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PET/CT for perforator identification in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvest.
[BACKGROUND] CT angiography (CTA) is used for preoperative localization in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps, but is an additional costly study that involves contrast and radiation exposure. Many patients with head and neck c…
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Comparison of Multimodal Analgesia and Narcotic Regimen for Postoperative Pain Control of Plastic Surgery Breast Procedures.
[BACKGROUND] Opioid analgesics are commonly used for postoperative pain management in plastic surgery, despite risks regarding dependence and complications. This study evaluates the noninferiority of multimodal analgesia compared with tradi…
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Histopathologic Features of Mucosal Head and Neck Cancer Cachexia.
[OBJECTIVE] Determine the histopathologic features that correlate with head and neck cancer (HNC) cachexia. [METHODS] A single-institution, retrospective study was performed on adults with HPV-negative, mucosal squamous cell carcinoma of t…
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Airway management in pediatric patients undergoing microvascular free tissue transfer reconstruction after mandibulectomy.
[OBJECTIVES] Microvascular free tissue transfer (MVFTT) for head and neck reconstruction is infrequently performed in pediatric patients. There is a paucity of data on perioperative airway management in pediatric MVFTT, such as the need for…
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Readability of Online Materials in Spanish and English for Breast Reduction Insurance Coverage.
[INTRODUCTION] Breast reduction surgery aims to alleviate physical discomfort and improve the quality of life for individuals with macromastia. Insurance coverage plays a crucial role in making this surgery accessible, but navigating the co…
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Breast Paraffinoma: A Case Report of 20-Year-Old Mineral Oil Injection in a Male Patient.
[BACKGROUND] Mineral oil injection represents a dated practice of rapid and inexpensive breast augmentation. After a latency period, surrounding tissue becomes inflamed and fibrotic. Breast paraffinoma is well-documented in women; however, …
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Perioperative Topical Antisepsis and Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing Upper Aerodigestive Tract Reconstruction.
[IMPORTANCE] Surgical site infections (SSIs) after vascularized reconstruction of the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) are associated with considerable morbidity. The association between perioperative prophylaxis practices, particularly top…
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Postoperative consequences of cancer cachexia after head and neck free flap reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Cachexia is detrimental for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). However, postoperative consequences of HNC cachexia remain unknown. [METHODS] A 2014-2019 retrospective review was performed of adults undergoing aerodigest…
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Industry Payments to Plastic Surgeons, 2013 to 2018: Who's Getting Paid?
[BACKGROUND] The Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2010 mandated that all industry payments to physicians be publicly disclosed. To date, industry support of plastic surgeons has not been longitudinally characterized. The authors seek to e…
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Sarcopenia is associated with blood transfusions in head and neck cancer free flap surgery.
[OBJECTIVE] To determine if sarcopenia is a predictor of blood transfusion requirements in head and neck cancer free flap reconstruction (HNCFFR). [METHODS] A single-institution, retrospective review was performed of HNCFFR patients with p…
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Skeletal Muscle Index's Impact on Discharge Disposition After Head and Neck Cancer Free Flap Reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVE] To determine the role of skeletal muscle index (SMI) in the assessment of frailty and determination of discharge to post-acute care facilities (PACF) after head and neck cancer free flap reconstruction (HNCFFR). [STUDY DESIGN] …
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Impact of Sarcopenia on Outcomes of Autologous Head and Neck Free Tissue Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Sarcopenia has been implicated as a positive predictor of postsurgical complications. Its role in head and neck (H&N) free flap reconstruction has yet to be examined. Our study aimed to determine the clinical impact of sarcope…
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Flap demise reversed after central venous access device removal: A case report.
Patients undergoing head and neck free flap reconstruction should be evaluated for radiation-induced venous stenosis and presence of central venous port as a potential risk for flap failure.…