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Are We Speaking the Same Language? A Systematic Review on the Use of Consistent Language in Reporting Fat Necrosis in Autologous Fat Grafting of the Breast.
[BACKGROUND] Autologous fat grafting is a widely adopted approach to optimize outcomes in breast reconstruction and augmentation. Although fat necrosis is a well-known consequence of autologous fat grafting, it remains inconsistently define…
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USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail is Here: Are Plastic Surgery Applicants Really Better Off?
[OBJECTIVE] As of January 26, 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination(USMLE) Step 1 score reporting will be changed from a numeric scoring system to pass/fail. Although the new scoring policy is expected to benefit medical stu…
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The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on the 2022 Plastic Surgery Match.
[BACKGROUND] In 2022, the plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) match faced unprecedented system-wide transitions that have redefined conventional measures of applicant success. This challenges the equitable assessment of student competi…
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Mentorship is Critical: An Analysis of the 2022 Plastic Surgery Match.
[BACKGROUND] As the second cycle impacted by COVID-19, the 2022 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) Match maintained virtual interviews while offering a modest lift of subinternship restrictions. The residency application process conti…
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Vascularized composite allotransplantation of the penis: current status and future perspectives.
Given the multifunctional role of the penis in daily life, penile loss can be a physically and emotionally devastating injury. Options to restore penile loss have traditionally relied on autogenous free flap, local flaps, and skin grafts. T…
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Penile Transplantation: Lessons Learned and Technical Considerations.
[PURPOSE] Penile vascularized composite allotransplantation is a powerful tool for penile reconstruction. Traditional methods of reconstruction utilizing free tissue and prostheses have well-known complications, can require reoperation and …
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Chaperone Use During Plastic Surgery Physical Examinations: Nationwide Provider Practices and Impact of Level of Training.
[BACKGROUND] Medical chaperones often play an important role during physical examinations, providing patient comfort and serving as medicolegal witness. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare practices regarding chaperone use…