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Microsurgery Education among U.S. Plastic Surgery Residency Programs.
Microsurgery is a core component of U.S. plastic surgery residency curriculum. This study compares publicly available information on microsurgery curricula and training among U.S. plastic surgery residency programs, while evaluating the bac…
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A Clinically Relevant Model for Hands-on Training in Ultrasound-Guided Gluteal Fat Grafting: The Miami Butt Model.
[BACKGROUND] Many board-certified plastic surgeons believe that accessibility of hands-on training in ultrasound-guided gluteal fat grafting (US-GGFG) is insufficient. Cadaver models utilized to practice ultrasound-guided fat grafting have …
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Initial Experience with Unidirectional Barbed Suture for Abdominal Donor Site Closure in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is a predominant technique for autologous breast reconstruction. However, the best method of abdominal fascial closure in this technique is not well defined. This study detail…
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Lymphedema Surgical Education and Faculty Demographics in United States Plastic Surgery Residency Programs.
[BACKGROUND] Recent advancements in supermicrosurgery and promising preliminary outcomes have led to a surge in physiologic lymphedema surgery. This study is the first to evaluate lymphedema surgical education among U.S. plastic surgery re…
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Gender and Racial Representation of Invited Speakers From The Aesthetic Society Annual Meetings Over a 5-Year Period.
[BACKGROUND] Increased representation from both women and non-White ethnicities remains a topic of discussion in plastic surgery. Speakers at academic conferences are a form of visual representation of diversity within the field. This study…
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The Brazilian Butt Lift Remains the Deadliest Aesthetic Surgery Procedure: Are Plastic Surgeons Adjusting Their Surgical Practice to Promote Safety?
[BACKGROUND] The number of Brazilian butt lift (BBL) fatalities remains high in the United States despite numerous practice advisories geared towards patient safety and reducing the incidence of fatal pulmonary fat emboli. [OBJECTIVES] Thi…
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A critical analysis of American insurance coverage for imaging and surgical treatment of lymphedema.
[BACKGROUND] Over 35 million Americans have lymphedema. Nonetheless, lymphedema is underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide. We investigated whether the rates of coverage for imaging and surgical procedures may contribute to the limited ca…