Skip to main content

Reconstructive Surgery Topic Center

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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
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
ePlasty
Case Report
08/12/2025
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via...
08/12/2025
ePlasty
Case Report
08/08/2025
Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome remains underrecognized. This case explores diagnosis and management considerations in a child with cervical rib compression.
Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome remains underrecognized. This case explores diagnosis and management considerations in a child with cervical rib compression.
Pediatric thoracic outlet...
08/08/2025
ePlasty
Case Report
08/08/2025
Case report details surgical management of a rare, long extrasphincteric fistula complicating prior scrotal reconstruction following Fournier gangrene.
Case report details surgical management of a rare, long extrasphincteric fistula complicating prior scrotal reconstruction following Fournier gangrene.
Case report details surgical...
08/08/2025
ePlasty
Case Report
08/06/2025
Staged reconstruction of dorsal hand degloving with extensor tendon injury using groin flap, tendon grafts, and silicone rod technique.
Staged reconstruction of dorsal hand degloving with extensor tendon injury using groin flap, tendon grafts, and silicone rod technique.
Staged reconstruction of dorsal...
08/06/2025
ePlasty
Original Research
07/18/2025
Sabrina M. Wang, MD, MPH; Steven L. Zeng, BA; Victoria Wu, BA; Emmanuel O. Emovon, III, BS; J. Andres Hernandez, MD, MBA; William M. Tian, BS; Cynthia Feltner, MD, MPH; Suhail K. Mithani, MD
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional...
07/18/2025
ePlasty
Original Research
07/17/2025
Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Lexina R. Patel, BS; Kartik Garg, MD; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Mitchell Peake, MD; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and...
07/17/2025
ePlasty
Case Report
07/17/2025
Kelly C. Ho, BS; Kristin N. Huffman, BS; Madeline J. O’Connor, BA; Payton Sparks, BS; Caden Bozigar; Helene Sterbling, MD; Nora Hansen, MD
Case highlights breast cancer screening considerations in transgender women with long-term hormone therapy and familial risk factors.
Case highlights breast cancer screening considerations in transgender women with long-term hormone therapy and familial risk factors.
Case highlights breast cancer...
07/17/2025
ePlasty
Original Research
07/17/2025
Dylan Singh, MD; Justin H. Wong, BS; Alana A. Parsa, MD; Fereydoun D. Parsa, MD, FACS
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential...
07/17/2025
ePlasty
Case Report
07/08/2025
Hannah Korah, PhD; Meagan Popp; Caleb Bercu, MD; Aaron Berger, MD, PhD
Unusual long bone osteomyelitis case implicates oral anaerobe Porphyromonas endodontalis following phalangeal trauma and dental procedure in adolescent.
Unusual long bone osteomyelitis case implicates oral anaerobe Porphyromonas endodontalis following phalangeal trauma and dental procedure in adolescent.
Unusual long bone osteomyelitis...
07/08/2025
ePlasty
Case Report
07/08/2025
Benjamin B. Scott, MD; José Antonio Arellano, MD; Hilary Y. Liu, BS; Francesco M. Egro, MD, MSc, MRCS
TASER barb embedded in the supraorbital bone presents a unique extraction challenge; authors describe a successful bedside removal approach.
TASER barb embedded in the supraorbital bone presents a unique extraction challenge; authors describe a successful bedside removal approach.
TASER barb embedded in the...
07/08/2025
ePlasty