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The Value of an Orthoplastic Approach to Management of Lower Extremity Trauma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Management of traumatic lower extremity injuries requires a skill set of orthopedic surgery and plastic surgery to optimize the return of form and function. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed comparing demograp…
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Short- and Long-Term Outcomes following Severe Traumatic Lower Extremity Reconstruction: The Value of an Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center to Racially Underserved Communities.
[BACKGROUND] Previous studies have demonstrated that nonwhite race and disadvantaged socioeconomic status negatively impact outcomes following lower extremity reconstruction. The authors sought to characterize differences in outcomes betwee…
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Microsurgical Thoracic Duct Lymphovenous Bypass in the Adult Population.
Thoracic duct occlusion can lead to devastating complications, resulting in recalcitrant chylothoraces, ascites, generalized lymphedema, metabolic derangement, and death. Lymphatic extravasation has traditionally been managed conservatively…
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Modern Fat Grafting Techniques to the Face and Neck.
[LEARNING OBJECTIVES] After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand age-related changes to the face and neck and pertinent anatomy and discuss important aspects of fat graft harvesting, processing, and infilt…
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An In-Depth Analysis of Research Output in Successful Integrated Plastic Surgery Match Applicants and Factors Associated With Matching at Top-Ranked Programs.
[OBJECTIVE] With USMLE Step I score reports becoming pass/fail, research output may become a more important factor for applicants in the integrated plastic surgery match. The authors aim to assess the research output of successful applicant…
- Zooming Between Interviews: An Equitable Approach to Virtual Plastic Surgery Interviews.
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The Linton A. Whitaker Legacy: Cultivating Craniofacial Surgeon Leaders.
[BACKGROUND] Linton A. Whitaker is a pioneer of craniofacial surgery. He served as chief of plastic surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania and director of the craniofacial training program. Herein,…
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Free Flap Reconstruction of Complex Oncologic Scalp Defects in the Setting of Mesh Cranioplasty: Risk Factors and Outcomes.
[INTRODUCTION] Soft-tissue reconstruction of the scalp has traditionally been challenging in oncologic patients. Invasive tumors can compromise the calvarium, necessitating alloplastic cranioplasty. Titanium mesh is the most common alloplas…
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Complex oncologic resection and reconstruction of the scalp: Predictors of morbidity and mortality.
[BACKGROUND] Oncologic resection of the scalp confers several obstacles to the reconstructive surgeon dependent upon patient-specific and wound-specific factors. We aim to describe our experiences with various reconstructive methods, and de…
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Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Amputation Following Attempted Free Flap Limb Salvage.
[BACKGROUND] Traumatic limb salvage with free flap reconstruction versus primary amputation for lower extremity (LE) injuries remains an oft debated topic. Limb salvage has well-studied benefits and advances in microsurgery have helped red…
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Free flap reconstruction of sarcoma defects in the setting of radiation: a ten-year experience.
Neoadjuvant treatment and surgical resection for sarcoma patients can often leave devastating wounds necessitating soft-tissue coverage in the form of free flaps. There is still debate as to the optimal flap for reconstruction of defects in…
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The Independent Plastic Surgery Match (2010-2018): Applicant and Program Trends, Predictors of a Successful Match, and Future Directions.
[OBJECTIVES] Changes were made to the independent plastic surgery residency in 2009 to 2010 that included full prerequisite training and increased from 2 to 3 years of independent residency. The authors sought to determine subsequent match …
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An Update on Social Media in Academic Plastic Surgery Training Programs: The Rising Trend of Likes, Shares, and Retweets.
[BACKGROUND] Increasing in popularity, social media provides powerful marketing and networking tools for private practice plastic surgeons. The authors sought to examine social media utilization by academic plastic surgery training programs…
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Are You Thinking About Going Back to School? An Analysis of Plastic Surgery Residents, Alumni, Faculty, and Program Leaders With Advanced Degrees.
[BACKGROUND] The number of adults with master's, professional, and doctoral degrees has doubled since 2000. The relevance of advanced degrees in plastic surgery has not been explored. [METHODS] Faculty, residents, and recent alumni with ad…
- 50 Years Since the First Plastic Surgery Unit Achieved Department Status: Where Do We Stand and How Do We Compare to Our Close Competition?