Contemporary Surgical Management of Vulvar Cancer: Balancing Improved Survival with Increased Reoperation Rates — Insights from a Finnish Nationwide Study
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Contemporary Surgical Management of Vulvar Cancer: Balancing Improved Survival with Increased Reoperation Rates — Insights from a Finnish Nationwide Study

This review synthesizes evidence that modern personalized surgical strategies for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma enhance survival outcomes despite higher reoperation rates, emphasizing evolving surgical techniques, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and reconstructive approaches.
Noncontrast Magnetic Resonance Angiography as a Noninferior and Safer Alternative to Contrast-Enhanced CT in DIEP Flap Planning: Insights from a 4-Year Cohort Study
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Noncontrast Magnetic Resonance Angiography as a Noninferior and Safer Alternative to Contrast-Enhanced CT in DIEP Flap Planning: Insights from a 4-Year Cohort Study

A 4-year cohort study demonstrates that optimized noncontrast MRA is a reliable, noninferior alternative to contrast-enhanced CTA for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap planning, reducing operative time and avoiding radiation and contrast risks.
Evolving Competence in Goals-of-Care Discussions Among Internal Medicine Physicians: Insights from a Qualitative Study Across Training Levels
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Evolving Competence in Goals-of-Care Discussions Among Internal Medicine Physicians: Insights from a Qualitative Study Across Training Levels

This qualitative study explores how internal medicine clinicians develop skills in discussing goals of care, revealing a progression from basic understanding to advanced, integrated communication approaches, and underscores the need for structured, stage-specific training.