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Surgical Outcomes After Scalp Reconstruction With Free Tissue Transfer.
[BACKGROUND] Complex scalp defects represent a significant reconstructive challenge and frequently require free tissue transfer. Although the latissimus dorsi (LD) and anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps are widely regarded as preferred options…
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Current Landscape of Medicolegal Reform in the United States: A Plastic Surgery Perspective.
[BACKGROUND] Over 20,000 medical malpractice lawsuits are filed annually, with plastic surgeons being particularly vulnerable. The evolving medico-legal landscape-shaped by tort reform measures, such as damage caps, medical review panels, a…
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Impact of Nasal Stents on Three-Dimensional Morphologic Outcomes Following Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty in Unilateral Cleft Lip.
[BACKGROUND] Objective assessment of nasal stents following primary cleft rhinoplasty is limited. Using three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetry, this 10-year study quantifies how postoperative nasal stents affect nasolabial morphology after u…
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Litigation in Craniofacial Surgery in the US: An Analysis of Lawsuits Over 4 Decades.
[BACKGROUND] Craniofacial surgeons face significant medico-legal risks due to high procedural complexity and patient expectations. Despite extensive studies on plastic surgery litigation, the specific trends and risk factors for craniofacia…