Analysis of social media use by European plastic surgery societies: A missing link for #PlasticSurgery.

Purpose: The field of Plastic Surgery is prominent on social media around the world. Board certified plastic surgeons and societies of plastic surgery play a role in providing accurate, evidence-based information to the public, patients, and colleagues. The aim of this study was to explore the use of social media by European Plastic Surgery Societies.

Analysis of #PlasticSurgery in Europe: An Opportunity for Education and Leadership.

Background: Prior studies demonstrate that social media are used by plastic surgeons to educate and engage. The hashtag #PlasticSurgery has been studied previously and is embraced by American plastic surgeons and journals; however, no studies have examined its use or adoption across Europe.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 800 tweets containing the words "plastic surgery" or the hashtag #PlasticSurgery in four of the most spoken European languages worldwide excluding English (Spanish, #CirugiaPlastica; French, #ChirurgiePlastique; Portuguese, #CirurgiaPlastica; and German, #PlastischeChirurgie) was performed.

Social Media and the Dissemination of Research: Insights from the Most Widely Circulated Articles in Plastic Surgery.

Background: The purpose of this study is to quantify the relationship between social media use and the dissemination of research across nontraditional channels.

Methods: Between June and August of 2016, the authors identified 10 plastic surgery journals with the highest impact factor and their 10 most widely circulated articles. Article age; journal impact factor; "distinguished" article designation; and social media metadata of the first authors, last authors, and journals were incorporated into a multivariate regression model to predict the Altmetric Attention Score, a quantitative measure of popularity across Web-based media platforms.

Tissue Expansion Using Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Single-Stage Ear Reconstruction: A Novel Concept for Difficult Areas.

Background: Auricular reconstruction is one of the most challenging procedures in plastic surgery. An adequate skin envelope is essential for cartilage framework coverage, yet few good options exist without additional surgery. We propose a novel method for minimally invasive tissue expansion, using hyaluronic acid (HA) filler to allow for single-stage ear reconstruction.

Parental leave policies in graduate medical education: A systematic review.

Background: A thorough understanding of attitudes toward and program policies for parenthood in graduate medical education (GME) is essential for establishing fair and achievable parental leave policies and fostering a culture of support for trainees during GME.

Methods: A systematic review of the literature was completed. Non-cohort studies, studies completed or published outside of the United States, and studies not published in English were excluded.

Optimizing Patient Selection for Direct-to-Implant Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using Wise-Pattern Skin-Reducing Mastectomy in Large and Ptotic Breasts.

Background: Immediate breast reconstruction in large and ptotic breasts is challenging, often requiring skin-reducing procedures. The Wise-pattern skin-reducing mastectomy (WPSRM) technique provides reliable one-stage implant coverage using the pectoralis muscle and a de-epithelialized inferiorly based dermal flap. However, de-vascularization may result in mastectomy skin flap necrosis.

Reconstructive approach to hostile cranioplasty: A review of the University of Chicago experience.

Background: Hostile sites for cranioplasty occur in patients with a history of radiation, infection, failed cranioplasty, CSF leak or acute infection. We review our series of autologous cranioplasties and present an approach to decision-making for reconstructing these complex defects.

Methods: Patients with cranioplasty of a hostile cranial site at the University of Chicago between 2003 and 2012 were identified.

Agreement between Pentacam and IOL master in patients undergoing toric IOL implantation.

Purpose: To investigate inter-device agreement between the Pentacam (Optikgerate GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany) and IOLMaster (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany) in measuring corneal power, cylinder, and axis of astigmatism.

Methods: Retrospective case series reviewing the status of eyes after toric IOL implantation to evaluate inter-device agreement in measuring corneal power, cylinder, and axis of astigmatism.

Results: Forty-nine eyes from 41 patients were evaluated.

Incisions for orbital floor exploration.

Incisions used for orbital floor exploration continues to remain a topic of controversy. Historically, 3 incisions have been used for orbital floor repair: transconjunctival, subciliary, and subtarsal. Past studies have attempted to stratify the superiority of one incision over the others.