Annals of Plastic Surgery

Papers
(The median citation count of Annals of Plastic Surgery is 1. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Outcomes and Quality of Life After Resorbable Synthetic Ventral Hernia Repair in Contaminated Fields40
The Current Limitations Yet Promising Future of ChatGPT in Improving Health Literacy32
Effectiveness of Absorbable Plates for the Treatment of Nasal Septal Cartilage Fractures31
Flap Coverage of Infected Ventricular Assist Devices Influences Patient Outcomes31
Evaluation of Blepharoptosis in Patients With Refractory Blepharospasm by VISA—Video Recordings, Idiosyncratic Expressions, Sensory Tricks, and Ancillary Procedures29
Response to “The Reversed Flow Hemisoleus Propeller Muscle Flap”28
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)28
Diversity in Plastic Surgery and the 2023 US Supreme Court Decision25
Breast Implant–Related Adverse Events During Mammography24
Current Practices and Trends in Midface Rejuvenation22
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)21
Sacroperineal Reconstruction With Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flaps After Resection of Locally Advanced Primary and Recurrent Anorectal Malignancy19
First Composite Woman-to-Woman Facial Transplantation in Turkey19
Association of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Postoperative Outcomes in Immediate Prepectoral Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction17
Lop Ear to Conchal Microtia17
The Effects of Angiosome Morphology on Choke Vessels and Flap Necrosis in a Rat Multiterritory Perforator Flap17
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”17
The Role of Nasal Sill Correction in Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty16
Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum After Combined Abdominoplasty and Liposuction16
Incidence of Complications Associated With Lipectomy Techniques and Patient Body Mass Index16
Breast Reconstruction Free Flap Failure15
Prognosis-Guided Reconstruction of Scalp and Skull Defects in Neurosurgical Patients15
Comparative Analysis of Animal-Derived vs Fully Synthetic Acellular Dermal Matrices in Reconstructive Surgery15
A Retrospective Review of Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa15
Immediate Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Lower Limb Traumas Using Propeller Perforator Flaps14
Assessing the Readability of Online English and Spanish Resources for Polydactyly and Syndactyly14
Stepping Toward Equity14
Clinical Outcomes and Applicability of Serratus Anterior Muscle Flap With Split Thickness Skin Graft in Thin Resurfacing Reconstructive Surgeries13
Augmenting Breast Implant Research13
Descriptive Epidemiology and Management of Perilunate Injuries13
Risk Factors for Developing Community-Acquired Hand Infections at a Large-Volume Urban Safety Net Hospital13
14th Dedicated California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annals of Plastic Surgery Supplement12
Analysis of Pediatric Dog Bite Injuries at a Level 1 Trauma Center Over 10 Years12
Joint Salvage and Biological Repair of Massive-Cavity Bone Defects After Extensive Curettage of Campanacci Grade II or III Giant Cell Tumor Around the Knee With Vascularized Fibular Autograft and Canc12
The Geographical Impact of Plastic Surgery Residency to Fellowship and Residency/Fellowship to First Job Placement12
Artificial Intelligence and Submissions to Annals of Plastic Surgery12
A Review of Surgical Incisions Used for the Excision of Benign Parotid Tumors12
One-Stage Procedure Using Free Internal Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen Flap for Longstanding Facial Paralysis11
Surgical Outcomes for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck11
An Interdisciplinary, Comprehensive Recovery Pathway Improves Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Delivery11
Nerve Transfer Strategies for Restoring Bladder, Bowel, Genital, and Lower Extremity Functions in Spinal Cord Injury11
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Threatened Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Flaps11
Revision Pharyngoplasty in Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency11
The Role of Interleukin 10 in Keloid Therapy11
Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Breast Reconstruction Outcomes10
Navigating the Gray of Academic Publication10
Peer Review, Confidential Comments to the Editor, and the Golden Rule10
Independent or Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Pathways10
Complication Profile of Total Submuscular Versus Prepectoral Tissue Expander Placement10
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Crisis After Burn Injury in a Patient With Advanced Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis10
Choke Anastomosis10
Analysis of the Utility of CO2 and Pulse-Dye Lasers Together and Separately in the Treatment of Hypertrophic Burn Scars10
Lateral Tarsoplasty for Managing Ectropion and Laxity of the Lower Eyelid9
Takotsubo Syndrome in the Perioperative Period9
The Use of Conventional Lower-Frequency Color Doppler Ultrasound for Flap Planning in the Lower Extremity9
An Innovative Approach to Classifying and Treating Axillary Scar Contracture9
Analyzing the Visibility of Gender-Affirming Surgery Education on US Plastic Surgery Residency Program Web Sites9
Modified Frailty Index Identifies Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications in Geriatric Patients After Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures9
Introduction to the 2022 Taiwan Society of Plastic Surgery Issue of Annals of Plastic Surgery9
Penis Reconstruction With Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Challenges for Penis Prosthesis in Phalloplasty9
The Membrane-Like Structure From Extensor Tendon to the Nail in the Distal End of Digits9
Reduction Mammaplasty9
A Novel T-Shaped Design of the Forehead Flap in Columella Reconstruction9
Lymphedema9
Glove Dressing for Initial Management of Hand Burns9
Nipple-Sparing Gigantomastia Breast Reduction9
A Social Media Analysis of Wellness Culture in Plastic Surgery Residency9
Dorsal Carpal Artery Perforator Flaps8
How Many Plastic Surgeons Does It Take to Write an Article? A 10-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Authorship Inflation8
Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction With Internal Brace Augmentation Techniques for Chronic Scapholunate Dissociation8
The Impact of Fellowship Training in Academic Plastic Surgery8
Professional Development for Early-Career Plastic Surgeons8
The Content of US Plastic Surgery Private Practices' Websites8
Complications After Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy8
Management of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation-Associated Groin Wound Complications With Muscle Flaps at a High-Acuity Cardiac Referral Center8
Barriers to Remote Burn Care Delivery8
Microsurgical Techniques and Postoperative Outcomes After Total and Subtotal Nasal Reconstruction8
Management of Hardware-Exposed Soft Tissue Defects Using Dermal Substitutes and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy8
Gender-Affirming Surgeries8
ImageAssist8
Giant Condyloma Acuminatum8
The Quality of Information About Body Dysmorphia on TikTok8
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Global Neuroma Incidence in Upper Extremity Amputees8
To Face Transplant or Not Face Transplant? Evaluating the Limitations of ChatGPT's Consideration of Ethical Themes8
Commentary on Improving Sexual and Gender Minority Care in Plastic Surgery8
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Assess Perceived Age and Donor Facial Resemblance After Face Transplantation8
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery8
Preventing Rectourethral Fistula Recurrence With Gracilis Flap8
Risk Factors for Treatment Failure in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Caused by Nontuberculous Mycobacteria7
Quantifying the Learning Curve in Robotic Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty7
Complications Following Alloplastic Chin Augmentation7
Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction of Thigh Defects After Tumor Resection in the Setting of Radiation7
3D-Printed “Jigsaw Puzzle” in Craniomaxillofacial Comminuted Fracture Reduction7
Comparative Study of the Clinical Effects of Reverse Digital Artery Island Flaps and Antegrade Homodigital Neurovascular Island Flaps for Fingertip Reconstruction7
Neighborhood Disadvantage Predicts Delay in Care in Bilateral Breast Reduction7
Efficacy of Cemiplimab as Adjuvant or Neoadjuvant Therapy in the Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma7
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 Reconstruction7
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Lesions in Renal Transplant Recipients7
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
A Systematic Review of Breast Reconstruction Options After Mastectomy in Massive Weight Loss Patients7
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Incidence of Patients With Lower-Limb Amputations Who Developed Symptomatic Neuromata in the Residual Limb7
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 Mod7
Book Review7
Improving the Care and Cost of Treating Community-Acquired Stage 3 and 4 Decubitus Ulcers7
Precision Drug Repurposing7
Abdominoplasty in a Patient With Type 3 von Willebrand Disease7
Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Awareness: An Analysis of the Responses to an Institutional Campaign and Global Recall7
A Simple Technique to Correct Lumpectomy Deformities Using Free Nipple Grafting7
Professor Thomas Gibson and the Nobel Prize7
Quantification of Facial Allograft Edema During Acute Rejection7
Redefining the “Ideal” Phallic Reconstruction7
Salvage of Nipple-Areolar Complex Ischemia With Dimethyl Sulfoxide7
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation of the Hand7
Failed Acellular Nerve Allografts7
Management of Distal Radius Rim Fractures—Technical Pearls7
Flap Reconstruction for Treatment of Pediatric Linear Scleroderma7
Letter to the Editor per Lu Wang et al.7
Large Isolated Nasoorbital Type of Frontoethmoidal Encephalomeningocele7
Artery Reconstruction in Right Lobe Living Donor Liver Transplantation7
Palmar Creases and Their Implication on Carpal Tunnel Surgery7
Versatility of Medial Sural Artery Islanded Pedicled Perforator Flap for Resurfacing Areas Around the Knee7
Incisional Release and Fat Grafting for the Surgical Management of Perioral Fibrosis in Scleroderma6
Sensorimotor Outcomes of Upper Extremity End-to-Side Nerve Transfers6
Periumbilical Anatomy of Scarpa's Fascia6
Is There a Role for Textured Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction?6
Subscapular Tunneling to Increase the Reach of Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap6
A 10-Year Review of Collagenase Versus Fasciectomy in the Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture6
The Departmental Scholarly Index6
Response to “Current Evidence in Migraine Surgery—A Comment on a Systematic Review”6
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
Superiorly Based Posterior Pharyngeal Flaps6
Patient Education Materials Generated by Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer Versus Experts6
Uncommon Anatomical Causes of Ulnar Compression6
Introduction to the Issue of Fudan Zhongshan Plastic Surgery Forum6
Preservation of the Implant in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomies: A Retrospective Cohort Study6
Cesarean Delivery in the Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Burn Injuries6
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
Addressing the Gray Zone in Affirmative Mastectomy6
Sophocles and the Wound of Philoctetes6
Factors Affecting Postoperative Complications of Suction-Curettage by Arthroscopic Shaver for Bromhidrosis6
Geospatial and Socioeconomic Disparities Influencing the Management of Craniosynostosis6
Does Oral Propranolol Improve the Final Outcome of All Involuted Infantile Hemangiomas? A Matched Retrospective Comparative Study6
Fourteen-Year Experience in Burn Eyelid Reconstruction and Complications Recurrence6
Advancing Standardization in Fat Graft Survival Studies6
Preoperative Glucose Predicts Postoperative Complications After Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction6
Distinguishing Authentic Voices in the Age of ChatGPT: Comparing AI-Generated and Applicant-Written Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Application: Erratum6
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
Modified Maximal Levator Palpebrae Superioris Shortening in Correcting Congenital Severe Ptosis in Children6
A Modified Suture Technique to Improve Scar Appearance in Wounds Under High Tension6
Conjoined Free Fibula Transplantation and First Carpometacarpal Joint Prosthesis for Functional Thumb Reconstruction—A Case Report6
Supplement to the Annals of Plastic Surgery Supplement6
Evaluating Board Certification Within the Aesthetic Marketplace6
Practicality and Hemodynamic Advantage of Microvascularly Augmented Pectoralis Major Musculocutaneous Flap6
Evaluating Outcomes and Weight Loss After Panniculectomy6
The Bridged Digital Artery Perforator Flap as an Alternative Reconstructive Option for Dorsal Digital or Toe Soft Tissue Defects6
Standardization of the Rat Dorsal Random Pattern (McFarlane) Flap Model and Evaluation of the Pharmacological Agents Aiming to Salvage Partial Flap Necrosis6
Safety of Breast Reconstruction Using Inferiorly Based Dermal Flap for the Ptotic Breast6
Epidemiology of Craniofacial Pathology in Northern Vietnam Using Digital Platforms5
Impact of Obesity on Surgical Complications in Gender-Affirming Mastectomy5
The Primacy of the Radial Forearm in Gender-Affirming Phalloplasty5
Surgical Management of Polymethylmethacrylate-Collagen Gel Complications in the Lower Eyelid5
Postoperative Antibiotics Confer No Protective Association After Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction5
Primary Lymphovenous Anastomosis After Extended Soft Tissue Resection in the Medial Thigh for Reduction of Lymphocele and Lymphedema5
Selective Application of Blood Glucose Monitoring After Free Flap Surgery5
Optimizing Lower Extremity Local Flap Reconstruction in Peripheral Vascular Disease5
Article Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Senior Authorship of Plastic Surgery Publications5
Distinguishing Authentic Voices in the Age of ChatGPT: Comparing AI-Generated and Applicant-Written Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Application5
Technical Considerations and Outcomes for Panniculectomy in the Setting of Buried Penis Patients5
Outcomes After Central Wedge Labiaplasty Performed Under General Versus Local Anesthesia5
Prominent Ear Correction Using Full-Thickness Cartilage Strip5
Reconstruction of Posterior Trunk Defects Following Sarcoma Excisions—A Dual-Center Experience5
Book Review5
A Study on Breast Augmentation Using Fat Grafting With Stromal Vascular Fraction5
Complication Rates in Therapeutic Versus Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomies5
The Comparison of Functional Outcomes in Patients With Unilateral or Bilateral Intracapsular Mandibular Condylar Fractures After Closed or Open Treatment5
Transgender Mastectomy5
Pediatric Plastic Surgery Under Local Anesthesia5
Heterotopic Ossification in Burn Patients5
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
Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix–Based Breast Reconstruction in Previously Irradiated Breasts5
Transabdominal Breast Augmentation With Silicone Gel Implants5
Crowdfunding for Gender-Affirming Mastectomy5
Peer Review5
Chyloid Fat Carried Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Accelerate Wound Healing Via Promoting Angiogenesis5
Identification of a Regenerative Protocol for Recellularizing Human Auricular Cartilage Scaffolds5
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
Production of a Low-Cost, Off-the-Shelf, Decellularized Cartilage Xenograft for Tissue Regeneration5
Commentary on the Letter Titled “Static Versus Dynamic Infrared Thermography in Perforator Mapping”5
Adapting Existing Conduits to Secure Data From Smart Devices in Plastic Surgery5
Isolated Squamosal Synostosis5
Aesthetic Considerations of Simultaneous Reconstruction With Free Flap for Local Advanced Hypopharyngeal Combined With Cervical Esophageal Cancer5
Confronting the Applicant’s Research Arms Race Without Dedicated Research Time5
Reconstruction of Multiple Lip and Facial Defects With Bipaddle and Sensate Radial Forearm Free Flap5
Diffusion Tensor Imaging5
The 44th Annual Thuss Lectureship in Plastic Surgery5
Impact of Suture Materials on Surgical Site Infection in Oral Oncological Surgery With Free-Flap Reconstruction5
Venous Anastomoses in Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for the Lower Extremity5
Comparison of Lymphatic Drainage of the Lower Limbs After Soft Tissue Reconstruction by Microvascular Muscle Flap Versus Fasciocutaneous Flaps5
Outcomes Using Two Unique Methods of Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Ptotic Patients5
The 100 Most-Cited Articles in Liposuction5
Challenges of Imaging the Greater Occipital Nerve Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging5
Locally Advanced Scalp Tumors5
The Impact of Perioperative Blood Pressure on Hematoma Development After Panniculectomy5
Urethra Reconstruction and Revision Urethroplasty in Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap Penile Reconstruction5
Opioid Prescribing Practices Among Plastic Surgeons4
A Roadmap to Implementing Venous Thromboembolism Risk Stratification and Mitigation4
Optimizing Chart Review Efficiency in Pressure Injury Evaluation Using ChatGPT4
Letter to the Editor: Comment on Kuruvilla AS, et al. Risk Factors Associated With Postmastectomy Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Amulticenter Retrospective Analysis. (Ann Plast Surg. 2022;88(3 suppl 3):S234
Perioperative Safety of Combined Augmentation-Mastopexy4
The University of Chicago Burn Fellowship4
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation of the Uterus4
Amputated Digit Replantations4
Are Surgical Approaches Correlated With BREAST-Q Score Improvements After Reduction Mammoplasty? A Systematic Review4
Functional and Aesthetic Lower Lip Reconstruction Using the Yotsuyanagy Flap4
Overlapping Intravelar Veloplasty Improves the Speech Outcomes in Submucous Cleft Palate4
The Future of Robotics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery4
Reimbursement for Neuroma Surgery Over the Past Decade4
The Innovation Press4
Cross-Sectional Evaluation of the Economic Burden on Patients Seeking Surgical Treatment for Chronic Nerve Injuries4
The Addition of a Nerve Transfer to the Treatment of Peroneal Neuropathy Secondary to Intraneural Ganglion4
Treatment of Recurrent Axillary Osmidrosis4
The Role of Tissue Expansion Before Baclofen Pump Insertion in the Pediatric Population4
Expanding Our Role in Headache Management4
Reconstruction of Finger Soft Tissue Defects With a Thinned Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap4
Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment of PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum4
Ergonomics for Cleft Providers4
Outcomes Analysis of Textured Versus Smooth Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction4
Dilute Povidone-Iodine Solution Soaking Is Ineffective in Improving Outcomes of Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Diabetic Foot4
The Effects of Website and Social Media Presence of Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Programs on Prospective Applicants4
Comparing Outcomes of Traditional Lip Repair Versus Early Cleft Lip Repair on a National Scale4
Immediate Versus Delayed-Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy4
Scalp Nodules and Deformed Great Toes4
Simple Approach to Cosmetic Medial Epicanthoplasty4
Timing of Autologous Tissue Breast Reconstruction Does Not Affect Free Flap Failure4
Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction for Large Pediatric Breast Tumors4
Letter to the Editor: Comment on Reghunathan M, et al. Breast Reconstruction Does not Increase the Incidence of Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome: Results of a Metaanalysis (Ann Plast Surg. 2020;84:611–6174
Reduction of Acute Zygomatic Arch Fractures With Intraoperative Ultrasound4
Employer-Sponsored Medicare Advantage Plans and the 2018 Therapy Cap Repeal4
Cutaneous Mucormycosis of the Upper Extremity4
Complete Foot Drop With Normal Electrodiagnostic Studies4
Positioning of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve and Surgical Implications4
Vascularized Composite Allograft Versus Prosthetic for Reconstruction After Facial and Hand Trauma4
A Meta-analysis of Breast Implant Irrigation Solutions' Effect on Infection and Capsular Contracture Frequencies4
Aesthetic Design of Expanded Bilateral Superficial Temporal Vascular Fascial Pedicled Flap for Repairing Maxillocervical Scars4
Out-of-Pocket Costs and Payments in Autologous and Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction4
Discrepancies in Gender Representation Between Integrated and Independent Plastic Surgery Programs4
Extensive Defect Reconstruction With Pre-expanded Anterolateral Thigh Flap4
Popliteal Artery Injury After Fracture and/or Dislocation of the Knee: Risk Stratification for Revascularization Outcome4
Rosacea Epidemiological Investigation and Etiology Exploration in the Plateau Area4
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