“Take Courage, Be a Man.”
by Antonio Paulo Pitanguy, Plastic Surgery Resident I have always been very close to my grandfather. I remember on the weekends when we went to the island (figure 1), I often preferred talking to him than […]
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October #PRSJournalClub Recap – Antibiotic Prophylaxis following Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: What Is the Evidence?
by Jordan Frey (@JordanFreyMD) Each month, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery brings us an interactive forum to discuss new and innovative plastic surgery articles with the article’s authors themselves. October certainly did not disappoint as the […]
PRS Global Open Article Review: “Salvaging the Infected Breast Tissue Expander: A Standardized Multidisciplinary Approach”
by Lauren Shikowitz-Behr, MD Tissue expander and implant based breast reconstruction after mastectomy is becoming a popular operation. Increased patient awareness regarding reconstructive options has led to a steady increase in breast reconstruction over the […]
One Step at a Time: A Personal Journey to Resident Wellness
by Nicole Phillips, MD (@DrNikkiPhillips) I have previously described, in this forum, my experiences as a surgical intern during the Boston Marathon bombing. This year, I crossed the finish line as a runner in that […]
August 2016 #PRSJournalClub Wrap-Up: Distance to a Plastic Surgeon and Type of Insurance Plan Are Independently Predictive of Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
by Mark Fisher, MD (@DrMarkFisher) August brought with it another excellent #PRSJournalClub, this time focused on access to care. Roughton et al. used a linked data set combining a state cancer registry with insurance claims to […]
PRS Global Open Article Discussion: “Surgical Classification of the Mandibular Deformity in Craniofacial Microsomia Using 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography”
by Chad Purnell, MD (@ChadPurnellMD) Craniofacial microsomia is a congenital facial malformation that commonly results in a decrease in the size of one or both sides of the mandible. The Pruzansky classification (1) and its 1998 […]
PRS Global Open Article Review: “Plastic Surgery Training Worldwide: Part 1. The United States and Europe”
by Chad M. Teven, MD (@ChadTevenMD) I read with great interest the article “Plastic Surgery Training Worldwide: Part 1. The United States and Europe” by Kamali et al.1, and applaud their valuable addition to the […]
Developing a Successful Plastic Surgery Interest Group (PSIG)
we share our experiences in developing separate Plastic Surgery Interest Groups, in order to start the conversation with other students around the country in order to turn our interests into successful residency matches and careers as plastic surgeons
PRS Global Open Article Review: “Patient Expectations of Bariatric and Body Contouring Surgery”
by Gloria R. Sue (@GloriaSueMD) With an increasing number of patients undergoing weight loss surgery, there is now increased demand for body contouring procedures to improve the shape and tone of the body. These procedures […]
A Twelve Year Consecutive Case Experience in Thoracic Reconstruction by Chen et al: A Review
by M. Shuja Shafqat, MD (@shujashafqatmd) Plastic surgeons are a versatile group and deal with a variety of different problems. Many do not realize this and even within the medical community, providers are unsure of […]
