Publications by authors named "Cara Reitz"
Closed Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy Significantly Reduces Early Wound Dehiscence after Reduction Mammaplasty.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the effectiveness of closed incisional negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) compared to standard dressings in reducing early wound dehiscence after functional reduction mammaplasty, which typically has a high dehiscence rate.
- The retrospective analysis included 79 patients, revealing that only 2% of breasts dressed with ciNPT experienced dehiscence, while 14% from the standard dressing group did, indicating a significant reduction in complications.
- The findings suggest that using ciNPT can greatly improve surgical outcomes by minimizing the need for additional wound care in breast reduction surgeries.
Autologous total auricular reconstruction requires an intricately sculpted, curved, and stacked cartilaginous framework implanted under healthy vascularized tissue. The ideal fixation technique would be readily available, easy to deploy, and free of complications. Commonly used sutures can fracture fragile pieces, inadequately maintain shape, or migrate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with obesity and infertility. Gastric bypass has been shown to be effective in treating these symptoms. However, the efficacy of vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) has not been studied in the PCOS population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study is to see whether a large drawing of a nephron helped medical students in self-directed learning groups learn renal physiology, histology, and pharmacology before discussing clinical cases. The end points were the grades on the renal examination and a student survey. The classes in the fall of 2014 and 2015 used the drawing, but not those of 2012 and 2013.
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