Volume: 24 Issue: 3
This study from Poland describes the surgical methods used by the authors to correct CBP and the results of follow-up in a group of 52 children ranging in age from two to seven years.
An evaluation of accessibility and content of microsurgery fellowship websites Microsurgery ranks among the most popular postresidency fellowship programs. However, in addition to the long and steep learning curve of this this subspecialty, prospective applicants must also carefully consider the residency and fellowship application processes. Although online resources have become a vital source of information for applicants in a variety of me...
Source: Plastic Surgery - August 17, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 24 Issue: 2
Adverse outcomes after hand surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritisThe systemic, progressive and polyarticular nature of rheumatoid arthritis increases the complexity of surgical decision making in patients with the disease, and the problem may be compounded by the diverse referral patterns of rheumatologists and surgeons. Nevertheless, it is now generally accepted that a multidisciplinary approach, involving input from all individuals treating the patient, is optimal. This retrospective study from Mexico aimed to identify predictors of adverse outcomes in this unique population.
A prospective analysis of physical ex...
Source: Plastic Surgery - May 28, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 24 Issue: 1
This study investigated the utility of such a tool and reports the results.
Should 'smart phones' be used for patient photography?Mobile technology has found its way into numerous applications, especially in the developed world. The photographic and video capability of ?smart phones?, in particular, are central to contemporary communications and much of social media, and are increasingly being used in medical fields in which capture and transfer of digital images and information have become mainstream. However, this has led to controversy regarding issues of consent, storage, confidentiality and eventual use of this inform...
Source: Plastic Surgery - February 22, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 21 Issue: 4
This study examined a particular value model with regard to cleft lip repair from a safety and quality perspective.
Effect of sildenafil citrate on the viability of flaps with nicotine-induced ischemia: An experimental study using a rat modelGiven the negative effect nicotine has on the peripheral vasculature and skin flap viability, smokers who undergo surgery involving skin flaps are at an increased risk for developing complications that may require additional surgery. Several pharmacological agents and surgical delay, however, have shown beneficial effects in ameliorating necrosis. The authors of this study examined the...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 22 Issue: 1
This study reviewed the occurrence of late hematoma in five patients who received smooth, round silicone gel implants in a single-surgeon practice over a 30-year period. All patients presented with progressive enlargement of the involved breast, which appeared to result from multiple and recurrent bouts of bleeding rather than from an isolated event. Histological analysis of capsules provided insight into the pathogenesis of this rare phenomenon.
Reconstruction of post-traumatic full-thickness defects of the upper one-third of the auricleThe unique three-dimensional architecture of the auricle poses significant challenges ...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 22 Issue: 2
This study investigated the utility of online CME for emergency physicians in Nova Scotia.
Early outcomes of arthroplasty of the first carpometacarpal joint using pyrocarbon spherical implantsGiven its workload, the first carpometacarpal joint is the most common hand joint to develop osteoarthritis. When nonsurgical, conservative treatment options fail, surgical management is warranted. Although several surgical procedures are available, hand surgeons are revisiting implant arthroplasty despite the absence of an ideal implant design and material. The physical and biological properties of pyrocarbon, however, have recently ...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 22 Issue: 3
This study investigated a commercially available system purported to provide a sternal closure system superior to conventional steel wire cerclage while avoiding many of the problems of current alternatives.
Three-dimensional remodelling to determine best fit for hemihamate autograft arthroplastyConventional techniques for reconstructing comminuted fractures of the middle phalanx have shown limited efficacy in certain situations. This study describes a three-dimensional modelling method for hemihamate arthroplasty that enables visualization and superimposition of key landmarks to optimize a hamate autograft.
Trends in post...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 22 Issue: 4
This study investigated the practice profiles, education/training and challenges of leaders in academic plastic surgery.
Prevalence of brachial plexus injuries in patients with scapular fractures: A National Trauma Data Bank reviewPrompted, in part, by the scarcity and small sample sizes of studies examining brachial plexus injuries associated with scapular fractures, this retrospective study aimed to build on current data by investigating the prevalence of these types of injuries and how they correlate with the region of scapula injured. Data from a five-year period were collected from the National Trauma Data Bank, the l...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 23 Issue: 1
This study investigated the efficacy of two compounds used alone and in combination in a surgical procedure in a rat model.
Impact of liposome bupivacaine on the adequacy of pain management and patient experiences following aesthetic surgery: Results from an observational studyDespite the significant increase in the number of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed over the past two decades and advances in surgical techniques, postsurgical pain continues to be a problem that influences possible analgesia-related adverse events, timely ambulation and recovery. This prospective, observational study investigated the eff...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 23 Issue: 2
This study aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of such a model, and its effectiveness as part of a comprehensive teaching paradigm.
Buffered lidocaine and bupivacaine mixture - the ideal local anesthetic solution?Mitigating the pain associated with local injections of anesthetic before surgical procedures is one of several primary goals of the plastic surgeon. Although there is no ideal local anesthetic solution for all applications, the combination of lidocaine, bupivacaine and epinephrine has demonstrated excellent versatility in plastic surgery. However, the acidic nature of commercially available lidocaine solutions c...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 23 Issue: 3
This study evaluated the efficacy of one such alternative method in 123 primary septorhinoplasty operations and describes its advantages.
Minor surgery procedures: A prospective and retrospective study involving a pediatric populationThe emergence of outpatient and ambulatory clinics has reduced the anxiety associated with hospitalization, in addition to contributing to cost effectiveness and reduction in wait times for many procedures. Despite supportive evidence, however, the contemporary literature regarding minor surgery procedures in the pediatric population and ambulatory clinics is not robust. Furthermore, some surg...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Volume: 23 Issue: 4
This article describes the creation, development and ongoing evaluation of a burn training program, created in conjunction with the Canadian Network for International Surgery, for parts of east Africa.
Selecting the best and brightest: A comparison of residency match processes in the United States and CanadaPlastic surgery remains a competitive field, with many candidates applying to a limited number of residency programs in Canada and the United States annually. However, Canadian programs de-emphasize academic measures and use distinctly different criteria that are less objective than their American counterparts. This sur...
Source: Plastic Surgery - January 12, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
