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A Comparison of Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Patients who received both DIEP Flap and PAP Flap Breast Reconstructions
Breast reconstruction should be routinely offered to patients undergoing mastectomy surgery for breast cancer.1 Post-operative recovery-time, the patient's occupation, hobbies...
1 hour ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
The ideal intercostal space for internal mammary vessel exposure during total rib-sparing microvascular breast reconstruction: A critical evaluation
Total rib-preserving free flap breast reconstruction using internal mammary vessel recipients usually involves vessel exposure in the 2nd or 3rd intercostal spaces. Although...
1 hour ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
First look: A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Women's Initial Experiences Of Their Appearance After Mastectomy And/Or Breast Reconstruction
Increasing numbers of women are undergoing appearance-altering surgery for the treatment and/or prevention of breast cancer. However, women's experiences of seeing the results...
21 hours ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
Functional recovery after bilateral extended autologous latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction: A prospective observational study
The impact of unilateral extended autologous latissimus dorsi flap harvest and axillary surgery on shoulder function has been well described, but the impact of bilateral EALD...
21 hours ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
History of Breast Augmentation
The history of breast augmentation surgery reveals numerous attempts to create realistic implants. Let's consider how the procedure evolved over the years.
4 days ago - Tarrant Plastic Surgery
PART 2: CAN IMPROVEMENT IN OUTCOME MEASUREMENT IN PLASTIC SURGERY BE ACHIEVED IN TODAY'S HEALTH SYSTEMS?
Being able to accurately measure relevant constructs is particularly valuable in plastic surgery, where the objective of treatment may range across improving hand function...
5 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Complications, patient-reported outcomes, and aesthetic results in immediate breast reconstruction with a dermal sling: a systematic review and meta-analysis
An inferior dermal flap can be used to cover an implant with two layers of tissue following Wise pattern skin-reducing mastectomies. Here, we performed a systematic review of...
5 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
PORCINE MODEL FOR TRAINING IN ONCOPLASTIC BREAST SURGERY TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND RESULTS OF ITS APPLICATION IN A TRAINING COURSE IN ONCOPLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUES IN BREAST SURGERY
Breast surgeons need specific training in oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures for planning a surgery specific to the breast and the tumor.1 The porcine model provides an...
5 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
Winter 2019 Newsletter
The hustle and bustle of the holidays is finally over, and it's time to do something for you. Now's your chance to add yourself to that 2019 to-do list by scheduling a...
7 days ago - Plastic Surgery Center of the South
Autologous breast reconstruction surgery outcomes in patients with autoimmune connective tissue disease
Autologous breast reconstruction following mastectomy remains an integral component in the management of these patients. Those with pre-existing medical conditions require...
7 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
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The coracoid process is supplied by a direct branch of the 2nd part of the...
A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the vascular supply of the coracoid is needed to en- sure that the coracoid remains vascularised in order to optimize bone union...
The ideal intercostal space for internal mammary vessel exposure during...
Total rib-preserving free flap breast reconstruction using internal mammary vessel recipients usually involves vessel exposure in the 2nd or 3rd intercostal spaces. Although...
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Endoscopic Retrieval of Retracted Flexor Tendons: An Atraumatic Technique
The repair of retracted flexor tendons is a challenging problem for hand surgeons. The tendon stump should be handled in an atraumatic manner because any microtrauma to the...
A Comparison of Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Patients who received...
Breast reconstruction should be routinely offered to patients undergoing mastectomy surgery for breast cancer.1 Post-operative recovery-time, the patient's occupation, hobbies...
LIVE Surgery - An innovative plastic surgery teaching programme for medical...
We sought to evaluate the concept of Live Surgery, a novel, modern method of surgical education utilising interactive tele-conferencing, immersive 360-degree recording and...