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A Quadrant-based Algorithm for Oncoplastic Breast Reduction: The Use of Mirror Flaps for Filling Superior Pole Lumpectomy Defects.
[BACKGROUND] Reconstructing upper-quadrant defects in oncoplastic breast reduction (OBR) can be challenging due to upper-pole concavity after tumor resection. To address this, we adopted a dual-component technique using 2 separate flaps: (1…
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Trends in opioid prescribing by plastic surgeons for medicare part D patients.
[PURPOSE] Previous analyses of Medicare part D opioid prescribing by plastic surgeons demonstrated decreasing prescription rates, but data in past 2017 have not been well-described. This study aims to elucidate more recent patterns in plast…
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A Regional Analysis of Medicare Reimbursement Rates for Plastic Surgery From 2012 to 2025.
[PURPOSE] The purpose of this analysis is to highlight trends in Medicare reimbursement rates in recent years and examine any regional differences in reimbursements that may exist over the past decade. [METHODS] The CMS Physician and Other…
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Preoperative Deep and Superficial Venous Thrombosis in Limb Salvage Candidates: A Contraindication to Microsurgical Free Flap Reconstruction? Lessons Learned from Our 13-year Institutional Experience.
Although arterial inflow considerations dominate microsurgical planning, venous outflow is equally vital for flap survival. Patients requiring free tissue transfer (FTT) for lower extremity (LE) reconstruction frequently present with occult…
- Correction of Prominent Ears with Novel Otoplasty Grid.
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Predictors of Plastic Surgery Applicant Success: An Analysis of the Texas STAR Database.
[INTRODUCTION] Integrated plastic surgery residency is one of the most competitive medical specialties. Although previous studies have surveyed integrated plastic surgery residency program directors regarding desired applicant characteristi…
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Using Drain-Free Flap Fixation Techniques Versus Traditional Wound Closure With Drain Placement to Prevent Seroma Formation and Its Complications in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
During the past decade, there has been some controversy related to using flap fixation techniques instead of conventional wound closure methods and drain placement during mastectomy procedures. The purpose of our study was to address this c…