Background: Debate continues about what split-thickness skin graft donor-site dressing provides
the best outcomes for patients at the lowest cost. The goal of this systematic review was …

Breast reconstruction can be performed using a variety of techniques, most commonly
categorized into an alloplastic approach or an autologous tissue method. Both strategies have …

Satisfaction and improved quality of life are among the most important outcomes for patients
undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery for a variety of diseases and conditions. …

Background: The reconstruction module of the BREAST-Q patient-reported outcome measure
is frequently used by investigators and in clinical practice. A minimal important difference …

Background: The authors analyzed arterial complications in patients undergoing breast
reconstruction with superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flaps compared with deep inferior …

Objective The objective of this study was to establish an evidence-based clinical practice
guideline for the primary management of obstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI). This clinical …

Background: Rates of breast reconstruction following mastectomy continue to increase. The
objective of this study was to determine the frequency of elective revision surgery and the …

Background Reconstructive techniques for restoring sensation to the breast after mastectomy
continue to evolve. The BREAST-Q is a patient-reported outcome measure that can be …

BACKGROUND: Analgesics that contain codeine are commonly prescribed for postoperative
pain, but it is unclear how they compare with nonopioid alternatives. We sought to compare …

In 1906, George Bernard Shaw criticized the medical profession for its lack of science and
compassion. Since then, advances in both medical and surgical subspecialties have …