Assessing the Shift: Increasing Rates of Immediate Breast Reconstruction by Non-Plastic Surgeons - Insights from a Nationwide Analysis.

Background: Breast reconstruction techniques have advanced significantly over the last 50 years and are some of the most common services plastic surgeons provide in the United States. A growing perception exists that these procedures are increasingly performed by non-plastic surgeons, but the validity of this trend and its underlying drivers remain unknown.

Methods: A national insurance database was queried to identify patients who underwent partial and total mastectomy between 2010-2021.

Mental Health Trends in Patients With Symptomatic Macromastia After Reduction Mammoplasty.

Background: Symptomatic macromastia can significantly affect both physical and mental health. Although previous studies suggested that breast reduction (BR) improves quality of life and mental health conditions, they were limited to smaller sample sizes and largely based on survey feedback. This study aims to further assess the impact of BR on mental health outcomes, specifically looking at prescribing patterns for common antidepressants.

Case-matched Comparison of Implant-based Breast Reconstruction with and without Acellular Dermal Matrix.

Background: Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is commonly used in implant-based breast reconstruction due to improved soft-tissue support and control of the implant pocket and decreased capsular contracture. However, concerns about complications have prompted the FDA to request more clinical data. This large-scale study aims to examine perioperative outcomes of ADM use in breast reconstruction.

Determinants of pressure injury development in patients with COVID-19.

Objective: Pressure injuries (PIs) often develop in critically ill patients due to immobility, and underlying comorbidities that decrease tissue perfusion and wound healing capacity. This study sought to provide epidemiological data on determinants and current managements practices of PI in patients with COVID-19.

Method: A US national insurance-based database consisting of patients with coronavirus or COVID-19 diagnoses was used for data collection.

Gender-Affirming Surgery Improves Mental Health Outcomes and Decreases Antidepressant Use in Patients with Gender Dysphoria.

Background: Patients with gender dysphoria face significant health disparities and barriers to care. Transition-related care includes hormonal therapy, mental health care, and gender-affirming surgery. Studies have described favorable surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction; however, the degree to which these procedures affect mental health conditions is not fully understood.

Oncoplastic breast reduction surgery decreases rates of reoperation with no increased medical risk.

The purpose of this study is to compare the oncologic, medical, and surgical outcomes of lumpectomy versus oncoplastic breast reduction surgery (OBRS) on a national scale. A national insurance-based database was queried for patients who had a lumpectomy with or without a same-day breast reduction by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Patients were then matched by obesity, body mass index range, age, region, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and outcomes were compared.

More Than Just Pretty Pictures.

Data visualization can help staff members, from certified nurse assistants to executives, comprehend the data they need to do their jobs.