Journal of reconstructive microsurgery
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Mar 2019
Patient Reported Outcomes Following Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection with Microsurgical Preservation of Ambulation.
Lower extremity soft tissue sarcoma treatment has evolved from primarily amputation procedures toward limb salvage. This series assesses whether soft tissue sarcoma tissue defects, extensive enough to require microsurgical reconstruction, can reliably result in preservation of ambulation, as well as objectively evaluate functional outcomes utilizing a patient-reported validated scale. It will also look at whether immediate functional muscle reconstructions and tendon transfers can be successful at restoring ambulation, potentially expanding the indications for limb salvage procedures. ⋯ Microsurgical reconstruction of lower extremity sarcoma defects enables preservation of independent ambulation. Restoration of function utilizing immediate functional microsurgical reconstructions and tendon transfers should be considered.
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Mar 2019
Microsurgery Training Resource Variation among US Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Programs.
Given emerging focus on competency-based surgical training and work-hour limitations, surgical skills laboratories play an increasingly important role in resident education. This study was designed to investigate educational opportunities in microsurgery across integrated residency programs. ⋯ This study demonstrates the current variation in microsurgery training at integrated plastic surgery residency programs. A formal microsurgical training curriculum is commonly viewed as being helpful, particularly at programs without microsurgery fellows.