Liu HY

Checkpoint inhibitor-associated pneumonitis (CIP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening immune-related adverse event in patients receiving immunotherapy. Its occurrence especially in the immediate postoperative period following major r…

[BACKGROUND] The resident aesthetic clinic is a practice in which plastic surgery residents oversee patient care, thereby gaining autonomy and hands-on experience in cosmetic surgery. [OBJECTIVE] This study evaluates outcomes of resident-l…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous tissue transfer is an effective option for breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, with microsurgical techniques continually evolving. However, a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between prolonged ischemia t…

[BACKGROUND] A paucity of studies investigates the outcomes of flap reconstruction in lower extremity acute burns. The aim of this study is to report outcomes of lower extremity acute burn requiring pedicled or free flap coverage. [METHODS…

[INTRODUCTION] Resident-led aesthetic clinics have been introduced in plastic surgery training programs to enhance residents' experience in cosmetic procedures. Although these clinics provide valuable hands-on training, concerns regarding t…

[INTRODUCTION] Gender parity in overall academic productivity in plastic surgery has increased, likely driven by the greater proportion of women in plastic surgery residency. Given the crucial role of collaboration in research productivity …

[BACKGROUND] Manual CPT coding from operative notes is a time-intensive process that adds to the administrative burden in healthcare. Large Language Models (LLMs) offer a promising solution, but their accuracy in assigning CPT codes based o…

[BACKGROUND] Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare complication associated with the use of breast implants. Breast implant illness (BII) is another potentially concerning issue related to breast impla…

[BACKGROUND] Free tissue transfer is often considered a last resort in burn reconstruction due to its complexity and associated risks. A comprehensive review on free flap outcomes in delayed burn reconstruction is currently lacking. The stu…

[BACKGROUND] Free flap reconstruction in acute burns is high risk but often required for limb salvage and coverage of vital structures. Prior studies have shown a flap loss rate up to 44%. This study aimed to compare the complications assoc…

[BACKGROUND] Free tissue transfer is usually considered as a last resort in severe burn cases, when skin substitutes and local flaps are not viable options. Prior studies have demonstrated a free flap loss rate ranging from 0% to 44%. The a…

Pediatric arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare but carry a risk of devastating neurological morbidity and mortality. Rupture of a cerebral AVM is the most common cause of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage in children, with an unrup…

A 10 year cohort of patients admitted to a verified burn unit were analyzed to assess the role of plastic surgeons in the operative management of those patients. All 3843patients were admitted during this study period. Of these, 1509 of tho…

[BACKGROUND] ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses natural language processing (NLP) to interact in a humanlike manner, has made significant contributions to various healthcare fields, including plastic surgery. However…

[OBJECTIVE] To study the effect of therapeutic exercise on knee osteoarthritis after injection of botulinum toxin type A, hyaluronate or saline. [METHODS] Sixty participants with knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to 3 groups: inje…

[BACKGROUND/PURPOSE] To report the recurrence rate and cosmetic results of conjunctival wound edge and caruncle, and complications after pterygium extended removal followed by fibrin glue-assisted amniotic membrane transplantation. [METHOD…

The Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1)-WASP-family verprolin-homologous protein-2 (WAVE2)-actin-related protein 2/3 (Arp2/3) signaling pathway has been identified to be involved in cell migration and invasion in various types…