Annals of Plastic Surgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Annals of Plastic Surgery is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Outcomes and Quality of Life After Resorbable Synthetic Ventral Hernia Repair in Contaminated Fields59
Evaluation of Blepharoptosis in Patients With Refractory Blepharospasm by VISA—Video Recordings, Idiosyncratic Expressions, Sensory Tricks, and Ancillary Procedures44
Flap Coverage of Infected Ventricular Assist Devices Influences Patient Outcomes40
Effectiveness of Absorbable Plates for the Treatment of Nasal Septal Cartilage Fractures35
Comment on “A Comparative Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Free Tissue Transfer, Partial Foot Amputation, and Below-Knee Amputation in High-Risk Limb Salvage Patients”34
The Current Limitations Yet Promising Future of ChatGPT in Improving Health Literacy30
Diversity in Plastic Surgery and the 2023 US Supreme Court Decision26
Association of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Postoperative Outcomes in Immediate Prepectoral Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction24
Response to “The Reversed Flow Hemisoleus Propeller Muscle Flap”23
Risk Factors for Developing Community-Acquired Hand Infections at a Large-Volume Urban Safety Net Hospital20
Letter to the Editor: Comment on Abulezz TA, et al. Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome: A Report of 7 Patients and Review of the Literature (Ann Plast Surg. 2020;85:251–255)20
Clinical Outcomes and Applicability of Serratus Anterior Muscle Flap With Split Thickness Skin Graft in Thin Resurfacing Reconstructive Surgeries20
Immediate Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Lower Limb Traumas Using Propeller Perforator Flaps19
Assessing the Readability of Online English and Spanish Resources for Polydactyly and Syndactyly19
Letter to the Editor: Comment on Han Y, et al. Free Medial Plantar Flap Versus Free Dorsal Myocutaneous Flap for the Reconstruction of Traumatic Foot Sole Defects (Ann Plast Surg. 2020;84:S178–S185)18
Parallel Advancements in Art and Anatomy17
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Threatened Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Flaps16
The Effects of Angiosome Morphology on Choke Vessels and Flap Necrosis in a Rat Multiterritory Perforator Flap16
Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum After Combined Abdominoplasty and Liposuction16
Prognosis-Guided Reconstruction of Scalp and Skull Defects in Neurosurgical Patients15
One-Stage Procedure Using Free Internal Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen Flap for Longstanding Facial Paralysis15
The Role of Nasal Sill Correction in Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty15
A Retrospective Review of Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa15
Artificial Intelligence and Submissions to Annals of Plastic Surgery15
Stepping Toward Equity14
Descriptive Epidemiology and Management of Perilunate Injuries14
14th Dedicated California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annals of Plastic Surgery Supplement13
Current Practices and Trends in Midface Rejuvenation13
Nerve Transfer Strategies for Restoring Bladder, Bowel, Genital, and Lower Extremity Functions in Spinal Cord Injury13
An Interdisciplinary, Comprehensive Recovery Pathway Improves Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Delivery13
Surgical Outcomes for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck13
Augmenting Breast Implant Research13
Sacroperineal Reconstruction With Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flaps After Resection of Locally Advanced Primary and Recurrent Anorectal Malignancy13
Incidence of Complications Associated With Lipectomy Techniques and Patient Body Mass Index12
Lop Ear to Conchal Microtia12
Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Breast Reconstruction Outcomes12
Revision Pharyngoplasty in Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency12
Breast Reconstruction Free Flap Failure12
A Review of Surgical Incisions Used for the Excision of Benign Parotid Tumors12
How Big Is Too Big? Validating the Surface-to-Perforator Index in Extended Anterolateral Thigh Flap Reconstruction12
Breast Implant–Related Adverse Events During Mammography11
The Validity, Accuracy, and Comprehensiveness of Artificial Intelligence for Generating Resident Educational Material and Discussion Guides11
Glove Dressing for Initial Management of Hand Burns11
First Composite Woman-to-Woman Facial Transplantation in Turkey11
Comparative Analysis of Animal-Derived vs Fully Synthetic Acellular Dermal Matrices in Reconstructive Surgery11
The Use of Conventional Lower-Frequency Color Doppler Ultrasound for Flap Planning in the Lower Extremity11
Complication Profile of Total Submuscular Versus Prepectoral Tissue Expander Placement11
Introduction to the 2022 Taiwan Society of Plastic Surgery Issue of Annals of Plastic Surgery11
The Geographical Impact of Plastic Surgery Residency to Fellowship and Residency/Fellowship to First Job Placement11
How Many Plastic Surgeons Does It Take to Write an Article? A 10-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Authorship Inflation10
Lateral Tarsoplasty for Managing Ectropion and Laxity of the Lower Eyelid10
Evaluating Editor-in-Chief Diversity in High-Impact Plastic Surgery Journals10
Penis Reconstruction With Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Challenges for Penis Prosthesis in Phalloplasty10
Management of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation-Associated Groin Wound Complications With Muscle Flaps at a High-Acuity Cardiac Referral Center10
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Global Neuroma Incidence in Upper Extremity Amputees10
Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction With Internal Brace Augmentation Techniques for Chronic Scapholunate Dissociation10
Professional Development for Early-Career Plastic Surgeons10
Choke Anastomosis10
Lipofibromatous Hamartoma of the Median Nerve in a Child10
The Quality of Information About Body Dysmorphia on TikTok10
Peer Review, Confidential Comments to the Editor, and the Golden Rule9
Salary Disparities in Academic Plastic Surgery9
A Social Media Analysis of Wellness Culture in Plastic Surgery Residency9
Outcomes and Indications in Revision Abdominoplasty9
Nipple-Sparing Gigantomastia Breast Reduction9
Commentary on Improving Sexual and Gender Minority Care in Plastic Surgery9
Management of Hardware-Exposed Soft Tissue Defects Using Dermal Substitutes and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy9
A Novel T-Shaped Design of the Forehead Flap in Columella Reconstruction9
Lymphedema9
Analysis of the Utility of CO2 and Pulse-Dye Lasers Together and Separately in the Treatment of Hypertrophic Burn Scars9
To Face Transplant or Not Face Transplant? Evaluating the Limitations of ChatGPT's Consideration of Ethical Themes9
Analyzing the Visibility of Gender-Affirming Surgery Education on US Plastic Surgery Residency Program Web Sites9
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery9
An Innovative Approach to Classifying and Treating Axillary Scar Contracture9
Giant Condyloma Acuminatum9
Reduction Mammaplasty9
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Crisis After Burn Injury in a Patient With Advanced Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis9
Dorsal Carpal Artery Perforator Flaps9
Barriers to Remote Burn Care Delivery9
Efficacy and Safety of the Minimal-Scarring Subdermal Adipo-Glandular Rotation Flap for Volume Displacement in Breast-Conserving Surgery8
Palmar Creases and Their Implication on Carpal Tunnel Surgery8
Artery Reconstruction in Right Lobe Living Donor Liver Transplantation8
Patient Education Materials Generated by Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer Versus Experts8
Algorithmic Approach to Management of Complex Scalp and Calvarial Burn Injuries8
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Assess Perceived Age and Donor Facial Resemblance After Face Transplantation8
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing the Clinical Outcomes of Profunda Artery Perforator Versus Gracilis Thigh Flap as a Second Choice for Autologous Breast Reconstruction8
Letter to the Editor: Comment on Galán R, et al. A4 Pulley Reconstruction Using the Superficialis Oblique Flap and the Transverse Double Loop Techniques: A Biomechanical Evaluation Using a Chicken Mod8
Evaluating Complications of Surgical Reconstructive Approaches for Plantar Melanoma8
Preventing Rectourethral Fistula Recurrence With Gracilis Flap8
A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Research Productivity for Medical Students Matching Into Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency8
Basics of Wrist Arthroscopy8
Modified Frailty Index Identifies Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications in Geriatric Patients After Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures8
Versatility of Medial Sural Artery Islanded Pedicled Perforator Flap for Resurfacing Areas Around the Knee8
ImageAssist8
Insurance Type Does Not Impact Adverse Outcomes Following Breast Reduction Surgery8
Gender-Affirming Surgeries8
Letter to the Editor per Lu Wang et al.7
Neighborhood Disadvantage Predicts Delay in Care in Bilateral Breast Reduction7
Quantification of Facial Allograft Edema During Acute Rejection7
Comprehensive Reconstructive Care for Patients of All Gender Identities After Cancer of the Breast7
Treatment of Chronic Hypertrophic Burn Scars With a Fractional CO2 Laser Is Well Tolerated in an Outpatient Clinic Setting7
Complications After Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy7
Evaluating the Performance of Different Pedicles in Reduction Mammoplasty7
Complications Following Alloplastic Chin Augmentation7
Risk Factors for Treatment Failure in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Caused by Nontuberculous Mycobacteria7
The Effect of a New Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency on Surgical Case Volume and Complexity7
Precision Drug Repurposing7
Distinguishing Authentic Voices in the Age of ChatGPT: Comparing AI-Generated and Applicant-Written Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Application: Erratum7
Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction of Thigh Defects After Tumor Resection in the Setting of Radiation7
Professor Thomas Gibson and the Nobel Prize7
Salvage of Nipple-Areolar Complex Ischemia With Dimethyl Sulfoxide7
Book Review7
Sensorimotor Outcomes of Upper Extremity End-to-Side Nerve Transfers7
Efficacy of Cemiplimab as Adjuvant or Neoadjuvant Therapy in the Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma7
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation of the Hand7
Uncommon Anatomical Causes of Ulnar Compression7
Redefining the “Ideal” Phallic Reconstruction7
3D-Printed “Jigsaw Puzzle” in Craniomaxillofacial Comminuted Fracture Reduction7
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Lesions in Renal Transplant Recipients7
Distribution of Pathogenic Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance After Cosmetic Augmentative Rhinoplasty7
Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Awareness: An Analysis of the Responses to an Institutional Campaign and Global Recall7
Large Isolated Nasoorbital Type of Frontoethmoidal Encephalomeningocele7
Preoperative Glucose Predicts Postoperative Complications After Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction7
Prevention of Oronasal Fistula Formation in Palatoplasty With Acellular Dermal Matrix7
Safety of Breast Reconstruction Using Inferiorly Based Dermal Flap for the Ptotic Breast7
Incisional Release and Fat Grafting for the Surgical Management of Perioral Fibrosis in Scleroderma7
Quantifying the Learning Curve in Robotic Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty7
Introduction to the Issue of Fudan Zhongshan Plastic Surgery Forum7
A Survey of Applicants to Integrated Plastic Surgery Residencies and Factors Associated With a Successful Match7
Management of Distal Radius Rim Fractures—Technical Pearls7
Improving the Care and Cost of Treating Community-Acquired Stage 3 and 4 Decubitus Ulcers7
Abdominoplasty in a Patient With Type 3 von Willebrand Disease7
Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix–Based Breast Reconstruction in Previously Irradiated Breasts6
Distinguishing Authentic Voices in the Age of ChatGPT: Comparing AI-Generated and Applicant-Written Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Application6
Diffusion Tensor Imaging6
Overinterpretation and Stigmatization6
A Modified Suture Technique to Improve Scar Appearance in Wounds Under High Tension6
Sophocles and the Wound of Philoctetes6
Comparison of the Relapse Ratio and Osteogenesis Between 1-Piece and 2-Piece Fronto-Orbital Distraction Osteogenesis Among Patients With Bilateral Craniosynostosis in Early Childhood6
Crowdfunding for Gender-Affirming Mastectomy6
Letter to the Editor: Comment on Yuan K, et al. The Coverage of Soft-Tissue Defects Around the Foot and Ankle Using Free or Local Flaps: a Comparative Cohort Study (Ann Plast Surg. 2021;86:668–673)6
A 10-Year Review of Collagenase Versus Fasciectomy in the Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture6
Psychological Outcomes of Facial Transplantation6
Supplement to the Annals of Plastic Surgery Supplement6
Evaluating Board Certification Within the Aesthetic Marketplace6
Advancing Standardization in Fat Graft Survival Studies6
Practicality and Hemodynamic Advantage of Microvascularly Augmented Pectoralis Major Musculocutaneous Flap6
Dilute Povidone-Iodine Solution Soaking Is Ineffective in Improving Outcomes of Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Diabetic Foot6
Increasing Utilization and Cost of Open Access Publishing in Plastic Surgery6
Transgender Mastectomy6
Addressing the Gray Zone in Affirmative Mastectomy6
Complication Rates in Therapeutic Versus Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomies6
Fourteen-Year Experience in Burn Eyelid Reconstruction and Complications Recurrence6
Response to “Current Evidence in Migraine Surgery—A Comment on a Systematic Review”6
Isolated Squamosal Synostosis6
A Study on Breast Augmentation Using Fat Grafting With Stromal Vascular Fraction6
Periumbilical Anatomy of Scarpa's Fascia6
Heterotopic Ossification in Burn Patients6
Subscapular Tunneling to Increase the Reach of Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap6
Geospatial and Socioeconomic Disparities Influencing the Management of Craniosynostosis6
Comparative Study of the Morphological Characteristics of Perforators of the Transverse and Descending Branches of the Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery in Anterolateral Thigh Flap Surgery6
Postburn Reconstruction of the Lower Face and Neck6
Impact of Obesity on Surgical Complications in Gender-Affirming Mastectomy6
Does Oral Propranolol Improve the Final Outcome of All Involuted Infantile Hemangiomas? A Matched Retrospective Comparative Study6
Primary Lymphovenous Anastomosis After Extended Soft Tissue Resection in the Medial Thigh for Reduction of Lymphocele and Lymphedema6
Challenges of Imaging the Greater Occipital Nerve Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging6
Factors Affecting Postoperative Complications of Suction-Curettage by Arthroscopic Shaver for Bromhidrosis6
Optimizing Lower Extremity Local Flap Reconstruction in Peripheral Vascular Disease6
Conjoined Free Fibula Transplantation and First Carpometacarpal Joint Prosthesis for Functional Thumb Reconstruction—A Case Report6
The Bridged Digital Artery Perforator Flap as an Alternative Reconstructive Option for Dorsal Digital or Toe Soft Tissue Defects6
Is There a Role for Textured Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction?6
Surgical Management of Polymethylmethacrylate-Collagen Gel Complications in the Lower Eyelid6
The Departmental Scholarly Index6
Enhancing Cadaveric Soft-Tissue Dissection Training for Plastic Surgery Residents6
Superiorly Based Posterior Pharyngeal Flaps6
Impact of Suture Materials on Surgical Site Infection in Oral Oncological Surgery With Free-Flap Reconstruction6
Outcomes Using Two Unique Methods of Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Ptotic Patients5
Reimbursement for Neuroma Surgery Over the Past Decade5
Production of a Low-Cost, Off-the-Shelf, Decellularized Cartilage Xenograft for Tissue Regeneration5
Extensive Defect Reconstruction With Pre-expanded Anterolateral Thigh Flap5
Peer Review5
Analysis of the Regeneration Ability of Adipose-Derived Schwann Cells for Sciatic Nerve Defects5
Reconstruction of Multiple Lip and Facial Defects With Bipaddle and Sensate Radial Forearm Free Flap5
Vascularized Composite Allograft Versus Prosthetic for Reconstruction After Facial and Hand Trauma5
Aesthetic Considerations of Simultaneous Reconstruction With Free Flap for Local Advanced Hypopharyngeal Combined With Cervical Esophageal Cancer5
Postoperative Antibiotics Confer No Protective Association After Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction5
Nonclinical Factors Drive the Majority of 1-Star Yelp Reviews for Plastic Surgeons in 4 Major US Cities5
Plastic Surgery Involvement With Surgical Management of Infected Ventricular Assist Devices Decreased Lifetime Return to Operating Room and 90-Day Infectious Complications5
Reconstruction of Posterior Trunk Defects Following Sarcoma Excisions—A Dual-Center Experience5
Indocyanine Green Angiography for Detecting Quantitative Perfusion Changes in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction With Second Venous Drainage5
The Comparison of Functional Outcomes in Patients With Unilateral or Bilateral Intracapsular Mandibular Condylar Fractures After Closed or Open Treatment5
Positioning of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve and Surgical Implications5
Selective Application of Blood Glucose Monitoring After Free Flap Surgery5
Assessing the Reliability of YouTube Content for Plastic Surgery Patient Information in Africa With the Modified DISCERN and JAMA Scores5
Capsule Preservation Breast Reconstruction Following Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Patients With Prior Breast Augmentation5
Encapsulation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Collagen-Based Hydrogel5
Comparing Outcomes of Traditional Lip Repair Versus Early Cleft Lip Repair on a National Scale5
Evaluating Authorship Guidelines of Top Medical Schools and Plastic Surgery Journals5
COVID-19 Elective Surgery Shutdown and Operative Experience for Graduating Plastic Surgery Independent Residents5
Technical Considerations and Outcomes for Panniculectomy in the Setting of Buried Penis Patients5
Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Oral Cancer Patients Reconstructed With Double Free Flaps5
Identification of a Regenerative Protocol for Recellularizing Human Auricular Cartilage Scaffolds5
Immediate Nipple Reconstruction With Areolar Flaps After Nipple Excision5
Letter to the Editor re “Complete Foot Drop With Normal Electrodiagnostic Studies: Sunderland ‘Zero’ Ischemic Conduction Block of the Common Peroneal Nerve” by Peters and Colleagues5
Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment of PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum5
Prominent Ear Correction Using Full-Thickness Cartilage Strip5
Transcutaneous and Direct Electrical Stimulation of Mouse Sciatic Nerve Accelerates Functional Recovery After Nerve Transection and Immediate Repair5
Ergonomics for Cleft Providers5
Lack of Hispanic Representation in Plastic Surgery5
Amputated Digit Replantations5
Propeller Flap Reconstruction Following Pilonidal Cyst Excision5
Superior Epididymal Artery-Based Paraepididymal Adipofascial Flap5
Out-of-Pocket Costs and Payments in Autologous and Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction5
Article Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Senior Authorship of Plastic Surgery Publications5
Letter to the Editor5
The Anatomy of Grayson's Ligament and Cleland's Ligament5
Prior COVID-19 Infection Predisposes to Worse Outcomes After Autologous Breast Reconstruction5
The Future of Robotics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery5
Urethra Reconstruction and Revision Urethroplasty in Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap Penile Reconstruction5
Popliteal Artery Injury After Fracture and/or Dislocation of the Knee: Risk Stratification for Revascularization Outcome5
The 44th Annual Thuss Lectureship in Plastic Surgery5
An “Expanded Zone” Concept for Soft Tissue Coverage of the Upper Extremity5
The Role of Maximal Locoregional Block in Autologous Breast Reconstruction5
Trends in Gender Authorship of Abstract Presentations at Plastic Surgery the Meeting5
Comparison of Lymphatic Drainage of the Lower Limbs After Soft Tissue Reconstruction by Microvascular Muscle Flap Versus Fasciocutaneous Flaps5
Current Landscape of Medicolegal Reform in the United States5
Pediatric Plastic Surgery Under Local Anesthesia5
Venous Anastomoses in Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for the Lower Extremity5
Discrepancies in Gender Representation Between Integrated and Independent Plastic Surgery Programs5
Invited Commentary from the authors of: Han Y, et al. Free Medial Plantar Flap Versus Free Dorsal Myocutaneous Flap for the Reconstruction of Traumatic Foot Sole Defects5
Invited Commentary from the Authors of: Chiu TH, et al. A Comparison Study of Outcomes and Complications Between Marginal Mandibulectomy With or Without Additional Mandibulotomy in Tongue Cancers5
Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Gender-Affirming Procedures5
The Primacy of the Radial Forearm in Gender-Affirming Phalloplasty5
Book Review5
Adapting Existing Conduits to Secure Data From Smart Devices in Plastic Surgery5
The University of Chicago Burn Fellowship5
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation of the Uterus5
Preoperative Prophylactic Antibiotics in Mandibular Fractures and Surgical Site Infection5
Outcomes of Local Versus Free Flaps for Reconstruction of the Proximal One-Third of the Leg4
Comment on “Long-Term Outcome of the Nasal Base Tripod in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip”4
A Guide to Perforator Flap Selection for Buttock Pressure Sore Reconstruction4
Annals of Plastic Surgery4
Current Trends in Deep Plane Neck Lifting4
Routine Pathology Examination of Breast Tissue in Adolescent Reduction Mammaplasty4
The Rule of Fours—Clinical and Radiographic Parameters for Trans-articular Distal Interphalangeal Joint Kirschner Wire Insertion4
Tumor-to-Breast Volume Ratio and Outcomes After Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery4
Hemangioma Endothelial Cells and Hemangioma Stem Cells in Infantile Hemangioma4
Facial Artery Branch Thrombolysis for Nasal Vascular Embolism Induced by Hyaluronic Acid Injection4
Using Preauricular Rotation Flaps to Repair Cartilage Exposure in the Triangular Fossa Area After Ear Reconstruction4
Introduction to Vanderbilt-Manipal Special Edition4
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