Halvorson EG

[UNLABELLED] The internal mammary vessels are the preferred recipient during free-flap breast reconstruction (FFBR). Previous studies have demonstrated that the left internal mammary vein (IMV) is consistently smaller than the right, but wi…

[PURPOSE] Various simulation models for microsurgery have been developed to overcome the limitations of Halstedian training on real patients. We wanted to assess the status of microsurgery simulation in plastic surgery residency programs in…

Traditional coloring techniques for nipple-areola tattooing ignore the artistic principles of light and shadow to create depth on a two-dimensional surface. The method presented in this article is essentially the inverse of traditional tech…

[PURPOSE] Fat necrosis (FN) is a common complication of autologous breast reconstruction, yet no classification system exists to describe it. We sought to develop and validate a tool for meaningful reporting, comparison of techniques, and t…

[INTRODUCTION] Professionalism is now recognized as a core competency for graduate medical education and maintenance of certification. However, few models exist in plastic surgery that define, teach, and assess professionalism as a competen…

The 2013 Boston Marathon bombings resulted in a large and unexpected influx of patients requiring acute multidisciplinary surgical care. The authors describe the surgical management experience of these patients at Brigham & Women's Hospital…

Surgeons use eponymous instruments daily, yet the stories behind these instruments are often lost in history. The authors have selected eponymous instruments commonly used in plastic surgery and provide a brief biography of the surgeons who…