ABPlSurg Plastic Surgery case studies
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The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certifying process is the route by which plastic surgeons in the United States demonstrate that they have met the profession's own standards, and it is administered by the Board itself, an independent organization based in Philadelphia. Candidates typically reach it after completing an accredited plastic surgery residency and being evaluated through the Board's training registration and evaluation process. The ABPlSurg Plastic Surgery case studies are 5 cases and about 3,215 words.
1Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection After a Minor Laceration: Timing of Re-exploration
A 54-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 9.8%) and BMI 38 presents 30 hours after a fall with a 3 cm laceration on the lateral thigh. The wound was closed primarily at an urgent care clinic.
632 words, about 3 min2Immediate Breast Reconstruction in a Patient Facing Postoperative Radiation
A 44-year-old woman with a 3.2 cm, grade 3, ER-positive, HER2-negative invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast. She is a nonsmoker with a BMI of 27 and no comorbidities.
646 words, about 3 min3Pediatric Dog Bite to the Face: Antibiotics, Closure, and Rabies Prophylaxis
A 6-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department 4 hours after a neighbor's dog bit her left cheek. The wound is a 2.5 cm full-thickness laceration with a punctate component, moderate contamination, and no active bleeding.
632 words, about 3 min4Carpal Tunnel Release in a Patient on Anticoagulation with Recurrent Symptoms
A 62-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation on apixaban, hypertension, and well-controlled hypothyroidism has a 2-year history of nocturnal numbness and tingling in the median nerve distribution of the right hand, now with thenar weakness and dropping objects. Nerve conduction studies show severe median neuropathy at the wrist.
599 words, about 3 min5Pressure Injury in a Spinal Cord Injury Patient: Flap Coverage and Recurrence Prevention
A 38-year-old man with T6 paraplegia from a motorcycle accident 6 years ago presents with a 5 cm deep ischial pressure injury that has been present for 3 months. He has been managed with dressing changes at home.
706 words, about 4 min