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Surgical Outcomes After Scalp Reconstruction With Free Tissue Transfer.
[BACKGROUND] Complex scalp defects represent a significant reconstructive challenge and frequently require free tissue transfer. Although the latissimus dorsi (LD) and anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps are widely regarded as preferred options…
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Microsurgical replantation of severely crushed and contaminated amputated limbs in children: Case reports and surgical insights.
Severely crushed and contaminated pediatric amputations present unique challenges for limb salvage, especially when critical structures are damaged. We report two pediatric cases-one hand and one foot amputation-successfully replanted using…
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Current Landscape of Medicolegal Reform in the United States: A Plastic Surgery Perspective.
[BACKGROUND] Over 20,000 medical malpractice lawsuits are filed annually, with plastic surgeons being particularly vulnerable. The evolving medico-legal landscape-shaped by tort reform measures, such as damage caps, medical review panels, a…
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Impact of Nasal Stents on Three-Dimensional Morphologic Outcomes Following Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty in Unilateral Cleft Lip.
[BACKGROUND] Objective assessment of nasal stents following primary cleft rhinoplasty is limited. Using three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetry, this 10-year study quantifies how postoperative nasal stents affect nasolabial morphology after u…
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Litigation in Craniofacial Surgery in the US: An Analysis of Lawsuits Over 4 Decades.
[BACKGROUND] Craniofacial surgeons face significant medico-legal risks due to high procedural complexity and patient expectations. Despite extensive studies on plastic surgery litigation, the specific trends and risk factors for craniofacia…
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Incentive to Publish in Plastic Surgery: Does It Continue After the Match?
[PURPOSE] Plastic surgery remains one of the most competitive specialties, with a 58.8% match rate during the 2023-2024 cycle. Research productivity is a well-established predictor of match success, yet its persistence throughout residency …
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Linguistic Analysis of Narrative and Standardized Letters of Recommendation for Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicants and Impact on Match.
[OBJECTIVE] Applying to integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) has become increasingly competitive and letters of recommendations play a role in matching. This study evaluates narrative and standardized letters for integrated p…
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The Lawnmower and the Pediatric Lower Extremity: A Catastrophic Combination.
[BACKGROUND] Lower extremity (LE) trauma within the pediatric population may be debilitating and have different implications and etiologies than in adults. Specifically, lawnmower injuries can cause catastrophic sequelae to the lower extrem…
- Prevalence of Global Surgery Opportunities in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs.
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Forecasting the flap: predictors for pediatric lower extremity trauma reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Predicting the need for post-traumatic reconstruction of lower extremity injuries remains a challenge. Due to the larger volume of cases in adults than in children, the majority of the medical literature has focused on adult lo…
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Informed Consent Practices in Global Surgery among Plastic Surgery Organizations.
[BACKGROUND] Global surgery organizations often serve vulnerable and complex patient populations, but there is limited knowledge on the protocols used to obtain informed consent for procedures and content sharing. [METHODS] The Plastic Sur…
- Reply: The Current State of Gender-Affirming Surgery Training in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs as Reported by Residency Program Directors.