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Characterizing the Timing of Surgical Repair of Congenital Hand Differences in the United States.
Suggested timing of reconstruction of congenital hand differences varies widely. The goal of timely intervention is to achieve near-normal appearance and function. We evaluated national trends in surgical timing of congenital hand differenc…
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Billing and Utilization Trends in Reconstructive Microsurgery Indicate Worsening Access to Care.
[BACKGROUND] Within the last 20-years, Medicare reimbursements for microsurgery have been declining, while physician expenses continue to increase. As a result, hospitals may increase charges to offset revenue losses, which may impose a fi…
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Trends in Hospital Billing for Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Procedures from 2013 to 2020.
[BACKGROUND] With greater acceptance of postmastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR) as a safe and reliable treatment option, the role of plastic surgeons in breast cancer management continues to rise. As Medicare reimbursements for surgica…
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The Timing of Acute and Late Complications Following Mastectomy and Implant-based Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE] Implant-based breast reconstruction is a common plastic surgery procedure with well-documented clinical outcomes. Despite this, the natural history and timing of key complication endpoints are not well described. The …
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Technical and Clinical Differences Between Transgender and Cisgender Females Undergoing Breast Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] Gender-affirming surgery is a quickly expanding field. However, it is facing a shortage of specialized surgeons for a population exceeding 1.4 million individuals. Many studies comparing outcomes between cisgender and transgend…