Publications by authors named "Eleonore Zetrenne"
Introduction: The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate the role of a full-time academic plastic surgeon, (2) to define the indicators predictive of a successful career in academic plastic surgery, and (3) to understand the current issues that will affect future trends in the practice of academic plastic surgery.
Methods: A questionnaire was developed to evaluate the role of current full-time academic plastic surgeons and to understand the current issues and future challenges facing academic plastic surgery. Each plastic surgery program director in the United States was sent the survey for distribution among all full-time academic plastic surgeons.
Background: The purpose of this study was to identify the common characteristics that may determine potential academicians and chairpersons in academic plastic surgery. The study examined the motivations behind the pursuit of an academic plastic surgery career and the forces that shape this path.
Methods: A 20-question survey was mailed to all members of the Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery.
A multi-center retrospective review of major prosthetic graft infection outcomes was undertaken to determine graft preservation and limb salvage rates. The management of infected prosthetic vascular grafts continues to be controversial. The purpose of this study was to review the surgical management of major extracavitary prosthetic vascular graft infections and to correlate the outcomes on the basis of bacteriology and grade.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProsthetic vascular graft infections portend grave consequences if not treated expediently. Despite the low incidence of infection, the potential for limb loss or death greatly magnifies this complication. The surgical management of prosthetic graft infections has evolved over the last 2 decades.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGuidelines for the repair of full-thickness defects of the lower abdominal wall have been established. However, lower abdominal defects associated with traumatic bladder herniation and pubic symphyseal diastasis or bony loss have not been addressed. Poor abdominal wall contour, protuberance, and recurrent hernias are likely when there is discontinuity of the midline pelvis in association with full-thickness lower abdominal defects and visceral herniation.
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