Mahmoud AA

 The purpose of this review is to characterize themes among the five reconstructive microsurgery articles achieving the highest Relative Citation Ratios (RCRs) published in the past 20 years in the top journals. In doing so, researchers may…

[BACKGROUND] Closed-incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) has been shown to reduce complication rates in breast reconstruction (BR). This study aimed to evaluate postoperative outcomes in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) dono…

[BACKGROUND] With the rise of social media as a knowledge sharing resource, patients increasingly obtain information regarding plastic surgery online. Publicly shared posts may influence active users' desire to undergo procedures and misinf…

[BACKGROUND] The scapular free flap (SFF) is essential in complex reconstructive surgery and often indicated in complex defects with compromised or poor local tissue integrity. This review aims to assess the versatility and reliability of t…

[BACKGROUND] Gender disparities in plastic surgery authorship have been previously described in the literature. The relative citation ratio (RCR) index is a new metric that normalizes citation rates for field and time, which can be utilized…

[BACKGROUND] Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents cardiometabolic dysregulation, defined by hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. There remains a significant gap in our understanding of whether MetS impacts outcomes of abdomina…

[BACKGROUND] The popularity of cosmetic tourism may increase unnecessary risks for patients as postoperative care is variable. However, little is known about the current trends and public perception of this growing phenomenon. This study co…

[BACKGROUND] The racial diversity portrayed in plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) media is an important indicator of an inclusive environment for potential patients. To evaluate the degree to which PRS websites demonstrate inclusivity…