Why Do Canadians Travel Abroad for Cosmetic Surgery? A Qualitative Analysis on Motivations for Cosmetic Surgery Tourism.

Canadians are increasingly engaging in medial tourism. The purpose of this study was to review Canadians' experiences with travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery, including primary motivations for seeking care outside of Canada. A qualitative analysis was conducted using semistructured interviews following a pre-determined topic guide.

Patient-reported outcome measures in reconstructive breast surgery: is there a role for generic measures?

Background: Patient-reported outcomes provide an invaluable tool in the assessment of outcomes in plastic surgery. Traditionally, patient-reported outcomes have consisted of either generic or ad hoc measures; however, more recently, there has been interest in formally constructed and validated questionnaires that are specifically designed for a particular patient population. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine whether generic measures still have a role in the evaluation of breast reconstruction outcomes, given the recent popularity and push for use of specific measures.

Exclusion of the hamate in 4-corner fusion: technique and outcomes of a novel approach to intercarpal arthrodesis.

Scapholunate ligament disruptions and scaphoid nonunions are known to follow predictable patterns of arthritis. Advanced cases of such degenerative arthritis have traditionally been treated by either 4-corner fusion or proximal row carpectomy. Four-corner fusion has relied on the surface area provided by the capitate, lunate, triquetrum, and hamate to achieve a union.

Long-term follow-up of osseointegrated auricular reconstruction.

Background: Auricular deformity presents a formidable challenge for the reconstructive surgeon, and osseointegrated auricular reconstruction provides a safe and reliable option. The authors sought to review long-term results of osseointegrated auricular reconstruction at the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine.

Methods: A chart review examining demographics, skin reactions (defined by a modified Holgers classification), and complications at the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine was completed.