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Prediction of Intra-abdominal Adhesions and Uterine Scar Grade Based on Abdominal Scar Characteristics in Women With a Previous Cesarean Section: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study
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
Performance of ChatGPT on the Plastic Surgery In-Training Examination
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
The Bilobed Flap - Critical Analysis and New Mathematically Precise Design
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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Original Research
Group A Streptococcal Rapid Antigen Detection Test: A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Reproducibility Using Human Wound Samples
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
Association of Bacterial Etiology With Rates of Reoperation in Patients With Septic Tenosynovitis of the Hand
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
Evaluation of Tissue Apposition and Seroma Prevention in an Ovine Model of Surgical Dead Space Using a Novel Air-Purged Vacuum Closure System
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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Electrical Shunting Prevents the Decline of Galvanotaxis After Monophasic Pulsed Microcurrent Stimulation in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
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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Orphan Applicants in Plastic Surgery: Where Do Medical Students Without an Affiliated Residency Program Match?
06/20/2022
Amanda C. Ederle, MD; Gregory L. Borah, MD; Cees Whisonant, MD; Shawhin Rostam Kadivar Shahriari, MD
Previous research has shown that exposure to specialty programs in medical school portends enhanced success in residency matches. This study focuses on medical students who come from schools without plastic surgery residencies—orphans—and the...
Previous research has shown that exposure to specialty programs in medical school portends enhanced success in residency matches. This study focuses on medical students who come from schools without plastic surgery residencies—orphans—and the...
Previous research has shown that...
06/20/2022
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Original Research
Burden of Pressure Injuries: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study
06/13/2022
Keith Hood, MD; Andrew M. Bonett, MD; George Damoulakis, MS; Adan Z. Becerra, PhD; Deana S. Shenaq, MD; Amir H. Dorafshar, MD, MBChB; Charalampos Siotos, MD; George Kokosis, MD
Pressure injuries remain among the most common problems faced by plastic surgeons and comprise a large portion of wound clinic practice. However, little is known about the overall morbidity related to the disease. This research sought to...
Pressure injuries remain among the most common problems faced by plastic surgeons and comprise a large portion of wound clinic practice. However, little is known about the overall morbidity related to the disease. This research sought to...
Pressure injuries remain among...
06/13/2022
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Original Research
Trends in Skin Melanoma Burden: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study
03/29/2022
Charalampos Siotos, MD; George Damoulakis, MS; Adan Z. Becerra, PhD; Miles W. Grunvald, MD; Cristina M. O'Donoghue, MD, MPH; Amir H. Dorafshar, MD, MBChB; Deana S. Shenaq, MD
This study highlights differences in melanoma incidence and mortality from 1990 to 2017. Physicians involved in melanoma care should be aware of these changes in order to anticipate care needs.
This study highlights differences in melanoma incidence and mortality from 1990 to 2017. Physicians involved in melanoma care should be aware of these changes in order to anticipate care needs.
This study highlights...
03/29/2022
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Popular Articles

Case Q&A
Puffy Hand Syndrome: What Plastic Surgeons Need to Know
04/16/2024
Swapnil D. Kachare, MD, MBA
This Case Q&A discusses puffy hand syndrome, including its presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term complications.
This Case Q&A discusses puffy hand syndrome, including its presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term complications.
This Case Q&A discusses puffy...
04/16/2024
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Original Research
Postoperative Complications Following Reduction Mammaplasty in Relation to Patient Body Mass Index
07/25/2024
Jessica Suber, MD; Grace Berry, BS, OMS; Philip Janszen, BS, OMS; Rachel Haddad, DO; Steven Janszen, BS, OMS
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study analyzed medical records of 236 patients who underwent breast reduction mammaplasty and compared postsurgical outcomes and complications in relation to patient BMI.
This retrospective study...
07/25/2024
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Case Q&A
Classification of Burn Depth
02/28/2024
Stephen M. Milner, BDS, FRCSE, FACS, DSc(Hons), MBBS, FRCSE
Classification of burn depth is discussed in the context of a 41-year-old man with 15% total body surface area burn localized to his right upper extremity and chest.
Classification of burn depth is discussed in the context of a 41-year-old man with 15% total body surface area burn localized to his right upper extremity and chest.
Classification of burn depth is...
02/28/2024
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Case Report
Penile Revascularization for Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Arterial Insufficiency: A Case Series
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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Original Research
Efficacy and Safety of Barbed Sutures for Capsulorrhaphy in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
09/16/2024
Madison Rose Tyle, BS; Matthew Nester, BA; Mariel McLaughlin, MD; Amra Olafson, MD; Nicole K. Le, MD, MPH, BS; Kristen Whalen, MD; Cameron Juybari, MD; Emily Coughlin, MPH; Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD; Paul D. Smith, MD; Deniz Dayicioglu, MD
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed...
09/16/2024
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