Primary care doctor's perception about the scope of plastic surgeons: A national survey
CONCLUSIONS: There is a clear underestimation of the role of plastic surgery in a wide range of conditions, which may lead to the downsizing of plastic surgery departments in the national health system. It is of utmost importance to educate primary care doctors so that patients are referred correctly and in a timely manner.PMID:37924719 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.072 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - November 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel Baptista Filipa Poleri Rui Casimiro Maria da Luz Barroso Hor ácio Costa Source Type: research
Primary care doctor's perception about the scope of plastic surgeons: A national survey
CONCLUSIONS: There is a clear underestimation of the role of plastic surgery in a wide range of conditions, which may lead to the downsizing of plastic surgery departments in the national health system. It is of utmost importance to educate primary care doctors so that patients are referred correctly and in a timely manner.PMID:37924719 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.072 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - November 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel Baptista Filipa Poleri Rui Casimiro Maria da Luz Barroso Hor ácio Costa Source Type: research
“Oncoplastic Breast Reduction Surgery Decreases Rates of Reoperation with No Increased Medical Risk”
The purpose of this study is to compare the oncologic, medical, and surgical outcomes of lumpectomy versus oncoplastic breast reduction surgery (OBRS) on a national scale. A national insurance-based database was queried for patients who had a lumpectomy with or without a same-day breast reduction by CPT codes. Patients were then matched by obesity, BMI range, age, region, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and outcomes were compared.There were 421,455 patients in the lumpectomy group and 15,909 patients in the OBRS group. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - November 4, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Lee H. Kilmer, Allan A. Weidman, Brent R. DeGeorge, John T. Stranix, Chris A. Campbell Source Type: research
Oncoplastic breast reduction surgery decreases rates of reoperation with no increased medical risk
The purpose of this study is to compare the oncologic, medical, and surgical outcomes of lumpectomy versus oncoplastic breast reduction surgery (OBRS) on a national scale. A national insurance-based database was queried for patients who had a lumpectomy with or without a same-day breast reduction by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Patients were then matched by obesity, body mass index range, age, region, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and outcomes were compared. There were 421,455 patients in the lumpectomy group and 15,909 patients in the OBRS group. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - November 4, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Lee H. Kilmer, Allan A. Weidman, Brent R. DeGeorge, John T. Stranix, Chris A. Campbell Source Type: research
Operative Management of Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia in the Ambulatory Surgery Setting from 2016 to 2019
Gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia which cause enlargement of the chest affect up to third to two thirds of men.1 Goals for the operative management of male breast hypertrophy include flattening of the chest, elimination of the inframammary fold, reduction and re-positioning of the nipple-areolar complex, removal of redundant skin, and minimization of scarring.2 Current surgical options include liposuction, mastectomy to resect glandular tissue, and breast reduction which includes removal of excess skin. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - October 20, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Rishub K. Das, Nicholas O ’Sick, Stephane A. Braun, Izabela A. Galdyn Source Type: research
Superomedial-Posterior Pedicle-Based Reduction Mammaplasty: Evaluation of Effectiveness and BREAST-Q Outcomes of a Rapid and Safer Technique
ConclusionAuthors technique offers reliable vascularization and innervation of the nipple –areola complex and achieves satisfactory aesthetic outcomes. It is associated with shorter operative times compared to other techniques reported in the literature. The Superomedial-Posterior Pedicle-Based Reduction Mammaplasty represents a safe and effective method for breast reduction surgery, p roviding significant benefits to patients with breast hypertrophy.Level of Evidence IThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please ref...
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - October 2, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Breast Reduction Surgery: A Prospective Randomized and Controlled Trial”
(Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - September 25, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
A modified owl technique for breast reduction
Conclusions The modified owl technique herein presented seems a safe alternative for reduction mammaplasty in moderate macromastia and in selected cases of severe macromastia, where breast fullness is concentrated in the lower pole.Level of evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - September 24, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Verifying the reliability of septum-enhanced inferior pedicle technique for patients with high-grade breast ptosis undergoing reduction mammaplasty
ConclusionsThe septum-enhanced inferior pedicle technique is safe with reliable results and minimal complications in patients with high-grade breast ptosis and gigantomastia even with a nipple to supra-sternal notch distance more than 40 cm.Level of evidence: Level III, therapeutic study. (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - September 24, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
A modified owl technique for breast reduction
Conclusions The modified owl technique herein presented seems a safe alternative for reduction mammaplasty in moderate macromastia and in selected cases of severe macromastia, where breast fullness is concentrated in the lower pole.Level of evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - September 21, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Verifying the reliability of septum-enhanced inferior pedicle technique for patients with high-grade breast ptosis undergoing reduction mammaplasty
ConclusionsThe septum-enhanced inferior pedicle technique is safe with reliable results and minimal complications in patients with high-grade breast ptosis and gigantomastia even with a nipple to supra-sternal notch distance more than 40 cm.Level of evidence: Level III, therapeutic study. (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - September 21, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Horizontal Pillar Technique: A Single Pedicle Septum-Based Approach in Reduction Mammaplasty with a Twist
Breast reduction surgery has proven to be a successful treatment for various conditions such as postural disorders, anxiety, dermatological problems, and body image disorders, and is tailored to accommodate each patient's needs and anatomical variations. The author presents a modified approach for reduction mammaplasty using a septum-based superomedial pedicled nipple areola complex (NAC) flap combined with horizontal dermoglandular pillars. This adjustment enhances desired breast projection, potentially eliminating the need for alternative pedicles in most cases. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - September 11, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mustafa Akyurek, Gunes Hafiz Source Type: research
Readability of Online Materials in Spanish and English for Breast Reduction Insurance Coverage
ConclusionThere is a need for accessible and understandable online resources on breast reduction insurance coverage, particularly for Spanish-speaking patients. While the assessed websites generally provided comprehensible information, improvements can be made to enhance visual aids and simplify language. These improvements can better educate patients, improve outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs.Level of Evidence VThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions t...
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - September 11, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
The Effects of Breast Reduction with Superomedial and Inferior Pedicle Techniques On Radiological Breast Imaging
This study aims to compare the radiological findings seen following reduction mammoplasty with two different thecniques (inferior pedicle and superomedial pedicle), in connection with the surgical steps. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - August 19, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Emine Handan Simsek Turan, As ım Uslu, Mehmet Ilker Turan, Ozlem Vardar Gok, Ayse Eda Parlak, Nedim Akgul Source Type: research
Characteristics of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth Presenting for Surgery in the United States
CONCLUSIONS: We reported the perioperative characteristics of TGD youth and showed a steady increase in the detected prevalence of TGD adolescents accessing surgical care. Future investigations into specific challenges associated with caring for these patients are warranted.PMID:37471293 | DOI:10.1213/ANE.0000000000006618 (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - July 20, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Joshua C Uffman Brittany L Willer Christian Mpody Olubukola O Nafiu Joseph D Tobias Source Type: research
