Linda Regina Gudjonsdottir, Gudjon Leifur Gunnarsson
{"title":"The Use of Reduction Rhinoplasty to Accommodate a Local Flap for Large Nasal Tip Defect Reconstruction.","authors":"Linda Regina Gudjonsdottir, Gudjon Leifur Gunnarsson","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006818","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006818","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A nasal tip defect can pose a reconstructive challenge, especially if the defect size overrides the availability of a local flap for coverage. We decreased the size of the nasal tip and lifted it to accommodate a local flap reconstruction of a smaller nose. We present a case series of 7 patients 65-95 years of age who underwent removal of a nasal tip lesion involving the whole aesthetic unit of the nasal tip, to demonstrate the technique on noses of different sizes and shapes, with nasal tip reduction and local flap coverage. The operation and recovery were uneventful, and reconstructive goals were achieved without any complications in a single stage with overall satisfactory results. The local flaps of the nose allow for wide exposure of the underlying nasal support. Reduction of the alar cartilage and slight lift of the nasal tip narrows the soft-tissue defect sufficiently and allows for a simple local flap reconstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6818"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153282/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Condoms to Practice Venous End-to-side Anastomosis in Microsurgery.","authors":"Kento Yamamoto, Zuzanna Granek, Kenji Tsuboi, Eisei Yoshizawa, Mami Tanaka, Yasutaka Umemoto, Hiroshi Furukawa","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006869","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006869","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>End-to-side venous anastomosis is a critical technique widely used in head and neck reconstructive surgery. Despite the availability of numerous vascular anastomosis training methods, a dedicated approach for practicing venous end-to-side anastomosis remains elusive. To address this gap, we introduce an innovative synthetic vascular model using a common and accessible material: the condom. It is easy to obtain, cheap, available in every country, and does not require detaching the blood vessel or processing the material. Also, because it is transparent, it is easy to recognize the suture points and check for leaks. With its remarkable ability to replicate the thickness and elasticity of the internal jugular vein, this model offers a practical and effective solution for microanastomosis training. This novel approach could enhance surgical skill development, providing a realistic and reproducible method for mastering this essential technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6869"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153278/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew Hannoudi, Benjamin A Sarac, Jeffrey E Janis
{"title":"Quantifying Research Productivity From First-year US Integrated Plastic Surgery Residents After USMLE Step I Pass/Fail Conversion.","authors":"Andrew Hannoudi, Benjamin A Sarac, Jeffrey E Janis","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006870","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006870","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Matching into integrated plastic surgery residency is extremely competitive. Although previous studies have examined the research output of matched residents, a thorough investigation of their types of publications, authorship trends, and citation metrics has not been performed following the transition of Step 1 to a pass/fail system. Identifying trends among successful matriculants may guide medical students toward successful preparation for the current application process.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Research profiles for 213 first-year US integrated plastic surgery residents from the 2024-2025 cohort were analyzed using Scopus. Variables included publication count, number of first-author publications, types of publications, and journal impact factor. Residents were tiered into quartiles based on the amount of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding received by their programs' associated universities or hospitals. Univariate regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between NIH tiers and various research output characteristics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The 2024-2025 integrated plastic surgery residency cohort had a median of 5 publications. First authorship contribution was evident in 32.6% of all publications, and 59.2% of all publications discussed plastic surgery-related topics. Original research articles were 66.4% of the studies. Journals published in had a median impact factor of 2.1. No significant differences were observed between NIH funding tiers and any of the research output characteristic variables.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study may guide future US integrated plastic surgery applicants toward success in the match by offering a qualitative and quantitative overview of the current landscape of research output characteristics for successful matriculants.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6870"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153281/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Free Flap Salvage Using Extracorporeal Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration: A Comparative Study.","authors":"Anna Johansen, Martin Halle, Stina Rittri","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006856","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006856","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Flap thrombosis is a challenging complication in free flap surgery, which if untreated will lead to flap failure. Besides mechanical thrombectomy, the potential benefit of thrombolytic therapy with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in flap salvage surgery remains uncertain. We hypothesized that extracorporeal tPA administration combined with surgical revision would lead to fewer flap necroses without increased bleeding complications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective study involving 1308 free flaps was conducted, including 42 patients who underwent surgical revision due to established flap thrombosis. The administration of tPA was analyzed in relation to the outcome variables: total and partial flap necrosis, secondary blood transfusion, and exploration for a hematoma or a new thrombosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-two patients received tPA during reexploration, and 20 patients did not. In the tPA group, 9 (41%) total flap failures occurred, and 4 (18%) flaps experienced partial flap necrosis. By comparison, in the tPA naive group, there were 4 (20%) total flap failures and 2 (10%) with partial flap necrosis (not significant). No differences were found in terms of the need for blood transfusion, secondary reexploration for bleeding, or a new thrombosis between the tPA and tPA naive groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We did not find that tPA reduced the risk for flap necrosis, nor did it increase the risk for secondary bleeding-related adverse effects. We believe that there was a selection bias toward more severely compromised flaps receiving tPA. We consider extracorporeally administrated tPA in the flap to be safe and a valuable tool in flap salvage surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6856"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Poly-d,l-lactic Acid Administered via Cannula Technique in the Treatment of Moderate Rosacea.","authors":"Jovian Wan, Suk Bae Seo, Kyu-Ho Yi","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006855","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006855","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rosacea is a chronic skin condition typically managed with treatments targeting surface symptoms such as erythema. Long-term solutions may require addressing deeper skin alterations. This study explored the efficacy and safety of poly-d,l-lactic acid (PDLLA, Juvelook, VAIM Inc., Seoul, Korea) administered via a cannula technique for moderate rosacea treatment. Four participants (32-62 years of age) with moderate rosacea unresponsive to conventional therapies underwent 3 PDLLA treatments at 3-week intervals. A 25G blunt-tip cannula was used to administer PDLLA into the subdermal layer. Erythema was assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks using the Clinician's Erythema Assessment scale. Patient satisfaction was measured on a 4-point scale. PDLLA showed significant efficacy in reducing erythema and improving skin structure. All participants reported improved Clinician's Erythema Assessment scores with sustained effects at the 12-week follow-up. Patient satisfaction was high, and adverse effects were minimal (mild edema resolving spontaneously). PDLLA via cannula shows promise for treating refractory rosacea by addressing both superficial and deeper skin factors. Further research is needed to validate long-term efficacy and explore mechanisms of action.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6855"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153276/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julia Isber, Kostas Triantafillou, Stefanos Boukovalas
{"title":"Single-stage Segmental Tibial Defect Reconstruction With Double-barrel Free Fibula Flap and Intramedullary Nail: An Innovative Technique Facilitating Early Load Bearing.","authors":"Julia Isber, Kostas Triantafillou, Stefanos Boukovalas","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006859","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006859","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The authors present a novel approach using a vascularized double-barrel fibula flap combined with an intramedullary nail (IMN) to reconstruct critical-size segmental tibial defects. Current methods, such as bone transport or induced membrane techniques, require multiple procedures and are associated with high complication rates and delayed load bearing. We present the case of a 44-year-old man with nonunion and chronic osteomyelitis of the left tibia, who underwent reconstruction with a contralateral double strut free fibula flap, placement of IMN, and cancellous bone grafting. The patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course and achieved full weight-bearing in 4.5 months. This method provides a single-stage, effective reconstruction overcoming limitations of traditional techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6859"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153277/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Out-of-pocket Costs and Total Payments for Common Congenital Hand Difference Procedures.","authors":"Gordon C Wong, Yuxiao Nie, Lu Wang, Kevin C Chung","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006864","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006864","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Healthcare costs in the United States continue to rise, shifting an increasing financial burden onto patients. Families of children requiring surgery for congenital hand differences (CHDs) are particularly vulnerable, yet there are limited data on the costs associated with these procedures, hindering efforts to address healthcare inequities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using data from the MarketScan Commercial Claims database from 2016 to 2022, we identified children aged 5 years or younger who underwent surgery for 5 common CHD conditions. Total payments and out-of-pocket payments, including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance, were collected. Linear regression was used to analyze trends. All costs were inflation-adjusted to 2022 dollars.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 3070 cases from 2016 to 2022, with trigger thumb release (70%) and syndactyly repair (16%) being the most common procedures. Median total payment across all procedures was $3763 (interquartile range [IQR] $4030), whereas median out-of-pocket payment was $544 (IQR $1376). Pollicization had the highest median total payment ($11,882 [IQR $16,915]), whereas constriction ring syndrome had the lowest ($2080 [IQR $3720]). High-deductible health plans were associated with higher total and out-of-pocket costs. Regional disparities were significant, with the Northeast having the highest total payments. Procedures performed in ambulatory surgical centers were associated with lower total payments but similar out-of-pocket costs compared with hospital settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Children undergoing CHD surgery face substantial financial burdens, with significant variability in costs by procedure, region, insurance plan type, and provider specialty. Policymakers should prioritize measures to mitigate out-of-pocket costs and address regional and specialty-driven cost disparities to ensure equitable access to care.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6864"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Henry Krasner, Noama Iftekhar, Brent Blackwell, Brett Allen, Casey Giles, Joshua MacDavid, Richard C Baynosa
{"title":"The Effect of Establishment of an Integrated Plastic Surgery Program on General Surgery Resident Fellowship Aspirations.","authors":"Henry Krasner, Noama Iftekhar, Brent Blackwell, Brett Allen, Casey Giles, Joshua MacDavid, Richard C Baynosa","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006854","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006854","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6854"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12150910/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144266958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Raúl Martín Manzaneda Cipriani, Hector Duran, Gerardo Adrianzen, Luis Carvalho, Mauricio Viaro, Emmanuel Flores, Alexis Delobaux, Ricardo Babaitis, Hassan Ben Moussa, Jack Liu
{"title":"Safety and Effectiveness of Real-time Direct Vision Liposuction Performed Using Intraoperative Ultrasonography.","authors":"Raúl Martín Manzaneda Cipriani, Hector Duran, Gerardo Adrianzen, Luis Carvalho, Mauricio Viaro, Emmanuel Flores, Alexis Delobaux, Ricardo Babaitis, Hassan Ben Moussa, Jack Liu","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006848","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006848","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Liposuction is a frequently performed procedure for body contouring. Various advances, such as retraction technology and ultrasonography, have helped achieve better results, verify the correct anatomical level, and increase the safety of the procedure.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The use of intraoperative ultrasonography during liposuction as part of a safety and effectiveness protocol is described in this study. Furthermore, a satisfaction survey was conducted to evaluate the techniques used and the naturalness of the results. Reduction of the deep fat layer at the abdominal and dorsal levels was evaluated via ultrasonography before, immediately after, and 6 months after liposuction. The satisfaction survey was conducted at the end of 6 months. Information regarding the incidence of complications was also obtained.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty female patients (mean age: 20-38 y) from Peru, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina scheduled to undergo liposuction were recruited in this multicenter study. Reduction of 99.26% and 99.07% in the deep fat layer was observed at the abdominal and dorsal levels, respectively. This reduction was maintained at 99.26% and 99.14% at the abdominal and dorsal levels, respectively, at 6 months. No intraoperative complications were encountered during the follow-up period (6 mo). The satisfaction survey revealed a high level of satisfaction with the results.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The use of intraoperative ultrasonography aided in locating the anatomical repairs, thereby facilitating adequate infiltration and liposuction. No lesions or complications were encountered intraoperatively or during the follow-up period. The participants reported a high satisfaction rate at 6 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6848"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12150931/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144266956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdus S Burahee, Liron S Duraku, Rajive Jose, Michiel J Zuidam, Dominic M Power
{"title":"The Surgical Approach to a Medial Epicondylectomy in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.","authors":"Abdus S Burahee, Liron S Duraku, Rajive Jose, Michiel J Zuidam, Dominic M Power","doi":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006861","DOIUrl":"10.1097/GOX.0000000000006861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cubital tunnel syndrome, a common neuropathy of the upper limb, presents with sensory and motor symptoms, impacting hand function and grip strength. Surgical interventions, such as medial epicondylectomy (ME), aim to alleviate symptoms by relieving pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Historical attempts to treat this condition date back to the early 19th century, with procedures evolving over time. Modern techniques, including in situ decompression, transposition, and various forms of epicondylectomy, offer different approaches to address nerve compression. This article examined the evolution of ME techniques, highlighting the shift toward anatomical landmark-based referencing for precise osteotomy. Notably, adherence to consistent landmarks such as the ulnar collateral ligament and medial intermuscular septum ensures reproducibility and safety in surgical practice. Through meticulous dissection and osteotomy, ME aims to create a clear pathway for the ulnar nerve, reducing tension and preventing postoperative complications such as symptomatic nerve subluxation. Surgical success relies on thorough preoperative evaluation, precise technique execution, and attentive postoperative care. Complications, including nerve injury and joint instability, underscore the importance of surgical precision and patient monitoring. By prioritizing anatomical landmarks and using meticulous technique, ME offers a reliable solution for cubital tunnel syndrome, providing patients with improved function and symptom relief.</p>","PeriodicalId":20149,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open","volume":"13 6","pages":"e6861"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12150908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144266959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}