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Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap with Implant Placement has a Favorable Complication Profile Compared with Implant-Only or Flap-Only Reconstruction.
Hybrid deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap and simultaneous silicone implant breast reconstruction procedures ("DIEP + I") have many conceptual advantages compared with either reconstruction method alone, but the outcomes of DIE…
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Cost and insurance coverage for reduction mammoplasty: Evidence from United States claims data.
[BACKGROUND] Despite the proven benefits of reduction mammoplasty, the procedure is often denied by insurance plans even when deemed medically beneficial. The present study sought to evaluate nationwide variation in insurance type coverage,…
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Impact of High Food Swamp Scores on Breast Reduction Outcomes: A Multivariate Analysis of 1052 Patients.
[INTRODUCTION] "Food swamps" are areas with a high density of fast-food restaurants (unhealthy foods) relative to grocery stores (healthy foods). Patients in regions with inequitable access to healthy foods may have worsened surgical outcom…
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Pulse Irrigation Reduces Rate of Postoperative Hematoma Following Breast Reduction.
[PURPOSE] Breast reduction (BR) involves a large surface area of manipulated tissue, increasing the risk of postoperative hematoma. Pulse irrigation (PI) uses a device to deliver intermittent pressurized irrigant intraoperatively. This stud…
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The safety of simultaneous versus delayed contralateral breast symmetrization: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] While unilateral breast reconstruction often requires contralateral breast symmetrization procedures, the optimal timing of the matching procedure remains unclear. While the delayed approach may be traditionally perceived as sa…
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The Use of Recreational Cannabis Among Breast Reduction Patients: Characteristics, Complications, and Immediate Postoperative Analgesic Needs.
The characteristics, complications, and postoperative analgesic needs of patients with a recent or active history of recreational cannabis use have not been explored explicitly in plastic surgery. In this study, the characteristics, complic…
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Nationwide Analysis of Cost and Insurance Type Coverage for Primary Rhinoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Health insurance reimbursement has been changing continuously with patients being increasingly responsible for their healthcare costs. Lack of transparency for patients and providers with limited understanding of out-of-pocket …
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Impact of Gender-Affirming Surgery on Craniofacial Exposure for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Training: A Preliminary, Single-Institution Study.
[OBJECTIVE] Current available plastic surgery positions in craniofacial surgery are not commensurate with the growing number of trained plastic surgery residents and fellows interested in the field. Despite this, there is growing demand for…
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Aesthetic Specialization: A Comparative Study across Medical and Surgical Specialties.
[BACKGROUND] Postresidency fellowship training has become increasingly popular as a career option. Specifically, the subspecialty of aesthetic surgery has grown tremendously over the past 2 decades within several fields, including plastic a…
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Impact of Interview Modality on Gender Disparities in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Match Success.
[INTRODUCTION] The transition from in-person to virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the residency application process. Recognizing the gradual return to in-person interviews and the historical presence of gender disparit…
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The Impact of Depression and Anxiety Comorbidities on Acute Postoperative Pain After DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Depression and anxiety have a complex association with opioid dependence, though their impact on acute postoperative pain is unclear. The present study investigated the impact of depression and anxiety on acute postoperative pa…
- Cost Reduction in Plastic Surgery: Starting With the Basics.
- Adherence of a Large Language Model to Clinical Guidelines for Craniofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeries.
- Implications for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery Research and Practice.
- Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery: ChatGPT as a Tool to Address Disparities in Health Literacy.
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Never events in plastic surgery: An analysis of surgical burns and medical malpractice litigation.
[INTRODUCTION] Burns and fires in the operating room are a known risk and their prevention has contributed to many additional safety measures. Despite these safeguards, burn injuries contribute significantly to the medical malpractice lands…
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The Association of a Research Year With Matching Into an Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency.
[INTRODUCTION] The relationship between pursuing a research year (RY) and plastic surgery match outcomes is unclear. The present study investigated the association between a dedicated RY and the odds of matching into an integrated Plastic a…