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The strongest recent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery papers on PubMed, ranked by study design, topic and journal, with the same summaries subscribers get.
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randomized trial, 595 patients
Telemedicine Consultation for Pediatric Trauma in Community ED Visits and Parent Experience of Care: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial
Marcin JP, Rosenthal JL, Tancredi DJ, et al. JAMA Netw Open. Oct 2026.
- Findings
- Telemedicine consultation did not significantly alter overall parent experience of care (AMD, 0.041; P = .10) or parent distress (AMD, -0.031; P = .82). However, discharge and transfer experience ratings were higher with telemedicine (AMD, 0.104; P = .01).
- Bottom line
- Routine pediatric trauma telemedicine did not significantly reduce parent distress or transfer odds (aOR 0.59; P = .43), though transition care ratings improved.
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prospective cohort, 300 patients
Endoscopic Facelift with Isolation of the Fronto-Temporal Facial Nerve Branches: A Clinical Study of 300 Cases
Renert G, Kaminskyi E, Diaz-Carandell A. Aesthet Surg J. Oct 2026.
- Findings
- In 300 patients undergoing endoscopic facelift with fronto-temporal nerve isolation, transient frontalis weakness occurred universally (100%) but resolved with a median recovery time of 14 days.
- Bottom line
- Counsel patients that circumferential fronto-temporal nerve isolation during endoscopic facelift universally causes temporary weakness that resolves within weeks.
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randomized trial, 98 patients
Combination therapy of carbon dioxide laser with topical halometason cream and 308 nm excimer laser for the treatment of vitiligo: an optimized combined treatment protocol
Yang Y, Ozukum M, Zou W, et al. Lasers Med Sci. Oct 2026.
- Findings
- In 98 patients, the triple combination achieved successful repigmentation in 50% of PPV lesions versus 10% with standard care (P ≤ 0.000), while AV lesions showed no significant difference (8.16% vs 6.12%, P = 0.425).
- Bottom line
- The combined laser‑steroid protocol markedly improves PPV vitiligo outcomes (50% vs 10%, P ≤ 0.000).
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phase iii trial
Efficacy and Safety Results From a Pivotal, Phase 3 Study of TrenibotulinumtoxinE for Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Glabellar Lines in Toxin-Experienced and Toxin-Naive Adults
Burgess C, Moers-Carpi M, Boczarska-Jedynak M, et al. Aesthet Surg J. Oct 2026.
- Findings
- TrenibotulinumtoxinE resulted in a 60.0% responder rate at Day 7 versus 0.6% for placebo (P < .0001). Day 7 treatment satisfaction was 77.6% with trenibotulinumtoxinE versus 5.1% with placebo.
- Bottom line
- TrenibotulinumtoxinE rapidly improves glabellar line severity with a 60.0% response rate at Day 7.
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meta-analysis, 14 studies
Safety and efficacy of same-day discharge versus overnight stay following pelvic floor reconstructive surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chen Q, Huang L, Feng J, et al. BMC Womens Health. Jul 2026.
- Findings
- A systematic review identified 14 observational comparative studies that together enrolled 16,064 patients undergoing pelvic floor reconstructive surgery. The analysis compared outcomes of same‑day discharge with those of an overnight hospital stay.
- Bottom line
- Evidence from 14 studies involving 16,064 patients suggests that same‑day discharge is a viable alternative to overnight admission after pelvic floor reconstructive surgery.
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prospective cohort, 112 patients
Do 3D-printed craniofacial fracture models improve learning outcomes in maxillofacial trauma? A multicenter cluster-randomized trial
Rios O, Louvrier A, Pradel R, et al. 3D Print Med. Jul 2026.
- Findings
- In a cluster‑randomized trial, 112 students participated (73 in the intervention group, 39 in control). 91.8% reported that 3D‑printed models improved their understanding of maxillofacial trauma.
- Bottom line
- High satisfaction (91.8%) was observed among 112 participants.
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prospective cohort, 30 patients
Osteocalcin and C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen in serum and saliva: A cross-sectional pilot study on correlations and implications for MRONJ risk stratification in women on antiresorptive medications
Puntrakul C, Kitkumthorn N, Lapthanasupkul P, et al. J Clin Exp Dent. Sep 2026.
- Findings
- In a cross‑sectional pilot of 30 females, serum osteocalcin was a significant independent predictor of group status (p=0.002). A cutoff of <4,801 pg/mL yielded 100% sensitivity for identifying risk.
- Bottom line
- Serum OC <4,801 pg/mL identified all at‑risk cases (100% sensitivity) in this 30‑person pilot.
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retrospective cohort, 19 patients
Biodegradable temporizing matrix in the management of exposed cortical bone without periosteum: a flap-sparing and reproducible strategy
Tobalem B, Ungerer L, Ferrero L, et al. JPRAS Open. Nov 2026.
- Findings
- Among 19 patients with exposed cortical bone, complete healing occurred in 17 cases (median 65 days), with grafting readiness achieved after a median of 37.5 days ("Complete healing was achieved in 17 cases"; "median time to complete healing was 65 days").
- Bottom line
- Novosorb® BTM enabled complete healing in 17 of 19 patients, typically within 65 days.
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