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Abdominal wall bulges and hernias are not uncommon complications following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap harvest. Abdominal wall reinforcement using synthetic meshes has been found to decrease bulges by up to 70%; however,…

[BACKGROUND] Complex scalp defects represent a significant reconstructive challenge and frequently require free tissue transfer. Although the latissimus dorsi (LD) and anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps are widely regarded as preferred options…

[BACKGROUND] The literature is limited regarding the prevalence of nasoalveolar molding (NAM), primary tip rhinoplasty and/or septoplasty, and revision surgery. Our study aims to evaluate national utilization rates of NAM, primary tip rhino…

[BACKGROUND] Macromastia significantly impairs females' quality of life, with treatments such as physical therapy (PT) often providing only temporary relief. Insurance routinely denies breast reduction surgery, despite little relief after c…

[OBJECTIVE] The USMLE Step 1 exam, an important metric in the integrated plastic surgery match, transitioned to pass/fail scoring in January 2022. No previous studies have investigated the impact of this new scoring system on the process of…

[BACKGROUND] The Plastic Surgery Common Application (PSCA) was introduced in the 2020-2021 integrated plastic surgery match cycle. We investigated the accuracy of medical student-reported quantitative metrics in the PSCA. [METHODS] Quantif…

[BACKGROUND]  High-quality evidence on perforator selection in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap harvesting is lacking, making preoperative planning and choice of perforators "surgeon-specific." This lack of consensus is a sub…

[BACKGROUND] Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap (DIEP) surgical procedures have benefited in recent years from the introduction of 3D printed models, yet new technologies are expanding design opportunities which promise to improve pat…

[BACKGROUND] The United States is experiencing the highest opioid overdose death rate in our nation's history. Misuse and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, is a serious national crisis that affects public health a…

[BACKGROUND] Human acellular dermal matrix (HADM) is an increasingly used adjunct to breast reconstruction. Previous meta-analyses demonstrate increased risks of complications, but these studies largely represent one product. The purpose of…