Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2017
Comparative StudyWound Morbidity in Minimally Invasive Anterior Component Separation Compared to Transversus Abdominis Release.
Transversus abdominis release is a novel approach for myofascial advancement in ventral hernia repair and has been hypothesized to have lower rates of wound complication than anterior component separation. ⋯ Therapeutic, III.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyPerforator-Based Interposition Flaps Perform Better Than Full-Thickness Grafts for the Release of Burn Scar Contractures: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
Burn scar contractures remain a significant problem for the severely burned patient. Reconstructive surgery is often indicated to improve function and quality of life. Skin grafts (preferably full-thickness grafts) are frequently used to cover the defect that remains after scar release. Local flaps are also used for this purpose and provide healthy skin subcutaneous tissue. The vascularization and versatility of local flaps can be further improved by enclosing a perforator at the base of the flap. Until now, no randomized controlled trial has been performed to determine which technique has the best effectiveness in burn scar contracture releasing procedures. ⋯ Therapeutic, I.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2017
Surgical Treatment of Neuromas Improves Patient-Reported Pain, Depression, and Quality of Life.
Surgical management of neuromas is difficult, with no consensus on the most effective surgical procedure to improve pain and quality of life. This study evaluated the surgical treatment of neuromas by neurectomy, crush, and proximal transposition on improvement in pain, depression, and quality of life. ⋯ Therapeutic, IV.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2017
Historical ArticleThe Evolution of Surgical Simulation: The Current State and Future Avenues for Plastic Surgery Education.
Alongside the ongoing evolution of surgical training toward a competency-based paradigm has come the need to reevaluate the role of surgical simulation in residency. Simulators offer the ability for trainees to acquire specific skills and for educators to objectively assess the progressive development of these skills. In this article, the authors discuss the historical evolution of surgical simulation, with a particular focus on its past and present role in plastic surgery education. The authors also discuss the future steps required to further advance plastic surgery simulation in an effort to continue to train highly competent plastic surgery graduates.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2017
The Drivers of Academic Success in Cleft and Craniofacial Centers: A 10-Year Analysis of over 2000 Publications.
Cleft and craniofacial centers require significant investment by medical institutions, yet variables contributing to their academic productivity remain unknown. This study characterizes the elements associated with high academic productivity in these centers. ⋯ Participation in both craniofacial surgery and orthodontics fellowships demonstrates the strongest association with academic success; craniofacial surgery fellowship, university affiliation, and number of surgeons are also predictive.