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Reconstruction of an Upper Lip Midline Defect With Bilateral Lip Advancement Flaps

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...

07/09/2025

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Conservative Management of a Bullous Hematoma in the Case of von Willebrand Disease and Hemophilia 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...

06/27/2025

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Granulicatella adiacens Producing an Interesting Etiology of Delayed Breast Cellulitis

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.

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06/23/2025

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Controversy of Breast Reduction in Adolescent Patients: An Overview of a Sometimes-Challenging Proposition

06/19/2025

Quinton L. Carr, BA; Sierra Shockley, MS; Colton Connor, BS; Shriya Dodwani, BA; Claire Fell, BS; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Wilson Huett, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD

Adolescent reduction mammaplasty alleviates physical and psychosocial burdens. Learn outcomes, regrowth risk, breastfeeding impact, and optimal surgical techniques.

Adolescent reduction mammaplasty...

06/19/2025

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Rare Benign Tumor: Elastofibroma Dorsi

06/03/2025

Adrian Frunza, MD, PhD; Luca Avram, MD

Elastofibroma dorsi is a benign soft tissue tumor typically found in elderly patients. Learn to recognize, diagnose, and manage this entity.

Elastofibroma dorsi is a benign...

06/03/2025

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Pedicled Vastus Lateralis and Tensor Fascia Lata Flap for Aortic Graft Salvage

05/14/2025

Dieter Brummund, MD; Angela Chang, MD; Vanitha Vasudevan, MD; Tony Shao, MD; Christopher Salgado, MD

A complex case of aortic graft salvage highlights flap selection challenges in a radiated, contaminated abdomen following sarcoma resection.

A complex case of aortic graft...

05/14/2025

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Pedicled Bilateral Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap With Intraflap Anastomosis for Hip/Thigh Reconstruction

12/05/2024

Aria Nisco, MD; Mahsa Taskindoust, MD; Jenny Yu, MD; Duane Wang, MD

Discover how deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are used for lower extremity reconstruction, optimizing perfusion, and overcoming challenges in complex defect coverage.

Discover how deep inferior...

12/05/2024

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Drainless Implant Removal: A Technique to Minimize Breast Disfigurement After Explantation

11/15/2024

Claire Fell, BS; Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Emily Major, BS, MS; Shriya D. Dodwani, BA; Joshua MacDavid, MD; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD

This Case Q&A discusses implant removal prevalence, indications, capsulotomy and capsulectomy roles, post-removal surgical and nonsurgical options, and seroma use to reduce disfigurement.

This Case Q&A discusses implant...

11/15/2024

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A Case of Upper Extremity Gangrene Likely Secondary to Mucormycosis

10/17/2024

Ricardo Cortes, BS; Shaarav Ghose, BS ; John Chao, MD; Ashley Ignatiuk, MD

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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Aftermath of Sulfur Mustard Poisoning

09/24/2024

Stephen M. Milner, MBBS, BDS, DSc (Hon) FRCSE, FACS

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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Ovine Forestomach Matrix in the Surgical Management of Complex Volumetric Soft Tissue Defects: A Retrospective Pilot Case Series

09/27/2023

Michael T. Cormican, MD; Nathan J. Creel, MD; Phillip P. Rideout, MD; William M. Vassy, MD; Shane G. Dowling, MSPAS; Brandon A. Bosque, DPM

This retrospective pilot case series evaluated the clinical effectiveness of ovine forestomach matrix in the surgical management of contaminated volumetric soft tissue defects.

This retrospective pilot case...

09/27/2023

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Medical Tourism in Plastic Surgery: A Case Series of Complications

02/27/2024

Jared Troy, MD; Bilal Koussayer, BS; Taylor Blount, BS ; Mohammad Tahseen Alkaelani, BS; Nicole K. Le, MD, MPH, BS; Mahmood J. Al Bayati, MD; Joseph K. Moffitt, MD, BS

This case series presents experiences in managing atypical infections resulting from cosmetic surgery tourism in a tertiary care system.

This case series presents...

02/27/2024

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Original Research

Is There a Difference in Abdominal Wall Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Motor Control Following Bilateral DIEP and TRAM Flaps for Breast Reconstruction?

05/23/2024

Deniz Dayicioglu, MD

This study assesses the strength, endurance, and motor control in patients undergoing DIEP and TRAM flaps.

This study assesses the...

05/23/2024

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Original Research

Use of Dermal Substrate for the Treatment of Pediatric Deep Partial-Thickness Burns

09/26/2024

Katherine C. Bergus, MD, MPH; Dana M. Schwartz, MD; Kelli N. Patterson, DO, MPH; Shruthi Srinivas, MD, MPH; Renata Fabia, MD, PhD; Rajan K. Thakkar, MD

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 Report

Breast Paraffinoma: A Case Report of 20-Year-Old Mineral Oil Injection in a Male Patient

11/13/2023

Bilal Koussayer, BS; Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Meredith G. Moore, MD; Amra Kuc, MD; Jake Laun, MD, BS

This report presents a case of paraffinoma in a 63-year-old man from Puerto Rico who, desiring breasts, serially injected mineral oil into each breast daily for 13 years.

This report presents a case of...

11/13/2023

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