Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Recent studies support the prophylactic use of tranexamic acid during craniosynostosis surgery to reduce blood loss. The study aims to assess national trends and outcomes of tranexamic acid administration. The Pediatric Health Information System database was used to identify patients who underwent craniosynostosis surgery over a 9-year period (2010...
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Limited visibility characteristic of cleft palate repair presents both ergonomic and educational challenges to cleft surgeons. Despite widespread recognition and reporting, posture-related spine disorders continue to represent a significant and potentially career-limiting problem for cleft/craniofacial surgeons. In addition, education and participa...
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Rectus diastasis is a common condition that can result in a protruding abdomen, causing cosmetic and functional disability. Although it is usually repaired during abdominoplasty or herniorrhaphy, there is a lack of consensus with regard to the repair indications and optimal surgical techniques. The goal of this study is to provide an updated review...
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Physicians, especially plastic surgeons, are underrepresented in hospital leadership. As such, the steps an aspiring plastic surgeon should take toward assuming a high-level administrative role remain unclear. The authors aim to profile the chief executive officers and surgeons-in-chief at top-ranked U.S. hospitals with the goal of better character...
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
The umbilicus offers no functional importance to the adult human but remains a key aesthetic landmark of the anterior abdominal wall, and its absence can be a cause for concern in aesthetic and reconstructive patients. Umbilical reconstruction or transposition for abdominoplasty and abdominally based flap operations is frequently complicated by umb...
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) offers a certification process for physicians desiring third-party credentials in aesthetic surgery. This study aims to examine the training backgrounds and scope of practice of ABCS-certified physicians. The ABCS online directory was used to identify diplomates. Additional board certifications were ide...
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Surgical specialists in plastic, head and neck, hand, trauma surgery, and emergency medicine physicians bear the burden of treating the most serious injuries caused by animals. Most of these incidents result from an attack by a known dog, and breed has been proposed, but not proven, to be a controllable factor. The authors summarize the peer-review...
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery
