Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jul 2016
SPY Imaging Use in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction Patients: Preventative or Overly Conservative?
SPY Elite imaging uses an injectable fluorescing agent to intraoperatively assess the perfusion and viability of tissue, including skin flaps, during postmastectomy reconstruction for breast cancer patients. In this study, the authors sought to compare the surgeon's assessment of flap viability with that of SPY imaging perfusion, analyzing the clinical outcomes postoperatively. ⋯ Diagnostic, IV.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jul 2016
An Analysis of the Decisions Made for Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction.
Little is known about the role breast reconstruction plays in decisions made for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. This study explores factors critical to patient medical decision-making for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction among women with early stage, unilateral breast cancer. ⋯ The choice for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy is greatly influenced by fear of recurrence, with desires for symmetry playing a secondary role in decisions made.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jul 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialTotal Face, Eyelids, Ears, Scalp, and Skeletal Subunit Transplant: A Reconstructive Solution for the Full Face and Total Scalp Burn.
Reconstruction of extensive facial and scalp burns can be increasingly challenging, especially in patients that have undergone multiple procedures with less than ideal outcomes resulting in restricting neck and oral contractures, eyelid dysfunction, and suboptimal aesthetic appearance. ⋯ Therapeutic, V.