Bekeny JC

In this study, we aimed to assess the impact of soft tissue simulations as a decision aid on BREAST-Q outcomes after breast reduction surgery. A total of 7 patients underwent breast reduction. The mean BREAST-Q scores at baseline and 6 mont…

[OBJECTIVE] As one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures, liposuction is relatively safe. Bowel injury following liposuction is a rare but devastating complication, which necessitates hospital admission and surgical interventio…

[PURPOSE] Estimating resection weight for patients undergoing reduction mammoplasty (RM) informs surgical planning and outcomes. Existing formulas have limitations that make insurance coverage and accurate surgical planning challenging. We …

[BACKGROUND] Free tissue transfer (FTT) is critical for limb salvage of chronic lower extremity (LE) wounds. In patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), FTT LE reconstruction can be challenging due to limited vessel selection for an…

[BACKGROUND] Triple-antibiotic irrigation of breast implant pockets is a mainstay of infection prophylaxis in breast reconstruction and augmentation. The recall of bacitracin for injection due to risk of anaphylaxis and nephrotoxicity in Ja…

[BACKGROUND] Antiplatelet agents are typically withheld perioperatively because of bleeding concerns. Dual antiplatelet therapy, such as aspirin and clopidogrel, has significant morbidity and mortality benefits in patients with ischemic hea…

Patients who decline blood transfusions, including members of the Jehovah's Witness faith, often face challenges when they require or desire prolonged operations such as free tissue transfer (FTT). This study aims to outline our institution…

Chronic lower extremity wounds are defined as wounds that fail to heal within 3 months of defect onset. Free tissue transfer offers an opportunity for limb salvage and length preservation. Preoperative optimization includes a medical and nu…

Sugammadex hypersensitivity is an uncommon event that typically occurs at higher doses. We report a case of suspected sugammadex hypersensitivity in a patient who developed hypoxia and bronchospasm following three administrations of the sta…

Transfeminine patients facing barriers to gender confirming surgery sometimes pursue illicit feminization procedures such as "street" hormones and silicone injections. These procedures often yield complications and disfigurement, making sur…

Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is often a crucial step during the journey to identity actualization for transgender patients. Surgical breast augmentation, or "top surgery", is frequently cited as the most important and sometimes only gende…

[BACKGROUND] As the cost of health care continues to rise, the role of medical providers has evolved to include the duties of an operations manager. Two theories of operations management can be readily applied to health care-lean management…

[BACKGROUND] Plastic surgeons increasingly use social media as a means for patient engagement, trainee education, and research dissemination. Appropriate patient diversity on these platforms is critical to promote interaction with all patie…

[UNLABELLED] Rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon (TAT) is a rare phenomenon with limited therapeutic options derived from sparse case reports. Without proper anchoring of the tibialis anterior, dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot bec…

Gender-affirming procedures are critical steps in helping transgender patients reach identity actualization and maximal quality of life. Although there are many techniques for gender-affirming care, surgical breast augmentation, or "top sur…