Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
June 2024
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is characterized by the accumulation of mature CD5-positive B-cells in the lymphoid organs. Extranodal involvement occurs in up to 10% of cases and can arise in various tissues, including the orbit. Less than 400 cases of orbital lymphoma are diagnosed per year in the United States, typically manifesting as a form of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma being the most common subtype.
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September 2023
Background: Immediate alloplastic breast reconstruction was traditionally performed as an inpatient procedure. Despite several reports in the literature demonstrating comparable safety outcomes, there remains hesitancy to accept breast reconstruction performed as an outpatient procedure.
Methods: A retrospective review of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data from 2014 to 2018 was utilized to evaluate recent trends and 30-day postoperative complication rates for inpatient versus outpatient immediate prosthetic-based breast reconstruction.
Background: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory cutaneous disorder. Although PG is a diagnosis of exclusion, prompt recognition is essential to attain the desired outcomes. From an aesthetic standpoint, this is especially critical with breast involvement and other body segments.
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