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Risk of Radiation-Induced Capsular Contracture following Subpectoral or Prepectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Radiation therapy (RT) significantly increases the risk of capsular contracture after implant-based breast reconstruction. However, the relationship between anatomic plane placement (eg, submuscular or prepectoral) and the deve…
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The Impact of BMI on Donor and Recipient Site Morbidity in Mandibular Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap.
[BACKGROUND] Obesity is a known risk factor for surgical complications, but its impact on mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flap (FFF) remains unclear. This study examines the association between body mass index (BMI) and postopera…
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Preoperative Lower Back Pain is a Risk Factor for Worse Physical Well-Being of the Abdomen After Breast Reconstruction.
Abdominally based free flap breast reconstruction offers excellent long-term outcomes, but donor-site morbidity remains a concern. Lower back pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that may impair core stability and abdominal donor-s…
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Contralateral Autologous Augmentation in DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Employing Computed Tomography Angiography and Volumetric Analysis for Preoperative Planning.
[SUMMARY] Autologous reconstruction accounts for approximately 20% of all breast reconstruction procedures. In cases of unilateral reconstruction, contralateral breast augmentation using autologous tissue can be performed to improve symmetr…
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Understanding Factors Associated with Paid Malpractice Claims in Plastic Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Few studies have investigated malpractice broadly in the field of plastic surgery. The purpose of this analysis was to characterize plastic surgery malpractice cases and examine factors influencing malpractice case outcomes, th…
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The Impact of Social Media on Applicants' Perceptions of Plastic Surgery Training Programs.
[OBJECTIVE] Given recent COVID-19 restrictions on in-person visiting subinternships and interviews, this study sought to evaluate the program information that was most influential to future plastic surgery applicants as they researched resi…
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Umbilicoplasty in Abdominoplasty: Modifications for Improved Aesthetic Results.
Umbilicoplasty is a key component of any abdominoplasty as the umbilicus has been described as the central aesthetic subunit to the abdomen. Here, we describe our preferred technique for umbilicoplasty which involves a half-moon design with…
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Use of the Omental Free Flap for Treatment of Chronic Anterior Skull Base Infections.
Chronic complications following anterior cranial fossa tumor extirpation, such as cerebrospinal fluid leak, meningitis, mucocele, pneumocephalus, and abscess, negatively impact patient quality of life. Robust vascularized tissue is generall…