Fat Grafting for Gluteal Augmentation: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis.

Background: With the increasing demand for gluteal fat augmentation, reports of fatal complications have surfaced. Therefore, the authors proposed to analyze the published techniques and compare different protocols, to identify those of potential concern.

Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed with a search of 21 terms on the PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Scientific Electronic Library Online databases.

The scope of plastic surgery according to 2434 allopathic medical students in the United States.

Background: The general public and physicians often equate plastic surgery with cosmetic surgery. The authors investigate whether this perception is present in U.S.

A survey of patient comprehension of readily accessible online educational material regarding plastic surgery procedures.

Purpose: When an elective procedure is under consideration, the Internet may often be the first resource utilized by a patient.

Objectives: The goal of the present study was to examine the comprehension of readily available online educational material by the patient population in a single plastic surgery clinic.

Methods: Two 5-question surveys were constructed: 1 for breast augmentation and 1 for rhinoplasty, each based on explanatory passages from patient education sections of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) websites.

Biobrane in the management of critical microsurgical wounds of the upper extremity.

Purpose: Evolving soft tissue necrosis and/or edema can complicate microsurgical reconstruction by leading to open wounds with exposure of critical structures: anastamosed vessels, nerves, and tendons. Not infrequently, primary closure of these wounds is not possible. Immediate skin grafting may lead to anatomical and/or functional failure of reconstructed structures, compromising immediate or long-term functional outcomes.

Complications following expander/implant breast reconstruction utilizing acellular dermal matrix: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The recent increase in popularity of acellular dermal matrix assistance in immediate expander/implant breast reconstruction has led to variety of viewpoints. Many studies are published indicating an increase in complications with the use of acellular dermal matrix, while others indicate there is no increase in complications.

Methods: This meta-analysis utilizes information from available studies that directly compare one specific type of acellular dermal matrix with traditional methods of immediate expander/implant breast reconstruction.

Analysis of comprehensibility of patient information regarding complex craniofacial conditions.

Purpose: Health care consumers are increasingly turning to the Internet for information regarding medical and surgical procedures. When an elective procedure is under consideration, the Internet is often the first resource used by a patient. Caregivers of craniofacial patients are typically overwhelmed during the surgical planning process.

Fritz de Quervain, MD (1868-1940): stenosing tendovaginitis at the radial styloid process.

Fritz de Quervain was the first surgeon to describe and treat chronic stenosing tendovaginitis at the radial styloid process. The current management of this condition differs little from his initial description and as a result the condition now bears his name. He and his mentor, Nobel Prize winner Theodor Kocher, advanced the understanding and treatment of thyroid disease, especially subacute nonsuppurative thyroiditis, another condition to which his name is attached.