December 2016 - Volume 138 - Issue 6 : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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December 2016 - Volume 138 - Issue 6
pp: 1141-1382,959e-1086e

Original Articles


Do Prolonged Prophylactic Antibiotics Reduce the Incidence of Surgical-Site Infections in Immediate Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction?

Wang, Frederick; Chin, Robin; Piper, Merisa; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):1141-1149, December 2016.

Carbon Dioxide–Based versus Saline Tissue Expansion for Breast Reconstruction: Results of the XPAND Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial

Ascherman, Jeffrey A.; Zeidler, Kamakshi; Morrison, Kerry A.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):1161-1170, December 2016.

Breast Tissue Expanders with Magnetic Ports: Clinical Experience at 1.5 T

Thimmappa, Nanda Deepa; Prince, Martin R.; Colen, Kari L.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):1171-1178, December 2016.

Outcomes Article


Ideas and Innovations



Original Articles


Ideas and Innovations


Special Topic



Original Articles


A Novel Method of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Isolation with Resultant Increased Cell Yield

Tevlin, Ruth; McArdle, Adrian; Brett, Elizabeth; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):983e-996e, December 2016.


Original Articles



Original Articles


Nasal Airway Dysfunction in Children with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: Results of a Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study, with Anatomical and Surgical Considerations

Sobol, Danielle L.; Allori, Alexander C.; Carlson, Anna R.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):1275-1285, December 2016.

Sleep Architecture Linked to Airway Obstruction and Intracranial Hypertension in Children with Syndromic Craniosynostosis

Spruijt, Bart; Mathijssen, Irene M. J.; Bredero-Boelhouwer, Hansje H.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):1019e-1029e, December 2016.

EBM Special Topic



Head and Neck: Original Articles


Head and Neck: Outcomes Article


Health-Related Quality of Life following Reconstruction for Common Head and Neck Surgical Defects

Cohen, Wess A.; Albornoz, Claudia R.; Cordeiro, Peter G.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):1312-1320, December 2016.

Trunk: Original Articles


Lower Extremity: Original Article




Original Articles


#PlasticSurgery

Branford, Olivier A.; Kamali, Parisa; Rohrich, Rod J.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138(6):1354-1365, December 2016.









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Creator: Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Duration: 1:32

In this video, Rod J. Rohrich, MD, Editor-in-Chief of “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” debunks the myth that mothers can’t nurse their children after having breast implants.

This article appears in the December, 2016 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 138 Issue 6, “Cohort Study to Assess the Impact of Breast Implants on Breastfeeding” By Filiciani et al.

. Keywords: Breast augmentation; Breast feeding; Pregnancy;
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Creator: Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Duration: 1:44

In this video, Rod J. Rohrich, MD, Editor-in-Chief of “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” talks about the incredible future of Plastic Surgery. Could Human Eye Transplantation be close to a reality?

This article appears in the December, 2016 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 138 Issue 6, “Total Human Eye Allotransplantation: Developing Surgical Protocols for Donor and Recipient Procedures” By Davidson et al.

. Keywords: Head and neck; Eye transplant;
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Creator: Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Duration: 1:38

Is vaping before your surgery safe? In this video, Rod J. Rohrich, MD, Editor-in-Chief of “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” talks about the potential risks and dangers that could be associated with E-Cigarettes.

This article appears in the December, 2016 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 138 Issue 6, “E-Cigarettes and Potential Implications for Plastic Surgery” By Taub et al.

. Keywords: Complications; Vaping; Surgical risk;
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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 14:56
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery December 2016, Volume 138, Issue 6;
In this video, the technique of circumvertical mastopexy with the interlocking suture technique is presented for revisional augmentation mastopexy. The role of fat grafting to the breast is presented. Part 3 of 3. Keywords: Breast augmentation; Autologous fat graft; Trechnique;
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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 11:29
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery December 2016, Volume 138, Issue 6;
In this video, the technique of circumvertical mastopexy with the interlocking suture technique is presented for revisional augmentation mastopexy. The role of fat grafting to the breast is presented. Part 2 of 3. Keywords: Breast augmentation; Autologous fat graft; Trechnique;
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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 12:16
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery December 2016, Volume 138, Issue 6;
In this video, the technique of circumvertical mastopexy with the interlocking suture technique is presented for revisional augmentation mastopexy. The role of fat grafting to the breast is presented. Part 1 of 3. Keywords: Breast augmentation; Autologous fat graft; Trechnique;
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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 23:37
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery December 2016, Volume 138, Issue 6;
In this lecture, issues related to technical maneuvers in breast augmentation are discussed that can lead to greater consistency and better aesthetic results. Particular attention is given to manipulation of the pectoralis major muscle in an attempt to create a more aesthetic shape. Keywords: Breast augmentation; Contour; Technique; Lecture;
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Creator: Fawn S. Hogan, MD, MSCI
Duration: 4:27
In this video, Dr. Fawn S. Hogan discusses the article, “#PlasticSurgery” by Branford et al. appearing in the December 2016 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 138 Issue 6. Keywords: Social media; #PlasticSurgery; Twitter;
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Creator: Jason Wong
Duration: 3:21
Tenolysis and “Bunnell” A2 Pulley Reconstruction. From “Improving outcomes in tendon repair: A critical look at the evidence for flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: December 2016 – 138(6). CME. Keywords: Hand; Flexor tendon injury; Tendon repair; Tenolysis;
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Creator: Jason Wong
Duration: 1:01
The effect of suturing tendon. From “Improving outcomes in tendon repair: A critical look at the evidence for flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: December 2016 – 138(6). CME. Keywords: Hand; Flexor tendon injury; Tendon repair; Tedon healing;
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Creator: Jason Wong
Duration: 2:31
Biomechanical evaluation of six popular tendon repairs. From “Improving outcomes in tendon repair: A critical look at the evidence for flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: December 2016 – 138(6). CME. Keywords: Hand; Flexor tendon injury; Tendon repair; Repair strength;
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Creator: Jason Wong
Duration: 2:54
A multiple digit wide awake procedure. From “Improving outcomes in tendon repair: A critical look at the evidence for flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: December 2016 – 138(6). CME. Keywords: Hand; Flexor tendon injury; Repair; Wide awake;
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Creator: Jason Wong
Duration: 1:35
WALANT assessment of possible flexor tendon division. From “Improving outcomes in tendon repair: A critical look at the evidence for flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: December 2016 – 138(6). CME. Keywords: Hand; Flexor tendon injury; Assessment; Walant;
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Creator: Jason Wong
Duration: 6:59
A clinical assessment for flexor tendon injury. From “Improving outcomes in tendon repair: A critical look at the evidence for flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: December 2016 – 138(6). CME. Keywords: Hand; Flexor tendon injury; Assessment;
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Creator: Dustin Lang
Duration: 1:03
This video revisits the most watched video from the journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s YouTube Channel, “The Perfect Breast: The September 2014 Issue of PRS with Rod J. Rohrich, MD.” From “#PlasticSurgery.” Keywords: Perfect breast; Patient perspective; Social media; History;
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Creator: Dustin Lang
Duration: 1:05
This video discusses the journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s history of using video and social media to promote articles. From “ #PlasticSurgery.” Keywords: Patient friendly resources; PRS videos
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Creator: Dustin Lang
Duration: 0:47
Highlights from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's 2015 Tech Talk “Twitter for Plastic Surgeons Who are Too Busy to Tweet: Promoting Your Papers and Practice via Social Networks,” from “#PlasticSurgery.” Keywords: Twitter; Plastic surgeons; Social media;
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