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Artificial intelligence outperforms a nomogram for osteoradionecrosis prognostication following fibula free flap reconstruction in oral cancer patients.
[BACKGROUND] Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious complication in oral cancer patients undergoing tumor excision and mandibular reconstruction, particularly after radiotherapy. This study compared a logistic regression-based nomogram with …
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Minutes that Matter? The Significance of Operative Time in Immediate Unilateral and Bilateral Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Free flap breast reconstruction (FFBR) offers substantial benefits after mastectomy. However, the impact of operative time on outcomes remains unclear. [PATIENTS AND METHODS] In this retrospective cohort study, the American Co…
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Reconstruction of the axilla after burn injury - A decade of experiences and lessons learned.
[BACKGROUND] Acute burns and their sequelae in the axilla are debilitating injuries. Reconstruction in this anatomically complex region is challenging due to limited tissue availability and the need to balance functional and aesthetic outco…
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AI-Based Quantitative and Objective Analysis of Aesthetic Results in Genioplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Genioplasty and chin-augmentation are well-established procedures aimed at enhancing lower facial aesthetics. Traditionally, aesthetic outcomes have been assessed subjectively through expert opinions and patient-reported measur…
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Epidemiological and Economic Factors in Facelift Surgery in the USA: A Retrospective Multi-center Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] The demand for surgical facial rejuvenation procedures, such as facelifts, has risen in recent decades. However, limited research has addressed the epidemiological and economic aspects of these procedures. This study examines t…
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Weighing the Risk: The Impact of Obesity on 30-Day Complications After Cosmetic Abdominoplasty-An Observational Cohort Study of 1,778 Cases.
[BACKGROUND] Obesity's impact on postoperative outcomes in abdominoplasty remains poorly defined despite its rising prevalence. This study evaluates the effect of obesity on 30-day postoperative complications to inform risk assessment and m…
- Response to "The Harms of Obesity in Abdominoplasty: Considerations of Methodological and Social Behavioral Factors".
- Response to the Letter Regarding "The Impact of Body Mass Index on Breast Reduction Outcomes: A Multi-Institutional Data Analysis of 45,000 Cases over 15 Years".
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Beauty Under Pressure: The Impact of Hypertension on Outcomes in 54,000 Cases of Esthetic Breast Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Hypertension affects nearly one-third of the global adult population and is associated with increased postoperative morbidity. However, its specific impact on outcomes of esthetic breast surgery (EBS) remains poorly understood.…
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Bitter-sweet? The role of glycemic control in breast reduction surgery.
[BACKGROUND] The American Society of Plastic Surgeons guidelines emphasize the need for additional evidence regarding perioperative glycemic control in patients with diabetes undergoing breast reduction surgery. This study evaluates the ass…
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Time well spent? The impact of operative time on breast reduction outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Although extended operative duration increases risks in other surgeries, its impact on breast reduction outcomes remains unclear. This retrospective cohort study investigated the relationship between operative time and postoper…
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Weight a Minute: Investigating the Impact of Body Mass Index on Early Outcomes After Breast Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and postoperative morbidity in breast augmentation remains poorly defined. This gap limits evidence-based decision-making amid rising BMI trends. Our study aims to establish a BMI-…
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Sugar-Coated Complications? The Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes of Breast Reduction.
[BACKGROUND] Breast reduction surgery effectively alleviates symptoms of macromastia, but the impact of diabetes on surgical outcomes remains insufficiently studied. [OBJECTIVES] The authors of this study aim to evaluate the effect of diab…
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Surgical Management of Breast Capsular Contracture-A Multi-institutional Data Analysis of Risk Factors for Early Complications.
[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture (CC) is a common complication following implant-based breast surgery, often requiring surgical intervention. Yet, little is known about risk factors and outcomes following CC surgery. [METHODS] We reviewed…
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Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography as a Predictor of Distal Flap Necrosis in Latissimus Dorsi Free Flaps.
[BACKGROUND] Vascularization of the distal latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle flap determines the success of the procedure, particularly in large defects. Failure due to distal flap necrosis can necessitate reoperation and increase mortality. Ind…
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Alloplastic implants for skeletal augmentation in Parry-Romberg syndrome: A systematic review.
Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare disorder characterized by progressive hemifacial atrophy affecting soft tissue and, in severe cases, bone. Reconstructive surgery is commonly used to manage PRS-related facial deformities. This systema…
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Brain Drain for Brain Gain: Potential Applications of Robotic-assisted Lymphatic Microsurgery in the Management of Neurological Disorders.
[BACKGROUND] The central nervous system (CNS) was long believed to be devoid of lymphatic drainage. However, the discovery of the glymphatic system and meningeal lymphatics has revolutionized our understanding of cerebrospinal fluid homeost…
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Prevention's Price-30-Day Outcomes of Risk-Reducing Mastectomy and Immediate Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Risk-reducing mastectomy (RRM) with free flap breast reconstruction (FFBR) is increasingly utilized for breast cancer prevention. While its oncological benefits are well-established, data on perioperative safety remain limited.…
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Osseous Genioplasty and Its Impact on Airway Volume-What is the Evidence?
Osseous genioplasty (OG) improves facial aesthetics by 3-dimensionally repositioning the chin and associated soft tissues. Although its effects on airway volumes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have been investigated, the available eviden…
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Implant-Based Chin Augmentation Vs Osseous Genioplasty: A Systematic Review of Indications and Outcomes.
Osseous genioplasty (OG) and implant-based chin augmentation are 2 primary approaches for correcting microgenia. A comprehensive synthesis comparing their outcomes, safety profiles, and patient satisfaction is lacking. In this study, the au…
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Safety of Combined Versus Isolated Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Abdominoplasty: Insights from a Multi-institutional Database.
[INTRODUCTION] Abdominoplasty and breast surgery are popular cosmetic procedures, often performed as stand-alone or combined procedures. However, the safety of combining these surgeries remains poorly understood. [METHODS] We analyzed data…
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Protein as a preoperative predictor - Impact of hypoalbuminemia on 30-day outcomes of breast reduction surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Hypoalbuminemia, a biomarker of malnutrition, has been associated with adverse surgical outcomes;, however, its impact on breast reduction surgery is not yet well-documented. [METHODS] We queried the American college of surgeo…
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Postoperative Outcomes After Breast Reduction: Do Racial Disparities Exist?
[BACKGROUND] Racial disparities in surgical outcomes are well documented across various procedures, including oncological and reconstructive breast surgery. However, it remains unclear whether these inequalities extend to reduction mammopla…
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The Impact of Body Mass Index on Breast Reduction Outcomes: A Multi-Institutional Data Analysis of 45,000 Cases over 15 Years.
[BACKGROUND] The caseload of breast reduction is on the rise. Despite this popularity, the association between body mass index (BMI) and postoperative outcomes remains unclear. We hypothesize that BMI is a significant determinant of postope…
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Investigating the Impact of Operative Time on Breast Augmentation Outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation is a widely performed aesthetic surgery, yet the impact of operative time on postoperative outcomes remains unclear. While longer operative times have been linked to increased risks across a wide array of su…
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The impact of intraoperative blood pressure levels on postoperative bleeding in common breast surgery procedures - a case-control study.
[BACKGROUND] Breast surgery, ranging from aesthetic adjustments to oncological reconstructions, has seen a significant rise in recent years, with over 4.3 million procedures globally in 2022. However, they pose risks like postoperative blee…
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Cellular therapeutics and immunotherapies in wound healing - on the pulse of time?
Chronic, non-healing wounds represent a significant challenge for healthcare systems worldwide, often requiring significant human and financial resources. Chronic wounds arise from the complex interplay of underlying comorbidities, such as …
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Isolated and combined breast augmentation in transgender patients: Multi-institutional insights into early outcomes and risk factors.
[BACKGROUND] The increasing demand for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) in transgender and gender-diverse healthcare highlights the importance of breast augmentation surgery (BAS) for transfeminine patients. Despite its significance, there is…
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Quality of life and satisfaction after breast augmentation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of Breast-Q patient-reported outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation ranks among the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Yet, reports on post-operative patient-reported quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction remain conflicting. [METHODS] A systematic review was conducte…
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The impact of age on outcomes after breast reduction surgery - A multi-institutional data analysis of 40,958 cases.
[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammoplasty is popular among people of various age groups, yet the impact of age on postoperative outcomes remains debated. [METHODS] The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (20…