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Investigation of Routine Venous Augmentation in Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap and Intraoperative Decision Pathway.
Data supporting use of prophylactic venous augmentation in the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) is limited. This study aims to assess the outcomes of single vein DIEP flaps compared with those with venous augmentation and pre…
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To unionize, or not to unionize? A comparison of integrated plastic surgery residency program benefits.
[BACKGROUND] Residency unionization provides increased leverage for trainees to negotiate compensation and benefits. However, no study to date has compared the benefits offered between unionized versus non-unionized hospital systems with in…
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Tipping the Scales: Quantifying the Impact of USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Scoring on Application Interpretation in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match.
[OBJECTIVE] The United States Medical Licensing Exam® (USMLE®) Step 1 exam implemented pass/fail scoring to "create a more holistic residency application selection process." We aimed to assess whether this transition favored holistic review…
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Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction in Morbidly Obese Patients: An Acceptable Practice.
[BACKGROUND] Breast cancer is the most common noncutaneous malignancy amongst women. Lumpectomy with adjuvant radiation is a mainstay of surgical treatment. Oncoplastic breast reconstruction reduces the resultant breast deformity. Obesity i…
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The Effect of Numeric Versus Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Scores in the Integrated Plastic Surgery 2023-2024 Match Cycle: A Single Institution Study.
[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…
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Application Discrepancies in the 2023-2024 Integrated Plastic Surgery Match.
[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…
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Characterizing Outcomes of Medial and Lateral Perforators in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps.
[BACKGROUND] Perforators are typically found in rows in the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. As methods to assess flap perfusion continue to improve, surgeons may be more likely to select perforators traditionally avoided. …
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Quantifying Complications: An Analysis of Operative Time and Intraoperative Factors in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Analysis of operative flow has been shown to improve efficiency in breast microsurgery. Both complex decision-making skills and technical mastery are required to overcome intraoperative challenges encountered during microsurgi…
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Preoperative Examination Is Not Associated with Postoperative Function following Radial Forearm Free Flap Harvest.
[BACKGROUND] There is debate on the utility of a preoperative Allen test or ultrasound before radial forearm free flap (RFFF) harvest. This study sought to evaluate correlations between preoperative testing and donor-site morbidity. [METHO…
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Minimally Invasive Mandibular Microsurgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[UNLABELLED] Microsurgical advances have led to minimally invasive approaches for mandibular reconstruction. Currently, no resource compares all minimally invasive microvascular mandibular reconstruction (MIMMR) treatment options. [METHODS…
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Happiness in Plastic Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 595 Practicing Plastic Surgeons, Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students.
[BACKGROUND] Despite a heightened appreciation for wellness in medicine, there exists little information specific to plastic surgery. The purpose of this research was to assess happiness within the field of plastic surgery. [METHODS] A cro…
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Smartphone Applications in Plastic Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey of 577 Plastic Surgeons, Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students.
[BACKGROUND] There are now over 2.2 million mobile applications (apps) in existence, with more than 250 identifiable by searching "plastic surgery." Unfortunately, only 30% of these are academically relevant, which makes finding useful plas…