In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2023 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS, discuss the following articles from the May 2023 issue:

“A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nerve Gap Repair: Comparative Effectiveness of Allografts, Autografts, and Conduits” by Lans, Eberlin, Evans, et al.

“First-in-Human Free Flap Tissue Reconstruction Using a Dedicated Microsurgical Robotic Platform” by Innocenti, Malzone, and Menichini.

“Impact of Physician Extenders and Midlevels in Plastic Surgery” by Seyidova and Lin.

Special guest Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS, who is the current Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a renowned hand surgeon who completed his plastic surgeon residency at the University of Michigan and hand surgery fellowship at the Curtis National Hand Center. Dr. Chung has a numerous amount of accomplishments, most notably, he is the current Chief of Hand Surgery for the University of Michigan, past President for the Plastic Surgery Foundation and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published over 730 peer-reviewed manuscripts and has maintained continuous NIH funding for over 20 years involving multiple multicentered studies evaluating outcomes in hand surgery. His work and extensive achievements in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery have been both recognized internationally and nationally.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2023 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Nicholas Haddock, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2023 issue:
“Revision Incidence after Immediate Direct-to- Implant versus Two-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Results from a Nationwide Breast Implant Registry” by Becherer, Heeg, Young-Afat, et al.
“Paravertebral Blocks in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of Perioperative Opioid Consumption and Patient-Reported Outcomes” by Shamsunder, Chu, Taylor, et al.
“Comparing the Benefits and Risks of Immediate Breast Cancer Reconstruction with or without Acellular Dermal Matrix or Synthetic Mesh Support: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis” by Murphy, O’Donnell, Ryan, et al.
Special guest Nicholas Haddock, MD, is a microsurgeon who completed his residency training at NYU, followed by a microsurgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is a pioneer in microsurgical breast reconstruction and efficiency in breast reconstructive surgery. He also serves as an Associate Editor for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal.
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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2023 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Roberto L. Flores, MD, discuss the following articles from the March 2023 issue:

“Otoplasty: The Belfast Experience. A 10-Year Review of 2333 Ear Outcomes” by McGarry, Khadim, McBride, et al.

“Long-Term Outcome of Primary Rhinoplasty with Overcorrection in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip Nose Deformity: Avoiding Intermediate Rhinoplasty” by Murali, Denadai, Sato, et al.

“Assessment of “Spin” in Published Plastic Surgery Randomized Controlled Trials with Statistically Nonsignificant Primary Outcomes: A Systematic Review” by Yuan, Wu, Li, et al.

Special guest Roberto L. Flores, MD, who is the Joseph McCarthy Associate Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Director of Cleft Lip and Palate as well as the Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship Director at the Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at NYU.

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In this special edition of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, Dr. Summer E. Hanson discusses a prospective, randomized comparison of different autologous fat graft processing techniques. The episode was recorded LIVE at PSTM 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts with a live audience. Moderated by 2022 PRS Resident Ambassadors Said Azoury, MD, Emily Long, MD, and Ronnie Shammas, MD.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2023 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Liza Wu, MD, MBA, FACS, discuss the following articles from the February 2023 issue:

"Breast Reconstruction Decision Aids Decrease Decisional Conflict and Improve Decisional Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial" by Mardinger, Steve, Webb, et al.

"Abdominoplasty and Breast Augmentation with Outpatient Cosmetic Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps" by Martinez and Boutros.

"Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventive Healing Approach for the Primary Prevention of Lymphedema: A 4-Year Follow-Up Matched Cohort Study" by Levy, Murphy, Ishtihar, et al.

Special guest Liza Wu, MD, MBA, FACS. She is a Microsurgeon who completed her residency training at the University of Chicago, followed by a Microsurgery Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, and an Executive MBA at the Wharton School of Business. She’s the first and only female Marko Godina fellow of ASRM. She’s most recently a Professor and Microsurgery Director at University of Pennsylvania, and recently moved to Florida where she now runs her own private practice.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Adeyiza O. Momoh, MD, discuss the following articles from the January 2023 issue:

“A Comparative Study of Secondary Procedures after Subpectoral and Prepectoral Single-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction” by Abbas, Rizki, Tansa, et al.

“Reconstructive Burnout after Mastectomy: Implications for Patient Selection” by Halani, Jones, Liu, et al.

“Identifying Public Perceptions, Attitudes, and Concerns about Breast Implants and Their Complications: A National Survey with Implications for Practice” by Lee, Khavanin, Xun, et al.

Special guest Adeyiza O. Momoh, MD, from the University of Michigan. Dr. Momoh is a Reconstructive Microsurgeon who specializes in Breast Reconstruction. He completed his residency training at Baylor College of Medicine and a Microsurgery Fellowship at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He leads clinical practice while also serving as Program Director for the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Michigan.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Ingrid M. Ganske, MD, discuss the following articles from the December 2022 issue:

“Pediatric Outcomes following Cranial Vault Remodeling with Restricted Use of Postoperative Narcotics: A Retrospective Review” by Smith, Cimaroli, Loo, et al.

“Does Presurgical Taping Change Nose and Lip Aesthetics in Infants with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate after Surgical Lip Repair? A Randomized Controlled Trial” by Abd El-Ghafour, Aboulhassan, Ragab El-Bei.

“Risk Factors Associated with Severe Macromastia among Adolescents and Young Women” by Massey, Firriolo, Nuzzi, et al.

Special guest Ingrid M. Ganske, MD, is a Pediatric Plastic Surgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital, she specializes in cleft lip and palate, ear reconstruction, vascular anomalies. Dr. Ganske completed postgraduate training in the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency, followed by a Craniofacial Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Brett T. Phillips, MD, discuss the following articles from the November 2022 issue:

“A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of Clinical Outcomes with Different Processing Techniques in Autologous Fat Grafting” by Hanson, Garvey, Chang, et al.

“Large-Volume Fat Grafting: Identifying Risk Factors for Fat Necrosis” by Chang, Lanni, Mirzabeigi, and Bucky.

“Clinical Relevance of Sensory Nerve Coaptation in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Evaluated Using the BREAST-Q” by Bijkerk, Buegels, van Kujik et al.

Special guest Brett T. Philips, MD, is an Assistant Professor and program Director at Duke Integrated Plastic Surgery Program. He completed his General Surgery training at State University Of New York At Stony Brook, Plastic Surgery training at Duke University, and Microvascular training at MD Anderson. He is the new Chair of the Young Microsurgeons Group Committee.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Bernard T. Lee, MD, MPH, discuss the following articles from the October 2022 issue:

"Picking the Right Plane: A Comparison of Total Submuscular, Dual-Plane, and Prepectoral Implant–Based Breast Reconstruction” by Bekisz, Salibian, Frey, et al.

"The Palpable Nodule after Autologous Fat Grafting: Distinguishing Benign versus Malignant Lesions in Breast Reconstruction” by Fracol, Allison, Chu, et al.

"Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy Reduces Donor-Site Surgical Wound Dehiscence in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstructions: A Randomized Clinical Trial” by Muller-Sloof, de Laat, Kenc, et al.

Special guest Bernard T. Lee, MD, MPH, is currently the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and current President of the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF).

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Amber Leis, MD, discuss the following articles from the September 2022 issue:

“Sonographic Changes in the Median
Nerve Predict Conversion to Surgery after Corticosteroid Injection of the Carpal Tunnel” by Wessel, Kerluku, Kwawka, et al.

“Designing a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Virtual Curriculum: Assessment of Medical Student Knowledge, Surgical Skill, and Community Building” by Shen, Alfonso, Cuccolo, et al.

“Impact of the Virtual Format on Plastic Surgery

Residency and Fellowship Interviews: A National

Cross-Sectional Study” by Ferry, Asaad, Elmorsi, et al.

Special guest Amber Leis, MD, who attended medical school at Johns Hopkins University before attending plastic surgery residency at Loma Linda University she then completed Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and now is an Associate Professor at UC Irvine Health where she serves as the Residency Program Director and the Hand Surgery Division Chief.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Kyle Eberlin, MD, discuss the following articles from the August 2022 issue:

“Symptom Duration and Diabetic Control Influence Success of Steroid Injection in Trigger Finger” by Hollins, Hein, Atia, et al.

“Systematic Review and Guidelines for Perioperative Management of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Major Plastic Surgery Procedures, with a Focus on Free Tissue Transfer” by Mountziaris, Rudolph, Fournier, et al.

“Factors Related to Neuropathic Pain following Lower Extremity Amputation” by Lans, Groot, Hazewinkle, et al.

Special guest Kyle Eberlin, MD, from Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Eberlin has an extensive body of work encompassing the total spectrum of Peripheral Nerve and Extremity Surgery and Reconstruction and is internationally renowned for his expertise in the field. He serves as a Section Editor for Peripheral Nerve in PRS Global Open and serves as a Section Editor of Hand and Peripheral Nerve for PRS Journal. He currently serves as the Program Director of the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program and the Associate Director of the MGH Hand Surgery Fellowship.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest David Song, MD, discuss the following articles from the July 2022 issue

“Air versus Saline: The Effect of Tissue Expander Fill on Outcomes of Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction” by Yesantharao, Rizk, Martin, et al.

“Expanding Criteria for Limb Salvage in Comorbid Patients with Nonhealing Wounds: The MedStar Georgetown Protocol and Lessons Learned after 200 Lower Extremity Free Flaps” by Nigam, Zolper, Sharif-Askary, et al

“The Importance of Mentorship in Shaping the Careers of Academic Leaders in Plastic Surgery” by Janes, Kearney, Taub, and Gosain

Special guest David Song, MD, Physician Executive Director for MedStar Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Rod Rohrich, MD, discuss the following articles from the June 2022 issue:

“Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Autologous versus Implant-Based Reconstruction following Infected Breast Device Explantation” by Asaad, Slovacek, Liu, et al.

“Prospective Pilot Study of Robotic-Assisted Harvest of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle: A 510(k) Approval Study with U.S. Food and Drug Administration Investigational Device Exemption” by Shuck, Asaad, Liu, et al.

“Face Lift Practice Patterns: An American Society of Plastic Surgeons Member Survey, 2000 and 2020. How Much Have We Changed? ” by Sinclair, Kochuba, Coombs, et al.

Special guest Rod Rohrich, MD, from the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Among numerous accolades, Dr. Rohrich is the former Editor-in-Chief of PRS, the past Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern, current Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Baylor college of Medicine and a founding partner of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Dr. Rohrich also completed his residency training at the University of Michigan followed by a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Vu T. Nguyen, MD, discuss the following articles from the May 2022 issue

“A Comparison of Complications in Therapeutic versus Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Reconstruction: A Paired Analysis” by Sergesketter, Marks, Broadwater, et al.

“Reverse Lymphatic Mapping and Immediate Microsurgical Lymphatic Reconstruction Reduces Early Risk of Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema” by Weinstein, Le, Robertson, et al.

“Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Resorbable Synthetic Onlay and Biologic Intraperitoneal Mesh for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A 2-Year Match-Paired Analysis ” by Othman, Christopher, Patel, et al.

Special guest Jonas A. Nelson, MD, MPH from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Nelson is the Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Cornell. Dr. Nelson completed his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania followed by a Microsurgery Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Vu T. Nguyen, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2022 issue:

“Prepectoral and Subpectoral Tissue Expander– Based Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity- Matched Analysis of 90-Day Clinical and Health-Related Quality-of-Life Outcomes” by Nelson, Shamsunder, Vorstenbosch, et al.

“Does the Duration of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Influence the Incidence of Postoperative Surgical-Site Infections in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction in Women with Breast Cancer?

A Retrospective Study” by Rothe, Münster, Hapfelmeier, et al.

“The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Milestones in Integrated Plastic Surgery Programs: How Competency-Based Assessment Has Been Implemented” by Kearney, Rokni, and Gosain.

“Who’s Auditioning Who? Applicant-Reported Elements of the Best and Worst Plastic Surgery Subinternships” by Wickenheisser, Langdell, Brown, and Phillips.

Special guest Vu T. Nguyen, MD is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and Program Director of the Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Residency. Dr. Nguyen completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh followed by Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

from the department of plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Samuel Lin, MD, FACS, discuss the following articles from the March 2022 issue:

“Comparing Outcomes after Oncoplastic Breast Reduction and Breast Reduction for Benign Macromastia” by Marano, Grover, Peysakhovich, et al

“Training Surgery Residents to be Leaders: Construction of a Resident Leadership Curriculum” by Stein, Kelly, Useem, et al.

“Are Perforators Reliable as Recipient Arteries in Lower Extremity Reconstruction? Analysis of 423 Free Perforator Flaps” by Power, Cho, Kwon, et al.

Special Samuel Lin, MD, FACS, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Program Director of the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency at BIDMC. He is also Co-Director at the Harvard Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Fellowship at BIDMC and serves as the Outcome Section Editor for PRS.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Geoffroy Sisk, MD, discuss the following articles from the February 2022 issue:

“Microvascular Breast Reconstruction in the Era of Value-Based Care: Use of a Cosurgeon Is Associated with Reduced Costs, Improved Outcomes, and Added Value ” by Mericli, Chu, Sisk, et al.

“National Trends in Length of Stay for Microvascular Breast Reconstruction: An Evaluation of 10,465 Cases Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database” by Holoyda, Magno-Padron, Carter, et al.

“Diversity in Plastic Surgery Authorship: A 14-Year Analysis of 2688 Articles Published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” by Gunderson, Edalatpour, Wood, et al

Special Guest Geoffroy Sisk, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Duke and completed his residency training at the Harvard program followed by Fellowship of Microsurgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest Amy Colwell, MD, discuss the following articles from the January 2022 issue:

“Exercise after Breast Augmentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial” by Basile and Oliveira.

“Risk of Developing Breast Reconstruction Complications: A Machine-Learning Nomogram for Individualized Risk Estimation with and without Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy” by Naoum, Ho, Shui, Salama, et al.

“An Analysis of the Modified Five-Item Frailty Index for Predicting Complications following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction” by Magno-Pardon, Luo, Carter, et al.

Special Guest Amy Colwell, MD, is full time Faculty in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Surgery at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Colwell has served as an Associate Editor in the Editorial Board of PRS since 2016 and is the new Co-editor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Sami Tuffaha, MD, discuss the following articles from the December 2021 issue:

“Risk Factors for Distal Radius Osteotomy Nonunion” by Clark, Hoyt, Piscoya, et al.

“Pyrocarbon Arthroplasty Implants in the Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Pooled Analysis of Complications” by Abi-Rafeh, ElHawary, Azzi, and Thibaudeau.

“A Correlation between Upper Extremity Compressive Neuropathy and Nerve Compression Headache” by Gfrerer, Chartier, Lans, et al.

Special Guest Sami Tuffaha, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedic Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Faculty at The Curtis National Hand Center.

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In this special edition of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Q&A, Drs. Jonas Nelson, Babak Mehrara, and Joseph Disa discuss “Smooth vs. Textured Implant Breast Reconstruction,” recorded LIVE at PSTM 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia with a live audience. Moderated by 2021 PRS Resident Ambassadors Said Azoury, MD, Lindsay Janes, MD, and Ara Salibian, MD.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Arash Momeni, MD, FACS, discuss the following articles from the November 2021 issue:

“Acellular Dermal Matrix–Associated Contracture: A Clinical and Histologic Analysis of Patients Undergoing Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction” by Kearney, Yan, Bricker, et al.

“Superficial Thinning of the DIEP Flap: A Safe Option to Achieve an Aesthetic Reconstructed Breast in the Obese Patient” by De la Parra-Marquez, Fernadez-Riera, Romay-Chambers, and Escamilla Linaje.

“A Comparison of BREAST-Q Scores between Prepectoral and Subpectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction” by Le, Persing, Dinis, et al.

Special Guest Arash Momeni, MD, FACS, is Ryan-Upon Scholar and Director of Clinical Outcomes Research in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Andrew L. Da Lio, MD, discuss the following articles from the October 2021 issue:

“The Goldilocks Procedure with and without Implant-Based Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Obese Patients: The Mayo Clinic Experience” by Bustos, Nguyen, Harless, et al.

“Subfascial versus Subglandular Breast Augmentation: A Randomized Prospective Evaluation Considering a 5-Year Follow-Up” by Graf, Junior, de Paula, et al.

“A Matched Comparison of the Benefits of Breast Reduction on Health-Related Quality of Life” by Elfanagely, Othman, Rios-Diaz, et al.

Special Guest Andrew L. Da Lio, MD, is Clinical Professor and the Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Mitchell Pet, MD, discuss the following articles from the September 2021 issue:

“Rodeo Thumb: To Replant or Not” by Davis, Meade, Cochran, Sammer, and Zhang.

“Short- and Long-Term Outcomes following Severe Traumatic Lower Extremity Reconstruction: The Value of an Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center to Racially Underserved Communities” by Naga, Azoury, Othman, Couto, Mehta, Levin, Butler, and Kovach III.

“Return to Work and Associated Costs after Treatment for Dupuytren’s Disease” by Blake, Poelstra, Andrinopoulou, et al.

Special Guest Mitchell Pet, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Associate Program Director for the Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Karen Evans, MD, discuss the following articles from the August 2021 issue:

“Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Improves Pain and Ambulation Outcomes in Highly Comorbid Amputees” by Chang, Mondshine, Attinger, and Kleiber.

“Maximizing the Flap Inflow in a Foot Reconstruction: Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Artery Flow in Accordance with the Angle of the Ankle” by Suh, Kim, Brown, Hong, and Suh.

“Management of Chronic Osteomyelitis by an Orthoplastic Team: 7-Year Experience of a University Hospital” by Tierny, Casoli, Chadefaux, et al.

Special Guest Karen Evans, MD is a Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Hani Sbitany, MD, discuss the following articles from the July 2021 issue:

“Understanding the Relationship between Breast Reconstruction Subtype and Risk of Financial Toxicity: A Single-Institution Pilot Study” by Bailey, Asaad, Boukovalas, et al.

“Prepectoral versus Subpectoral Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Historically Controlled, Propensity Score–Matched Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes” by Haddock, Kadakia, Liu, and Teotia.

“The Impact of Coagulopathy on Clinical Outcomes following Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction” by Liu, Miller, Wan, and Momeni.

Special Guest Hani Sbitany, MD, is an Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai in New York City.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Sammy Sinno, MD, discuss the following articles from the June 2021 issue:

“Narrowing and Operated Appearance of the Middle Nasal Third after Hump Resection without Middle Vault Reconstruction” by Tasman and Gassner.
“Perioperative Approach to Reducing Hematoma during Rhytidectomy: What Does the Evidence Show?” by Cason, Avashia, Shammas, et al.

“Investigation of the Orbital Arterial Distribution Using Image Superimposition to Determine Safe Zones for Retrobulbar Injection and to Prevent Filler Complications” by Shin, Lee, Park, et al.

Special Guest Sammy Sinno, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago, Illinois, offering a full range of aesthetic plastic surgery and is recognize for his research contribution particularly in face lifts surgery and rhinoplasty as well as for being a contributing editor and author for the operative techniques in facial aesthetic surgery.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Gregory Evans, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2021 issue:
“Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Pain in Abdominoplasty:
A Randomized Controlled Study” by Meouchy, Awaida, Jabbour, et al.

“A National Survey to Assess the Population’s Perception of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma and Breast Implant Illness” by Azzi, Almadani, and Davison.

“Explantation in Tissue Expander and Direct-to-Implant Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix: How to Avoid Early Reconstructive Failures” by Cohen, Bogue, Jin, and Disa.

Special Guest Gregory Evans, MD, is a Professor of Plastic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering and the Founding Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of California Irvine.

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Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Chad Purnell, MD, discuss the following articles from the March 2021 issue:
“Robin Sequence: 5-Year Speech Outcomes—A Case-Control Study” by Schwaiger, Cook, Jordan, et al.

“Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes of Spring-Assisted Surgery versus Cranial Vault Remodeling for Sagittal Synostosis” by Alperovich, Runyan, Gabrick, et al.

“Lipofilling after Laser-Assisted Treatment for Facial Filler Complication: Volumetric and Regenerative Effect” by De Santis, Pinelli, Benanti, et al.

Special Guest Chad A. Purnell, MD, is a Craniofacial Surgeon at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago, and part of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery at University of Illinois Health.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2021 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Lindsay Janes, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Jamie P. Levine, MD, discuss the following articles from the February 2021 issue:

“Fibula Jaw-in-a-Day with Minimal CAD-CAM –
Maximizing Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, Intraoperative Flexibility and Quality” by Wei and Chang.

“Day of Free Tissue Transfer Qualitative Cultures Do Not Predict Limb Salvage Outcomes” by Zolper, Bekeny, Ormiston, et al.

“Consecutive bilateral breast reconstruction using stacked abdominally-based and posterior thigh free flaps” by Suszynski, Haddock, and Teotia.

Special Guest Jamie P. Levine is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and the Chief of Microsurgery at the Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2020 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Min-Jeong Cho, Casey Kraft, and Ara Salibian- and special guest L. Scott Levin, MD, discuss the following articles from the November 2020 issue:

“Osseointegration of Extremity Prostheses: A Primer for the Plastic Surgeon” by Souza, Mioton, Harrington, et al.

“Congestive Heart Failure Predicts Major Complications and Increased Length of Stay in Lower Extremity Pedicled Flap Reconstruction” by Levy-Lambert, Ramly, Kantar, et al.

“Incidence of Major Arterial Abnormality in Patients with Wound Dehiscence after Lower Extremity Orthopedic Procedures” by Zolper, Kotha, Walters, et al.

Special Guest L. Scott Levin, MD, is Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2020 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Min-Jeong Cho, Casey Kraft, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Justin M. Sacks, MD, MBA, discuss the following articles from the October 2020 issue:

“The Central Mound Pedicle: A Safe and Effective Technique for Reduction Mammaplasty” by DeLong, Chang, Farajzadeh, et al.

“Guiding Strategies for the Future of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Systematic Review of Organ Donation Campaigns” by Mills, Felsenheld, Berman, et al.

“Advantages of a Fixation-Free Technique for Open Retromuscular Ventral Hernia Repair” by Etemad, Huang, Phillips, et al.

Special Guest Justin M. Sacks, MD, MBA is a Professor of Plastic Surgery and Division Chief Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2020 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Min-Jeong Cho, Casey Kraft, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Nolan Karp, MD, discuss the following articles from the September 2020 issue:
“Surgical Treatment for Capsular Contracture: A New Paradigm and Algorithm” by Hidalgo and Weinstein.

“Stability of Long-Term Outcomes in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: An Evaluation of 12-Year Surgeon- and Patient-Reported Outcomes in 3489 Nonirradiated and Irradiated Implants” by Seth and Cordeiro.

“Venous Thromboembolism following Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction:
A Longitudinal Analysis of 12,778 Patients” by Rochlin, Schecter, Pannucci, et al.

Special Guest Nolan Karp, MD, is a Professor of Plastic Surgery and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations at the NYU Langone Health Department of Plastic Surgery.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2020 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Min-Jeong Cho, Casey Kraft, and Ara Salibian- and special guest Maurice Nahabedian, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2020 issue:

“Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Exploring Plastic Surgeon Practice Patterns and Perspectives” by Momoh, Griffith, Hawley, et al.

“Deconstructing the Reconstruction: Evaluation of Process and Efficiency in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps” by Haddock and Teotia.

“Direct-to-Implant, Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Single-Surgeon Experience with 201 Consecutive Patients” by Safran, Al-Halabi, Viezel-Mathieu, et al.

Special Guest Maurice Nahabedian, MD, Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Medicine Inova branch and surgeon at the National Center for Plastic Surgery.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2020 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Min-Jeong Cho, Casey Kraft, and Ara Salibian- and special guest David Chang, MD, discuss the following articles from the February 2020 issue:

“Challenging Traditional Thinking: Early Free Tissue Transfer for Active Hemifacial Atrophy in Children” by Israel, Chen, Farmer, et al.

“Regional Patterns of Fluid and Fat Accumulation in Patients with Lower Extremity Lymphedema Using Magnetic Resonance Angiography” by Dayan, Wiser, Verma, et al.

“Autologous Breast Reconstruction versus Implant-Based Reconstruction: How Do Long- Term Costs and Health Care Use Compare?” by Lemaine, Schilz, Van Houten, et al.

Special Guest David Chang, MD, Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago School of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Director of the Microsurgery Fellowship.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2019 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Raj Parikh, Lily Mundy, and Kyle Sanniec- and special guest Scott T. Hollenbeck, MD, FACS, discuss the following articles from the September 2019 issue:

“Timing of Microsurgical Reconstruction in Lower Extremity Trauma: An Update of the Godina Paradigm” by Lee, Stranix, Rifkin, et al.

“Gluteal Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma” by Mendes, Mendes Maykeh, Frascino, et al.

“Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction in the Obese: A Better Option Than Tissue Expander/Implant Reconstruction?” by Klement, Hijjawi, LoGiudice, et al.

Special Guest Scott T. Hollenbeck, MD, FACS, Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at Duke University.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2019 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Raj Parikh, Lily Mundy, and Kyle Sanniec- and special guest Justin Sacks, MD, discuss the following articles from the August 2019 issue:

“Survival following Self-Inflicted Gunshots to the Face” by Elegbede, Wasicek, Mermulla, et al.

“Sensory Recovery of the Breast following Innervated and Noninnervated DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction” by Beugels, Cornelissen, van Kuijk, et al.

“A Growing Epidemic: Plastic Surgeons and Burnout—A Literature Review” by Khansa and Janis.

Special Guest Justin Sacks, MD, is an associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Johns Hopkins University and director of oncological reconstruction.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2019 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Raj Parikh, Lily Mundy, and Kyle Sanniec- and special guest Peter Taub, MD, discuss the following articles from the July 2019 issue:

“A Prospective Approach to Inform and Treat 1340 Patients at Risk for BIA-ALCL” by Roberts, Carr, Jones, et al.

“CLEFT-Q: Detecting Differences in Outcomes among 2434 Patients with Varying Cleft Types” by Wong Riff, Tsangaris, Forrest, et al.

“Microvascular Reconstruction of the Nose with the Radial Forearm Flap: A 17-Year Experience in 47 Patients” by Salibian, Menick, and Talley.

Special Guest Peter Taub, Craniofacial and Plastic Surgeon from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he holds the titles of Professor of Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Dentistry, and Medical Education.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2019 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Raj Parikh, Lily Mundy, and Kyle Sanniec- and special guest Sheri Slezak, MD, discuss the following articles from the January 2019 issue:

"Persistent Opioid Use and High-Risk Prescribing in Body Contouring Patients" by Bennett, Kelley, Vick, et al.

"Total Muscle Coverage versus AlloDerm Human Dermal Matrix for Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction” by Ivey, Abdollahi, Herrera, et al.

"An Analysis of Differences in the Number of Children for Female and Male Plastic Surgeons" by Furnas, Li, Garza, et al.

Special Guest Sheri Slezak, professor of surgery in the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Matthew Hanasono, MD discuss the following articles from the November 2018 issue:

"The Feasibility Determination of Risky Severe Complications of Arterial Vasculature Regarding to the Filler Injection Sites at the Tear Trough" by Jitaree, Phumyoo, Uruwan, et al.

"Hybrid Pre-pectoral Breast Reconstruction - A Surgical Approach that Combines the Benefits of Autologous and Implant-based Reconstruction" by Momeni and Kanchwala.

Special Guest Matthew Hanasono, MD, Professor and Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship Program Director in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Gordon Lee, MD discuss the following articles from the October 2018 issue:

“Interposition Vein Grafting in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction” by Maricevich, Lin, Liu, et al.

“The Public Face of Rhinoplasty: Impact on Perceived Attractiveness and Personality” by Lu, Hsu, Perry, et al.

“The Functional Influence of Breast Implant Outer Shell Morphology on Bacterial Attachment and Growth” by Jones, Mempin, Hu, et al.

Special Guest Gordon Lee, MD, is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Stanford University, where he is the Residency Program Director for Plastic Surgery, Director of Microsurgery, and the Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Jeffrey Janis, MD discuss the following articles from the September 2018 issue:

"The Ethical and Professional Use of Social Media in Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature" by Bennett, Berlin, MacEachern, et al.

"Nitroglycerin Ointment for Reducing the Rate of Mastectomy Flap Necrosis in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction" by Turin, Li, Vaca and Fine.

"Lymph Flow Restoration after Tissue Replantation and Transfer: Importance of Lymph Axiality and Possibility of Lymph Flow Reconstruction without Lymph Node Transfer or Lymphatic Anastomosis" by Yamamoto, Iida, Yoshimatsu, et al.

Special Guest Jeffrey Janis, MD is President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Professor and executive vice chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and an associate editor for the journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Andrea Pusic, MD discuss the following articles from the August 2018 issue:

“A Prospective Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Image Simulation: Patient-Reported Outcomes and Mammometrics in Primary Breast Augmentation” by Overschmidt, Qureshi, Parikh, et al.

“Social Media and the Dissemination of Research: Insights from the Most Widely Circulated Articles in Plastic Surgery” by Zhou, Lemelman, Done, et al.

“Comparing Therapeutic versus Prophylactic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Does Indication Inform Oncologic and Reconstructive Outcomes?”by Frey, Salibian, Karp, and Choi.

Special Guest Andrea Pusic, Professor and Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of the Patient-Reported Outcomes, Value & Experience (PROVE) Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest William Hoffman, MD discuss the following articles from the July 2018 issue:

“To Admit or Not to Admit? - That is the Cleft Lip Question: Confirming the Safety of Outpatient Cleft Lip Repair” by Fahradyan, Galdyn, Azadgoli, et al.

“The impact of once versus twice daily enoxaparin prophylaxis on risk for venous thromboembolism and clinically relevant bleeding” by Pannucci, Fleming, Agarwal, et al.

“Do Adolescents with Gynecomastia Require Routine Evaluation by Endocrinology?” by Malhotra, Amed, Bucevska, et al.

Special Guest William Hoffman, MD is a Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of California San Francisco.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Scott D. Lifchez, MD discuss the following articles from the June 2018 issue:

“Innovative Surgical Approach Using a Mesh Sling for the Aging Neck” by Gronovich.

“Disappearing Digits: Analysis of National Trends in Amputation and Replantation in the United States” by Reavy, Stranix, Muresan, et al.

“Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Considerations for Future Implementation in Adolescents and Younger Children” by Zuo, Willand, Ho, et al.

Special Guest Scott D. Lifchez, MD is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, director of Hand Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins University of Maryland Plastic Surgery residency program.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Vu T Nguyen, MD discuss the following articles from the May 2018 issue:

“Mechanical versus Hand-Sewn Venous Anastomoses in Free Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Zhu, Wang, Huang, et al.

“The Cost of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Women with Unilateral Breast Cancer” by Billig, Duncan, Zhong, et al.

“Cheek Volumization and the Nasolabial Fold” by Mowlds and Lambros.

Special Guest Vu T Nguyen, MD is an Assistant Professor and Residency Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Plastic Surgery.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Bruce Mast, MD discuss the following articles from the March 2018 issue:

"Evaluation of Acellular Dermal Matrix Efficacy in Prosthesis-Based Breast Reconstruction" by Sobti, Brown, Cetrulo et al

“Long-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes following Free Flap Lower Extremity Reconstruction for Traumatic Injuries” by Egeler, de Jong, Luijsterburg, and Mureau.

“Evaluation of Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Yang, Liu, Xiao, et al.

Special Guest Bruce Mast, MD is Professor and Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Florida College of Medicine.

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Francesco Egro, Nicole Phillips, and Ira Savetsky - and special guest Bernard Lee, MD, MBA discuss the following articles from the January 2018 issue:

• “Muscle versus Fasciocutaneous Free Flaps in Lower Extremity Traumatic Reconstruction: A Multicenter Outcomes Analysis” by Cho, Shammas, Carney et al.
• “Staying Safe during Gluteal Fat Transplantation” by Villanueva, Del Vecchio, Afrooz, Carboy, and Rohrich.
• "The Expanded Use of Autoaugmentation Techniques in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery” by Losken, Hart, Dutton et al.

Special Guest Bernard Lee, MD, MBA is Chief of Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School; and Co-Director of the Peter Jay Sharp Program for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery.

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In a special edition of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast recorded LIVE at PSTM 2017 in Orlando Florida, 2017 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board -M. Shuja Shafqat MD, Chad Purnell MD, and Jordan Frey MD discuss two of the "2016 Best Paper Award" winning articles with the authors and a live audience:

• Daniel Cassuto, MD discusses his article “Management of Complications Caused by Permanent Fillers in the Face: A Treatment Algorithm” which he wrote with co-authors Pignatti, Pacchioni, Boscaini, et al.

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• Omer Osmani, MD, FRCS discusses his article “Detection of Perforators Using Smartphone Thermal Imaging” which he wrote with co-authors Hardwicke and Skillman.
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In a special “Craniofacial Masters Edition" of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2017 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board -M. Shuja Shafqat MD, Chad Purnell MD, and Jordan Frey MD- and special guest Jeffrey A. Fearon MD,  Director of the Craniofacial Center in Dallas, Texas, discuss the following reconstructive articles from the December 2017 issue:

• "Cephalometric Predictors of Clinical Severity in Treacher Collins Syndrome" by Esenlik, Plana, Grayson and Flores.

• "Five-Year Follow-Up of Midface Distraction in Growing Children with Syndromic Craniosynostosis" by Patel, Shetye, Warren, et al.

• "Is Postoperative Intensive Care Unit Care Necessary following Cranial Vault Remodeling for Sagittal Synostosis?" by Wolfswinkel, Howell, Fahradya, et al.

• "Abdominoplasty with Lymphatic Microsurgery for Patients with Secondary Lower Extremity Lymphedema" by Akita, Yamaji, Tokumoto, et al.
  
• "Not All Gustilo Type IIIB Fractures Are Created Equal: Arterial Injury Impacts Limb Salvage Outcomes" by Stranix, Lee, Jacoby, et al.
  
• "Sural Nerve Splitting in Reverse Sural Artery Perforator Flap: Anatomical Study in 40 Cadaver Legs" by Kim, Hu, Chang, and Kim.

In a special “Cosmetic Masters Edition” of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2018 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board -M. Shuja Shafqat MD, Chad Purnell MD, and Jordan Frey MD- and special guest moderator Rod Rohrich MD, Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, discuss the following cosmetic articles from the October 2017 issue:

• “Transparency in Functional Rhinoplasty: Benefits of Routine Prospective Outcome Measurements in a Tertiary Referral Center” by Datema, van Zijl, van der Poel, et al.
• “Facial Assessment and Injection Guide for Botulinum Toxin and Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Focus on the Midface” by de Maio, DeBoulle, Braz, and Rohrich.
• "Extended Alar Contour Grafts: An Evolution of the Lateral Crural Strut Graft Technique in Rhinoplasty” by Cochran and Sieber.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Amy Colwell to discuss the following articles from September 2017 issue:

• “Predictors, Quality Markers, and Exonomics of Volunteerin g Internationally: Results from a  comprehensive survey of American Society of plastic Surger y Members” by Dr. Gosman.
• “Macrotextured Breast Implants with Defined Steps to Minimize B acterial Contamination Around  the Device - Experience in 42,000 Implants” by Dr. Adams.
• "Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Safe Alternative to Submuscular  Prosthetic Reconstruction  Following Nipple Sparing Mastectomy" by Dr. Sbitany.

• "Male-to-Female Sex Reassignment Surgery Using the Combined Technique Leads to Increased Quality of Life in a Prospective Study" by Dr. Papadopoulos.
  
• "Extended Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Release of the Tear Trough Ligament and Fat Redistribution" by Dr. Chin-Ho Wong.
  
• Simplifying the Forehead Flap for Nasal Reconstruction” by Dr. Sanniec.

• "Spring-Assisted Cranioplasty for the Correction of Nonsyndromic Scaphocephaly: A Quantitative Analysis of 100 Consecutive Cases" by Rodgers et al.
• "Tumor-to-Nipple Distance as a Predictor of Nipple Involvement: Expanding the Inclusion Criteria for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy" by Dent et al.
• "The Efficacy of Perforator Flaps in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis" by Hong et al.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Debra Johnson to discuss the following articles from the June 2017 issue:

• “Breast Cancer after Augmentation: Oncologic and Reconstructive Considerations among Women Undergoing Mastectomy” by Hollenbeck et al.
• "Early post-operative results of percutaneous needle fasciotomy in 451 patients with Dupuytren disease” by Molenkamp et al.
• "Pursuing Mirror Image Reconstruction in Unilateral Microtia: Customizing Auricular Framework by Application of Three-Dimensional Imaging and Three-Dimensional Printing” by Chen et al.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Don Mackay to discuss the following articles from the May 2017 issue:

• “Is Enhanced Recovery the New Standard of Care in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction?,” by Dayan et al.
  
• "Primary septal cartilage graft for the unilateral cleft rhinoplasty” by Chen et al.
  

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Hani Sbitany to discuss the following articles from the April 2017 issue:

• “Oncoplastic Breast Reduction Technique and Outcomes: An Evolution over 20 Years,” by Losken et al.
• "A Temporoparietal Fascia Pocket Method in Elevation of Reconstructed Auricle for Microtia” by Kurabayashi et al.
• "Microsurgical Reconstruction of Traumatic Lower Extremity Defects in the Pediatric Population” by Momeni et al.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Nolan S. Karp to discuss the following articles from the March 2017 issue:

• "Facial contouring by targeted restoration of facial fat compartment volume: the mid-face,” by Li et al.
• "Intraoperative Comparison of Anatomical vs. Round Implants in Breast Augmentation: A Randomized Control Trial” by Hidalgo et al.
• "Comparison of Different Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) in Breast Reconstruction: The 50/50 Study” by Pittman et al.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Greg A. Dumanian to discuss the following articles from the February 2017 issue:

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Maurice Nahabedian to discuss the following articles from the January 2017 issue:

• " Risk Factor Analysis for Capsular Contracture, Malposition, and Late Seroma in Subjects Receiving Natrelle 410 Form-Stable Silicone Breast Implants,” by McGuire et al.
• "Late Surgical Site Infection in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction," by Chun et al.
• "Skoog Primary Periosteoplasty versus Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafting in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Alveolus: Long-term Effects on Alveolar Bone Formation and Maxillary Growth,” Nowinski et al.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Rod J. Rohrich discuss the following articles from the December 2016 issue:

• "Do Prolonged Prophylactic Antibiotics Reduce the Incidence of Surgical-Site Infections in Immediate Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction?” by Sbitany et al.
• "Three-Dimensional Facial Averaging: A Tool for Understanding Facial Aging," by Lambros et al
  

• "The Profunda Artery Perforator Flap Experience for Breast Reconstruction” by Allen et al.
• "Fully Awake Breast Reduction," by Filson et al
• "Barriers to Reconstructive Surgery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study of 453 Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Patients in Vietnam," by Yao et al.

In the first annual PRS Journal Club LIVE, Special Guest Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez fields questions on the topic of Face Transplantation from our Resident Ambassadors and the Live Audience at PSTM 2016 in Los Angeles.

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PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Devinder Singh to discuss the following articles from the October 2016 issue:"

• Antibiotic Prophylaxis following Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: What Is the Evidence?," by Phillips et al.
• "Complete Platysma Transection in Neck Rejuvenation: A Critical Appraisal," by Pelle-Ceravolo et al
• "A New Approach for Reconstruction of Diabetic Foot Wounds Using the Angiosome and Supermicrosurgery Concept," by Hong et al.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Liza C. Wu to discuss the following articles from the August 2016 issue:

• "The Medical Mission and Modern Core Competency Training: A 10-Year Follow-Up of Resident Experiences in Global Plastic Surgery,"by Yao et al.
  
• "Is Single-Stage Prosthetic Reconstruction Cost Effective? A Cost-Utility Analysis for the Use of Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction Relative to Expander-Implant Reconstruction in Postmastectomy Patients," by Nahabedian et al.
  
• "The Subtleties of Success in Simultaneous Augmentation-Mastopexy," by Puckett et al.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Debra Johnson discuss the following articles from the August 2016 issue:

• " Distance to a plastic surgeon and type of insurance plan are independently predictive of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction," by Roughton et al.
• “Time Vs. Competency Based Residency Training," by Losee et al.
• "Clinical implications of the Extension of platysmal fibers on the Middle and Lower Faces," by Kim.

The PRS Journal Club and special guest moderator Dr. Babak Mehrara discuss the following articles from the July 2016 issue:

• "Deep Pyriform Space: Anatomical Clarifications and Clinical Implications," by Surek et al: http://bit.ly/29yXIk0
• "Multisite Lymphaticovenular Bypass Using Supermicrosurgery Technique for Lymphedema Management in Lower Lymphedema Cases," by Mihara et al: http://bit.ly/29VNOuI
• "Long-Term Results in Face Lifting: Observational Results and Evolution of Technique," by Rohrich et al: http://bit.ly/28YkRMI

• “Unnecessary Emergency Transfers for Evaluation by a Plastic Surgeon: A Burden to Patients and the Health Care System," by Drolet et al.
• "Medicare Spending and Evidence-Based Approach in Surgical Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis: 2001 to 2010," by Mahmoudi et al.
• "A Comparison of the Full and Short-Scar Face-Lift Incision Techniques in Multiple Sets of Identical Twins," by Antell et al.

• “Three-Dimensional Topographic Surface Changes in Response to Compartmental Volumization of the Medial Cheek: Defining a Malar Augmentation Zone” by Stern et al.
• “Inequalities in Specialist Hand Surgeon Distribution across the United States” by Rios-Diaz et al.
• “Primary versus Flap Closure of Perineal Defects following Oncologic Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Devulapalli et al.

• “Prospective Analysis of Payment per Hour in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Fiscally Feasible or Futile?” by Smith et al.
• A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Lidocaine-Containing Monophasic Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Nasolabial Folds.” by Joo et al.
• “Deciphering the Sensitivity and Specificity of the Implantable Doppler Probe in Free Flap Monitoring.” by Chang et al.

• “The Importance of the Upper Lateral Cartilage in Rhinoplasty” by Pezeshk et al.
• “Long Term Operative Outcomes of Preoperative CT-Guided Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) for Osteocutaneous Free Flap Mandible Reconstruction” by Chang et al.
• “Lipofilling of the Breast Does Not Increase the Risk of Recurrence of Breast Cancer: A Matched Controlled Study.” by Kronowitz et al.

• “Alar Contour Grafts in Rhinoplasty: A Safe and Reproducible Way to Refine Alar Contour Aesthetics” by Pezeshk
• “Comparative Outcomes of Primary Gingivoperiosteoplasty and Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafting in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate” by Liao
• "A systematic review and meta-analysis of perforator-pedicled propeller flaps in lower-extremity defects: identification of risk factors for complications” by Chaput