BREAST

Fat grafting procedures improve breast surgery results

Rome — A recent study suggests autologus fat grafting procedures — enhanced stromal vascular fraction (SVF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) fat grafting — maintain breast volume and three-dimensional contour better than standard procedure. » More

Advanced breast reconstruction techniques seldom used

New York — Very few breast reconstructions in the United States use the most advanced microsurgical techniques, according to a report in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. » More

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FACE

'Self-correcting' mechanism repairs facial abnormalities

Boston — A recent report reveals that researchers have discovered a mechanism by which developing organisms recognize and repair head and facial abnormalities. » More

PROCEDURES

Index identifies VTE risk in outpatient surgery

Ann Arbor, Mich. — According to researchers at the University of Michigan, the highest-risk outpatient surgery patients have a huge increase in risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) requiring therapy. » More

Miscommunications stem from surgical interruptions

Gold Coast, Australia — The amount time a surgical team has worked together is associated with the number of miscommunications and interruptions during procedures, according to a study published in the AORN Journal. » More

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