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Antibiotics in Septorhinoplasty: Routine Necessity or Unnecessary Precaution? A Nationwide Propensity-Score Matched Retrospective Cohort Study.
[BACKGROUND] The nasal cavity's natural bacterial flora poses a risk for postoperative infections, prompting surgeons to administer prophylactic antibiotics during septorhinoplasty. However, this practice's effectiveness is debated due to c…
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Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Inpatient Admission and Revision Rates in Primary Rhinoplasty: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly used to reduce intraoperative bleeding and complications across surgical specialties. In rhinoplasty, prior studies indicate that TXA may reduce postoperative edema and ecchymosis, but its effe…
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Optimizing Surgical Outcomes and the Role of Preventive Surgery: A Scoping Review.
[BACKGROUND] Plastic and reconstructive surgeons are often presented with reconstructive challenges as a sequela of complications in high-risk surgical patients, ranging from exposure of hardware, lymphedema, and chronic pain after amputat…
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Artificial Intelligence in Microsurgical Education: A Systematic Review of Its Role in Training Surgeons.
Microsurgery is associated with a steep learning curve that requires extensive training through supervised surgeries, cadaver practice, and simulations. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical education offers a new potenti…
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Revisiting Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia among Patients Undergoing Free Tissue Transfer: A Systematic Review.
Heparin is frequently used to mitigate the risk of thrombosis in microsurgical free tissue transfer. Although rare, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a severe, life-threatening complication that can arise in patients exposed to hepa…
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Serotonergic Antidepressants and Postoperative Hematoma Risk After Abdominoplasty: A Study Utilizing Propensity Score Matching.
[BACKGROUND] The incidence of psychiatric disorders, particularly major depressive disorder, is increasingly observed among patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures. This trend has raised concerns about the impact of serotonergic anti…
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Impact of non-tobacco nicotine use on postoperative complications in breast reduction: A propensity score-matched analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Macromastia negatively affects the quality of life and has led to increased demand for breast reduction surgery. With the growing use of non-tobacco nicotine products, such as vapes, concerns have emerged about their potential …
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Saving millions: The economic impact of switching to waterless surgical hand scrubs in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Alcohol-based surgical hand scrubs are a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective alternative to traditional water-based hand antisepsis, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). These advantages make alcohol…
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Trends in Top Surgery Patient Characteristics, Wound Complications, and CPT Code Use by Plastic Surgeons: A Decade-Long Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Gender-affirming top surgery is becoming increasingly common, with greater diversity in the patients receiving top surgery. The purpose of this study was to examine national trends in patient demographics, characteristics, woun…
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BREAST-Q Analysis of Reduction Mammaplasty: Do Postoperative Complications of Breast Reduction Surgery Negatively Affect Patient Satisfaction?
[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammaplasty can provide symptomatic relief to patients suffering from macromastia; however, complications such as dehiscence are common. It is unknown if the presence of complications affects patient-reported outcomes…
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Anesthetic considerations for the pediatric plastic surgical patient.
An understanding of the anesthesiologist's concerns during pediatric plastic surgical procedures can facilitate the coordination of efforts between the multiple services involved in the care of these children. Prior to surgery, the child's …