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[BACKGROUND] Although rare reports describe discharge to be possible within 48 hours for patients undergoing autologous breast reconstruction, average length of stay remains around 3 days. This study aimed to demonstrate that patients can b…

[BACKGROUND] Breast reconstruction with abdominally based free flaps can be associated with more significant acute pain and longer hospital stays than implant-based techniques. As new pain management strategies are developed, there have not…

[BACKGROUND] This retrospective study investigates progress in representation among Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI), and female demographics in plastic surgery and other surgical…

[BACKGROUND] Previous research has demonstrated correlations between quantity of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) studies published and industry payments received. The present study extends this work by employing a co-authorship network analys…

[INTRODUCTION] Free-flap (autologous) breast reconstruction demonstrates superiority over alloplastic approaches but is offered infrequently. Enhanced recovery protocols can address postoperative challenges, but most literature is limited t…

[INTRODUCTION] Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes provide a uniform language for medical billing, but specific codes have not been assigned for lymphatic reconstruction techniques. The authors hypothesized that inadequate codes woul…

[BACKGROUND] The aesthetic plastic surgery industry has seen tremendous growth, with Americans spending an estimated 20 billion dollars on procedures in 2020. However, the effect of complications from these procedures on the healthcare syst…

[BACKGROUND] Over the past decade across multiple surgical specialties, Medicare reimbursement rates have remained stagnant, failing to keep pace with inflation. An internal comparison of subspecialties within plastic surgery has not yet be…

[BACKGROUND] Since their development, integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) residency training programs have established diverse methods of incorporating general surgery training into graduate medical education. Programs have …

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE] After a relatively late introduction to the literature in 2015, enhanced recovery protocols for breast reconstruction have flourished into a wealth of reports. Many have since described unique methodologies making…

[BACKGROUND] This study compares the arthroscopic shaver and liposuction with other established methods for treatment of adolescent gynecomastia. [METHODS] Surgical management was via four operative techniques: open excision, open excision…

[BACKGROUND] Among independent plastic surgery graduates, most have general surgery training, but the utility of American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification in plastic surgery practice is unclear. We elucidated attitudes and trends of ABS…

[BACKGROUND] The relationship between procedural complexity and relative value units (RVUs) awarded has been studied within some specialties, but it has not yet been compared across different surgical disciplines. This study aims to analyze…

[UNLABELLED] Breast augmentation is one of the most common aesthetic surgical procedures. Tissue expansion followed by permanent implants is the most frequent postmastectomy breast reconstruction method. Implant contamination remains a crit…

[PURPOSE] The impact of academic publications is often characterized by the total number of future citations. However, this metric does not adequately characterize the true impact in terms of changing practices or paradigms. A new metric ca…

[BACKGROUND]  Although microsurgery fellowships have existed since the 1980s, there is no established curriculum. Microsurgery fellowships vary greatly in clinical caseload, case diversity, and training resources, and there is no consensus …

[BACKGROUND] Medical students receive limited exposure to the field of plastic surgery because most students will not rotate in plastic surgery, especially those at schools without dedicated plastic surgery residency programs. This study ai…

Professional development as a plastic surgeon is a critical component of a balanced and rewarding career. The phase of career plays an important role in what opportunities are available and what decisions must be made to affect the trajecto…

[INTRODUCTION] Plastic surgery residencies are among the most competitive programs for graduate medical education. While board scores and research output are well-studied indicators of match success, no studies describe the association betw…

[BACKGROUND] Prior studies have shown a lack of diversity among plastic surgery trainees. The authors evaluate trends in minority representation among applicants to plastic surgery and the correlation with practicing residents, compared to …

[PURPOSE] For many types of surgical cases, there is an increase in length with the participation of a resident physician. The lost operative time productivity is not necessarily mitigated in any fashion other than to benefit the experience…

[BACKGROUND] The authors sought to identify factors associated with current chiefs and chairpersons in academic plastic surgery to encourage and shape future leaders of tomorrow. [METHODS] Academic chairpersons in plastic surgery (n = 94) …

Background Today, patients can access a myriad of information sources regarding plastic surgery procedures prior to meeting with a surgeon. Despite their widespread use, the role of these sources in a patient's decision-making remains undef…

[BACKGROUND] High-quality physician communication is the foundation for achieving high patient satisfaction. Increasing importance is placed on eliciting feedback from patients. However, there have been few studies looking at the impact of …

[INTRODUCTION] Truly informed consent is an elusive goal, seldom attained in medical or surgical practice. Patients often do not fully understand procedures and therapies they undergo or the associated sequelae. Historically, informed conse…