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Microsurgeon Development, Attrition, and Hope for the Future: A Qualitative Analysis.
The field of microsurgery continues to grow, yet barriers to practice still exist. This qualitative study aims to elucidate factors both strengthening and threatening this subspecialty through structured interviews with fellowship-trained m…
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Free flap reconstruction of elbow soft tissue defects: Lessons learned from 15 years of experience.
[BACKGROUND] The elbow is a complex joint that is vital for proper function of the upper extremity. Reconstruction of soft tissue defects over the joint space remains challenging, and outcomes following free tissue transfer remain underrepo…
- On Humility.
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Department Versus Division: An In-Depth Analysis of Units of Plastic Surgery and Other Surgical Specialties at Their Institutions.
An increasing number of plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) units have transitioned from divisions to departments in recent years. This study aimed to identify quantifiable differences that may reflect challenges and benefits associate…
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Does Dedicated Research Time During Residency Predict Resident Academic Productivity and a Future Academic Career?
[OBJECTIVE] Dedicated research time is a component of certain plastic surgery programs, and yet, there is limited research examining its impact on academic productivity and career outcomes. This study aimed to assess the effect of dedicated…
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Plastic Surgery Program Leadership Perspectives on Doximity Residency Navigator Rankings: Do We Need a Better Guide for Prospective Applicants?
[INTRODUCTION] Doximity has become integrated into the residency application process without any clear merit, comparing programs based on reputation and research. Our study aims to gather program directors' and Chiefs/Chairs' perspectives o…
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Does E-learning Improve Plastic Surgery Education?: A Systematic Review of Asynchronous Resources.
[PURPOSE] E-learning is rapidly growing in medical education, overcoming physical, geographic, and time-related barriers to students. This article critically evaluates the existing research on e-learning in plastic surgery. [METHODS] A sys…
- The Plastic Surgery Applicant's Research Arms Race: Is There a Path Forward?
- Moving the Goalposts: Inequity Concerns Regarding Research Years and the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match.
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Free Flap Reconstruction of Complex Oncologic Scalp Defects in the Setting of Mesh Cranioplasty: Risk Factors and Outcomes.
[INTRODUCTION] Soft-tissue reconstruction of the scalp has traditionally been challenging in oncologic patients. Invasive tumors can compromise the calvarium, necessitating alloplastic cranioplasty. Titanium mesh is the most common alloplas…
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Complex oncologic resection and reconstruction of the scalp: Predictors of morbidity and mortality.
[BACKGROUND] Oncologic resection of the scalp confers several obstacles to the reconstructive surgeon dependent upon patient-specific and wound-specific factors. We aim to describe our experiences with various reconstructive methods, and de…
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Improvement in racial disparity among patients undergoing panniculectomy after bariatric surgery.
[BACKGROUND] A disparity exists in patients receiving panniculectomies. We evaluated this disparity and assessed if it persists once patients are integrated into the healthcare system through bariatric surgery. [METHODS] All patients who r…