논문 목록
8건 · 최신순-
Race and Gender Bias in Narrative Letters of Recommendation for Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants.
[INTRODUCTION] It has been previously shown that gender bias exists in standardized letters of recommendation for plastic surgery residency. However, similar analysis has not been conducted for narrative letters of recommendation (NLORs). T…
-
Defining the Incidence of the Impostor Phenomenon in Academic Plastic Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Survey Study.
[BACKGROUND] Impostor phenomenon occurs when high-achieving individuals have persistent self-doubt despite objective measures of competence and success, and has been associated with professional burnout and attenuated career advancement in …
-
Textbook outcomes in DIEP flap breast reconstruction: a Delphi study to establish consensus.
[PURPOSE] Composite measures, like textbook outcomes, may be superior to individual metrics when assessing hospital performance and quality of care. This study utilized a Delphi process to define a textbook outcome in DIEP flap breast recon…
-
The Influence of Age on Complications After Correction of Congenital Breast Deformities: A National Analysis of the Pediatric and Adult NSQIP Data Sets.
[BACKGROUND] Timing of surgical intervention is controversial among patients seeking correction of congenital breast deformities. [OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to assess the influence of age on 30-day complications and unplanned healthcare…
-
Underrepresentation of African Americans in Plastic Surgery: Examining Demographics, Specialty Factors, and Medical School Experiences.
[BACKGROUND] Racial representation among medical trainees translates into physicians that are able to communicate with diverse patient populations and are perceptive to health disparities. This is important within plastic surgery where an o…
-
A Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Bipedicled Total Abdominal versus Unipedicled Hemiabdominal Free Flaps for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] While bipedicled free flaps enable increased soft tissue volume and potential for contralateral symmetry in unilateral breast reconstruction, the influence of bipedicled flap reconstruction on patient-reported outcomes remains…
-
Early Discontinuation of Breast Free Flap Monitoring: A Strategy Driven by National Data.
[BACKGROUND] Multiple single-institution studies have revealed that breast free flap compromise usually occurs within the first 48 postoperative hours. However, national studies analyzing the rates and timing of breast free flap compromise …
-
Implications of Training Pathways on Future Academic Plastic Surgeon Employment.
[BACKGROUND] The limited supply of academic plastic surgery positions has led to increased demand and strong competition for these desired positions. Residents and students now seek out academic opportunities earlier in their training to ac…