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Optimal Treatment Order With Fibula-Free Flap Reconstruction, Oncologic Treatment, and Dental Implants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients benefit from craniofacial reconstruction, but no clear guidance exists for rehabilitation timing. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the impact of oncologic treatment order on implant survival. An algorit…
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Surgical management of a chest wall osteosarcoma with pleural and lung invasion through chest resection and complex reconstruction. Case report.
Osteosarcomas of the ribs are rarely reported but have a high potential for pulmonary metastases. The therapeutic strategies for this disease are not well defined. The primary treatment recommendations include wide resection with clear surg…
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on free tissue transfer outcomes: A NSQIP analysis.
[BACKGROUND] The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted hospital resources and patient care, although its effect on free tissue transfer procedures is poorly understood. We conducted the current study to investigate the potential impact o…
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USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail is Here: Are Plastic Surgery Applicants Really Better Off?
[OBJECTIVE] As of January 26, 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination(USMLE) Step 1 score reporting will be changed from a numeric scoring system to pass/fail. Although the new scoring policy is expected to benefit medical stu…
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The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on the 2022 Plastic Surgery Match.
[BACKGROUND] In 2022, the plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) match faced unprecedented system-wide transitions that have redefined conventional measures of applicant success. This challenges the equitable assessment of student competi…
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Mentorship is Critical: An Analysis of the 2022 Plastic Surgery Match.
[BACKGROUND] As the second cycle impacted by COVID-19, the 2022 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) Match maintained virtual interviews while offering a modest lift of subinternship restrictions. The residency application process conti…
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Socioeconomic Status Diversity of Trainees and Faculty in Residency Programs: A Pilot Study in Plastic Surgery.
[INTRODUCTION] The socioeconomic diversity of residents, fellows, and faculty members in any medical or surgical specialty is currently unknown making it difficult to understand socioeconomic status (SES) disparities and create programs to …
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Vascularized composite allotransplantation of the penis: current status and future perspectives.
Given the multifunctional role of the penis in daily life, penile loss can be a physically and emotionally devastating injury. Options to restore penile loss have traditionally relied on autogenous free flap, local flaps, and skin grafts. T…
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Penile Transplantation: Lessons Learned and Technical Considerations.
[PURPOSE] Penile vascularized composite allotransplantation is a powerful tool for penile reconstruction. Traditional methods of reconstruction utilizing free tissue and prostheses have well-known complications, can require reoperation and …
- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Plastic Surgery Match Rates.
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Incidence, Impact, and Management of Incidentalomas on Preoperative Computed Tomographic Angiograms for Breast Cancer Patients with and without Genetic Mutations.
[BACKGROUND] Preoperative abdominal computed tomographic angiograms for free flap breast reconstruction improve operative safety and efficiency, but incidental findings are common and potentially affect management. In addition, the authors …
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Plastic Surgery Subinternships: Current Perspectives and Future Considerations.
Subinternships are an important feature of the integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency application process. In our experience, there exists institutional heterogeneity in how subinterns are evaluated, how they are given feed…