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Case Q&A
10/17/2024
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the...
10/17/2024
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Original Research
10/17/2024
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents...
10/17/2024
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Original Research
10/17/2024
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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Original Research
09/26/2024
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric...
09/26/2024
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Case Q&A
09/24/2024
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves...
09/24/2024
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Original Research
09/18/2024
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian...
09/18/2024
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Original Research
09/18/2024
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of...
09/18/2024
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Original Research
09/16/2024
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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Review
09/16/2024
This review assessed ChatGPT's role in plastic surgery, focusing on research generation, medical literature summarization, and patient consultation capabilities.
This review assessed ChatGPT's role in plastic surgery, focusing on research generation, medical literature summarization, and patient consultation capabilities.
This review assessed ChatGPT's...
09/16/2024
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Case Report
09/04/2024
This case report details the surgical management of a severe burn contracture in Ghana using only local anesthesia and limited resources.
This case report details the surgical management of a severe burn contracture in Ghana using only local anesthesia and limited resources.
This case report details the...
09/04/2024
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Original Research
08/26/2024
This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.
This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.
This study compares scaphoid...
08/26/2024
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Original Research

Original Research
10/17/2024
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents...
10/17/2024
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Original Research
10/17/2024
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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Original Research
09/26/2024
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric...
09/26/2024
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Original Research
09/18/2024
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian...
09/18/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
09/18/2024
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of...
09/18/2024
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Original Research
09/16/2024
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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Original Research
08/26/2024
This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.
This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.
This study compares scaphoid...
08/26/2024
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Original Research
08/15/2024
This study utilizes a national claims repository to examine anti-inflammatory prescription patterns of patients with known autoimmune connective tissue disorders diagnoses undergoing implant removal following implant-based breast...
This study utilizes a national claims repository to examine anti-inflammatory prescription patterns of patients with known autoimmune connective tissue disorders diagnoses undergoing implant removal following implant-based breast...
This study utilizes a national...
08/15/2024
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Original Research
07/31/2024
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
07/25/2024
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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Reviews

Review
09/16/2024
This review assessed ChatGPT's role in plastic surgery, focusing on research generation, medical literature summarization, and patient consultation capabilities.
This review assessed ChatGPT's role in plastic surgery, focusing on research generation, medical literature summarization, and patient consultation capabilities.
This review assessed ChatGPT's...
09/16/2024
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Review
06/07/2024
Michael Rice
Giulia Colavitti
Philippa Jackson
Sherif Wilson
This novel technique for nipple areolar complex reconstruction is supported by a systematic review of the current literature.
This novel technique for nipple areolar complex reconstruction is supported by a systematic review of the current literature.
This novel technique for nipple...
06/07/2024
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Review
05/30/2024
Christopher Mantyh
Ronald Silverman
Ashley Collinsworth
Christine Bongards
Leah Griffin
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.
This systematic review and...
05/30/2024
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Review
02/27/2024

Khalifa Al Ghanim, MB, Bch, BAO, LRCP, SI1,2; Katrina M. Jaszkul3; Andrew Simpson, MD, FRCSC2; Eva A. Turley, PhD4,5 

Khalifa Al Ghanim, MB, Bch, BAO, LRCP...
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review focuses on nonmelanotic skin cancer and treatment strategies.
This narrative literature review...
02/27/2024
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Review
09/14/2023

Gerardo Cuartero-Castro, MI1; Erik A Márquez, MD1; Paul Robledo, MD1; Mario Vélez-Palafox, MD1

Gerardo Cuartero-Castro, MI1; Erik A ...
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents...
09/14/2023
ePlasty
Review
08/30/2023

Ronald P Silverman, MD

Ronald P Silverman, MD
This review assessed the available literature focusing on NPWTi-d mechanisms of action.
This review assessed the available literature focusing on NPWTi-d mechanisms of action.
This review assessed the...
08/30/2023
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Review
08/23/2023

Samuel Stetkevich, MD1; Monik Gupta, BA2; Richard Simman, MD3,4; Sarah E Jackson, DO, FACCWS5

Samuel Stetkevich, MD1; Monik Gupta, ...
This literature review was conducted to identify the best extracellular matrix for wound healing and positive patient outcomes.
This literature review was conducted to identify the best extracellular matrix for wound healing and positive patient outcomes.
This literature review was...
08/23/2023
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Review
07/20/2023

Taylor J Ibelli, MD, MSc1; Sumanth Chennareddy1; Max Mandelbaum, MD1; Peter W Henderson, MD, MBA1

Taylor J Ibelli, MD, MSc1; Sumanth Ch...
This review gives surgeons practical tools for choosing which imaging technology best suits their patient’s needs for successful breast reconstruction. 
This review gives surgeons practical tools for choosing which imaging technology best suits their patient’s needs for successful breast reconstruction. 
This review gives surgeons...
07/20/2023
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Review
07/14/2023

Ahmed Turkman, MBBS, BSc1; Vyshnavi Thanaraaj, MBBS, BSc1; Payam Soleimani-Nouri, MBBS, BSc1; Elissa Harb, MBBS, BSc1; Mehul Thakkar, MBBS2

Ahmed Turkman, MBBS, BSc1; Vyshnavi T...
This study investigated the surgical repair techniques and the outcomes of sciatic nerve injuries in traumatic wounds.
This study investigated the surgical repair techniques and the outcomes of sciatic nerve injuries in traumatic wounds.
This study investigated the...
07/14/2023
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Review
06/22/2023

Hadyn K N Kankam, MRCS1,2; Liron S Duraku, MD, PhD3,4; Caroline A Hundepool, MD, PhD5; Samuel George, FRCS3; Tahseen Chaudhry, FRCS3; Dominic M Power, FRCS3,6

Hadyn K N Kankam, MRCS1,2; Liron S Du...
This article presents a case series and systematic review on the clinical outcomes following surgical excision of common peroneal nerve intraneural ganglia.
This article presents a case series and systematic review on the clinical outcomes following surgical excision of common peroneal nerve intraneural ganglia.
This article presents a case...
06/22/2023
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Case Reports

Case Report
09/04/2024
This case report details the surgical management of a severe burn contracture in Ghana using only local anesthesia and limited resources.
This case report details the surgical management of a severe burn contracture in Ghana using only local anesthesia and limited resources.
This case report details the...
09/04/2024
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Case Report
08/16/2024
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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Case Report
08/15/2024
This case report highlights a rare mixed squamous cell and neuroendocrine tumor in the finger, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and follow-up importance.
This case report highlights a rare mixed squamous cell and neuroendocrine tumor in the finger, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and follow-up importance.
This case report highlights a...
08/15/2024
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Case Report
08/09/2024
This article presents the first case of a 39-year-old patient with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus covering 10% of the total body surface area, who underwent treatment with a 2-step operation.
This article presents the first case of a 39-year-old patient with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus covering 10% of the total body surface area, who underwent treatment with a 2-step operation.
This article presents the first...
08/09/2024
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Case Report
07/12/2024
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a...
07/12/2024
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Case Report
06/07/2024
Kaori Yauchi
Natsuki Shikata
Yoshie Shibaoka
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infection extending from the buttocks and perineum down to the left lower limb.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infection extending from the buttocks and perineum down to the left lower limb.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in...
06/07/2024
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Case Report
06/03/2024
Gautam Lokdarshi
Abdul Shameer Shamanzil
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
05/24/2024
Kazuki Ueno
Yasuhiro Sakata
Mari Kawaji
Miwako Miyasaka
Shinichi Asamura
This report presents the first known case of late hematoma after feminizing mammoplasty and compares the characteristics with the reported cases of BIA-ALCL after feminizing mammoplasty.
This report presents the first known case of late hematoma after feminizing mammoplasty and compares the characteristics with the reported cases of BIA-ALCL after feminizing mammoplasty.
This report presents the first...
05/24/2024
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Case Report
05/23/2024
Michael M. Talanker
Jessica R. Nye
David T. Mitchell
Daniel J. Freet
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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Case Report
05/07/2024
Alisa L. Phillips
Meredith A. Allen
Fabliha A. Mukit
Tyler M. Bone
Cynthia M. Noguera
Brian T. Fowler
John P. Gleysteen
This case reports a multidisciplinary approach for excision and reconstruction of an intraosseous hemangioma of the zygomatic bone in a 54-year-old female.
This case reports a multidisciplinary approach for excision and reconstruction of an intraosseous hemangioma of the zygomatic bone in a 54-year-old female.
This case reports a...
05/07/2024
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Case Q&A

Case Q&A
10/17/2024
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, surgical management, and outcomes of mucormycosis infections in the upper extremity.
This Case Q&A explores the...
10/17/2024
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Case Q&A
09/24/2024
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves DNA alkylation, protein damage, and oxidative stress. Clinical features include skin, eye, and respiratory injuries. Treatment focuses on decontamination, supportive care, and symptom management. Long-term...
Sulfur mustard toxicity involves...
09/24/2024
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Case Q&A
08/08/2024
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent...
08/08/2024
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Case Q&A
07/25/2024
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use of trapezius myocutaneous flap for shoulder defect reconstruction.
This Case Q&A describes the use...
07/25/2024
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Case Q&A
06/27/2024
Dieter Brummund
Angela Chang
Christopher Salgado
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention is discussed in a case of an 82-year-old patient with multiple comorbid conditions who presented with a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma to the right ear.
Healing by secondary intention...
06/27/2024
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Case Q&A
06/17/2024
Abraham Zavala
María I. Vargas
Walter Ayala
Miguel A. Chávez
Jesús López
Ricardo Delgado
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses latissimus dorsi free flaps as a reconstructive option for the management of acquired abdominal wall defects.
This Case Q&A discusses...
06/17/2024
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Case Q&A
06/11/2024
Stephen M. Milner
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn discusses its pathophysiology, treatment options, the role of ultraviolet radiation, and the evolutionary benefit of skin pigmentation.
This Case Q&A on sunburn...
06/11/2024
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Case Q&A
05/28/2024
Stephen M. Milner
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is presented for a 35-year-old male who was admitted to the burn center after he threw gasoline onto a bonfire.
Allograft skin for burn care is...
05/28/2024
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Case Q&A
05/24/2024
Stephen M. Milner
A 35-year-old male was 1 of 6 men injured when a grain silo exploded and was treated with a split-thickness skin graft.
A 35-year-old male was 1 of 6 men injured when a grain silo exploded and was treated with a split-thickness skin graft.
A 35-year-old male was 1 of 6...
05/24/2024
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Case Q&A
04/30/2024
Sakurako Kunieda
Kenji Suzuki
Syunya Tamamine
Atsuyuki Kuro
Michika Fukui
Natsuko Kakudo
This Case Q&A discusses leukoplakia, its diagnosis and management, and treatment of a 47-year-old man using tongue flap reconstruction.
This Case Q&A discusses leukoplakia, its diagnosis and management, and treatment of a 47-year-old man using tongue flap reconstruction.
This Case Q&A discusses...
04/30/2024
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