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Abdominal donor-site complications following autologous breast reconstruction: A multi-institutional multisurgeon study.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) free flap is the gold standard procedure for autologous breast reconstruction. Although breast-related complications have been well described, donor-site complications and contribu…
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Venous Thromboembolism after DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Review of Outcomes after a Postoperative Prophylaxis Protocol.
[BACKGROUND] Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is among the higher-risk patient groups for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in plastic surgery. Surgeons often opt for a patient-specific approach to postoperat…
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The heart of it all: Body dysmorphic disorder in cosmetic surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) represents a prevalent mental health condition characterized by distress arising from self-perceived physical imperfections. BDD serves as a contraindication to aesthetic surgery. Recognizing BDD …
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A Comparison of Surgical Complications in Patients Undergoing Delayed versus Staged Tissue-Expander and Free-Flap Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Patients undergoing mastectomy may not be candidates for immediate free-flap breast reconstruction because of medical comorbidities or postmastectomy radiation therapy. In this setting, flap reconstruction may be intentionally …
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Assessing the Influence of Attending Surgeon Continuity on Free Flap Outcomes Following Unplanned Returns to the Operating Room.
[BACKGROUND] Unplanned returns to the operating room (OR) may be necessary at times to salvage a compromised free flap. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of attending surgeon continuity on free flap outcomes following a ret…
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Provision and Utilization of Team- and Community-Based Operative Care for Patients With Cleft Lip/Palate in North Carolina.
[OBJECTIVE] To characterize operative care for cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) based on location (ie, from American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association [ACPA]-approved multidisciplinary teams or from community providers). [DESIGN] Cross-s…
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Implications of Training Pathways on Future Academic Plastic Surgeon Employment.
[BACKGROUND] The limited supply of academic plastic surgery positions has led to increased demand and strong competition for these desired positions. Residents and students now seek out academic opportunities earlier in their training to ac…