The Incidence of Retained Objects in Intraoperative X-rays for Missing Counts in Plastic Surgery: We Should Do Better.

Background: In the event of incorrect surgical counts, obtaining X-rays to rule out retained surgical items (RSI) is standard practice. However, these safeguards also carry risk. This study investigates the actual incidence of RSI in plastic reconstructive surgery (PRS) cases as measured on intraoperative X-rays and its associated modifiable risk factors.

Pediatric upper extremity firearm injuries: an analysis of demographic factors and recurring mechanisms of injury.

Background: Little is known regarding risk factors specific to pediatric upper extremity firearm injuries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate pediatric patients treated for these injuries to identify at-risk populations and recurring mechanisms of injury.

Methods: A 20-year retrospective review was conducted.

Identifying Risk Factors Leading to Unanticipated Postoperative Readmission.

Introduction: Unanticipated postoperative readmissions are a grading metric directly linked to both the quality of patient care and physician reimbursement. However, little data exist to define factors responsible for these readmissions in the plastic surgery patient population. This study aims to identify patient risk factors contributing to unanticipated postoperative readmissions to optimize perioperative patient care and mitigate negative financial impact upon providers.

Medical Honey and Silver Dressings Do Not Interfere with Each Other's Key Functional Attributes.

Objective: This study sought to determine whether silver-containing dressings and medical-grade honey gel interfere with one another in measurable ways.

Materials And Methods: Dressings applied together in clinical use were tested using in vitro and ex vivo methods to determine whether the combined modalities maintain their individual properties. In order to determine if the presence of silver dressings interfere with honey's osmotic strength, which is a key physical property of medical honey, changes in honey's 2 primary sugars were measured, as well as changes in its overall osmotic strength.