Publications by authors named "Matthew T Joy"
Background: Microsurgery requires a high level of skill achieved only through repeated practice. With duty-hour restrictions and supervision requirements, trainees require more opportunities for practice outside the operating room. Studies show simulation training improves knowledge and skills.
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- Severe electrical burns are rare but can lead to critical injuries, such as full-thickness damage to the abdominal wall, bowel, and bladder, requiring immediate medical intervention.
- A 22-year-old male patient experienced extensive burns and evisceration after an electrical injury, leading to an emergency laparotomy and various surgical procedures to address the life-threatening injuries.
- The case highlights the importance of rapid assessment and treatment protocols, as these severe injuries have high mortality rates, necessitating quick transfer to specialized burn centers for optimal care.
Diagnosis and Treatment of a Benign Pediatric Mandible Tumor.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
October 2019
Pediatric mandible tumors are rare and generally benign but can be locally aggressive. Diagnosis and treatment involve tumor identification, excision, and subsequent reconstruction. Successful reconstruction should address form and function of the mandible while minimizing morbidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The most common method of breast reconstruction in the United States today is implant-based reconstruction. However, reported complication rates are high, from 30% to 50%. Thus, it is important for reconstructive surgeons to identify factors associated with or contributing to wound complications after breast reconstruction.
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