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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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Variability in Postoperative Nipple Sensation by Dermoglandular Pedicle in Bilateral Breast Reduction.
[BACKGROUND] Decreased nipple sensation following reduction mammoplasty can negatively affect a variety of patient-centered outcomes. This observational study examined the impact of dermoglandular pedicle type on subjective postoperative ni…
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The Influence of Dedicated Research Year on Applicant Familiarity in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match.
[OBJECTIVE] "Applicant familiarity," or prior knowledge of an applicant, is associated with successful plastic surgery match outcomes. While a research year (RY) enhances academic productivity, mentorship, and specialty exposure, its impact…
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Effect of pedicle type on breast reduction: Clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
[PURPOSE] The choice of pedicle in reduction mammaplasty is highly variable with prior studies demonstrating high patient satisfaction in most cases. This study aimed to examine the impact of pedicle type on clinical and patient-reported ou…
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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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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery: Where Do We Stand? Highlighting Overlooked Issues in Efforts to Improve Representation.
[OBJECTIVE] The lack of diversity among applicants successfully matching into integrated plastic surgery residency continues to be a topic of significant discussion, yet substantial improvements in representation remain elusive. This articl…