Publications by authors named "Melody Scheefer Van Boerum"
Article Synopsis
- In the surgical field, confidence is crucial for success, and a noticeable gap exists between male and female surgeons in confidence levels that may impact career growth.
- This study surveyed female plastic surgeons and trainees using established confidence scales to identify factors that contribute to higher self-confidence scores.
- Key findings revealed that older age, having children, advanced academic standing, and mentorship positively influence confidence among female plastic surgeons, highlighting the need to close gender gaps in surgical training.
Pelvic sarcoma resections present large and complex defects, which are a challenge to reconstruct. At times, these cancers are treated with external hemipelvectomy, and both the soft tissue and bony framework of the pelvic ring must be addressed. The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of a free tibia and fibula-fillet-of-leg flap for pelvic ring reconstruction, performed to enhance the quality of life of a patient following hemipelvectomy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Surgical-site infection is a major concern in prosthetic-based breast reconstruction. Thirty-day postoperative readmission rates are a common quality metric, but little is known about readmission rates for later infections.
Methods: Using the 2013 to 2014 Nationwide Readmissions Database, the authors identified breast cancer patients undergoing breast reconstruction with implants and tissue expanders who had an infectious readmission.
In conjunction with social transition, hormones, and counseling, gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is a key component in the treatment gender dysphoria. Gender affirming surgeries can be divided into genital surgery (phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, oophorectomy, vaginoplasty, and orchiectomy) and non-genital surgeries. The non-genital surgeries for transmasculine individuals include chest masculinization and body contouring.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lower extremity trauma with soft tissue loss presents a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. Cross-leg flaps, first described by Hamilton in 1854, are still used to salvage traumatized lower extremities in patients not suitable for free tissue transfer, or those who are receiving care in locations with limited resources.
Methods: A scoping review methodology was used to examine the evidence supporting the use of cross-leg flaps in modern healthcare.