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Impact of closed-incision negative pressure therapy in donor-site complications in DIEP flap breast reconstruction: Analysis of 705 patients and 1125 flaps.
[BACKGROUND] Closed-incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) has been shown to reduce complication rates in breast reconstruction (BR). This study aimed to evaluate postoperative outcomes in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) dono…
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Cosmetic Tourism: A Cost-utility Analysis of Abdominoplasty Performed in the United States and Abroad.
[BACKGROUND] Rising abdominoplasty costs in the United States have driven patients to seek affordable options abroad despite risks, fueling the medical tourism industry. This study compared the cost-effectiveness of abdominoplasty performed…
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Post-Mastectomy Tissue Expander Placement Followed by Radiation Therapy: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Staged Autologous Versus Implant-Based Unilateral Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] There is no preferred approach to breast reconstruction for patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) who require post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT). Staged implant and autologous reconstruction both have unique…
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Power-assisted Liposuction for Lymphedema: A Cost-utility Analysis.
[UNLABELLED] Lymphedema is a chronic, debilitating disease that has been described as the largest breast cancer survivorship burden. Debulking surgery has been shown to improve extremity volume, improve patient quality of life, and decrease…
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Abdominal-based free flaps in head and neck reconstruction.
[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] The head and neck reconstructive surgeon is intimately familiar with the anterolateral thigh, radial forearm, and parascapular flaps. This review serves to describe the major abdominal-based free tissue transfers in head…
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A Cost-Utility Analysis Comparing Immediate Oncoplastic Surgery with Delayed Oncoplastic Surgery in Smoking Breast Cancer Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Oncoplastic reduction mammoplasty for smoking breast cancer patients committed to smoking cessation may be performed immediately (increasing smoking-related risk) or in a delayed fashion (increasing radiation-related risk). [O…
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The Use of Hemostatic Agents to Decrease Bleeding Complications in General Plastic Surgery Procedures.
[UNLABELLED] Within plastic surgery, hematomas and seromas are frequently reported complications that can negatively impact wound healing and result in significant morbidity in patients. As a result, there has been considerable interest in …
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The Impact on Mortality and Societal Costs From Smoking Cessation in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in the United States.
[BACKGROUND] It is common practice to require patients to stop smoking prior to elective plastic surgery procedures. Scarce research exists describing the impact on mortality and associated societal cost savings with regard to smoking cessa…