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Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Evidence-based insights into medial pedicle reduction mammaplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the outcomes of medial pedicle breast reduction in 1033 patients. The study found low complication rates, with infection, seroma, and NAC necrosis occurring in 1% of…

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet SurgJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement versus standard of care in deep partial- and full-thickness burns: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement (BBD) compared to standard of care (SOC) in patients with deep partial- and full-thickness burns.

BurnsJul 22, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Salvaging a Failing Toe to Hand Transfer: A Comprehensive Problem-Solving Approach.

A patient underwent a vascularized toe joint transfer, which was complicated by severe vasospasm due to a shortage of papaverine.

Hand ClinJul 22, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Non-vascularized bone grafting for segmental mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of non-vascularized bone grafts (NVBG) for segmental mandibular reconstruction post-oral cancer resection.

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac SurgJul 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Seed-derived mucilage polysaccharides as biomaterials for in vivo tissue regeneration: A systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the in vivo efficacy of seed-derived mucilage polysaccharides for tissue regeneration, focusing on chronic wounds, bone defects, and cartilage injuries.

Biomater AdvJul 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

"Fat necrosis following deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis".

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined factors influencing fat necrosis in Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstructions, analyzing data from 100 studies involving 9704 flaps.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet SurgJul 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Facial nerve reconstruction following parotidectomy for malignancy: A systematic review of microsurgical techniques and functional outcomes.

This systematic review evaluated microsurgical techniques for facial nerve reconstruction following parotidectomy in 312 patients across 18 studies.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet SurgJul 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Application of photon therapy instrument combined with ultrasonic debridement in senile third and fourth stage pressure injuries.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of combining ultrasonic debridement with photon therapy in treating stage 3 and 4 pressure injuries in 118 elderly patients.

Geriatr NursJul 20, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOphthalmology

Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) secondary to acute orbital hemorrhage: a case report and literature review.

A 49-year-old male developed posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) following acute orbital hemorrhage after cosmetic blepharoplasty.

Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol (Engl Ed)Jul 20, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPediatricsOpen access

Birth Weight in Infants with a Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined birth weight in infants with cleft lip and/or palate, including differences by cleft type, comorbidity status, and country income status.

J PediatrJul 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Methodological quality and performance of artificial intelligence and machine learning models for preoperative risk prediction in plastic surgery: A systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the methodological quality and predictive performance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models for preoperative risk prediction in plastic surgery.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet SurgJul 17, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Accuracy of fiducial-based augmented reality in auricular reconstruction.

Reconstruction with autologous costal cartilage remains the gold standard surgical treatment for total or partial ear reconstruction. The different auricular subunits are sculpted from costal cartilage and assembled.

J Craniomaxillofac SurgJul 8, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Biologic versus synthetic meshes in irradiated implant-based breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the outcomes of biologic versus synthetic meshes in irradiated patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR).

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet SurgJul 3, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)Open access

Anchor-shaped cutaneous flap for volume replacement in oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery for a lower non-ptotic breast.

Three Japanese patients with early breast cancer involving the lower pole of small, non-ptotic breasts underwent an innovative oncoplastic technique using an anchor-shaped cutaneous flap.

Surg TodayJul 3, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Adjunctive negative pressure wound therapy in the management of a chronic mixed leg ulcer: A single-case study.

A patient with a chronic mixed arterial-venous leg ulcer, unresponsive to standard care for 12 weeks, was treated with adjunctive negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and NPWT with instillation and dwell time…

J Vasc NursJul 1, 2026Read case

June 20269

Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Long-term study to assess quality of life and cost outcomes of different delayed breast reconstruction techniques: A randomized controlled trial (GoBreast).

This randomized controlled trial (GoBreast) evaluated the quality of life and cost outcomes of different delayed breast reconstruction techniques in women aged 18-60, with and without prior radiotherapy.

Scand J SurgJun 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

A systematic review on clinical and imaging criteria for liposuction candidacy in lower extremity lymphedema.

This systematic review examined clinical and imaging criteria used to select adults with lower-extremity lymphedema for liposuction.

J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat DisordJun 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Venous Flow-Through Flaps in Hand Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of venous flow-through (VFT) flaps in upper extremity reconstructive surgery, analyzing 62 studies involving 999 patients.

Ann Plast SurgJun 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

A systematic review of selection criteria for extirpative and combined surgical procedures in lower extremity lymphedema.

This systematic review examined clinical and imaging criteria used to select adults with lower extremity lymphedema for excisional surgery, including Charles and modified Homan procedures, and summarized reported…

J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat DisordJun 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Surgical management of congenital maxillo-mandibular bony fusion (syngnathia): Technical insights from a three-case retrospective series.

Three cases of congenital syngnathia, characterized by maxillo-mandibular bony fusion, were reported. Patients presented with airway compromise and feeding difficulties, necessitating early surgical intervention.

J Craniomaxillofac SurgJun 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Upper Limb Reconstruction in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated surgical and nonsurgical strategies for upper limb reconstruction in 412 patients with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.

J Hand Surg AmJun 18, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Functional Wound Recovery in Amniotic Band Syndrome Via Personalized 3D Biomodels: The Case of the Ballet Dancer.

A 14-year-old ballet dancer with amniotic band syndrome presented with recurrent toe ulcerations, pain, and nail deformities.

Adv Skin Wound CareJun 15, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Modified starch powder versus epinephrine gauze for hemostasis during burn wound debridement: A randomized intra-patient trial.

This randomized intra-patient trial evaluated the efficacy of modified starch powder versus epinephrine-saturated gauze for hemostasis during burn wound debridement in 30 patients.

BurnsJun 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Zygomatic implant perforated (ZIP) flaps for maxillary reconstruction: a systematic review of flap and implant outcomes.

This systematic review assessed flap and implant outcomes after zygomatic implant perforated (ZIP) flap reconstruction for maxillary defects following surgical resection.

Br J Oral Maxillofac SurgJun 12, 2026Read summary

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