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A modified second toe nail-skin flap for refined reconstruction of the distal index finger defect.
[BACKGROUND] The defect of the distal index finger may cause tissue necrosis, osteomyelitis, even dysfunction, disability in hand, and psychological problems. This study aimed to present our experiences using a modified second toe nail-skin…
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Changes in Cutaneous Gene Expression after Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Parry-Romberg Syndrome.
[BACKGROUND] Parry-Romberg syndrome is an enigmatic craniofacial disorder characterized by progressive facial atrophy. The pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms governing Parry-Romberg syndrome have never before been described. The purpose …
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Medicare for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Medicare, a federally funded insurance program in the United States, is a complex program about which many physicians may not receive formal training or education. Plastic surgeons, residents, and advanced practitioners may benefit from at …
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10 Years Later: Lessons Learned from an Academic Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center.
[BACKGROUND] In 2006, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-accredited multidisciplinary academic ambulatory surgery center was established with the goal of delivering high-quality, efficient reconstructive, and cosmetic services in …
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Academic plastic surgery: faculty recruitment and retention.
[BACKGROUND] A critical element of a thriving academic plastic surgery program is the quality of faculty. A decline in recruitment and retention of faculty has been attributed to the many challenges of academic medicine. Given the substanti…
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The Affordable Care Act: a primer for plastic surgeons.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, sometimes referred to as Obamacare, was signed into law on March 23, 2010. It represents the most extensive overhaul of the country's health care system since the passage of Medicare and Medic…