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Outcomes of the Nuss procedure for Pectus Excavatum in Adults
Limited data exist regarding the outcome of the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum repair in adults. Here we analysed changes in lung capacity and thoracic morphology based on...
28 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Geographical Differences in Carpo-Metacarpal-Joint-Osteoarthritis Treatment of the Thumb - A survey of 1138 Hand Surgeons from the USA and Europe
Background: Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis of the thumb is treated with various therapeutic approaches. However, the literature remains inconclusive regarding the ideal...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Impact of Body Mass Index in free DIEP flap breast reconstruction - a multicentre cohort study
Several patient related factors have been identified with regard to the safety and efficacy of breast reconstructions. This study analyzed the largest series of microsurgical...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Factors Influencing Patients Decision to Undergo Cosmetic Surgery at an Academic Medical Center
Recent data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows longitudinal growth in cosmetic surgical and minimally invasive procedures over time. Residency program...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
An Outcome Comparison of Superficial versus Deep Plane Dissection of Cervicofacial Flaps: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cervicofacial flaps represent an excellent option for coverage of cheek defects secondary to oncologic resection, trauma or infection. However, there remains clinical equipoise...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals and Families Affected by Vascular Anomalies: The VBF COVID-19 Survey
The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation was established to network patients into treatment and to close the gap between patient and physician knowledge regarding vascular...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
The quality of online information regarding non-surgical aesthetic procedures
Background: The rapid growth of non-surgical aesthetics has led to a scarcity of regulation that raises concerns for serious consequences to public health. Services are...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Post-herpetic neuralgia: A systematic review of current interventional pain management strategies
Anurag Aggarwal, Varun Suresh, Bhavna Gupta, Sidharth Sonthalia Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery 2020 13(4):265-274 Background: Post-herpetic neuralgia is usually a...
1 month ago - Journal of Cutaneous Online
Letter to the editor regarding Jewell letter to the editor regarding: Risk of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma in a cohort of 3546 women prospectively followed long term after reconstruction with macro-textured breast implants
Upon reading Dr. Mark Jewell's letter regarding Dr. Peter Cordeiro's report of his personal series of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma 1, I felt a...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
Determining the Precise Anatomic Location of the Sensory Nerves to the Abdominal Wall: Optimizing Autologous Innervation of Abdominally Based Free Flaps
While the concept of autologous tissue innervation is not novel, initial excitement regarding the procedure waned due to technical difficulty and limitations inherent to nerve...
2 monthes ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
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How Often Should I Get Injections?
How do you keep the results you've gotten from injections without overdoing it? The life cycle of injections varies depending on what type you're getting and where. We've...
Pretibial lacerations among elderly patients: a province-wide study from...
In this retrospective cohort study, we analysed treatment and outcomes among ≥65-year-old patients who experienced a traumatic pretibial laceration in the province of...
Perforator-Plus Flaps in Lower Extremity Reconstruction
The perforator-plus flap is a new concept for lower extremity reconstruction. It combines a perforator flap with a traditional skin rotation flap. It can be another option for...