Survey of Surgeon-reported Postoperative Protocols for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap in Breast Reconstruction.

Background: The use of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps is a well-established breast reconstruction technique.

Methods: A 29-question survey was e-mailed to 3186 active American Society of Plastic Surgeons members, aiming to describe postoperative monitoring practice patterns among surgeons performing DIEP flaps.

Results: From 255 responses (8%), 79% performing DIEP surgery were analyzed.

The Oxymoron of Financial Illiteracy in a Highly Educated Population: Are We Appropriately Equipping Trainees?

Unlabelled: Medical professionals often incur a significant financial burden in pursuit of a medical education. Despite rigorous medical education, financial education appears to be lacking during training. This study intended to explore the financial preparedness and education of 2 cohorts of medical professionals-alumni graduates of a single institution and current plastic surgery residency trainees.