Short-Term Outcomes of Polydioxanone Synthetic Mesh in Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction: Insights from a Single-Center Comparative Study
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Short-Term Outcomes of Polydioxanone Synthetic Mesh in Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction: Insights from a Single-Center Comparative Study

This study assesses early postoperative complications following tissue expander breast reconstruction using polydioxanone synthetic mesh, biologic mesh, or no mesh, revealing comparable short-term outcomes and highlighting factors like radiation exposure over mesh type in infection risk.
Optimizing Acellular Dermal Matrix Timing in 2-Stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: Balancing Capsular Contracture and Complications
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Optimizing Acellular Dermal Matrix Timing in 2-Stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: Balancing Capsular Contracture and Complications

Delaying acellular dermal matrix (ADM) placement to the second-stage implant exchange in prepectoral 2-stage breast reconstruction reduces capsular contracture rates without increasing tissue expander loss, although seroma risk may rise in patients undergoing radiotherapy or axillary surgery.
Awake Integrated Microsurgical Approach for Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction in Frail Patients: A Safe and Resource-Efficient Alternative to General Anesthesia
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Awake Integrated Microsurgical Approach for Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction in Frail Patients: A Safe and Resource-Efficient Alternative to General Anesthesia

This retrospective study compares awake loco-regional anesthesia with sedation (AIM) against general anesthesia for head and neck free flap reconstruction, demonstrating AIM's safety, reduced operative time, and lower ICU use in frail patients.