Virtual Surgical Planning in Craniofacial Surgery: The Top 50 Most Frequently Cited Papers.

Reporting the 50 most cited manuscripts on virtual surgical planning (VSP) for craniofacial surgery, thereby providing a comprehensive review of landmark papers. The Web of Science Citation Index was used to identify the 50 most cited manuscripts on VSP in craniofacial surgery. These were classified by level of evidence, type of study, topic of interest, and anatomic site.

Diversity Scholarships for Plastic Surgery Subinternships: A National Review of US Residency Programs.

Background: Residency programs have developed monetary initiatives for students underrepresented in medicine (URiM). Our team sought to provide a centralized resource for URiM students seeking plastic surgery subinternships with funded opportunities.

Methods: A cross sectional analysis of URiM scholarships offered by US integrated plastic surgery programs (n = 91) between July and September 2023.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors-Associated Generalized Lipodystrophy: Reconstructive Challenges of an Emerging and Distinct Form of Lipodystrophy.

Total and permanent loss of facial and nonfacial fat is a rare side effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Consequently, effective treatment modalities for patients remain undefined. Here, we discuss the surgical treatment of a patient with both ICI-related acquired generalized lipodystrophy (AGL).

Most Cited Articles in Body Contouring: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Past 45 Years.

The purpose of this study is to produce a bibliometric review of the 30 most cited articles related to 6 major domains of body contouring-abdominoplasty, thighplasty, brachioplasty, gluteoplasty, body lift, and liposuction-for resident and fellow education. The authors utilized the Web of Science Citation Index to identify the 30 most cited articles related to surgery for body contouring published from 1975 to 2020. Articles were classified according to their level of evidence, type of study, and country of publication.

The Utility of the Omentum Flap for Complex Intrathoracic Problems.

Omentum flap is a viable reconstructive option for complex chest wall and mediastinal reconstruction. The impact of vasoconstrictors and the laminar pattern of blood flow associated with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) on the outcomes of reconstructions has not been thoroughly evaluated. A retrospective review of all patients who underwent chest wall or mediastinal reconstruction using pedicled omentum flaps between 2003 and 2019.

Transnasal tension suture of external nasal splints: A reliable, novel technique.

Background: We routinely apply external nasal splints after closed nasal reduction or rhinoplasty and secure the splint by transnasal suturing. We seek to describe our technique and review our experience.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed to review patients who had an external nasal splint secured by transnasal suturing.

Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap to reconstruct thigh and groin defects: A retrospective cohort and systematic review.

Background: The vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap is one of the options for soft-tissue reconstruction in the groin and thigh. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes, risk factors for complications, and the utility of using mesh to prevent abdominal hernia.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent VRAM flap reconstruction to reconstruct proximal thigh and groin defects from 1997 to 2018 was performed.

Clinical and Radiological Safety of Retained Implantable Doppler Devices Used for Free Flap Monitoring.

Introduction: Implantable Doppler devices are reliable adjuncts used for free flap monitoring. Occasionally, the probe/wire is not removed and remains in the soft tissues. The clinical safety of the retained probes and safety and compatibility with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have not been studied.

Pubectomy and urinary reconstruction provides definitive treatment of urosymphyseal fistula following prostate cancer treatment.

Objective: To describe the natural history, reconstructive solutions, and functional outcomes of those men undergoing pubectomy and urinary reconstruction after prostate cancer treatment.

Patients And Methods: This study retrospectively identified 25 patients with a diagnosis of urosymphyseal fistula (UF) following prostate cancer therapy who were treated with urinary reconstruction with pubectomy. This study describes the natural history, reconstructive solutions, and functional outcomes of this cohort.

Frequency, Pattern, and Treatment of Hand Fractures in Children and Adolescents: A 27-Year Review of 4356 Pediatric Hand Fractures.

The frequency, pattern, and treatment of pediatric hand fractures are rarely reported. We sought to review our institution's experience in the management of pediatric hand fractures. : A retrospective review of children and adolescents (younger than 18 years) treated for hand fractures between January 1990 and June 2017 was preformed.

Extremity free fillet flap for reconstruction of massive oncologic resection-Surgical technique and outcomes.

Background And Objectives: The purpose of this study is to present our experience using free fillet flaps to reconstruct massive oncologic defects of the upper and lower extremity.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed to include patients who underwent oncologic resection followed by reconstruction using free fillet flaps from July 2001 to October 2018. Patient demographics, clinical and surgical characteristics, and postoperative complications were reviewed.

Augmentation Phalloplasty for Acquired Penile Shortening: A Systematic Review of Techniques, Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Limitations.

Introduction: Although an infrequent cause of small penile size in adult men, acquired penile shortening represents a particular reconstructive challenge due to preexisting penile anatomic deformities.

Aim: With numerous techniques being performed, the purpose of our study is to assess available literature on length enhancement procedures used for acquired penile shortening deformities.

Methods: A systematic review was performed using the guidelines outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses.

Reconstruction of complex hemipelvectomy defects: A 17-year single-institutional experience with lower extremity free and pedicled fillet flaps.

Introduction: Hemipelvectomy procedures result in massive soft tissue defects. The standard approach is to reconstruct the defect with anterior or posterior hemipelvectomy flaps. Certain situations preclude the use of local tissue flaps, and an alternative is the use of leg fillet flaps, circumferential pedicled or free flaps harvested from the amputated part.

Landmarks in Facial Rejuvenation Surgery: The Top 50 Most Cited Articles.

Background: Facial rejuvenation procedures are common in plastic surgery.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the 50 most cited articles in the field of aesthetic facial rejuvenation surgery and provide a simple educational resource for plastic surgeons.

Methods: The authors utilized the Web of Science Citation Index to identify the 50 most cited articles related to surgery for facial rejuvenation published from 1950 to 2019.

Gallbladder protrusion through the groin region-a very unusual femoral hernia.

Groin hernias are among the oldest recorded afflictions of mankind. Most of them protrude through the inguinal canal, and only a few through the femoral canal. Usually, they are present as a painful lump in the groin region, and their complications arise if they become incarcerated or strangulated.