
02/04/2026
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Original Research
01/30/2026
Molly MacIsaac, BS; Alexzandra Mattia, BS; Jordan Halsey, MD; S. Alex Rottgers, MD
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
Waylon Zeng, MD; Nicholas Peterman, MD; Audrey Korte, BS; Morgan Parker, BS; Anthony Capito, 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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