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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Evaluation of Blepharoptosis in Patients With Refractory Blepharospasm by VISA—Video Recordings, Idiosyncratic Expressions, Sensory Tricks, and Ancillary Procedures67
Flap Coverage of Infected Ventricular Assist Devices Influences Patient Outcomes45
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”40
The Current Limitations Yet Promising Future of ChatGPT in Improving Health Literacy32
Diversity in Plastic Surgery and the 2023 US Supreme Court Decision29
Association of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Postoperative Outcomes in Immediate Prepectoral Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction28
Response to “The Reversed Flow Hemisoleus Propeller Muscle Flap”27
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)23
Clinical Outcomes and Applicability of Serratus Anterior Muscle Flap With Split Thickness Skin Graft in Thin Resurfacing Reconstructive Surgeries22
Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum After Combined Abdominoplasty and Liposuction21
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)21
The Effects of Angiosome Morphology on Choke Vessels and Flap Necrosis in a Rat Multiterritory Perforator Flap19
An Interdisciplinary, Comprehensive Recovery Pathway Improves Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Delivery18
Parallel Advancements in Art and Anatomy18
Prognosis-Guided Reconstruction of Scalp and Skull Defects in Neurosurgical Patients18
A Review of Surgical Incisions Used for the Excision of Benign Parotid Tumors18
Stepping Toward Equity16
Nerve Transfer Strategies for Restoring Bladder, Bowel, Genital, and Lower Extremity Functions in Spinal Cord Injury16
How Big Is Too Big? Validating the Surface-to-Perforator Index in Extended Anterolateral Thigh Flap Reconstruction16
14th Dedicated California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annals of Plastic Surgery Supplement16
Descriptive Epidemiology and Management of Perilunate Injuries15
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Threatened Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Flaps15
Risk Factors for Developing Community-Acquired Hand Infections at a Large-Volume Urban Safety Net Hospital14
The Validity, Accuracy, and Comprehensiveness of Artificial Intelligence for Generating Resident Educational Material and Discussion Guides14
Artificial Intelligence and Submissions to Annals of Plastic Surgery14
Augmenting Breast Implant Research14
The Role of Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Keloid Management13
First Composite Woman-to-Woman Facial Transplantation in Turkey13
Current Practices and Trends in Midface Rejuvenation13
Outcomes and Quality of Life After Resorbable Synthetic Ventral Hernia Repair in Contaminated Fields13
The Impact of Age on Outcomes Following Reduction Mammaplasty13
Breast Implant–Related Adverse Events During Mammography13
A Retrospective Review of Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa13
Annals in Action13
Incidence of Complications Associated With Lipectomy Techniques and Patient Body Mass Index13
Effectiveness of Absorbable Plates for the Treatment of Nasal Septal Cartilage Fractures12
Breast Reconstruction Free Flap Failure12
Comparative Analysis of Animal-Derived vs Fully Synthetic Acellular Dermal Matrices in Reconstructive Surgery12
Defining a Safe Body Mass Index Threshold in Plastic Surgery12
Active GLP-1 RA Use Is Associated With Lower Rates of Surgical Complications Across Diabetic BMI Cohorts12
The Geographical Impact of Plastic Surgery Residency to Fellowship and Residency/Fellowship to First Job Placement12
Immediate Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Lower Limb Traumas Using Propeller Perforator Flaps11
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Clinical Decision Support System in Telemedical Wound Care11
Assessing the Readability of Online English and Spanish Resources for Polydactyly and Syndactyly11
Analysis of the Utility of CO2 and Pulse-Dye Lasers Together and Separately in the Treatment of Hypertrophic Burn Scars11
Shorter Wound-healing Times Associated With Select Perioperative Medical Therapies in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgery, and a Limited Clinical Role of Intraoperative Cultures11
Sacroperineal Reconstruction With Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flaps After Resection of Locally Advanced Primary and Recurrent Anorectal Malignancy11
Surgical Outcomes for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck11
Practical and Reliable Approach to Harvesting Superthin ALT Free Flap for Tongue Reconstruction11
Algorithmic Approach to Management of Complex Scalp and Calvarial Burn Injuries11
Reduction Mammaplasty11
Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Treatment11
One-Stage Procedure Using Free Internal Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen Flap for Longstanding Facial Paralysis11
Professional Development for Early-Career Plastic Surgeons11
Insurance Type Does Not Impact Adverse Outcomes Following Breast Reduction Surgery11
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery11
Salary Disparities in Academic Plastic Surgery10
Unusual Vascular Anomalies in Pediatric Hand and Plastic Surgery10
To Face Transplant or Not Face Transplant? Evaluating the Limitations of ChatGPT's Consideration of Ethical Themes10
Analyzing the Visibility of Gender-Affirming Surgery Education on US Plastic Surgery Residency Program Web Sites10
A Primer for Pediatric Plastic Surgeons on Pediatric Head and Neck Malignancies10
Giant Condyloma Acuminatum10
Lipofibromatous Hamartoma of the Median Nerve in a Child10
Dorsal Carpal Artery Perforator Flaps10
Gender-Affirming Surgeries10
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Crisis After Burn Injury in a Patient With Advanced Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis10
Nipple-Sparing Gigantomastia Breast Reduction10
Evaluating Editor-in-Chief Diversity in High-Impact Plastic Surgery Journals10
Outcomes and Indications in Revision Abdominoplasty10
Barriers to Remote Burn Care Delivery10
A Novel T-Shaped Design of the Forehead Flap in Columella Reconstruction10
Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction With Internal Brace Augmentation Techniques for Chronic Scapholunate Dissociation9
Autologous Periosteal-Cartilaginous Flap Reconstruction of the Radial Collateral Ligament in Thumb Polydactyly9
The Quality of Information About Body Dysmorphia on TikTok9
Choke Anastomosis9
The Use of Conventional Lower-Frequency Color Doppler Ultrasound for Flap Planning in the Lower Extremity9
Lymphedema9
Penis Reconstruction With Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Challenges for Penis Prosthesis in Phalloplasty9
A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Research Productivity for Medical Students Matching Into Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency9
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Assess Perceived Age and Donor Facial Resemblance After Face Transplantation9
Peer Review, Confidential Comments to the Editor, and the Golden Rule9
Neighborhood Disadvantage Predicts Delay in Care in Bilateral Breast Reduction8
Artery Reconstruction in Right Lobe Living Donor Liver Transplantation8
Management of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation-Associated Groin Wound Complications With Muscle Flaps at a High-Acuity Cardiac Referral Center8
Acquired Buried Penis Reconstruction8
How Many Plastic Surgeons Does It Take to Write an Article? A 10-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Authorship Inflation8
Letter to the Editor per Lu Wang et al.8
Professor Thomas Gibson and the Nobel Prize8
Quantification of Facial Allograft Edema During Acute Rejection8
Preoperative Glucose Predicts Postoperative Complications After Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction8
Distinguishing Authentic Voices in the Age of ChatGPT: Comparing AI-Generated and Applicant-Written Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Application: Erratum8
Rebuilding After Weight Loss8
Improving the Care and Cost of Treating Community-Acquired Stage 3 and 4 Decubitus Ulcers8
Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction of Thigh Defects After Tumor Resection in the Setting of Radiation8
Palmar Creases and Their Implication on Carpal Tunnel Surgery8
An Innovative Approach to Classifying and Treating Axillary Scar Contracture8
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Global Neuroma Incidence in Upper Extremity Amputees8
Large Isolated Nasoorbital Type of Frontoethmoidal Encephalomeningocele8
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation of the Hand8
Efficacy and Safety of the Minimal-Scarring Subdermal Adipo-Glandular Rotation Flap for Volume Displacement in Breast-Conserving Surgery8
The Effect of a New Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency on Surgical Case Volume and Complexity8
Book Review8
Management of Distal Radius Rim Fractures—Technical Pearls8
Patient Education Materials Generated by Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer Versus Experts8
Evaluating Complications of Surgical Reconstructive Approaches for Plantar Melanoma8
Modified Frailty Index Identifies Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications in Geriatric Patients After Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures8
Management of Hardware-Exposed Soft Tissue Defects Using Dermal Substitutes and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy8
Basics of Wrist Arthroscopy8
Efficacy of Cemiplimab as Adjuvant or Neoadjuvant Therapy in the Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma8
Abdominoplasty in a Patient With Type 3 von Willebrand Disease8
Introduction to the Issue of Fudan Zhongshan Plastic Surgery Forum8
Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Awareness: An Analysis of the Responses to an Institutional Campaign and Global Recall8
Precision Drug Repurposing8
Complications Following Alloplastic Chin Augmentation7
Local Anesthesia in Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Free Flap Transfer7
A Survey of Applicants to Integrated Plastic Surgery Residencies and Factors Associated With a Successful Match7
Evaluating the Performance of Different Pedicles in Reduction Mammoplasty7
Meeting the Demand7
Impact of Obesity on Surgical Complications in Gender-Affirming Mastectomy7
A Modified Suture Technique to Improve Scar Appearance in Wounds Under High Tension7
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
Response to “Current Evidence in Migraine Surgery—A Comment on a Systematic Review”7
Treatment of Chronic Hypertrophic Burn Scars With a Fractional CO2 Laser Is Well Tolerated in an Outpatient Clinic Setting7
Overinterpretation and Stigmatization7
Salvage of Nipple-Areolar Complex Ischemia With Dimethyl Sulfoxide7
The Departmental Scholarly Index7
Prevention of Oronasal Fistula Formation in Palatoplasty With Acellular Dermal Matrix7
Periumbilical Anatomy of Scarpa's Fascia7
ImageAssist7
Outcomes of High-Voltage Versus Low-Voltage Electrical Injuries7
Incisional Release and Fat Grafting for the Surgical Management of Perioral Fibrosis in Scleroderma7
Geospatial and Socioeconomic Disparities Influencing the Management of Craniosynostosis7
Subscapular Tunneling to Increase the Reach of Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap7
Practicality and Hemodynamic Advantage of Microvascularly Augmented Pectoralis Major Musculocutaneous Flap7
Comprehensive Reconstructive Care for Patients of All Gender Identities After Cancer of the Breast7
Factors Affecting Postoperative Complications of Suction-Curettage by Arthroscopic Shaver for Bromhidrosis7
Risk Factors for Treatment Failure in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Caused by Nontuberculous Mycobacteria7
Conjoined Free Fibula Transplantation and First Carpometacarpal Joint Prosthesis for Functional Thumb Reconstruction—A Case Report7
Aesthetic Outcomes of Transverse Versus Longitudinal Incision Techniques in Occipital Nerve Decompression Surgery7
Addressing the Gray Zone in Affirmative Mastectomy7
Propensity-Adjusted Analysis Evaluating Early Discharge Within 2 Days After Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty7
Supplement to the Annals of Plastic Surgery Supplement7
3D-Printed “Jigsaw Puzzle” in Craniomaxillofacial Comminuted Fracture Reduction7
Is There a Role for Textured Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction?7
Uncommon Anatomical Causes of Ulnar Compression7
Quantifying the Learning Curve in Robotic Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty7
Comparative Analysis of Breast Implant Illness Symptoms in Implant-Based, Autologous, and No-Reconstruction Mastectomy Patients7
Superiorly Based Posterior Pharyngeal Flaps7
Advancing Standardization in Fat Graft Survival Studies7
Comparative Study of the Morphological Characteristics of Perforators of the Transverse and Descending Branches of the Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery in Anterolateral Thigh Flap Surgery7
In Memoriam: Prof. Luca Vaienti (1955-2025) Annals of Plastic Surgery7
Comparison of the Relapse Ratio and Osteogenesis Between 1-Piece and 2-Piece Fronto-Orbital Distraction Osteogenesis Among Patients With Bilateral Craniosynostosis in Early Childhood7
Complications After Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy7
Complication Rates in Therapeutic Versus Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomies7
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Lesions in Renal Transplant Recipients7
Sophocles and the Wound of Philoctetes7
Distribution of Pathogenic Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance After Cosmetic Augmentative Rhinoplasty7
Enhancing Cadaveric Soft-Tissue Dissection Training for Plastic Surgery Residents7
Increasing Utilization and Cost of Open Access Publishing in Plastic Surgery6
A Study on Breast Augmentation Using Fat Grafting With Stromal Vascular Fraction6
Transcutaneous and Direct Electrical Stimulation of Mouse Sciatic Nerve Accelerates Functional Recovery After Nerve Transection and Immediate Repair6
Postburn Reconstruction of the Lower Face and Neck6
Outcomes Using Two Unique Methods of Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Ptotic Patients6
Evaluating Board Certification Within the Aesthetic Marketplace6
Nonclinical Factors Drive the Majority of 1-Star Yelp Reviews for Plastic Surgeons in 4 Major US Cities6
Reconstruction of Posterior Trunk Defects Following Sarcoma Excisions—A Dual-Center Experience6
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 Cancers6
Positioning of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve and Surgical Implications6
Discrepancies in Gender Representation Between Integrated and Independent Plastic Surgery Programs6
Book Review6
Primary Lymphovenous Anastomosis After Extended Soft Tissue Resection in the Medial Thigh for Reduction of Lymphocele and Lymphedema6
Dilute Povidone-Iodine Solution Soaking Is Ineffective in Improving Outcomes of Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Diabetic Foot6
Distinguishing Authentic Voices in the Age of ChatGPT: Comparing AI-Generated and Applicant-Written Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Application6
The 44th Annual Thuss Lectureship in Plastic Surgery6
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation of the Uterus6
Fourteen-Year Experience in Burn Eyelid Reconstruction and Complications Recurrence6
Vascularized Composite Allograft Versus Prosthetic for Reconstruction After Facial and Hand Trauma6
Optimizing Lower Extremity Local Flap Reconstruction in Peripheral Vascular Disease6
Current Landscape of Medicolegal Reform in the United States6
Double Opposing Z-plasties to Repair a Cleft Palate6
Urethra Reconstruction and Revision Urethroplasty in Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap Penile Reconstruction6
Reconstruction of Multiple Lip and Facial Defects With Bipaddle and Sensate Radial Forearm Free Flap6
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 Colleagues6
Modern Approaches to Aesthetic Breast Surgery6
Identification of a Regenerative Protocol for Recellularizing Human Auricular Cartilage Scaffolds6
Diffusion Tensor Imaging6
Impact of Suture Materials on Surgical Site Infection in Oral Oncological Surgery With Free-Flap Reconstruction6
Impact of Preoperative Sarcopenia on Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Autologous Breast Reconstruction6
A 10-Year Review of Collagenase Versus Fasciectomy in the Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture6
Isolated Squamosal Synostosis6
Evaluating Authorship Guidelines of Top Medical Schools and Plastic Surgery Journals6
Psychological Outcomes of Facial Transplantation6
Introduction to the 2026 Annals of Plastic Surgery Supplement for the Journal of Taiwan society of Plastic Surgery6
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Lower-Extremity Sarcoma Reconstruction6
Article Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Senior Authorship of Plastic Surgery Publications6
Surgical Management of Polymethylmethacrylate-Collagen Gel Complications in the Lower Eyelid6
Superior Epididymal Artery-Based Paraepididymal Adipofascial Flap6
Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment of PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum6
Aesthetic Considerations of Simultaneous Reconstruction With Free Flap for Local Advanced Hypopharyngeal Combined With Cervical Esophageal Cancer6
Patient Choice6
A 25-Year Systematic Review of Flaps for Coverage of the Dorsal Hand6
Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix–Based Breast Reconstruction in Previously Irradiated Breasts6
Challenges of Imaging the Greater Occipital Nerve Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging6
An “Expanded Zone” Concept for Soft Tissue Coverage of the Upper Extremity5
Simple Approach to Cosmetic Medial Epicanthoplasty5
Immediate Nipple Reconstruction With Areolar Flaps After Nipple Excision5
Assessing the Reliability of YouTube Content for Plastic Surgery Patient Information in Africa With the Modified DISCERN and JAMA Scores5
Comparing Outcomes of Traditional Lip Repair Versus Early Cleft Lip Repair on a National Scale5
Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Gender-Affirming Procedures5
Reimbursement for Neuroma Surgery Over the Past Decade5
Ergonomics for Cleft Providers5
The Anatomy of Grayson's Ligament and Cleland's Ligament5
Technical Considerations and Outcomes for Panniculectomy in the Setting of Buried Penis Patients5
Promoting Publications Through Plastic Surgery Journal Instagram Accounts5
Amputated Digit Replantations5
Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Oral Cancer Patients Reconstructed With Double Free Flaps5
Letter to the Editor5
A Primer for Pediatric Plastic Surgeons on Pediatric Head and Neck Malignancies5
Indocyanine Green Angiography for Detecting Quantitative Perfusion Changes in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction With Second Venous Drainage5
Are Surgical Approaches Correlated With BREAST-Q Score Improvements After Reduction Mammoplasty? A Systematic Review5
Bilateral Pre-expanded Angel-Wing Lower Trapezius Myocutaneous Flaps for Extensive Cervicothoracic Defect Reconstruction5
Postoperative Antibiotics Confer No Protective Association After Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction5
Onycholemmal Carcinoma5
Leonard Furlow and Plastic Surgery5
Overlapping Intravelar Veloplasty Improves the Speech Outcomes in Submucous Cleft Palate5
Plastic Surgery Involvement With Surgical Management of Infected Ventricular Assist Devices Decreased Lifetime Return to Operating Room and 90-Day Infectious Complications5
Regarding “Reduction Mammaplasty: Closed Suction Drains Do Not Reduce Hematoma or Seroma But Increase Infection Risk”5
The Primacy of the Radial Forearm in Gender-Affirming Phalloplasty5
Is Primary Closure Safe and Effective for Sacral Pressure Ulcers? Single-Surgeon Experience With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in a Medical Center and a Regional Hospital5
Pediatric Plastic Surgery Under Local Anesthesia5
COVID-19 Elective Surgery Shutdown and Operative Experience for Graduating Plastic Surgery Independent Residents5
Prior COVID-19 Infection Predisposes to Worse Outcomes After Autologous Breast Reconstruction5
Analysis of Pathogen Distribution, Drug Resistance, and Risk Factors in Patients With Hemifacial Microsomia After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis5
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
Analysis of the Regeneration Ability of Adipose-Derived Schwann Cells for Sciatic Nerve Defects5
Out-of-Pocket Costs and Payments in Autologous and Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction5
Capsule Preservation Breast Reconstruction Following Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Patients With Prior Breast Augmentation5
Venous Anastomoses in Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for the Lower Extremity5
Outcomes Analysis of Textured Versus Smooth Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction5
The Comparison of Functional Outcomes in Patients With Unilateral or Bilateral Intracapsular Mandibular Condylar Fractures After Closed or Open Treatment5
Bilateral Breast Implant–Associated Epstein-Barr Virus–Positive Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma5
A Quadrant-based Algorithm for Oncoplastic Breast Reduction5
The University of Chicago Burn Fellowship5
Immediate Versus Delayed-Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy5
The Future of Robotics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery5
Comparison of Lymphatic Drainage of the Lower Limbs After Soft Tissue Reconstruction by Microvascular Muscle Flap Versus Fasciocutaneous Flaps5
Extensive Defect Reconstruction With Pre-expanded Anterolateral Thigh Flap5
Encapsulation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Collagen-Based Hydrogel5
Selective Application of Blood Glucose Monitoring After Free Flap Surgery5
Peer Review5
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