Trends in advanced practice providers in plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2013-2021.

This restrospective cohort study of Medicare payment data found increases in the number of advanced practice providers who bill for plastic and reconstructive surgery care. The growth in advanced practice providers is expected to continue in plastic surgery, and further investigation is needed to effectively integrate these providers into academic centers.

Skin cancer or locally advanced mammary carcinoma: a discussion of cutaneous pathology on the male chest.

Background: Cutaneous pathology on the male chest has a broad differential diagnosis that includes both malignant and benign processes. Surgeons-including surgical oncologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and thoracic surgeons-may be consulted for management or evaluation of these conditions at various stages of the diagnostic work-up. No single surgical specialty manages all cutaneous pathology that arises on the male chest.

Challenges of Imaging the Greater Occipital Nerve Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Migraine headaches are a significant global health concern, frequently managed with varying levels of success. Compression of the greater occipital nerve (GON) is hypothesized to contribute to pathology in some migraine patients, making extracranial nerve decompression surgery a potential intervention for refractory cases. However, accurate methods to image the GON along its tortuous course still need to be explored.

The Growth and Development of a Research Division in the Plastic Surgery Department of a Large Urban Academic Medical Center.

Introduction: Research is a critical component of academic medicine that may or may not be prioritized in centers with high clinical volumes. The benefits of research expansion go beyond notoriety and industry partnerships, expanding into resident training and preparation of the next generation of physician-scientists. Improving a division or department's research portfolio requires a commitment to reorganizing structure, personnel, resources, and a dedication to innovative funding models.