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04/24/2026
Ryan A. Cantrell, BS; Colton H. Connor, BS; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
A recurrent back lipoma after 2 liposuction procedures revealed multifocal peripheral seeding at open excision, underscoring recurrence risk, diagnostic vigilance, and limitations of liposuction-based management.
A recurrent back lipoma after 2 liposuction procedures revealed multifocal peripheral seeding at open excision, underscoring recurrence risk, diagnostic vigilance, and limitations of liposuction-based management.
A recurrent back lipoma after 2...
04/24/2026
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Case Q&A
04/21/2026
Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Claire Fell, BS; Joshua D. Spiegel, MD, MPH; Carter Prewitt, BA; Aryana Jones, MD; Ryan L. Shaprio, MD
A case of infected subdermal chest implants highlights severe complications of body modification, including necrotizing soft tissue infection, urgent debridement, and complex reconstructive closure.
A case of infected subdermal chest implants highlights severe complications of body modification, including necrotizing soft tissue infection, urgent debridement, and complex reconstructive closure.
A case of infected subdermal...
04/21/2026
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Case Q&A
03/13/2026
Mohammed Yamin, BS; Micaela Tobin, BA; Tricia Raquepo, BA; John B. Park, PharmD; Helen Xun, MD; Eric Zhu, PharmD; Maria J. Escobar-Domingo, MD; James E. Fanning, BS; Amy Chen, BS; Haobo Ma, MD; Bernard T. Lee, MD, MBA, MPH; Ryan P. Cauley, MD, MPH
Autologous breast reconstruction in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia requires alternative anticoagulation strategies and multidisciplinary planning to mitigate thrombotic risk while maintaining flap viability during...
Autologous breast reconstruction in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia requires alternative anticoagulation strategies and multidisciplinary planning to mitigate thrombotic risk while maintaining flap viability during...
Autologous breast reconstruction...
03/13/2026
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Case Q&A
11/13/2025
Colton H. Connor, BS; Shriya Dodwani, BA; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Claire Fell, BS; Sierra Shockley, MS; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Wilson Huett, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
BRCA1 patient undergoes single-stage Goldilocks mastectomy with free nipple grafting—contrasting autologous options, oncologic safety, and workflow advantages for adjuvant therapy.
BRCA1 patient undergoes single-stage Goldilocks mastectomy with free nipple grafting—contrasting autologous options, oncologic safety, and workflow advantages for adjuvant therapy.
BRCA1 patient undergoes...
11/13/2025
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Case Q&A
10/29/2025
Ryan A. Cantrell, BS; Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Claire Fell, BS; Shriya D. Dodwani, BA; Colton H. Connor, BS; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Camille Gorena, BS; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Case-based review of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) candidacy, reconstruction pathways, and precise crescent mastopexy techniques to correct NAC asymmetry and optimize oncologic-aesthetic outcomes.
Case-based review of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) candidacy, reconstruction pathways, and precise crescent mastopexy techniques to correct NAC asymmetry and optimize oncologic-aesthetic outcomes.
Case-based review of...
10/29/2025
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Case Q&A
10/20/2025
Tatjana Mortell, BS; Jared Rosbrugh, MS; William Aukerman, MD; Kevin Kresofsky, MD; Chris Babycos, MD; Abigail Chaffin, MD, FACS, CWSP, MAPWCA
Modified batwing mammoplasty for severe breast hidradenitis in macromastia achieves wide excision with preserved upper-pole aesthetics and low morbidity.
Modified batwing mammoplasty for severe breast hidradenitis in macromastia achieves wide excision with preserved upper-pole aesthetics and low morbidity.
Modified batwing mammoplasty for...
10/20/2025
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Case Q&A
10/01/2025
Dieter Brummund, MD; Angela Chang, MD; Tarik Husain, MD
Comprehensive Case Q&A explores metacarpal fracture incidence, evaluation, nonoperative care, ORIF indications, intramedullary fixation outcomes, threaded nail advantages, technical pearls.
Comprehensive Case Q&A explores metacarpal fracture incidence, evaluation, nonoperative care, ORIF indications, intramedullary fixation outcomes, threaded nail advantages, technical pearls.
Comprehensive Case Q&A explores...
10/01/2025
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Case Q&A
07/09/2025
Tomoki Himejima, MD; Michika Fukui, MD, PhD; Sakurako Kunieda, MD; Hiromu Masuoka, MD, PhD; Masakatsu Hihara, MD, PhD; Toshihito Mitsui, MD, PhD; Natsuko Kakudo, MD, PhD
Elderly patient with upper lip morpheaform BCC underwent lateral lip advancement flap yielding excellent aesthetic and functional reconstruction outcomes.
Elderly patient with upper lip morpheaform BCC underwent lateral lip advancement flap yielding excellent aesthetic and functional reconstruction outcomes.
Elderly patient with upper lip...
07/09/2025
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Case Q&A
06/27/2025
Lundrim Marku, BS, MSc; Hakam Rajjoub, BS; Mihail Climov, MD; Halil Şafak Uygur, MD
Patients with bleeding disorders pose unique challenges in hematoma care—learn risk stratification, conservative strategies, and surgical indications.
Patients with bleeding disorders pose unique challenges in hematoma care—learn risk stratification, conservative strategies, and surgical indications.
Patients with bleeding disorders...
06/27/2025
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Case Q&A
06/23/2025
Rebecca Norcini, MD; Lundrim Marku, MD; Hakam Rajjoub, BS; Kerri Woodberry, MD
Granulicatella adiacens complicates delayed breast cellulitis, requiring tailored antimicrobial therapy post-mastectomy for effective infection resolution and wound healing.
Granulicatella adiacens complicates delayed breast cellulitis, requiring tailored antimicrobial therapy post-mastectomy for effective infection resolution and wound healing.
Granulicatella adiacens...
06/23/2025
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