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Plastic Surgery Journal ClubMeshed and Nonmeshed Acellular Dermal Matrix in Immediate Breast ReconstructionTo mesh or not to mesh...that is the question
Maisel Lotan A, Ben Yehuda D, Allweis TM, Scheflan M. Comparative Study of
Meshed and Nonmeshed Acellular Dermal Matrix in Immediate Breast Reconstruction.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):1045-1053. doi:
10.1097/PRS.00000000000061162020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubFree Perforator Flap Selection in Lower Extremity ReconstructionAlgorithm for Free Perforator Flap Selection in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Based on 563 Cases.
Abdelfattah U, Power HA, Song S, Min K, Suh HP, Hong JP. Algorithm for Free
Perforator Flap Selection in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Based on 563 Cases.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):1202-1213. doi:
10.1097/PRS.0000000000006167.2020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubEar Reconstruction after Mohs Cancer ExcisionAn algorithym for ear reconstruction
Sanniec K, Harirah M, Thornton JF. Ear Reconstruction after Mohs Cancer
Excision: Lessons Learned from 327 Consecutive Cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Sep;144(3):719-729. doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000059922020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubControl of Nasal Tip PositionAssessment of Columellar Strut versus Caudal Septal
Extension Graft
Sawh-Martinez R, Perkins K, Madari S, Steinbacher DM. Control of Nasal Tip
Position: Quantitative Assessment of Columellar Strut versus Caudal Septal
Extension Graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):772e-780e. doi:
10.1097/PRS.00000000000061782020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubNasal Reconstruction Using the Integra Dermal Regeneration TemplateMove aside Zitelli and skin grafts and make way for Integra!
Seth AK, Ratanshi I, Dayan JH, Disa JJ, Mehrara BJ. Nasal Reconstruction Using
the Integra Dermal Regeneration Template. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Oct;144(4):966-9702020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIntraoperative navigatation in the management of acute facial fracturesTry and navigate your way through all the bias in this paper!
ergeron L, Bouchard S, Bonapace-Potvin M, Bergeron F. Intraoperative Surgical
Navigation Reduces the Surgical Time Required to Treat Acute Major Facial
Fractures. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Oct;144(4):923-931. doi:
10.1097/PRS.00000000000060402020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIs it cost effective to monitor autologous breast reconstruction flaps after day 3?Will you send your autologous breast reconstruction patient home at day 3 after reading this paper?
ablonka EM, Lamelas AM, Kanchwala SK, Rhemtulla I, Smith ML. A Simplified
Cost-Utility Analysis of Inpatient Flap Monitoring after Microsurgical Breast
Reconstruction and Implications for Hospital Length of Stay. Plast Reconstr Surg.
2019 Oct;144(4):540e-549e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000060102020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubComparing infection rates of Prepectoral vs Subpectoral Breast ReconstructionMomeni A, Remington AC, Wan DC, Nguyen D, Gurtner GC. A Matched-Pair Analysis of Prepectoral with Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction: Is There a Difference in Postoperative Complication Rate? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Oct;144(4):801-807.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000060082020-04-1300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubReconstruction in lower extremity trauma is safe within 10 days: An update of the Godina paradigmDo we really need to reconstruct lower limbs within 72 hours for a safe outcome?
Lee ZH, Stranix JT, Rifkin WJ, Daar DA, Anzai L, Ceradini DJ, Thanik V, Saadeh
PB, Levine JP. Timing of microsurgical reconstruction in lower extremity trauma:
An update of the Godina paradigm. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jun 7. doi:
10.1097/PRS.0000000000005955.2020-04-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubMicrosurgical Breast Reconstruction in the ObeseAre free flaps safer in obese women undergoing breast reconstruction?
Klement KA, Hijjawi JB, LoGiudice JA, Alghoul M, Omesiete-Adejare P.
Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction in the Obese: A Better Option Than Tissue
Expander/Implant Reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Sep;144(3):539-546.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000058972020-04-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubImproved breast sensation after DIEP reconstruction and only an extra 15 minutes!Beugels J, Cornelissen AJM, van Kuijk SMJ, Lataster A, Heuts EM, Piatkowski A,
Spiegel AJ, van der Hulst RRWJ, Tuinder SMH. Sensory Recovery of the Breast
following Innervated and Noninnervated DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast
Reconstr Surg. 2019 Aug;144(2):178e-188e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005802.2020-04-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubGluteal implant-Associated ALCLALCL from textured implants in the buttocks...its offical
Mendes J Jr, Mendes Maykeh VA, Frascino LF, Zacchi FFS. Gluteal
Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Sep;144(3):610-613. doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000059102020-04-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubHyaluronidase as a Treatment for Filler-Induced BlindnessAssessing Retrobulbar Hyaluronidase as a Treatment for Filler-Induced Blindness in a Cadaver Model.
Paap MK, Milman T, Ugradar S, Silkiss RZ. Assessing Retrobulbar Hyaluronidase
as a Treatment for Filler-Induced Blindness in a Cadaver Model. Plast Reconstr
Surg. 2019 Aug;144(2):315-320. doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000058062020-04-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal Club"Breast in a Day" Reconstruction?What is "Breast in a Day" reconstruction and is it better/safer than a more traditional implant reconstruction?
Antony AK, Poirier J, Madrigrano A, Kopkash KA, Robinson EC. Evolution of the
Surgical Technique for "Breast in a Day" Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction:Transitioning from Dual-Plane to Prepectoral Implant Placement. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jun;143(6):1547-1556. doi:10.1097/PRS.00000000000056272020-04-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPakistan Comprehensive Fistula ClassificationDoes a team in Pakistan have the most comprehensive Fistula classification and Algorithm for repair?
Fayyaz GQ, Gill NA, Ishaq I, Aslam M, Chaudry A, Ganatra MA, Obaid O, Tarar
MN, Chen PK, Laub DR. Pakistan Comprehensive Fistula Classification: A Novel
Scheme and Algorithm for Management of Palatal Fistula/Dehiscence. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jan;143(1):140e-151e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000051692020-04-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubOutcomes of Corticosteroid Treatment for Trigger Finger by Stage.Can steroids improve symptoms and function for all stages of trigger finger disease?
Shultz KJ, Kittinger JL, Czerwinski WL, Weber RA. Outcomes of Corticosteroid
Treatment for Trigger Finger by Stage. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018
Oct;142(4):983-9902019-10-0800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSuperficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap: An Anatomical StudyYoshimatsu H, Steinbacher J, Meng S, Hamscha UM, Weninger WJ, Tinhofer IE,
Harima M, Fuse Y, Yamamoto T, Tzou CHJ. Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery
Perforator Flap: An Anatomical Study of the Correlation of the Superficial and
the Deep Branches of the Artery and Evaluation of Perfusion from the Deep Branch to the Sartorius Muscle and the Iliac Bone. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Feb;143(2):589-6022019-10-0800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubBreast Reconstruction with Free Abdominal Flaps Is Associated with Venous Stasis.Momeni A, Sorice SC, Li AY, Nguyen DH, Pannucci C. Breast Reconstruction with
Free Abdominal Flaps Is Associated with Persistent Lower Extremity Venous Stasis.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jun;143(6):1144e-1150e2019-10-0800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubDoes Cartilage-Sparing Otoplasty stand the test of time?Mazeed AS, Bulstrode NW. Refinements in Otoplasty Surgery: Experience of 200
Consecutive Cases Using Cartilage-Sparing Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Jul;144(1):72-802019-10-0800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubThe Submental Flap in Facial Reconstruction: Evolution and Technical RefinementsYou might go mental for the submental pedicled flap the next time you perform a head and neck reconstructive case after listening to this paper's review?!
Bertrand B, Honeyman CS, Emparanza A, McGurk M, Ousmane Hamady IE, Schmidt A, Sinna R, Pittet-Cuénod B, Zwetyenga N, Martin D. Twenty-Five Years of Experience with the Submental Flap in Facial Reconstruction: Evolution and Technical Refinements following 311 Cases in Europe and Africa. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jun;143(6):1747-17582019-10-0800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubTreatment of Apert Hand Syndrome: Strategies for Achieving a Five-Digit HandStrategies for Achieving a Five-Digit Hand in Apert's
Raposo-Amaral CE, Denadai R, Furlan P, Raposo-Amaral CA. Treatment of Apert
Hand Syndrome: Strategies for Achieving a Five-Digit Hand. Plast Reconstr Surg.
2018 Oct;142(4):972-9822019-10-0800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubHighest Risk of ALCL in ANZ is with Grade 4 Surface Breast ImplantsIn a first of its kind an ANZ study reveals the relative risk for local patients obtaining ALCL following breast implants and how the risk varies with implant type.
Magnusson M, Beath K, Cooter R, Locke M, Prince HM, Elder E, Deva AK. The
Epidemiology of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in
Australia and New Zealand Confirms the Highest Risk for Grade 4 Surface Breast
Implants. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 May;143(5):1285-12922019-10-0800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubComparing reconstructive outcomes of pateints with Gustilo 3B and varying arterial injuryDoes having more arterial injury in a Gustilo 3B patient increase the reconstructive flap failure rate?
Ricci JA, Stranix JT, Lee ZH, Jacoby A, Anzai L, Thanik VD, Saadeh PB, Levine
JP. Comparing Reconstructive Outcomes in Patients with Gustilo Type IIIB
Fractures and Concomitant Arterial Injuries. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
May;143(5):1522-15292019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSegmental Gracilis Transplantation for Midfacial Animation in Möbius SyndromeRoy M, Klar E, Ho ES, Zuker RM, Borschel GH. Segmental Gracilis Muscle
Transplantation for Midfacial Animation in Möbius Syndrome: A 29-Year Experience.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Mar;143(3):581e-591e2019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubHow best to reconstruct the breast following BIA-ALCLA summary of the management of BIA-ALCL and the possible reconstructive options for patients following explantation
Lamaris GA, Butler CE, Deva AK, Miranda RN, Hunt KK, Connell T, Lipa JE,
Clemens MW. Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Mar;1432019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubVascular and nerve relations of the Marginal Mandibular Nerve to the faceThe facial vein is more consistent with its anatomy/relationship with the marginal mandibular nerve than the facial artery...
Touré G, Tran de Fremicourt MK, Randriamanantena T, Vlavonou S, Priano V,
Vacher C. Vascular and Nerve Relations of the Marginal Mandibular Nerve of the
Face: Anatomy and Clinical Relevance. Plast Reconstr Surg. 20192019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIs the medial thigh a suitable donor site for locoregional reconstruction?The superficial femoral artery and or its branches maybe useful options for loco regional reconstruction
Mohan AT, Zhu L, Morsy M, Sur YJ, Michalak GJ, Lachman N, Mardini S, Saint-Cyr
M. Reappraisal of Perforasomes of the Superficial Femoral, Descending Genicular, and Saphenous Arteries and Clinical Applications to Locoregional Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Mar;143(3):613e-627e2019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubArteries of the face and their relevance for minimally invasive surgeryA great summary of the relevant arterial anatomy for facial surgery
Cotofana S, Lachman N. Arteries of the Face and Their Relevance for Minimally
Invasive Facial Procedures: An Anatomical Review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Feb;143(2):416-4262019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubA Mycobacterium Jacuzzi- an outbreak of breast implant infectionsMycobacterial infections after breast augmentation is extremely rare. Found out how one centre had 10 cases in just 5 months and why a Jacuzzi was so important in cracking the case!
Scheflan M, Wixtrom RN. Over Troubled Water: An Outbreak of Infection Due to a
New Species of Mycobacterium following Implant-Based Breast Surgery. Plast
Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jan;137(1):97-1052019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubA new approach to the good old forehead flapWant to find out how to augment the venous drainage in your paramedian forehead flaps? Well this paper is for you!
Wiener M, Karunanithy N, Pease N, Davies A, Walker N, Katsanos K, Aldridge B,
Healy C. A New Approach to an Old Flap: A Technique to Augment Venous Drainage from the Paramedian Forehead Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jan;143(1):269-2712019-09-1400 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubMycobacterium jacuzziMycobacterium jacuzzi by Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci2019-03-0600 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubCan Nitroglycerin Ointment reduce the Rate of Flap Necrosis in Immediate Breast Reconstruction?Can Nitroglycerin Ointment reduce the Rate of Mastectomy Flap Necrosis in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction?
Turin SY, Li DD, Vaca EE, Fine N. Nitroglycerin Ointment for Reducing the Rate
of Mastectomy Flap Necrosis in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Sep;142(3):264e-270e.2019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubA Dynamic Anatomical Study into the risk of the "Brazillian Butt lift"Can sheering forces and the lack of a deep fascia be the major factors for the high complications rate in the "brazilian butt lift"?
Del Vecchio DA, Villanueva NL, Mohan R, Johnson B, Wan D, Venkataram A,
Rohrich RJ. Clinical Implications of Gluteal Fat Graft Migration: A Dynamic
Anatomical Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Nov;142(5):1180-11922019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubA Comprehensive Theory of Breast Fascial Anatomy.Rehnke RD, Groening RM, Van Buskirk ER, Clarke JM. Anatomy of the Superficial
Fascia System of the Breast: A Comprehensive Theory of Breast Fascial Anatomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Nov;142(5):1135-11442019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubWhen is the right time to give Chemoprophylaxis in Autologous Breast ReconstructionHeparin before, during or after an autologous breast reconstruction?
Bassiri-Tehrani B, Karanetz I, Bernik SF, Dec W, Lehman JC, Lerman OZ. The
Timing of Chemoprophylaxis in Autologous Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Nov;142(5):1116-1123.2019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubThe Functional Anatomy of the Deep Facial Fat CompartmentsRelevant paper for those that have an interest in facial aesthetics
Cotofana S, Gotkin RH, Frank K, Koban KC, Targosinski S, Sykes JM, Schlager M,
Schlattau A, Schenck TL. The Functional Anatomy of the Deep Facial Fat
Compartments: A Detailed Imaging-Based Investigation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jan;143(1):53-63.2019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIncision Choices in Nipple-Sparing MastectomyCan an algorithm help with your incision choice when planning a nipple sparing mastectomy and breast cancer reconstruction? Find out
Frey JD, Salibian AA, Levine JP, Karp NS, Choi M. Incision Choices in
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Evolution of a Clinical Algorithm. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Dec;142(6):826e-835e2019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubHow risky is Interposition Vein Grafting in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction?Dr Hanasono and his team talk through the risks of vein grafting in head and neck surgery
Interposition Vein Grafting in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Oct;142(4):1025-10342019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubHow good is abdominal Function and Strength after Free Abdominally Based Breast Reconstruction?10 year follow up and questionnaires to patients who underwent free abdominal based reconstruction for their breast cancer.
Nelson JA, Tecci MG, Lanni MA, Fischer JP, Fosnot J, Selber JC, Wu LC,
Serletti JM. Function and Strength after Free Abdominally Based Breast
Reconstruction: A 10-Year Follow-Up. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Jan;143(1):22e-31e.2019-03-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSalter-Harris Fractures of the Distal Phalanx: Treatment AlgorithmWill this paper change the way you treat paediatric distal phalanx fractures?
Gibreel W, Charafeddine A, Carlsen BT, Moran SL, Bakri K. Salter-Harris
Fractures of the Distal Phalanx: Treatment Algorithm and Surgical Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Sep;142(3):720-7292018-11-0700 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubA Review of Complications in Pediatric Tissue ExpansionThis paper reviews the use of expander devices in paediatric surgery.
Gosain AK, Turin SY, Chim H, LoGiudice JA. Salvaging the Unavoidable: A Review
of Complications in Pediatric Tissue Expansion. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018
Sep;142(3):759-7682018-11-0700 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubImmediate versus Delayed DIEP Flap Reconstruction in Women requiring Postmastectomy RadiotherapyDo we no longer need to delay autologous reconstruction for breast cancer patients requiring post-operative radiotherapy?
O'Connell RL, Di Micco R, Khabra K, Kirby AM, Harris PA, James SE, Power K,
Ramsey KWD, Rusby JE. Comparison of Immediate versus Delayed DIEP Flap
Reconstruction in Women Who Require Postmastectomy Radiotherapy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Sep;142(3):594-605.2018-11-0700 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubCross-Face Grafting vs Masseteric-to-Facial Transposition for Facial ReanimationPerhaps this study will bring a smile to your face...
Hontanilla B, Olivas J, Cabello Á, Marré D. Cross-Face Nerve Grafting versus
Masseteric-to-Facial Nerve Transposition for Reanimation of Incomplete Facial
Paralysis: A Comparative Study Using the FACIAL CLIMA Evaluating System. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Aug;142(2):179e-191e2018-11-0700 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubNegative Pressure Therapy for Prevention of Wound complications following breast reductionOur first review of a PRS Global Open paper on the use of NWPT on incisional breast reduction wounds
Galiano RD, Hudson D, Shin J, van der Hulst R, Tanaydin V, Djohan R, Duteille
F, Cockwill J, Megginson S, Huddleston E. Incisional Negative Pressure Wound
Therapy for Prevention of Wound Healing Complications Following Reduction
Mammaplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Jan 12;6(1):e1560. doi:
10.1097/GOX.0000000000001560. eCollection 2018 Jan.2018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSoft-Tissue Reconstruction of the Complicated Knee ArthroplastySoft-Tissue Reconstruction of the Complicated Knee Arthroplasty: Principles
and Predictors of Salvage. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Apr;141(4):1040-1048
Colen DL, Carney MJ, Shubinets V, Lanni MA, Liu T, Levin LS, Lee GC, Kovach
SJ.2018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubLow dose insulin for anti-scar treatment in breast surgeryHallam MJ, Pitt E, Thomas A, Nduka C. Low-Dose Insulin as an Antiscarring
Therapy in Breast Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg.
2018 Apr;141(4):476e-485e.2018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPercutaneous mesh expansion for calvarial defectsAvoid a local flap by using a mesh expansion technique for calvarial scalp defects
Khouri KS, Cardoso E, Khouri RK. Percutaneous Mesh Expansion: A Regenerative
Wound Closure Alternative. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Feb;141(2):451-457.2018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubA new Mandibulectomy classification and reconstruction Algorithm by Cordeiro and his teamA 20-Year Experience with 202 Segmental Mandibulectomy Defects: A Defect Classification System, Algorithm for Flap Selection, and Surgical Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Apr;141(4):571e-581e.
Cordeiro PG, Henderson PW, Matros E.2018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubGot a complex head and neck reconstruction case?...think Transverse cervical arteryThis paper looks at the use of the Transverse cervical artery in complex or difficult head and neck reconstructions.
Tessler O, Gilardino MS, Bartow MJ, St Hilaire H, Womac D, Dionisopoulos T,
Lessard L. Transverse Cervical Artery: Consistent Anatomical Landmarks and
Clinical Experience with Its Use as a Recipient Artery in Complex Head and Neck
Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Mar;139(3):745e-751e2018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubCan prophylactic antibiotics for implant-based breast reconstruction lower your complication risk?Do prophylactic antibiotics after immediate implant-based breast reconstruction reduce the rate of complications?
Ranganathan K, Sears ED, Zhong L, Chung TT, Chung KC, Kozlow JH, Momoh AO,Waljee JF. Antibiotic Prophylaxis after Immediate Breast Reconstruction: The Reality of Its Efficacy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Apr;141(4):865-8772018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubWhich row of perforators are best in Bilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction.This paper suggests that the medial row perforators have a higher risk of fat necrosis in bilateral DIEP reconstructions.
Kamali P, Lee M, Becherer BE, Wu W, Curiel D, Tran BNN, Tobias AM, Lin SJ, Lee
BT. Medial Row Perforators Are Associated with Higher Rates of Fat Necrosis in
Bilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 20172018-09-1200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubHeadache and Revision Surgery following Cranial Vault Remodeling for Craniosynostosis.Pellicer E, Siebold BS, Birgfeld CB, Gallagher ER. Evaluating Trends in
Headache and Revision Surgery following Cranial Vault Remodeling for
Craniosynostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar;141(3):725-7342018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubEvaluation of Acellular Dermal Matrix Efficacy in Prosthesis-Based Breast ReconstructionSobti N, Ji E, Brown RL, Cetrulo CL Jr, Colwell AS, Winograd JM, Austen WG Jr,
Liao EC. Evaluation of Acellular Dermal Matrix Efficacy in Prosthesis-Based
Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar;141(3):541-5492018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubDoes Botox improve facial surgical scarring?Hu L, Zou Y, Chang SJ, Qiu Y, Chen H, Gang M, Jin Y, Lin X. Effects of
Botulinum Toxin on Improving Facial Surgical Scars: A Prospective, Split-Scar,
Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018
Mar;141(3):646-6502018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubAbdominoplasty Improves Low Back Pain and Urinary Incontinence.Taylor DA, Merten SL, Sandercoe GD, Gahankari D, Ingram SB, Moncrieff NJ, Ho
K, Sellars GD, Magnusson MR. Abdominoplasty Improves Low Back Pain and Urinary Incontinence. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar;141(3):637-6452018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubDo smokers have more complications after having plastic surgery?Toyoda Y, Fu RH, Li L, Otterburn DM, Rohde CH. Smoking as an Independent Risk
Factor for Postoperative Complications in Plastic Surgical Procedures: A
Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of 36,454 Patients from the NSQIP Database from 2005 to 2014. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan;141(1):226-2362018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubThe Lateral Thigh perforator flap for autologous breast reconstructionDr Bob Allen and his team share their experience with the Lateral thigh Perforator flap for breast reconstruction
Tuinder SMH, Beugels J, Lataster A, de Haan MW, Piatkowski A, Saint-Cyr M, van
der Hulst RRWJ, Allen RJ. The Lateral Thigh Perforator Flap for Autologous BreastReconstruction: A Prospective Analysis of 138 Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Feb;141(2):257-2682018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIs there a role for steroid injections to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?Can steroid injections help treat carpal tunnel syndrome without the need for surgery?
Evers S, Bryan AJ, Sanders TL, Gunderson T, Gelfman R, Amadio PC.
Corticosteroid Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Long-Term Follow-Up in a
Population-Based Cohort. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Aug;140(2):338-3472018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSingle digit replantation vs revision amputationHave an amputated finger present to emergency? Is the best outcome a replantation?..find out
Zhu H, Bao B, Zheng X. A Comparison of Functional Outcomes and Therapeutic
Costs: Single-Digit Replantation versus Revision Amputation. Plast Reconstr Surg.2018 Feb;141(2):244e-2492018-09-0900 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubMuscle versus Fasciocutaneous Free Flaps in Lower Extremity Traumatic ReconstructionWhat flap would be best in lower limb reconstruction? Ultimately...the best flap for the patient!
Cho EH, Shammas RL, Carney MJ, Weissler JM, Bauder AR, Glener AD, Kovach SJ Hollenbeck ST, Levin LS. Muscle versus Fasciocutaneous Free Flaps in Lower
Extremity Traumatic Reconstruction: A Multicenter Outcomes Analysis. Plast
Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan;141(1):191-1992018-02-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubAbdominal morbidity following DIEP vs Muscle sparing TRAM flaps in Breast reconstructionWhat is the actual evidence behind DIEP vs muscle sparring TRAM in Breast Reconstruction?
Uda H, Kamochi H, Sarukawa S, Sunaga A, Sugawara Y, Yoshimura K. Clinical and Quantitative Isokinetic Comparison of Abdominal Morbidity and Dynamics following DIEP versus Muscle-Sparing Free TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Dec;140(6):1101-11092018-02-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubOptimizing Postsurgical ScarsThe age old question of how to best manage your scar...does this paper hold the answer?
Perez JL, Rohrich RJ. "Optimizing Your Post-Surgical Scars: A Systematic
Review on Best Practices in Preventative Scar Management"1. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Aug 32018-02-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubThe Impact of Botox on Brow Height and MorphologyHow effective is the use of botox for brow lift? Found out here...paper below
El-Khoury JS, Jabbour SF, Awaida CJ, Rayess YA, Kechichian EG, Nasr MW. The
Impact of Botulinum Toxin on Brow Height and Morphology: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan;141(1):75-782018-02-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubDirect-to-Implant versus Two-Stage Breast Cancer ReconstructionIs there any difference in surgical and patient reported outcomes with immediate vs delayed breast cancer reconstruction. We review a recent mutli-centered study.
Srinivasa DR, Garvey PB, Qi J, Hamill JB, Kim HM, Pusic AL, Kronowitz SJ,
Wilkins EG, Butler CE, Clemens MW. Direct-to-Implant versus Two-Stage Tissue
Expander/Implant Reconstruction: 2-Year Risks and Patient-Reported Outcomes from a Prospective, Multicenter Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Nov;140(5):869-8772017-12-1000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubNot All Gustilo Type IIIB Fractures Are Created EqualIs there more to the Gustilo 3B injury and can there be a further classification when dealing with both its reconstruction and outcomes?
Stranix JT, Lee ZH, Jacoby A, Anzai L, Avraham T, Thanik VD, Saadeh PB, Levine
JP. Not All Gustilo Type IIIB Fractures Are Created Equal: Arterial Injury
Impacts Limb Salvage Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Nov;140(5):1033-1042017-12-1000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSoft-Tissue Reconstruction of Large Spinal Defects: A 12-Year Institutional ExperienceWe review one institution's experience on spinal defect reconstruction
Devulapalli C, Broyles JM, Bello R, Elgendy T, Yalanis G, Redett R, Rosson GD,
Sacks JM. Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of Large Spinal Defects: A 12-Year
Institutional Experience. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Oct;140(4):806-8142017-10-3000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubClinical Implications of the Angiosome ConceptExploring the Clinical Implications of the Angiosome Concept
Taylor GI, Corlett RJ, Ashton MW. The Functional Angiosome: Clinical
Implications of the Anatomical Concept. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017
Oct;140(4):721-7332017-10-3000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubWhat is the evidence around the FDAs recent warning on Paediatric General AnaesthesiaHow good is the body of evidence surrounding the recent FDA warning on general anaesthesia in under 3's?
Derderian CA, Szmuk P, Derderian CK. Behind the Black Box: The Evidence for
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Warning about the Risk of General
Anesthesia in Children Younger than 3 Years. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017
Oct;140(4):787-792.2017-10-3000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubHigh Surface-Area textured implants are associated with ALCL CancerA team from Australia and New Zealand have pooled together the local data from industry on breast implants inserted and the cases ofBreast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma cancer to calculate the risk in the region.
Loch-Wilkinson A, Beath KJ, Knight RJW, Wessels WLF, Magnusson M, Papadopoulos T, Connell T, Lofts J, Locke M, Hopper I, Cooter R, Vickery K, Joshi PA, Prince HM, Deva AK. Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma inAustralia and New Zealand: High-Surface-Area Textured Implants Are Associated with Increased Risk. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Oct;140(4):645-6542017-10-3000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubCryolipolysis on the "saddlebag" areaCan cryolipolysis be a more suitable alternative to liposuction and surgery for the "saddlebag" area?
Adjadj L, SidAhmed-Mezi M, Mondoloni M, Meningaud JP, Hersant B. Assessment ofthe Efficacy of Cryolipolysis on Saddlebags: A Prospective Study of 53 Patients.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jul;140(1):50-57. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003433.
PubMed PMID: 28654588.2017-09-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSteps to minimise ALCL risk in Macrotextured breast implants- Experience in 42,000 ImplantsCan we minimise the risk of developing ALCL in macro textured implants...surely 42,000 cases can't be wrong?!
Adams WP Jr, Culbertson EJ, Deva AK, R Magnusson M, Layt C, Jewell ML,
Mallucci P, Hedén P. Macrotextured Breast Implants with Defined Steps to Minimize Bacterial Contamination around the Device: Experience in 42,000 Implants. PlastReconstr Surg. 2017 Sep;140(3):427-431. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003575. PubMed
PMID: 288415972017-09-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubMastectomy in Transgender menOne centre's experience in mastectomy for gender re-affirmation patients
van de Grift TC, Elfering L, Bouman MB, Buncamper ME, Mullender MG. Surgical
Indications and Outcomes of Mastectomy in Transmen: A Prospective Study of
Technical and Self-Reported Measures. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017
Sep;140(3):415e-424e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003607. PubMed PMID: 28841608;
PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5571880.2017-09-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPrepectoral Breast reconstruction following nipple-sparing mastectomy. A safe alternative?A novel approach to breast reconstruction using ADM in a pre pectoral pocket...but is it safe and possibly affordable?
bitany H, Piper M, Lentz R. Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Safe
Alternative to Submuscular Prosthetic Reconstruction following Nipple-Sparing
Mastectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Sep;140(3):432-443. doi:
10.1097/PRS.0000000000003627. PubMed PMID: 285749502017-09-2500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubExtended Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty technique including Fat Redistribution.A new approach to lower lid blepharoplasty but is it for all patients?
Wong CH, Mendelson B. Extended Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
with Release of the Tear Trough Ligament and Fat Redistribution. Plast Reconstr
Surg. 2017 Aug;140(2):273-282. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003561. PubMed PMID:
28746272.2017-09-0200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSimplifying the Forehead Flap for Nasal ReconstructionCan the forehead flap and its subsequent procedures for nasal reconstruction become simplified?...found out
Sanniec K, Malafa M, Thornton JF. Simplifying the Forehead Flap for Nasal
Reconstruction: A Review of 420 Consecutive Cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017
Aug;140(2):371-380. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003540. PubMed PMID: 28376026.2017-09-0200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubImproving Results in Closed Nasal Reduction- A ProtocolGreat protocol for trainees of all levels on surgical approach and follow up for patients with closed nasal bone fractures.
Farber SJ, Nguyen DC, Parikh RP, Jang JL, Woo AS. Improving Results in Closed
Nasal Reduction: A Protocol for Reducing Secondary Deformity. Plast Reconstr
Surg. 2017 Jan;139(1):51-59. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002847. PubMed PMID:
280272272017-09-0200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubDirect-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction without the Use of ADMIs it cheaper and safer for patients to undergo breast reconstruction with implants without ADMs?
Serrurier LC, Rayne S, Venter M, Benn CA. Direct-to-Implant Breast
Reconstruction without the Use of an Acellular Dermal Matrix Is Cost Effective
and Oncologically Safe. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Apr;139(4):809-817. doi:
10.1097/PRS.0000000000003222. PubMed PMID: 283506502017-09-0200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIntraoperative Comparison of Anatomical versus Round Implants in Breast AugmentationRound vs Anatomical breast implants...the battle is on!
Hidalgo DA, Weinstein AL. Intraoperative Comparison of Anatomical versus Round Implants in Breast Augmentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr
Surg. 2017 Mar;139(3):587-596. doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000031142017-07-0600 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubBreast Cancer after Augmentation/implants- what are the risksCan breast implants and the plane they are placed in the chest increase your risk of breast cancer?
Cho EH, Shammas RL, Phillips BT, Greenup RA, Hwang ES, Hollenbeck ST. Breast
Cancer after Augmentation: Oncologic and Reconstructive Considerations among Women Undergoing Mastectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jun;139(6):1240e-1249e.doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000033422017-07-0600 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIs Rotation a Concern with Anatomical Breast Implants?Is rotation truly a concern to stop surgeons using anatomical shaped implants...and if so how can we reduce that risk? Found out
Montemurro P, Papas A, Hedén P. Is Rotation a Concern with Anatomical Breast
Implants? A Statistical Analysis of Factors Predisposing to Rotation. Plast
Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jun;139(6):1367-1378. doi: 10.1097/PRS.00000000000033872017-07-0600 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubIs Fat Grafting after breast cancer conservation surgery safe?Found out if using fat to re-contour the breast after cancer conservation surgery is safe.
Petit JY, Maisonneuve P, Rotmensz N, Bertolini F, Rietjens M. Fat Grafting
after Invasive Breast Cancer: A Matched Case-Control Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jun;139(6):1292-1296. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003339.2017-07-0600 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubCalf perforator flaps for oral cavity reconstructionWill a calf perforator flap become another option for your oral cavity reconstructions in head and neck cancers?
Molina AR, Citron I, Chinaka F, Cascarini L, Townley WA. Calf Perforator
Flaps: A Freestyle Solution for Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg.
2017 Feb;139(2):459-4652017-05-1800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubSeroma prevention after Latissimus Dorsi breast reconstructionHow can we reduce the seroma rate after LD reconstruction...glue, steroids, sutures...all of them?
Hart AM, Duggal C, Pinell-White X, Losken A. A Prospective Randomized Trial of
the Efficacy of Fibrin Glue, Triamcinolone Acetonide, and Quilting Sutures in
Seroma Prevention after Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr
Surg. 2017 Apr;139(4):854e-863e2017-05-1800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubTissue engineering of tendons- a comparison of cell sourcesA team in Beijing have looked at different cell sources to engineer tendons and test in their lab. Find out their results.
Chen B, Ding J, Zhang W, Zhou G, Cao Y, Liu W, Wang B. Tissue Engineering of
Tendons: A Comparison of Muscle-Derived Cells, Tenocytes, and Dermal Fibroblasts as Cell Sources. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Mar;137(3):536e-544e.2017-05-1800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubMicrosurgical reconstruction in traumatic paediatric lower limbsIs free flap reconstruction a safe option for children with lower limb defects following trauma? The author's seem so...
Momeni A, Lanni M, Levin LS, Kovach SJ. Microsurgical Reconstruction of
Traumatic Lower Extremity Defects in the Pediatric Population. Plast Reconstr
Surg. 2017 Apr;139(4):998-10042017-05-1800 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubAutogenous Bone reconstruction of large secondary skull defectsWhat are the upper limits for reconstruction with autogenous secondary skull defects?
Full paper- Fearon JA, Griner D, Ditthakasem K, Herbert M. Autogenous Bone Reconstruction of Large Secondary Skull Defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Feb;139(2):427-438.2017-04-2300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubDoes a previous Pfannenstiel scar effect the venious system for DIEP reconstructions?This study looked at patients with previous pfannenstiel scars and the effect on their SIEV.
Kim SY, Lee KT, Mun GH. The Influence of a Pfannenstiel Scar on Venous Anatomyof the Lower Abdominal Wall and Implications for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Mar;139(3):540-5482017-04-2300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPerforator-based interposition flaps perform better than grafts for burn scarsMulticenter randomised control trial looking at full thickness skin grafts vs interposition flaps for burns.
Stekelenburg CM, Jaspers ME, Jongen SJ, Baas DC, Gardien KL, Hiddingh J, van
Zuijlen PP. Perforator-Based Interposition Flaps Perform Better Than
Full-Thickness Grafts for the Release of Burn Scar Contractures: A Multicenter
Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Feb;139(2):501e-509e2017-04-2300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPredicting radiation therapy for breast reconstruction patientsCan you better predict post-op radiotherapy for your immediate breast reconstruction patients?
Chao AH, Martinez JC, Wobb J, Povoski SP. Multivariate Preoperative and
Intraoperative Predictors of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy in Patients for
Whom Immediate Breast Reconstruction Is Planned. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017
Mar;139(3):599e-605e.2017-04-2300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubThe Effect of Abdominoplasty and Rectus Plication on Quality of Life in Bariatric PatientsDoes plication of the rectus have an effect for those who underwent tummy tucks for weight loss?
Staalesen T, Olsén MF, Elander A. The Effect of Abdominoplasty and Outcome of
Rectus Fascia Plication on Health-Related Quality of Life in Post-Bariatric
Surgery Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Dec;136(6):750e-61e.2017-03-1500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubThe Effect of Patient Age on the Success Rate of Digital Replantation.when is old...too old for digital replantation?
Kwon GD, Ahn BM, Lee JS, Park YG, Chang GW, Ha YC. The Effect of Patient Age
on the Success Rate of Digital Replantation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017
Feb;139(2):420-4262017-03-1500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPercutaneous Aponeurotomy and Lipofilling (PALF) in Patients with Dupuytren's...Does it work?Find out if just a small incision and fat grafting can help with Dupuytren's? The full paper is Kan HJ, Selles RW, van Nieuwenhoven CA, Zhou C, Khouri RK, Hovius SE. Percutaneous Aponeurotomy and Lipofilling (PALF) versus Limited Fasciectomy in Patients with Primary Dupuytren's Contracture: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial.2017-03-1500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPercutaneous Needle Aponeurotomy Vs Limited Fasciectomy for Dupuytren'sThis week we review if the needle is mightier than the blade for Dupuytren's?
Zhou C, Selles RW, Slijper HP, Feitz R, van Kooij Y, Moojen TM, Hovius SE.
Comparative Effectiveness of Percutaneous Needle Aponeurotomy and Limited
Fasciectomy for Dupuytren's Contracture: A Multicenter Observational Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Oct;138(4):837-462017-03-1500 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPreoperative Platelet Count Predicts Lower Extremity Flap ThrombosisLower limb free flap thrombosis...should have checked the pre-op platelets!
Cho EH, Bauder AR, Centkowski S, Shammas RL, Mundy L, Kovach SJ, Levin LS,
Hollenbeck ST. Preoperative Platelet Count Predicts Lower Extremity Free Flap
Thrombosis: A Multi-Institutional Experience. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017
Jan;139(1):220-230.2017-02-2000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPlatysmal bands...is change needed in our surgical approach?Will wee no longer tighten platysmal bands after this paper?
Trévidic P, Criollo-Lamilla G. Platysma Bands: Is a Change Needed in the
Surgical Paradigm? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jan;139(1):41-472017-02-2000 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubRandomized Trial of Nicotinamide for Skin-Cancer ChemopreventionA Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Nicotinamide for Skin-Cancer Chemoprevention.
Chen AC1, Martin AJ, Choy B, Fernández-Peñas P, Dalziell RA, McKenzie CA, Scolyer RA, Dhillon HM, Vardy JL, Kricker A, St George G, Chinniah N, Halliday GM, Damian DL.
N Engl J Med. 2015 Oct 22;373(17):1618-26. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1506197.2016-07-0300 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPodCast 4-Lipofilling and Breast Cancer riskPodCast 4-Lipofilling and Breast Cancer risk by Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci2016-02-2200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPodCast 3-Menstrual Cycle and wound healingPodCast 3-Menstrual Cycle and wound healing by Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci2016-02-2200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPodCast2-Primary GingivoperiosteoplastyPodCast2-Primary Gingivoperiosteoplasty by Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci2016-02-2200 minPlastic Surgery Journal ClubPodCast 1-BurnsPodCast 1-Burns by Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci2016-02-2200 min