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Picture Perfect: Standardizing and Safekeeping Clinical Photography in Plastic Surgery by Thornton, Sarah M, Attaluri, Pradeep K, Wirth, Peter J, Shaffrey, Ellen C, George, Robert E, Carbullido, M Kristine, Rao, Venkat K

“…Abstract   Plastic surgery relies heavily on clinical photography to document preoperative and postoperative changes, visualize surgical approaches, and…”
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A Day in the Life of a Surgical Instrument: The Cycle of Sterilization by George, Robert E, Bay, Caroline C, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Wirth, Peter J, Rao, Venkat K

“…Surgeons must be confident that the instruments they use do not pose risk of infection to patients due to bioburden or contamination. Despite this importance,…”
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A 16-Year Analysis of Aesthetic Surgery Volume and Its Association With US Economic Performance by Bay, Caroline C, Wirth, Peter J, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Thornton, Sarah M, Rao, Venkat K

“…Abstract   Historically, demand for plastic surgery has been associated with the performance of the US economy. This study evaluates the relationship between…”
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Plastic Surgery and Cryptocurrency: A 2024 Update by Thornton, Sarah M, Attaluri, Pradeep K, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Wirth, Peter J, Rao, Allison J, Rao, Venkat K

“…Cryptocurrency offers a decentralized alternative to traditional financial systems, facilitating peer-to-peer transactions with minimal fees and heightened…”
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Current Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Billing Practices and Clinical Plastic Surgery by Zhu, Christina, Attaluri, Pradeep K, Wirth, Peter J, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Friedrich, Jeffrey B, Rao, Venkat K

“…Integration of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically with natural language processing and machine learning, holds tremendous potential to enhance both…”
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The Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit by Attaluri, Pradeep K, Wirth, Peter J, Moura, Steven P, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Rao, Venkat K

“…Abstract   Medical malpractice lawsuits can be a source of emotional, physical, and financial distress for both providers and patients. A thorough…”
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Offering No-Cost Cosmetic Revisions: The Experience of an Academic Cosmetic Surgery Program by Moura, Steven P, Wirth, Peter J, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Attaluri, Pradeep K, Rao, Venkat K

“…Abstract Background The financial principles of a no-cost revision policy and their implications for revision rates are not well understood. Objectives…”
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Out-of-scope Cosmetic Surgery: A Review of Malpractice Lawsuits against Nonplastic Surgeons by Moura, Steven P., Shaffrey, Ellen C., Lam, Chloe S., Wirth, Peter J., Attaluri, Pradeep K., Rao, Venkat K.

“…The increasing patient demand for cosmetic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures has encouraged physicians without aesthetic surgery training accredited…”
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The Less Emphasized Link in Mentorship: The Role of the Mentee by Attaluri, Pradeep K, Wirth, Peter J, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Bentz, Michael L, Afifi, Ahmed M

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Current Weight Loss Medications: What Plastic Surgeons Should Know by Wirth, Peter J, Shaffrey, Ellen C, Bay, Caroline, Rao, Venkat K

“…Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 650 million adults are obese worldwide. Recently, antidiabetic medications have rapidly become…”
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Dual functions of E2F-1 in a transgenic mouse model of liver carcinogenesis by CONNER, Elizabeth A, LEMMER, Eric R, OMORI, Masako, WIRTH, Peter J, FACTOR, Valentina M, THORGEIRSSON, Snorri S

“…Deregulation of E2F transcriptional control has been implicated in oncogenic transformation. Consistent with this idea, we recently demonstrated that during…”
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The Looming Future of Private Equity in Plastic Surgery by Shaffrey, Ellen C, Attaluri, Pradeep K, Wirth, Peter J, Rao, Venkat K

“…Private equity acquisition of independent private practices has dramatically increased in the recent decade, with a greater emphasis by private equity firms to…”
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State of Physician Unionization by Zeitouni, Ferris, Attaluri, Pradeep K., Wirth, Peter J., Shaffrey, Ellen C., Rao, Venkat

“…•Increasing numbers of physicians are electing for health system employment.•Resident and fellow union membership is at an all-time high.•The threat of strikes…”
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Outcomes of enhanced recovery protocols and tranexamic acid on double-incision versus periareolar gender-affirming mastectomy: A retrospective study of postoperative outcomes by Edalatpour, Armin, Seitz, Allison J., Warden, Aleah M., Gunderson, Kirsten, Wirth, Peter J., Rose, Katherine, Gast, Katherine M.

“…The effects of enhanced recovery protocols and use of tranexamic acid (TXA) to reduce postoperative complications after periareolar and double-incision (DIM)…”
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The Price Is Right? An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Cosmetic Surgery Prices by Shaffrey, Ellen C, Wirth, Peter J, Moura, Steven P, Attaluri, Pradeep K, Rao, Venkat K

“…Abstract Background Cosmetic surgery is a large portion of practice revenue for many plastic surgeons, and therefore understanding the economic principles of…”
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Recent Increases in Violence Against Physicians and Plastic Surgeons by Fine, Keenan S., Attaluri, Pradeep, Wirth, Peter J., Shaffrey, Ellen C., Rao, Venkat K.

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Objective Residency Applicant Assessment Using a Linear Rank Model by Shaffrey, Ellen C., Moura, Steven P., Wirth, Peter J., Attaluri, Pradeep K., Schappe, Alyssa, Edalatpour, Armin, Bentz, Michael L., Rao, Venkat K.

“…•Linear rank model (LRM) score is the most predictive indicator for match success.•LRM provides an objective value that represents a holistic review of an…”
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Delivery of nipple-sparing mastectomy within a single healthcare system: The impact of provider preferences by Bekeny, Jenna C, Singh, Tanvee, Luvisa, Kyle, Wirth, Peter J, Black, Cara K, Abdou, Salma, Song, David H, Del Corral, Gabriel, Willey, Shawna C, Tousimis, Eleni, Fan, Kenneth L

“…Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) offers superior esthetic outcomes without sacrificing oncologic safety for select patients requiring mastectomy. While…”
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Risk Factors for Acute Intraoperative Bradycardia in Patients Undergoing Gender-affirming Mastectomy by Thornton, Sarah M., Shaffrey, Ellen C., Bay, Caroline C., Verhagen, Joshua C., Wirth, Peter J., Edalatpour, Armin, Israel, Jacqueline S., Gast, Katherine M., Rao, Venkat K.

“…Purpose: Gender-affirming mastectomy surgery is highly desired within both transmasculine and nonbinary patient populations. The development of cardiac…”
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Forty-Year Follow-Up After Great Toe–to–Thumb Transfer: A Literature Review by Shaffrey, Ellen C., Moura, Steven P., Attaluri, Pradeep K., Wirth, Peter J., Rao, Venkat K.

“…The thumb is a crucial part of the hand, and traumatic thumb amputation is a devastating injury that significantly diminishes hand function. In situations in…”
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