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Pre- and Postoperative Visualization in Rhinoplasty: Effects of LED Light Panels in Aesthetic Photography on Image Integrity.
[BACKGROUND] Lighting conditions for photographic documentation during pre- and postoperative visits are critical in capturing the outcomes of rhinoplasty for patients. Current standards may not provide direct side lighting, which can enhan…
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Assessment of Mortality Rates Associated With Perioperative Deep Vein Thrombosis Screening and Prophylaxis in Cosmetic Outpatient Procedures: An Updated National Evaluation Using QUAD A Patient Safety Data.
[BACKGROUND] Most deaths after outpatient plastic surgery are because of thromboembolic events, particularly pulmonary embolism (PE). The effectiveness of QUAD A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) safety measures after recent policy changes remains…
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Evaluating the Mechanical Strength of 3-Dimensionally Printed Implants in Septorhinoplasty through Finite Element Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Autologous nasoseptal cartilage grafts are used to correct nasal asymmetry and deviation in rhinoplasty, but patients who have undergone multiple operations may have limited autologous cartilage tissue available. L-strut implan…
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Trends in Minority Representation Among Independent Plastic Surgery Match Applicants: An Analysis of 1000 Applicants Over an 11-Year Period.
[BACKGROUND] Improving diversity within plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) trainees is a crucial step to reduce inequities at the provider level. Trends in minority representation among independent program match applicants are underst…
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Ghost Publications and Research Misrepresentation in the 2023-2024 Plastic Surgery Common Application.
[PURPOSE] United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 Pass/Fail grading has increased the emphasis of research productivity as a quantitative metric in residency applications. Quantifying discrepancies between self-reported a…
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From Case Reports to Molecular Insight: Examining the Outcomes and Underlying Mechanisms of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Breast Implant Patients-A Systematic Review.
There is extensive coverage in the existing literature on implant-associated lymphomas like anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, but breast implant-associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC) has received limited scholarly attention since its f…
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Breast Implant Silicones and B Cell-Mediated Immune Responses: A Systematic Review of Literature.
[INTRODUCTION] Breast implants are under recent scrutiny owing to concerns about their potential for inducing immunological diseases, namely breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast implant illness. However, the i…
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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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Zinc in Dermatology: Exploring Its Emerging Role in Enhancing Botulinum Toxin Formulations and Clinical Efficacy.
This literature review provides a novel exploration of zinc's multifaceted roles in dermatology, with a particular focus on its potential integration into botulinum toxin formulations-an area that remains relatively underexplored in clinica…
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The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Postoperative Outcomes in Abdominal Body Contouring: A Propensity Score-Matched Nationwide Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents cardiometabolic dysregulation, defined by hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. There remains a significant gap in our understanding of whether MetS impacts outcomes of abdomina…
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Dorsal Preservation versus Component Dorsal Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty: An Assessment of Patient-reported Outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] The literature on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) discussing dorsal preservation rhinoplasty (DPR) and component dorsal hump reduction (CDHR) is scarce. This study aims to fill the gap in PROs between these techniques. [METHO…
- Visualization in Plastic Surgery: Open-Source Artificial Intelligence Can Accelerate Reconstructive Operative Techniques and Reports.
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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…