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The value of microvascular breast reconstruction: Cost equivalence of TRAM and DIEP flaps implications in the era of CMS reforms.
[BACKGROUND] Recent CMS billing changes have raised concerns about insurance coverage for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. This study compared the costs and utilization of transverse rectus abdominis my…
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Utilization of patient-reported outcome measures in plastic surgery clinical trials: A systematic review.
[BACKGROUND] Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have evolved to validated questionnaires assessing health-related quality of life. This systematic review evaluates the utilization of PROs in United States plastic and reconstructive surgery (P…
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Anatomic Implants in Breast Reconstruction: A Comparison of Outcomes and Aesthetic Results Compared to Smooth Round Silicone Implants.
[BACKGROUND] Direct comparison studies of outcomes and aesthetic satisfaction of anatomic implants compared to other implants are scarce in the literature. [OBJECTIVES] The objective of this study was to compare outcomes and aesthetic sati…
- Meaningful Use of Social Media for Prospective Plastic Surgery Residency Candidates.
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Skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction in patients with macromastia using the Passot breast reduction pattern.
Skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) with immediate tissue expander reconstruction poses a challenge in the patient with macromastia or excessive ptosis. Skin reduction via the Wise pattern has been described but is associated with high rates of s…
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Comparison of sterile versus nonsterile acellular dermal matrices for breast reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been associated with an increased incidence of complications after implant-based breast reconstruction. Recently, sterile ADM has been introduced in an attempt to minimize these complications. …
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Amniotic fluid for ex vivo skin preservation: a comparative study of tissue preservation solutions.
Ex vivo skin preservation is important for skin banks, burn centers, and in research; however, the optimal preservation solution is not known. Human amniotic fluid (HAF), in addition to its role in fetal wound healing, has promise as an eff…
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Lowering revision rates in medial pedicle breast reduction by the selective addition of "inverted-T" technique.
[BACKGROUND] The superomedial pedicle vertical-scar breast reduction is an effective technique, but high revision rates have been reported. The purpose of this study is to determine if revision rates can be lowered by the rational use of an…
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Breast ptosis: causes and cure.
Breast ptosis is one of the most common conditions treated by plastic surgeons, but the causes are not clearly defined. A review was conducted of 132 consecutive patients presenting for breast augmentation or mastopexy. Information was obta…
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The incidence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in community-acquired hand infections.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become increasingly prevalent in hand infections. Traditionally, the empiric treatment of hand infections has involved beta-lactam antibiotics, which are ineffective against MRSA. Cente…
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Teaching patient selection in aesthetic surgery: use of the standardized patient.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of standardized patients for teaching patient selection in esthetic surgery. Six actors received detailed character descriptions. Each was interviewed by a resident for 30 minutes in a conference setti…
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Subpectoral breast augmentation through the abdominoplasty incision.
Abdominoplasty and breast augmentation are often performed together, and subglandular augmentation through the abdominoplasty incision has been previously described. Nine cases of subpectoral breast augmentation and abdominoplasty performed…