Pubic Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Following Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty: A Case Report.

Background: Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are aggressive, expansile, and locally destructive vascular lesions. The exact etiology of ABCs is currently unknown and hypothesized to be related to vascular malformations or disruption of osseous vascularity. To date, there have been no reports describing the development of pubic ABCs following penile inversion vaginoplasty (PIV).

Decreasing Seroma Incidence Following Abdominoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of High-Quality Evidence.

Background: Seroma formation is the most common complication of abdominoplasties. Many preventive interventions have been proposed, but none have been recognized as a definitive solution, partly due to varying levels of evidence (LOE) in the literature.

Objectives: We aimed to analyze seroma prevention methods supported by high-level evidence.

Has the Increase of Women in Surgical Training Programs Led to a Concomitant Increase in Female Leadership Positions? A 10-Year Analysis.

Introduction: Women represent greater than 50% of medical students in America and are becoming increasingly well represented in surgical fields. However, parity at the trainee level has yet to be accomplished, and surgical leadership positions have remained disproportionately biased toward men. To date, there have been no comparisons on the progress within plastic surgery and other surgical specialties.

Are Surgical Approaches Correlated With BREAST-Q Score Improvements After Reduction Mammoplasty? A Systematic Review.

Background: Despite the commonly recognized benefits and drawbacks of each surgical technique for reduction mammoplasty, data on the influence of each surgical approach on patient quality of life and satisfaction remains limited. Our study aims to evaluate the association between surgical factors and BREAST-Q scores for reduction mammoplasty patients.

Methods: A literature review through August 6, 2021, was conducted using the PubMed database to select publications that used the BREAST-Q questionnaire to evaluate outcomes after reduction mammoplasty.

Complications Following Alloplastic Chin Augmentation: A Systematic Review of Implant Materials and Surgical Techniques.

Background: Alloplastic implantation has become a popular method of chin augmentation. Historically, silicone was the most commonly used implant, but porous materials have grown in favor due to improved fibrovascularization and stability. Nevertheless, it is unclear which implant type has the most favorable complication profile.

Interrupting Negative-pressure Wound Therapy with Dakin's Solution Is Associated with Increased Skin Graft Survival.

Unlabelled: Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has improved split-thickness skin graft (STSG) survival rates, but prolonged application increases bacterial bioburden. Antimicrobial NPWT adjuncts have demonstrated efficacy, but strong evidence is lacking. We hypothesized that simultaneously replacing NPWT dressings within 48-72 hours and cleansing with Dakin's solution-a well-known antimicrobial agent-would increase STSG take.

Patient-Centred Outcomes Following Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature.

Patients' individual interpretations of their own health outcomes are becoming increasingly important metrics in defining clinical success across all specialties, especially in hand surgery. However, there is a relative paucity of data using validated health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) assessments for carpal tunnel release (CTR). The purpose of this study was to review published outcomes on traditional open CTR to formally assess the current need for more accurate, validated assessment tools to evaluate CTR-specific HR-QoL.

A scoping literature review of post-traumatic lymphedema: Where are we now?

Post-traumatic lymphedema of the extremities is a significant source of morbidity largely unrecognized by practitioners. Given the unclear body of evidence on diagnosing and managing post-traumatic lymphedema, we performed a systematic scoping review of the literature for all reports on this topic in order to establish a benchmark for current knowledge, treatment modalities, patient outcomes, and future areas of research. After screening 733 titles and abstracts, 16 relevant articles were ultimately selected for analysis, producing 19 data entries.

Primary Distal Interphalangeal Joint Tenosynovial Chondromatosis of the Small Finger: A Case Report With Literature Review.

Primary synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign proliferative disease of the joint synovium, tenosynovium, or bursal lining, in which cartilage metaplasia leads to the development of multiple intra-articular and periarticular loose osteocartilaginous bodies. This disease usually involves larger joints (knee, hip, elbow, and shoulder), but it has also rarely been reported in the hand. Patients with this disease complain of pain, swelling, nodules, and decreased range of motion of the affected joint.

Correction of 4 and 5 metacarpal synostosis in a skeletally mature hand using de-rotational osteotomies.

We present the successful surgical treatment and management of metacarpal synostosis in a near-skeletally mature 15-year-old patient, the significance of which is underscored by an updated review of the literature. We additionally outline a reliable surgical approach for patients with similar clinical presentations and disease severity.

An Anatomical Feasibility Study on the Use of the Hypoglossal and Hemihypoglossal Nerve as a Donor Motor Nerve for Free Functioning Muscle Transfer in Upper Extremity Reconstruction.

Purpose: Brachial plexus injuries (BPI) with complete root avulsions remains a clinical challenge due to a paucity of nerves available for nerve transfer and innervation of free functioning muscle transfers (FFMT). The hypoglossal and hemihypoglossal nerve has not been studied as a donor nerve option for FFMTs in brachial plexus reconstruction, despite successful outcomes of hypoglossal nerve transfers in facial reanimation surgery. We hypothesized that the hypoglossal nerve could be an appropriate candidate for surgical repair of BPI using FFMT.

Body Contouring in Massive Weight Loss Patients Receiving Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis: A Systematic Review.

Unlabelled: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) events are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in plastic surgery. Currently, there is no consensus regarding the use of VTE chemoprophylaxis in the context of the risk for bleeding following specific body contouring procedures. Furthermore, there is increasing popularity of these procedures in the massive weight loss (MWL) patient population, who may be at higher risk due to multiple risk factors.

Diagnosis and Treatment of a Benign Pediatric Mandible Tumor.

Pediatric mandible tumors are rare and generally benign but can be locally aggressive. Diagnosis and treatment involve tumor identification, excision, and subsequent reconstruction. Successful reconstruction should address form and function of the mandible while minimizing morbidity.