The History of Plastic Surgery in Israel
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750189Today, plastic surgery is a well-known profession with highly respected surgeons from institutions all over the world. Over the last several decades numerous clinical and technological advances have been made, thanks to the dedication and hard work of these outstanding professionals; however, things were not always this way. At the turn of the 20th century, Israel had yet to be introduced to the field of plastic surgery. However, this all changed with the War of Independence. Humanitarian aid by the prominent South African surgeon, Jack Penn, laid the foundation for the founding ...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 13, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Wolf, Yoram Hagen, Binyamina Rosenberg Yafe, Batya Golan, Jacob Shulman, Ori Har-Shai, Yaron Neuman, Rami Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Diagnostic Accuracy and Cost Savings Associated with Dermoscopy: An Economic Study
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749152Cutaneous malignancies are the most common overall cancer worldwide. Dermoscopy is widely used among various specialties to evaluate skin lesions and to differentiate benign from malignant lesions. Our objective was to evaluate the diagnostic capability and the economic impact of dermoscopy. The accuracy of diagnoses and economic costs of treating skin lesions were compared between two periods: 2001 to 2007 (prior the use of dermoscopy) and 2009 to 2011 (following implementation of dermoscopy). During the earlier period, 6,549 skin lesions were excised, of which 1,042 (15.9%) wer...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 13, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Shir-az, Ofir Yaacobi, Dafna Shilo Berl, Ariel Yosefof, Eyal Grush, Andrew E. Shalom, Avshalom Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Treatment Algorithm of Postsurgical Fat Necrosis of the Breast —Revisited
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750435Fat necrosis is a common complication of breast surgery, with the potential to cause both functional and aesthetic repercussions that can affect patient satisfaction. Although several fat necrosis classification systems have been proposed, fat necrosis management varies widely across institutions, requiring revisiting of existing treatment protocols. We evaluated the postoperative outcomes on 335 breasts following either breast reduction or reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps at our institution between 2016 and 2020, with particular attention to t...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 13, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Haran, Oriana Legarda, Carolina Gofstein, Dina Adelson, Dana Singolda, Roei Madah, Ehab Arad, Ehud Grush, Andrew E. Barnea, Yoav Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Biologic Agents in Plastic Surgery
Semin Plast Surg 2022; 36: 002-002 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743454 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 13, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Thornton, James F. Tags: Preface Source Type: research
James F. Thornton, MD
Semin Plast Surg 2022; 36: 001-001 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743453 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 13, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Buchanan, Edward P. Tags: Introduction to the Guest Editor Source Type: research
Evolving Trends in Breast-Implant-Based Procedures in Israel: A National Survey
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1747965Rare reports linking textured breast implants to anaplastic large-cell lymphoma have generated controversies regarding their relative advantage over smooth implants. To evaluate trends in implant use in Israel, we sent a seven-item questionnaire to all active board-certified breast plastic surgeons in the country. About half responded. Approximately 60% of responders reported a moderate-to-considerable decrease in both the relative number of augmentation mammoplasty procedures and the use of implants during mastopexies in the last year. Nearly 40% had switched from textured to sm...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 8, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Yaacobi, Dafna Shilo Shachar, Tal Olshinka, Asaf Lvovsky, Alex Amir, Avraham Ad-El, Dean Grush, Andrew E. Meshulam-Derazon, Sagit Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Novel Technologies in Chronic Wound Care
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749095In Israel, 20% of wounds do not progress to full healing under treatment with conservative technologies of which 1 to 2% are eventually defined as chronic wounds. Chronic wounds are a complex health burden for patients and pose considerable therapeutic and budgetary burden on health systems. The causes of chronic wounds include systemic and local factors. Initial treatment involves the usual therapeutic means, but as healing does not progress, more advanced therapeutic technologies are used. Undoubtedly, advanced means, such as negative pressure systems, and advanced technologies...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 8, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Hayun, Yehiel Yaacobi, Dafna Shilo Shachar, Tal Harats, Moti Grush, Andrew E. Olshinka, Asaf Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Plastic Surgery in Israel
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749382 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 8, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Olshinka, Asaf Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Medical Students' Knowledge of Plastic Surgery as a Reflection of the Public Perception
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749153Plastic surgery is a broad field that requires a mixed skillset. Therefore, it is important that students be exposed to all its various subspecialties to make informed career decisions and to properly refer patients in different clinical situations. A nationwide survey was conducted of Israeli medical students to investigate their knowledge and perceptions regarding the field of plastic surgery and its subspecialties, and the impact of a clinical rotation in plastic surgery on these factors. A total of 300 subjects responded. Approximately, 61% of the cohort was female and 70% we...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - June 2, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Yaacobi, Dafna Shilo Shachar, Tal Lvovsky, Alex Cohen, Avi Ad-El, Dean D. Olshinka, Asaf Grush, Andrew E. Barel, Eric Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Erratum: Use of Biologic Agents for Lip and Cheek Reconstruction
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749142 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - May 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Depani, Monal Ferry, Andrew M. Grush, Andrew E. Moreno, Tanir A. Jones, Lloyd M. Thornton, James F. Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Israeli Innovations in the Field of Plastic Surgery
This article offers an overview of recent Israeli cutting-edge medical therapeutic solutions contributing to the global practice of plastic surgery. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - May 26, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Har-Shai, Lior Ofek, Sar-El Cohen, Stav Cohen, Keren H. Yaacobi, Dafna Shilo Olshinka, Asaf Dibbs, Rami P. Ad-El, Dean D. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The Role of Skin Substitutes in Acute Burn and Reconstructive Burn Surgery: An Updated Comprehensive Review
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743455Burns disrupt the protective skin barrier with consequent loss of cutaneous temperature regulation, infection prevention, evaporative losses, and other vital functions. Chronically, burns lead to scarring, contractures, pain, and impaired psychosocial well-being. Several skin substitutes are available and replace the skin and partially restore functional outcomes and improve cosmesis. We performed a literature review to update readers on biologic and synthetic skin substitutes to date applied in acute and reconstructive burn surgery. Improvement has been rapid in the development ...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - April 12, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Palackic, Alen Duggan, Robert P. Campbell, Matthew S. Walters, Elliot Branski, Ludwik K. Ayadi, Amina El Wolf, Steven E. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Use of Biologic Agents in Extremity Reconstruction
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744282Skin and soft tissue defects of the lower extremity present a unique challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. Successful repair of the lower extremity relies not only on strong anatomical knowledge and surgical expertise, but also on careful consideration of the numerous preoperative factors and indications that may alter the patient's response to operative management. While many of these injuries result from burns, avulsive trauma, diabetes, or vascular insufficiencies, a significant portion can be associated with resection of neoplastic pathologies. This review outlines the us...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - April 12, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Grush, Andrew E. Depani, Monal Parham, Matthew J. Mejia-Martinez, Valeria Thornton, Alexandra Sammer, Douglas M. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Use of Biologic Agents in Nasal and Scalp Reconstruction
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742750Oncologic reconstruction of the nose and scalp following Mohs micrographic surgery poses a significant challenge for plastic surgeons. While these defects are traditionally reconstructed using primary closure techniques, skin grafts, local flaps, pedicled flaps, and free tissue transfer, the incorporation of biologic healing wound agents such as Integra and Cytal provides patients and surgeons with alterative reconstructive options without additional donor site morbidity. Herein, we review the use of biologic agents used in soft tissue reconstruction of the nose and scalp followi...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - March 9, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Depani, Monal Grush, Andrew E. Parham, Matthew J. Jones, Lloyd M. Thornton, James F. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The Use of Biologic Wound Agents in Pediatric Reconstructions
Semin Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742748The indications for using biologic wound agents have expanded greatly since first being employed for acute burn management. The majority of the literature details the use of said agents in the adult population; however, there is little representation regarding their uses for reconstructing defects typically observed in the pediatric population. Ironically, children, and to a lesser extent adolescents, greatly benefit from their use given the reduced skin laxity and amount of surrounding tissue available for locoregional tissue transfer when compared with adults. Herein, we detail...
Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - February 25, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: May, Jessica M. Depani, Monal Ferry, Andrew M. Koshy, John C. Thornton, James F. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
