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Journal of Clinical Periodontology Dec 2023To truly understand a field of study, one must delve into its past and examine the challenges and successes that have shaped its current practices. In the case of...
To truly understand a field of study, one must delve into its past and examine the challenges and successes that have shaped its current practices. In the case of periodontal plastic surgery, recognizing how challenges induced changes over the last 70 years-from the 1950s to today-is essential to fully comprehend its evolution. This editorial provides a perspective on the field, highlighting the interrelationships between influential surgical techniques and advancements in research methodology. With each event building upon the last, the evolution of periodontal plastic surgery is a story of scientific progress and ongoing research, fostering a sense of community and shared knowledge.
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Surgical Flaps; Gingiva; Gingival Recession; Connective Tissue
PubMed: 37661329
DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13869 -
Ugeskrift For Laeger Dec 2023Introduction The use and consumption of "products", such as cosmetic procedures and confectionery, is on a rise in the Danish population. However, it has never been...
Introduction The use and consumption of "products", such as cosmetic procedures and confectionery, is on a rise in the Danish population. However, it has never been evaluated if the same tendency can be observed among the providers of these products. In view of the upcoming Christmas, we decided to investigate this delicate matter. Methods This study was a survey-based cross-sectional study examining demographics, professional backgrounds, as well as frequency and preferences regarding confectionery and cosmetic procedures among confectioners and plastic surgeons. Results A total of 90 persons answered the questionnaire. Results showed that consumption of confectionery was high among both confectioners and plastic surgeons, and that the use of cosmetic procedures was higher among both confectioners and plastic surgeons than among the background population. Both groups preferred to know the person who provided "the product" within their respective area. Conclusion Most plastic surgeons do not need to know their confectioner but would like to know their cosmetic procedure provider. So, if you, as part of the department management, or simply as a well-meaning colleague, want to treat your staff/colleagues, you can safely order cake from a random confectioner but not cosmetic procedures from a random surgeon! Funding none. Trial registration not relevant.
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Cross-Sectional Studies; Operating Rooms; Surveys and Questionnaires; Surgeons
PubMed: 38084615
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Journal of Wound Care Feb 2024
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 38329831
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2024.33.2.83 -
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dec 2023
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 38019692
DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010887 -
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial... Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 37833026
DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2023.06.025 -
Annals of Plastic Surgery Oct 2023
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 37624859
DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003662 -
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Mar 2024
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 38095347
DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjad360 -
Annals of Plastic Surgery Aug 2023Journals insist that authors disclose their financial conflicts. However, the same standard is rarely imposed on journal editors. Surprisingly, most high-impact medical...
Journals insist that authors disclose their financial conflicts. However, the same standard is rarely imposed on journal editors. Surprisingly, most high-impact medical journals (about 88%) do not publish editor conflicts of interest (COIs).The Sunshine Act makes it possible to query physician payments from industry. Importantly, some companies are exempted. The leading 5 US-based plastic surgery journals were investigated. Only chief editors and coeditors were included, for a total of 10 editors. The range of payments was US $0 to US $297,000 between 2015 and 2021. The mean payment was $90,890, or $12,984 per year. This amount may be compared with the average industry payments to all plastic surgeons, which is approximately $5000 annually.Examples of editor COIs are considered. In one case, an article detailing important factual deficiencies in an article defending Allergan macrotextured breast implants was rejected by coeditors that included a coeditor who received payments from Allergan. An article promoting radiofrequency treatments containing previously reported data was accepted by a chief editor with a COI, who was also a coauthor.Articles claiming improved scarring for a wound adhesive device and numerous benefits for an Allergan implant insertion funnel also found acceptance by conflicted chief editors, despite serious deficiencies.Editor COIs should be published. Attempts to manage editor COI have not been successful. No data support a dollar limit or expiry date for COIs. Relevance and breadth of COIs are unsolved problems. The ethics of industry payments to physicians are questionable at best. An alternative option is recommended-elimination of COI for journal editors. This remedy would restore editorial integrity and avoid the need for recusals. There is precedence. About half of high-impact medical journal editors have no COIs. Industry subsidies in general should be reconsidered. Abandoning them would be in the best interest of our patients and our specialty.
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Conflict of Interest; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Breast Implantation; Surgeons
PubMed: 37489958
DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003633 -
Operative Orthopadie Und Traumatologie Apr 2024The aim of the surgical intervention is the elimination of infections, ulceration and pain caused by ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus).
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the surgical intervention is the elimination of infections, ulceration and pain caused by ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus).
INDICATIONS
A surgical intervention is recommended for ingrown nails (the large toenail is most frequently affected) in stage III and higher (according to the Mozena classification) as well as in cases of nail plate defects and recurrences.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
In cases where a disturbance of wound healing is expected and general contraindications for surgery.
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
The surgical approach incorporates a half-moon-shaped skin incision and a straight longitudinal nail incision. Both incisions extend to the bone. A wedge-shaped piece of tissue is removed and after thorough curettage and rinsing the wound is closed using transungual single-button sutures.
POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
Regular changes of wound dressing, relief of the affected ray by immobilization during wound healing. An antibiotic therapy is only indicated in selected cases.
RESULTS
Between 1 January 2013 and 1 January 2023 a total of 50 Emmert's plastic surgery operations (15 women and 35 men) were performed at the Klinikum Vest, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Recklinghausen. The average age of the patients was 50.6 years. The mean follow-up time was 63 months. The outcome and satisfaction of the patients were evaluated according to the self-reported foot and ankle score (SEFAS). The total point count (median value) of the evaluated SEFAS score was 44.
Topics: Male; Humans; Female; Middle Aged; Nails, Ingrown; Surgery, Plastic; Treatment Outcome; Nails; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 38594591
DOI: 10.1007/s00064-024-00843-z -
The Journal of the American Academy of... Sep 2023Wound breakdown and infection are common complications after complex spine surgery and may occur in up to 40% of high-risk patients. These are challenging scenarios... (Review)
Review
Wound breakdown and infection are common complications after complex spine surgery and may occur in up to 40% of high-risk patients. These are challenging scenarios which can result in a prolonged hospital stay, revision surgery, and elevated costs. Reconstructive specialists can do prophylactic closures for high-risk groups to potentially reduce the risk of developing a wound complication. These plastic surgery techniques often involve multilayered closure, with the addition of local muscle and/or fasciocutaneous flaps. The goal of this study was to review the literature for risks associated with wound complications, identification of high-risk patients, and the advantages of using plastic surgery techniques. In addition, we elaborate on the multilayered and flap closure technique for complex spine surgery which is done at our institution.
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Surgical Wound Infection; Retrospective Studies; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Surgical Flaps; Spinal Injuries
PubMed: 37155731
DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00129