This report highlights key clinical findings of infantile hemangiomas, while also identifying "red flags" that necessitate urgent additional investigations and referral to a multidisciplinary team.
This report highlights key clinical findings of infantile hemangiomas, while also identifying "red flags" that necessitate urgent additional investigations and referral to a multidisciplinary team.
Because of its importance in grasping, pinching, and feeling an object, the thumb pulp requires adequate reconstruction. The Littler flap is an option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the thumb and index finger with sensory deficit....
Because of its importance in grasping, pinching, and feeling an object, the thumb pulp requires adequate reconstruction. The Littler flap is an option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the thumb and index finger with sensory deficit....
Andrei Odobescu, MD; Ray Christopher Hosein, MD; Isak A. Goodwin, MD
The technique of venous interposition grafting is described in order to increase the success of micro-anastomoses involving severely calcified vessels.
The technique of venous interposition grafting is described in order to increase the success of micro-anastomoses involving severely calcified vessels.
Adam Stepniewski, MD; Joelle Krahlisch, MD; Alexander Emmert, MD; Ahmad-Fawad Jebran, MD; Maximilian Schilderoth, MD; Helen Synn, MD; Gunther Felmerer, MD
This study aimed to describe the subjective and objective results of the latissimus dorsi muscle flap and propose it as a reconstructive option for postoperative thoracic defects.
This study aimed to describe the subjective and objective results of the latissimus dorsi muscle flap and propose it as a reconstructive option for postoperative thoracic defects.
Erica Y. Xue, MS; Jerette Schultz, MD; Mark S. Granick, MD; Paul J. Therattil, MD, BA; Jonathan D. Keith, MD
Two cases, a bilateral reduction mammoplasty and a nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate tissue expander reconstruction, that both utilized ICG angiography after epinephrine-based tumescent solution was infiltration into the breast are...
Two cases, a bilateral reduction mammoplasty and a nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate tissue expander reconstruction, that both utilized ICG angiography after epinephrine-based tumescent solution was infiltration into the breast are...
Amir H. Dorafshar, MD, MBChB; George Kokosis, MD; Angelo A. Leto Barone, MD; Michael J. Grzelak, BS; Sara Alfadil, MD; Edward H. Davidson, MBChB, MD; Scott D. Lifchez, MD
The main goal of this study was to elucidate the profiles of international medical graduates who have successfully matched into US plastic surgery programs.
The main goal of this study was to elucidate the profiles of international medical graduates who have successfully matched into US plastic surgery programs.
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...
Adnan Prsic, MD; Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhD; Stephanie A. Caterson, MD; Edward J. Caterson, MD, PhD
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Anticoagulants and Statins As Pharmacological Agents in Free Flap Surgery: Current Rationale
Adnan Pršić, MD,a Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhD,a Stephanie A. Caterson, MD,b and Edward J. Caterson, MD, PhDb
aDepartment of...
REVIEW
Anticoagulants and Statins As Pharmacological Agents in Free Flap Surgery: Current Rationale
Adnan Pršić, MD,a Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhD,a Stephanie A. Caterson, MD,b and Edward J. Caterson, MD, PhDb
aDepartment of...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
