Several surgical techniques have been described for auricular reconstruction. Autologous reconstruction using costal cartilage is the most widely accepted technique of microtia repair. However, other techniques have certain indications and should be discussed with patients and families when planning for an auricular reconstruction. In the present review, the authors discuss the main surgical techniques for…
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Plastic Surgery is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques, Breast Implant and Reconstruction, Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.
| Publisher | SAGE |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Plastic Surgery, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Breast Implant and Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques Diversity and Career in Medicine |
| ISSN | 2292-5503 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 0.98 |
| h-index | 31 |
| i10-index | 260 |
| Total citations | 7,962 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Toronto |
| Journal website | us.sagepub.com |
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The hand is an integral component of the human body, with an incredible spectrum of functionality. In addition to possessing gross and fine motor capabilities essential for physical survival, the hand is fundamental to social conventions, enabling greeting, grooming, artistic expression and syntactical communication. The loss of one or both hands is, thus, a devastating…
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived satisfaction and barriers to care for transgender patients after they decide to undergo gender-affirming surgery (GAS). METHOD: A survey consisting of 21 multiple-choice and short-answer questions was distributed to transgender organizations and online forums across Canada and the United States. The data were then…
Background Operating rooms (ORs), combined with labour and delivery suites, account for approximately 70% of hospital waste. Previous studies have reported that recycling can have a considerable financial impact on a hospital-wide basis; however, its importance in the OR has not been demonstrated. Objective To propose a method of decreasing cost through judicious selection of…
Hydrofluoric acid (HF) causes a unique chemical burn. Much of the current treatment knowledge of HF burns is derived from case reports, small case series, animal studies and anecdotal evidence. The management can be challenging because clinical presentation and severity of these burns vary widely. Plastic surgeons managing burn patients must have a basic understanding…