Use of Minimal Important Difference for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review [0.03%]
最小重要差异在整形外科患者报告结果测量中的应用:系统评价
Ted Zhou,Aisling Zeng,Tal Levit et al.
Ted Zhou et al.
Background: The minimal important difference (MID) is vital to consider when interpreting the clinical importance of observed changes from surgical interventions assessed by patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Ther...
The U-SMASectomy Facelift [0.03%]
美国SMAS除皱术
Kiya Movassaghi,Janna Check,Alexander Gougoutas
Kiya Movassaghi
Manipulation of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) has become a mainstay of face lifting procedures. Traditionally, the various surgical approaches to the SMAS have been classified as either "low" or "high" SMAS techniques, th...
Resection of 4th-5th Metacarpal Synostosis and Fascial Interposition for Creation of a Functional Grip /Pinch in the Apert Hand [0.03%]
掌腱膜间置的第4、5掌骨并骨离断再造阿佩尔手的功能性握持及对指功能
Joseph Upton,Kimberly S Khouri
Joseph Upton
Introduction: The 4th-5th metacarpal synostosis, present in over 80% of Apert hands, flattens the metacarpal arch, restricts metacarpal descent, may prevent opposition of border rays, and combined with symphalangism, nega...
Impact of Regional Surgeon Competition on Use, Cost, and Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction in the United States [0.03%]
美国乳房重建的使用量、花费和效果受地区外科医生竞争的影响分析
Joseph N Fahmy,Jacob S Nasser,Hao Wu et al.
Joseph N Fahmy et al.
Background: Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is underused in the United States. Evidence suggests that more competitive hospital markets offer increased access to procedural care across specialties. This study a...
Breast Conserving Therapy Preserves Sexual Well-Being More Than Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Trends, Factors, and Interventions [0.03%]
保乳治疗较乳房切除术后乳房重建更能保持患者的性生活质量:趋势、因素及应对措施
Carrie S Stern,Minji Kim,Elizabeth Smith Montes et al.
Carrie S Stern et al.
Background: Up to 85% of breast cancer patients report sexual health concerns, but their concerns are not adequately addressed by providers. Sexual dysfunction among breast cancer patients remains understudied. We aimed t...
Kevin Hu,Mica C G Williams,Alexander J Kammien et al.
Kevin Hu et al.
Purpose: Direct cost comparison of nerve allograft with other techniques for repairing short digital nerve gaps are lacking. This study compares the costs of various techniques for digital nerve repair, anticipating signi...
Leah R F Demetri,Kevin C Chung,Philip E Blazar
Leah R F Demetri
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common inflammatory condition that can lead to debilitating hand and wrist deformity. Since the introduction of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in the 1990s, the rate of surgery for rheumatoid arthritis ...
Springs Produce Favorable Morphologic Outcomes Relative to H-Craniectomy According to a Two-Center Comparison of Matched Cases [0.03%]
弹簧钛板与H钛板的凹陷成型效果:基于两家医院匹配病例的比较研究
Sara Fischer,Jesper Unander-Scharin,Madiha Bhatti-Söfteland et al.
Sara Fischer et al.
Background: Sagittal synostosis is the most common type of premature suture closure, and many surgical techniques are used to correct scaphocephalic skull shape. Given the rarity of direct comparisons of different surgica...
Clara M Cullen,Hayley M Sanders,Kevin C Chung
Clara M Cullen
What's New in Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Management: An Update [0.03%]
腭裂和咽后壁功能不全管理的新进展:更新报告
John T Smetona,Sanjay Naran,Matthew Ford et al.
John T Smetona et al.
Learning objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: (1) Describe the pathology of velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) as it relates to patients with a cleft palate. (2) Use the perceptual spe...