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Gatekeeper or Pathfinder? The Evolving Role of Lymphedema Surgeons in the Assessment of Limb Swelling.
Lymphedema is a debilitating condition with high morbidity, yet despite advances in management, diagnostic ambiguity and fragmented referral patterns continue to delay appropriate care. We evaluated predictors of accurate diagnosis, microsu…
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Microsurgery Education among U.S. Plastic Surgery Residency Programs.
Microsurgery is a core component of U.S. plastic surgery residency curriculum. This study compares publicly available information on microsurgery curricula and training among U.S. plastic surgery residency programs, while evaluating the bac…
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Single-Stage Latissimus-Implant Breast Reconstruction Is Safe and Reliable: A Single Surgeon Series of 207 Flaps.
[BACKGROUND] The latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) is a historical workhorse and contemporary salvage mainstay for breast reconstruction. There is still debate regarding timing and staging, with some authors advocating for staged reconstruction u…
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Unraveling the Enigma: A Rare Case of Recurrent Idiopathic Gynecomastia in an Adolescent.
Gynecomastia presents as abnormal hypertrophy of mammary tissue in males that is typically asymptomatic and usually does not require intervention. Gynecomastia responds well to medical and surgical treatment, when necessary, with low recurr…
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Trends in Gender Authorship of Abstract Presentations at Plastic Surgery the Meeting: A Decade Long Analysis.
Current literature fails to examine gender differences of authors presenting abstracts at national plastic surgery meetings. This study aims to assess the ratio of female to male abstract presentations at Plastic Surgery The Meeting (PSTM).…
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ADMs and synthetic meshes improve implant-based breast reconstruction aesthetics, but at what cost?
Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) have shown promise for use in reconstructive breast surgery as they improve aesthetic outcomes and decrease capsular contracture rates. However, concerns about their use remain because of the higher cost and…
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Three-Dimensional Video Microscopy: Potential for Improved Ergonomics without Increased Operative Time?
Three-dimensional (3D) video exoscopes are high-magnification stereo cameras that project onto monitors mounted in the operating room, viewable from different angles. Outside of plastic surgery, exoscopes have been shown to successfully imp…
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Non-healing Wound After Mastopexy: Cautionary Case Report for a Unique Source of a Marjolin's Ulcer of the Breast.
Marjolin's ulcers (MUs) represent a unique degenerative process that results in malignancy. Classically, sites of previous burns are associated with MU but, in fact, any non-healing wound has been found to be a potential source of degenerat…
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Chest Feminization in Male-to-Female Transgender Patients: A Review of Options.
Management of a transgender (TG) woman's gender dysphoria is individualized to address the sources of her distress. This typically involves some combination of psychological therapy, hormone modulation, and surgical intervention. Breast enh…