Recurrent Syndrome of the Trephined in the Setting of Multiple Craniectomy and Cranioplasty.

Decompressive craniectomy is an increasingly implemented intervention for relief of intracranial hypertension refractory to medical therapy. Despite its therapeutic benefit, a myriad of short and long-term complications may arise when the once fixed-volume cranial vault remains decompressed. The authors present a case of recurrent Syndrome of the Trephined in a patient undergoing repeated craniectomy and cranioplasty.

Thermal Burn Injury from a Wedding Ring: An Unusual Case.

Thermal ring injuries are rarely reported in the literature. For this reason, treatment is varied without a standard approach. We describe a case of a thermal wedding ring injury sustained during a welding accident.

State Variations in Public Payer Reimbursement for Common Plastic Surgery Procedures.

Background: Existing data suggest decreased willingness of plastic surgeons to participate in Medicare and Medicaid. Significant disparities exist in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for various general surgical procedures. The aims of this study were to investigate variations in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement across the nation for common plastic surgery procedures.

Optimal Timing of Alveolar Cleft Bone Grafting for Maxillary Clefts in the Cleft Palate Population.

Purpose: Timing of bone grafting for maxillary alveolar clefts is not standardized. Secondary bone grafting is often performed; however, consensus does not exist regarding use of chronologic versus dental age to guide treatment. Several authors suggest an early chronologic age is associated with greater success.