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The Digital Footprint of Academic Plastic Surgeons.
[INTRODUCTION] The digital age and global pandemic have transformed the way patients select their plastic surgeon. However, as more patients turn to online resources, there is little information on the digital presence of academic plastic s…
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A critical analysis of American insurance coverage for imaging and surgical treatment of lymphedema.
[BACKGROUND] Over 35 million Americans have lymphedema. Nonetheless, lymphedema is underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide. We investigated whether the rates of coverage for imaging and surgical procedures may contribute to the limited ca…
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Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Applicant Perceptions of Virtual Interviews.
[PURPOSE] The 2020-2021 interview cycle for integrated plastic surgery applicants was the first to be held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we detail the largest study on integrated plastic surgery applicant perceptions aft…
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of American Insurance Coverage of Prominauris Otoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Prominent ears affect up to 5% of the population and can lead to social and psychological concerns at a critical time of social development. It can be addressed with an otoplasty, which is often considered a cosmetic procedure.…
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Panniculectomy at the time of bariatric surgery: a propensity score-matched analysis of outcomes in the MBSAQIP database.
[BACKGROUND] Body contouring in the postbariatric surgery patient improves quality of life and daily function. [OBJECTIVES] To determine the risk profile of panniculectomy when performed in select patients at the time of bariatric surgery.…
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Trends in the research profile of matched independent plastic surgery fellows.
The independent plastic surgery pathway recruits candidates with 5 years of surgical training who are typically more advanced in research than their integrated counterparts. Research productivity helps to discriminate between applicants. Ho…
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Sir Harold Delf Gillies-The Surgeon Artist.
Harold Gillies, a plastic surgeon who created the discipline of plastic surgery and trained hundreds of young surgeons, was foremost an artist. In a short historical perspective, we illustrate this facet of the Gillies' life through a frien…
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A 12-year review of patient-reported outcomes after reduction mammoplasty in patients with high body mass index.
Patients with increased body mass index (BMI) are often denied reduction mammoplasty due to concern for high morbidity. There is a paucity of evidence identifying high BMI as a predictor of poor long-term outcomes in reduction mammoplasty. …
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Surgical Management of Gynecomastia: A Review of the Current Insurance Coverage Criteria.
[BACKGROUND] Gynecomastia is a common condition that can be corrected with surgical excision of the breast tissue. Unlike the policies available for reduction mammaplasty in women, gynecomastia policies are variable and not based on strong …