Publications by authors named "J Bekisz"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of inserting intramedullary nails in the base of the proximal phalanx on articular cartilage damage.
- Two techniques were compared using cadaver specimens, showing minimal differences in cartilage damage between the methods of using a single larger nail versus two smaller nails.
- Results indicate that both insertion techniques resulted in minimal damage to cartilage and infrequent injury to extensor tendons, suggesting safe usage with proper technique.
Background: Implant-based breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) presents unique benefits and challenges. The literature has compared outcomes among total submuscular (TSM), dual-plane (DP), and prepectoral (PP) planes; however, a dedicated meta-analysis relevant to NSM is lacking.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review of studies on immediate breast reconstruction after NSM using TSM, DP, or PP prosthesis placement in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases.
Differential preferences in breast aesthetics by self-identified demographics assessed on a national survey.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
March 2024
There is a paucity of literature examining how preferences differ amongst various demographic groups. This study aimed to assess how perceptions of the ideal breast differ between respondents stratified by self-identified demographic factors. A cohort of 25 patients from the senior surgeon's practice presenting for breast surgery was assembled.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Given the dialogistic properties of ChatGPT, we hypothesized that this artificial intelligence (AI) function can be used as a self-service tool where clinical questions can be directly answered by AI. Our objective was to assess the content, accuracy, and accessibility of AI-generated content regarding common perioperative questions for reduction mammaplasty.
Methods: ChatGPT (OpenAI, February Version, San Francisco, Calif.
Case: Given the rare incidence of sternal nonunion after traumatic injury, literature describing the management of posttraumatic sternal reconstruction is limited. We present a case of a 54-year-old man with a history of traumatic chest wall injury with multiple unsuccessful attempts at sternal repair who presented with chronic sternal nonunion and persistent bone defect. Sternal reconstruction using a vascularized double-barrel free fibula flap with rigid fixation in multiple planes was performed, with confirmed bony union at 6 months.
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