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[INTRODUCTION] Microsurgery is one of the most technically demanding and rapidly advancing domains in modern surgery. Despite its transformative role across reconstructive and restorative disciplines, global patterns of microsurgical resear…

The proliferation of administrative databases, electronic health records, and large observational cohorts has profoundly expanded the scope of surgical research. At the same time, it has intensified a long-standing interpretive error: the r…

[BACKGROUND] The practice of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent surgical site infection (SSI) in breast surgery remains debated. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature evaluating the current …

[BACKGROUND] Antibiotic prophylaxis for non-oncologic breast surgeries is not well described by procedure type. This study identified the underlying microbiological etiologies and antibiotic sensitivities of culture-positive infections from…

Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) is a notably rare complication of surgical procedures, particularly in the context of rhinoplasty. In this report, we present a novel case of recurrent nasal SE following routine open septorhinoplasty in a 59-yea…

Plastic surgery stands at an inflection point: proofs-of-concept for artificial intelligence (AI) abound, yet responsible clinical integration remains limited. We argue this reflects an organizational readiness gap rather than a modeling de…

[INTRODUCTION] The columellar incision and dissection which were integral steps in open rhinoplasty play a crucial role in achieving optimal results. However, scarring in the supratip region may pose challenges to skin circulation, potentia…

[BACKGROUND] The Thuss lectureship began in 1978 and is carried at both Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Stanford Medical Center. The 2-day event consists of a resident and fellow workshop and dinner with an invited keynote speaker,…

[BACKGROUND] Unlike most health care sectors, patients can select an aesthetic surgery provider without considering insurance coverage. Patients therefore must be able to make informed choices regarding provider selection. Surgeon qualifica…

[INTRODUCTION] Research is a critical component of academic medicine that may or may not be prioritized in centers with high clinical volumes. The benefits of research expansion go beyond notoriety and industry partnerships, expanding into …

[INTRODUCTION] While bibliometric ranking systems have been designed to use citations, funding, and alumni productivity, there is a need for a simple metric that objectively evaluates the work of a group or organization. The present study d…

This article provides a roadmap for plastic surgeons on how to successfully conceptualize, draft, and publish a paper. By publishing papers, authors will not only add to their professional standings but gain a deeper understanding of their …

[BACKGROUND] The posterior aspect of the leg is an ideal donor site for flap surgery. In this study, the anatomy was investigated of the lateral sural cutaneous nerve (LSCN) and its accompanying artery, superficial lateral sural artery (SLS…

[BACKGROUND] The purpose of this study was to compare the reconstructive outcomes of soft-tissue defects around foot and ankle with local or free flaps and attempt to provide an optimal strategy for these patients in comparison with the con…

In medicine, "big data" refers to the interdisciplinary analysis of high-volume, diverse clinical and lifestyle information on large patient populations. Recent advancements in data storage and electronic record keeping have enabled the exp…

[BACKGROUND] Growth and sustainability of burn practices can be impaired by irregular patterns of patient presentations, resulting in uneven utilization of facilities and staff. Burn care itself may not engage the full capacities of members…

[BACKGROUND] Advances in microsurgery have improved the survival rate of arm replantation. However, the functional outcome of the replanted arms remains unpredictable. The authors performed a systematic review to evaluate the long-term outc…

Background Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury by abrupt restoration of circulation after prolonged ischemia has still been an unsolved problem in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The concept of postconditioning (post-con), which has been …

[BACKGROUND] Residency training is internationally recognized as the only way for the physicians to be qualified to practice independently. China has instituted a new residency training program for the specialty of plastic surgery. Meanwhil…