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A rapid review of mastopexy for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Breast ptosis Evaluation and management of the mastopexy patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.comReferences: Hidalgo DA, Spector JA. Mastopexy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013;132(4):642e-656e. Qureshi AA, Myckatyn TM, Tenenbaum MM. Mastopexy and Mastopexy-Augmentation. Aesthet Surg J. 2018;38(4):374-384.

A rapid review of infantile hemangioma for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Evaluation and management of the infantile hemangioma patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.comReferences: Greene AK. Management of hemangiomas and other vascular tumors. Clin Plast Surg. 2011;38(1):45-63. Sugimoto A, Aoki R, Toyohara E, Ogawa R. Infantile Hemangiomas Cleared by Combined Therapy With Pulsed Dye Laser and Propranolol. Dermatol Surg.  Leung AKC, Lam JM, Leong KF, Hon KL. Infantile Hemangioma: An Updated Review. Curr Pediatr Rev. 2021;17(1):55-69.

A rapid review of cubital tunnel syndrome for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Ulnar nerve anatomy Evaluation and management of the cubital tunnel patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.comReferences: Staples JR, Calfee R. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Current Concepts. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2017;25(10):e215-e224. Wolfe SW, Pederson WC, Kozin SH, Cohen MS. Green's operative hand surgery. 8. ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier, Inc; 2022.

A rapid review of nonmelanoma skin cancer for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma Risk stratification of nonmelanoma skin cancers Evaluation and management of the nonmelanoma skin cancer patient  Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Zbar RIS, Canady JW. MOC-PSSM CME article: Nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008;121(1 Suppl):1-9. Connolly KL, Nehal KS, Disa JJ. Evidence-Based Medicine: Cutaneous Facial Malignancies: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;139(1):181e-190e. National Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer (version 2.2021). National Comprehensive Cancer Network . 2021. National Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Basal cell Skin Cancer (version 2.2021). National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2021.

A rapid review of flexor tendon injury for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Flexor tendon anatomy Evaluation and management of the flexor tendon injury patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Kamal RN, Yao J. Evidence-Based Medicine: Surgical Management of Flexor Tendon Lacerations. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;140(1):130e-139e. Tang JB. Flexor Tendon Injuries. Clin Plast Surg. 2019;46(3):295-306.

A rapid review of posterior trunk reconstruction for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Muscular anatomy of the back Evaluation and management of the posterior trunk wound patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Mathes DW, Thornton JF, Rohrich RJ. Management of posterior trunk defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;118(3):73e-83e. Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA, Bullocks J. Chest reconstruction: II. Regional reconstruction of chest wall wounds that do not affect respiratory function (axilla, posterolateral chest, and posterior trunk). Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;124(6):427e-435e. Mericli AF, Mirzabeigi MN, Moore JH, Jr., Fox JWt, Copit SE, Tuma GA. Reconstruction of complex posterior cervical spine wounds using the paraspinous muscle flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011;128(1):148-153.Garvey PB, Rhines LD, Dong W, Chang DW.  Immediate soft-tissue reconstruction for complex defects of the spine following surgery for spinal neoplasms. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;125(5):1460-1466.

A rapid review of neurotoxins for facial rejuvenation for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Botulinum toxin pharmacology Evaluation and management of the facial rejuvenation patient seeking neurotoxin injections Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Sundaram H, Signorini M, Liew S, et al. Global Aesthetics Consensus: Botulinum Toxin Type A--Evidence-Based Review, Emerging Concepts, and Consensus Recommendations for Aesthetic Use, Including Updates on Complications. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;137(3):518e-529e. Noland ME, Lalonde DH, Yee GJ, Rohrich RJ. Current Uses of Botulinum Neurotoxins in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;138(3):519e-530e. Walker TJ, Dayan SH. Comparison and overview of currently available neurotoxins. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(2):31-39.

A rapid review of gender-affirming mastectomy for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: WPATH criteria for gender-affirming mastectomy Evaluation and management of the gender-affirming mastectomy patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Safa B, Lin WC, Salim AM, Deschamps-Braly JC, Poh MM. Current Concepts in Masculinizing Gender Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019;143(4):857e-871e. Salibian AA, Axelrod DM, Smith JA, Fischer BA, Agarwal C, Bluebond-Langner R. Oncologic Considerations for Safe Gender-Affirming Mastectomy: Preoperative Imaging, Pathologic Evaluation, Counseling, and Long-Term Screening. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(2):213e-221e. Hontscharuk R, Alba B, Manno C, et al. Perioperative Transgender Hormone Management: Avoiding Venous Thromboembolism and Other Complications. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(4):1008-1017.

A rapid review of posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) syndrome for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Anatomy of the radial and posterior interosseous nerves Evaluation and management of the posterior interosseous nerve syndrome patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Ozkan M, Bacakoglu AK, Gul O, Ekin A, Magden O. Anatomic study of posterior interosseous nerve in the arcade of Frohse. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1999;8(6):617-620. Dang AC, Rodner CM. Unusual compression neuropathies of the forearm, part I: radial nerve. J Hand Surg Am. 2009;34(10):1906-1914. Wheeler R, DeCastro A. Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL)2021.

A rapid review of abdominoplasty for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Abdominal wall anatomy Evaluation and management of the abdominoplasty patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Rosenfield LK, Davis CR. Evidence-Based Abdominoplasty Review With Body Contouring Algorithm. Aesthet Surg J. 2019;39(6):643-661. Gutowski KA. Evidence-Based Medicine: Abdominoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018;141(2):286e-299e.

A rapid review of finger replantation for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Evaluation and management of the finger replantation patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Soucacos PN. Indications and selection for digital amputation and replantation. J Hand Surg Br. 2001;26(6):572-581. Barbary S, Dap F, Dautel G. Finger replantation: surgical technique and indications. Chir Main. 2013;32(6):363-372. Prucz RB, Friedrich JB. Upper extremity replantation: current concepts. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;133(2):333-342.

A rapid review of microtia for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Embryology of the external ear Evaluation and management of the microtia patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Beahm EK, Walton RL. Auricular reconstruction for microtia: part I. Anatomy, embryology, and clinical evaluation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;109(7):2473-2482. Walton RL, Beahm EK. Auricular reconstruction for microtia: Part II. Surgical techniques. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;110(1):234-249. Wilkes GH, Wong J, Guilfoyle R. Microtia reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;134(3):464e-479e.

A rapid review of chest wall reconstruction for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Evaluation and management the chest wall defect patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA. Chest reconstruction: I. Anterior and anterolateral chest wall and wounds affecting respiratory function. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;124(5):240e-252e. Althubaiti G, Butler CE. Abdominal wall and chest wall reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;133(5):688e-701e. Chen JT, Bonneau LA, Weigel TL, et al. A Twelve-Year Consecutive Case Experience in Thoracic Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016;4(3):e638.

A rapid review of liposuction for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Liposuction principles Evaluation and management of the liposuction patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Beidas OE, Gusenoff JA. Update on Liposuction: What All Plastic Surgeons Should Know. Plast Reconstr Surg. Chia CT, Neinstein RM, Theodorou SJ. Evidence-Based Medicine: Liposuction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;139(1):267e-274e. Iverson RE, Facilities ATFoPSiO-BS. Patient safety in office-based surgery facilities: I. Procedures in the office-based surgery setting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;110(5):1337-1342; discussion 1343-1336. Haeck PC, Swanson JA, Gutowski KA, et al. Evidence-based patient safety advisory: liposuction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;124(4 Suppl):28S-44S.

A rapid review of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Zygomaticomaxillary complex anatomy Evaluation and management of the zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Lee EI, Mohan K, Koshy JC, Hollier LH, Jr. Optimizing the surgical management of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures. Semin Plast Surg. 2010;24(4):389-397. Meslemani D, Kellman RM. Zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2012;14(1):62-66. Mithani SK, St-Hilaire H, Brooke BS, Smith IM, Bluebond-Langner R, Rodriguez ED. Predictable patterns of intracranial and cervical spine injury in craniomaxillofacial trauma: analysis of 4786 patients. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(4):1293-1301. Gadkari N, Bawane S, Chopra R, Bhate K, Kulkarni D. Comparative evaluation of 2-point vs 3-point fixation in the treatment of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures - A systematic review. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2019;47(10):1542-1550.

A rapid review of carpal tunnel syndrome for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Carpal tunnel anatomy Evaluation and management of the carpal tunnel patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Hermiz SJ, Kalliainen LK. Evidence-Based Medicine: Current Evidence in the Diagnosis and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;140(1):120e-129e. Ghasemi-Rad M, Nosair E, Vegh A, et al. A handy review of carpal tunnel syndrome: From anatomy to diagnosis and treatment. World J Radiol. 2014;6(6):284-300. Campion D. Electrodiagnostic testing in hand surgery. J Hand Surg Am. 1996;21(6):947-956.

A rapid review of pressure ulcers for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Pressure ulcer pathophysiology Evaluation and management of the pressure ulcer patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Ricci JA, Bayer LR, Orgill DP. Evidence-Based Medicine: The Evaluation and Treatment of Pressure Injuries. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;139(1):275e-286e. Bauer J, Phillips LG. MOC-PSSM CME article: Pressure sores. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008;121(1 Suppl):1-10.

A rapid review of cleft lip for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Cleft lip embryology Cleft lip anatomy Evaluation and management of the cleft lip patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Marcus JR, Allori AC, Santiago PE. Principles of Cleft Lip Repair: Conventions, Commonalities, and Controversies. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;139(3):764e-780e. Henry C, Samson T, Mackay D. Evidence-based medicine: The cleft lip nasal deformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;133(5):1276-1288. Greives MR, Camison L, Losee JE. Evidence-based medicine: Unilateral cleft lip and nose repair. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;134(6):1372-1380. Zhang JX, Arneja JS. Evidence-Based Medicine: The Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;140(1):152e-165e.

A rapid review of lymphedema for plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Lymphedema pathophysiology Evaluation and management of the lymphedema patient Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.com References: Schaverien MV, Coroneos CJ. Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019;144(3):738-758. Chang DW, Masia J, Garza R, 3rd, Skoracki R, Neligan PC. Lymphedema: Surgical and Medical Therapy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;138(3 Suppl):209S-218S. Greene AK, Goss JA. Diagnosis and Staging of Lymphedema. Semin Plast Surg. 2018;32(1):12-16.

A rapid review of breast augmentation for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review: Evaluation and management of the breast augmentation patientFeedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to jakemarksmd@gmail.comReferences: Wan D, Rohrich RJ. Modern Primary Breast Augmentation: Best Recommendations for Best Results. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018;142(6):933e-946e. Schwartz MR. Evidence-Based Medicine: Breast Augmentation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;140(1):109e-119e. Hidalgo DA, Spector JA. Breast augmentation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;133(4):567e-583e. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/types-breast-implants https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/breast-implants-certain-labeling-recommendations-improve-patient-communication Sosin M, Devulapalli C, Fehring C, et al. Breast Cancer following Augmentation Mammaplasty: A Case-Control Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018;141(4):833-840. Ward R, Bates B, Benitz W, et al. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics. 2001;108(3):776-789. Wan D, Rohrich RJ. Revisiting the Management of Capsular Contracture in Breast Augmentation: A Systematic Review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;137(3):826-841.