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November 20265

Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Current Evidence of Digital and Hand Replantation Following Cold Ischemia or Cryopreservation: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examined published outcomes after digit or hand replantation when preservation was at or below 10°C or exceeded 6 hours.

MicrosurgeryNov 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Technical variation and evidence maturity in gender-affirming peritoneal vaginoplasty: a systematic review.

This systematic review examined technical approaches, indications, and evidence maturity for peritoneal vaginoplasty in gender-affirming surgery. It included 23 full-text studies and five video articles from 14 centers.

J Sex MedNov 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Classification Systems and Clinical Outcomes of Axillary Burn Contracture: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined classification systems and surgical outcomes for axillary burn contracture.

J Burn Care ResNov 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Clinical effectiveness and safety of bacterial cellulose dressings in the management of skin wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of bacterial cellulose dressings compared with conventional treatments for skin wounds.

J Wound CareNov 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)

Cellular and Histopathological Hallmarks of Acute and Chronic Rejection in Vascular Composite Allografts: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review synthesized human studies describing cellular, immunophenotypic, and histopathological features of acute and chronic rejection in vascular composite allografts (VCAs).

Clin TransplantNov 1, 2026Read summary

October 202613

Clinical ResearchDermatologyOpen access

Fractional CO₂ laser combined with intradermal and topical platelet-rich plasma for hypertrophic scars: a randomized controlled trial.

This prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded trial compared fractional CO₂ laser plus intradermal and topical platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with laser plus saline in 120 patients with hypertrophic scars.

Lasers Med SciOct 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

A Prospective, Multicenter, Evaluator-Blind, Randomized, Comparator-Controlled Study of Belotero Intense (+), a Hyaluronic Acid Filler With Lidocaine, for Lip Augmentation.

This multicenter, evaluator-blind randomized comparator-controlled equivalence trial assessed Belotero Intense with lidocaine (BIL) for lip augmentation in patients with lip volume deficits, comparing it with Restylane…

Aesthet Surg JOct 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Efficacy of Stromal Vascular Fraction for Scar Prevention: A Multicenter, Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.

This multicenter, double-blinded, placebo-controlled randomized trial evaluated intraoperative stromal vascular fraction (SVF) injections for scar prevention in 45 patients undergoing free tissue transfer at three…

Aesthet Surg JOct 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Optimizing Autologous Fat Grafting: A Systematic Review of Enhancement Strategies and Graft Survival.

This systematic review assessed strategies for enriching autologous fat grafts to improve graft survival, drawing on animal and clinical studies published through February 2025.

Aesthet Surg JOct 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Multiple-Staged Versus Single-Stage Surgical Excision for the Reconstruction of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi: A Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Safety.

This meta-analysis compared multiple-staged with single-stage excision and reconstruction for congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). It pooled seven retrospective cohort or clinical controlled studies involving 578 patients.

Ann Ital ChirOct 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Anatomical variation in the cervical branch of the facial nerve: a systematic review.

There is a paucity of literature on the anatomical variations of the cervical branch of the facial nerve (CBFN). Poor awareness of its anatomy and variations risks intraoperative damage, misdiagnosis of facial nerve…

Surg Radiol AnatOct 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Randomized Trial of Hypofractionated Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy in Women With Breast Reconstruction (RT CHARM, Alliance A221505).

RT CHARM (Alliance A221505) was a randomized noninferiority trial comparing hypofractionated with conventional postmastectomy radiation therapy in women with unilateral invasive breast cancer undergoing immediate or…

J Clin OncolOct 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Large language models for patient-facing consultation in elective aesthetic and appearance-related plastic surgery: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis.

This systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis assessed patient-facing large language model (LLM) responses for consultation, education, and perioperative information in elective aesthetic and appearance-related…

Int J Med InformOct 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Versus Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface: A Systematic Review Comparing Postoperative Complications and Operative Time.

This systematic review compared postoperative surgical complications and operative time for targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) after upper- or lower-extremity…

Ann Plast SurgOct 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Feeding following cleft palate surgery: a prospective randomized clinical trial comparing suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block and greater palatine nerve block.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of suprazygomatic maxillary nerve blocks (SZMNB) versus greater palatine nerve blocks (GPNB) in children aged 1-10 undergoing cleft palate surgery.

Reg Anesth Pain MedOct 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Treatment of hypertrophic scars using fractional CO2 laser alone in comparison with adding botulinium toxin either intalesional injection or assisted drug delivery.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of fractional CO₂ laser treatment alone versus its combination with botulinum toxin A in 16 patients with post-burn hypertrophic scars.

Lasers Med SciOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

A Composite Ovine Forestomach Matrix and Hyaluronic Acid CAMP for the Treatment of Full Thickness Wounds of the Foot in People With Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a novel composite CAMP, OFM-HA, in treating full thickness diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in 143 patients.

Int Wound JOct 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Hair Follicle-Derived Grafting for Chronic Cutaneous Wounds: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes.

This systematic review evaluated the clinical outcomes of hair follicle-derived grafting techniques for chronic cutaneous wounds, analyzing 16 studies with 239 patients.

Int Wound JOct 1, 2026Read summary

September 20266

Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Perioperative Offloading for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis.

This systematic review evaluated perioperative offloading strategies for diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management, synthesizing evidence from 15 publications, including guidelines and expert consensus.

J Vis ExpSep 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Diagnostic Accuracy of AI in Prediction and Assessment of Compromised Free Flaps: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of AI in monitoring postoperative free flaps for vascular compromise.

J Med Internet ResSep 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Adjunctive Use of Botulinum Toxin in Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence and Clinical Perspectives.

This systematic review evaluated the adjunctive use of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in orthognathic surgery, analyzing three studies, including two randomized controlled trials.

Toxins (Basel)Sep 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Current Concepts and Emerging Technologies in Aesthetic Outcome Assessment of Breast Reconstruction.

This systematic review evaluated aesthetic outcome assessment methods in breast reconstruction, analyzing 51 studies with 7711 participants.

Aesthet Surg JSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

An Overview of Red Breast Syndrome: A Qualitative Systematic Review of the Literature and a Single-Center Case Series.

Red breast syndrome (RBS) is an uncommon inflammatory complication that may occur following implant-based breast reconstruction and can clinically mimic surgical-site infection.

Aesthet Surg JSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Reduces Perioperative Blood Loss in Reduction Mammoplasty With Immediate Implant-Based Reconstruction: A Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

This randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the effect of intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) on perioperative blood loss in 60 women undergoing bilateral reduction mammoplasty with immediate…

Aesthet Surg JSep 16, 2026Read summary

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