Brooke Barrow

Journal Article Ann Plast Surg · June 1, 2025 The management of giant condyloma acuminatum in the male population remains challenging given the anatomic complexity of this region. Preservation of micturition and sexual function are key considerations. After primary resection, reconstructive plastic su ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vascular changes in vascularized composite allotransplantation.

Journal Article Curr Opin Organ Transplant · December 1, 2024 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Allograft vasculopathy in vascularized composite allografts (VCA) remains understudied. This review explores the vascular changes in VCA, focused on recent literature. RECENT FINDINGS: Allograft vasculopathy in VCA generally includes pro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Contemporary Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Emerging Techniques and Trends.

Journal Article J Clin Med · May 13, 2024 Abdominal wall reconstruction is a common and necessary surgery, two factors that drive innovation. This review article examines recent developments in ventral hernia repair including primary fascial closure, mesh selection between biologic, permanent synt ... Full text Link to item Cite

Educational Podcasts in Plastic Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Content, Metrics, and Target Audiences.

Journal Article J Surg Educ · February 2024 BACKGROUND: Podcasts provide an efficient means for asynchronous learning. However, no study to date has thoroughly assessed the landscape of educational podcasts in plastic surgery. Thus, this study aims to evaluate and characterize current educational pl ... Full text Link to item Cite

Secondary Body Contouring.

Journal Article Clinics in plastic surgery · January 2024 Body contouring surgeries, common yet intricate owing to unique patient characteristics, often necessitate revisions or secondary procedures. Balancing patient expectations and surgical limitations while methodically addressing shortcomings is crucial. Thi ... Full text Cite

Air or Saline? A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis on the Effect of Tissue Expander Fill on Complications in Immediate Breast Reconstruction.

Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · October 2023 BACKGROUND: Tissue expander fill medium and volume have implications for the pressure exerted on mastectomy skin flaps. This study evaluated the influence of initial fill medium (air vs. saline) on complications in immediate breast reconstruction within a ... Full text Link to item Cite

ASO Visual Abstract: Air or Saline? A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis on the Effect of Tissue Expander Fill on Complications in Immediate Breast Reconstruction.

Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · October 2023 Full text Link to item Cite

Wine, Honey, and Boiling Oil: A Modern Understanding of Ancient Wound Care Practices.

Journal Article The American surgeon · May 2023 The origins of wound care date back to ancient civilizations. From boiling oil to honey to wine, healers and caregivers have adopted a fascinating array of items to cleanse, dress, and bandage wounds over the ages. While wound care practices have developed ... Full text Cite

Microwave ablation for hepatic malignancies: a systematic review of the technology and differences in devices.

Journal Article Surgical endoscopy · February 2023 BackgroundMicrowave ablation (MWA) has become the standard thermal-based treatment for hepatic malignancies in patients who have unresectable disease based on the biology of the tumor, the patients' comorbidities, and certain disease sites. The te ... Full text Cite

Call the Bomb Squad: An Interesting Case of a Retained Explosive in the Mouth.

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The 5 D's to Dunk the Dog: A Retrospective Clinical Review to Prevent Dog-Ear Contour Abnormalities in Vertical Breast Reductions and Breast Lifts.

Journal Article Eplasty · January 2023 BackgroundIn 2020, reduction mammoplasties and mastopexies comprised 34.2% of all breast surgeries performed by plastic surgeons. Various approaches for the skin incision of these procedures have been described. The vertical pattern has become an ... Cite

Breast Implants Save Lives: Gunshot Wound to a Silicone Gel Implant.

Journal Article Eplasty · January 2023 What is the incidence of gunshot injuries involving breast implants?What are the considerations for managing a patient with a gunshot wound to a breast implant?Can a breast implant alter the trajectory of a bullet to the chest?What are the considerations f ... Cite

Prevention of Implant Malposition in Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction Using an Acellular Dermal Matrix With Pectoralis Muscle Following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Clinical Review.

Journal Article Eplasty · January 2022 BackgroundLatissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LDM) pedicled flaps are a well-established method for breast reconstruction in women with inadequate soft tissue coverage following mastectomy for breast cancer. The robust nature of the latissimus blood su ... Cite

Red Breast Syndrome: Complete Resolution Following Replacement of Acellular Dermal Matrices With Acellular Collagen Matrices.

Journal Article Eplasty · January 2022 What is red breast syndrome (RBS)?What causes RBS?How often do patients present with RBS?What are effective treatments for RBS? ... Cite

Complete Penile Amputation: An Anatomical Reference and Surgical Pearls to Ensure a Successful Replantation.

Journal Article Eplasty · January 2022 How common are penile amputations, and how are they treated?What key anatomic structures are involved?What are some technical pearls for a successful replantation?What are common complications, and how can they be prevented/treated? ... Cite

Restoring Breast Volume in High BMI Patients: A Single-Center Review of Breast Reconstruction Using Hyperinflated Saline Implants.

Journal Article Eplasty · January 2022 BackgroundBreast reconstruction in the obese patient is often fraught with poor patient satisfaction due to inadequate volume restoration. The off-label hyperinflation of saline implants is a direct yet controversial solution to this problem, with ... Cite

Near-peer mentoring in medical school: Support for a group model.

Journal Article Medical education · November 2021 Full text Cite

Design and evaluation of a multifunctional surgical device for space-based applications

Journal Article Acta Astronautica · October 1, 2020 As NASA plans for extended and far-reaching space explorations with astronauts aboard, there is an inevitability of situations where medical/surgical intervention will be necessary (e.g. emergency appendectomy). Given the urgency of these situations juxtap ... Full text Cite

Design and development of a multifunctional surgical device for ground and space-based surgical applications.

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