Trends in Academic “Ghost Publications” in Plastic Surgery Residency Applications

Abstract: Leadership Trends in Academic Plastic Surgery

INTRODUCTION: Effective leaders are critically important to the success and stability of a surgical division. The selection of an appropriate candidate, therefore, involves multiple variables. Previous studies have investigated institutional factors that contribute to a successful candidate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate educational and research trends in academic plastic surgery ver...

Cosmetic Surgery Training in Plastic Surgery Residency Programs

BACKGROUND Over the past decade, plastic surgery programs have continued to evolve with the addition of 1 year of training, increase in the minimum number of required aesthetic cases, and the gradual replacement of independent positions with integrated ones. To evaluate the impact of these changes on aesthetic training, a survey was sent to residents and program directors. METHODS A 37 questi...

DMSO: applications in plastic surgery.

The authors point out that dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) increases tissue perfusion and may effectively treat or prevent ischemia in flaps. They recommend application of topical DMSO every 4 to 6 hours, until blood flow improves, to areas that show signs of ischemia or less than adequate perfusion. Other potential cosmetic surgery uses of DMSO include areas of skin care, pain relief, and treatment ...

Telemedicine and Plastic Surgery in India

Hypotension in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery

to 60m.m.Hg. and with no ill effects at the end of the anaesthesia and the tremination of the operation the drops of the serum which contains 15mg. Wyamin will be in­creased to rise the blood pressure, now if the anaesthetic drug is Halothane recovery is quick and if Ether is used it is a little pro­longed. If while operating there is need for further injection of Adrenaline solution in the ope...