In the patient education podcast, A/Prof Damian Marucci discusses the common condition of positional plagiocephaly - where babies have flatness of the backs of their head. This condition is different to craniosynostosis - where the bones of the skull have fused early, but it is important to have the head shape checked by a doctor.…

In this patient education podcast, A/Prof Damian Marucci outlines the diagnosis and management of craniosynostosis. Craniosynostosis is treated in different ways by different craniofacial units. This podcast aims to provide a broad overview of the nature of craniosynostosis, its diagnosis and management as well as the potential complications of tre…

In this patient education podcast, A/Prof Damian Marucci describes facial aging, facelift surgery and necklift surgeryBy Damian Marucci

This is a patient education podcast by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, A/Prof Damian Marucci, outlining the process of breast reconstruction using implantsBy Damian Marucci

Nassif T, Yung Chia C. Neurotized Platysma Graft: A New Technique for Functional Reanimation of the Eye Sphincter in Longstanding Facial Paralysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Dec;144(6):1061e-1070e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006296. PMID: 31764664.By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Go over the anatomy of the neck- useful from surgical exploration to neck dissections and in this paper...for migrane treatment!Amirlak B, Lu KB, Erickson CR, Sanniec K, Totonchi A, Peled ZM, Cheng JC. In-Depth Look at the Anatomical Relationship of the Lesser Occipital Nerve, Great Auricular Nerve, and Spinal Accessory Nerve and Their Implication …

Is the use of ADM the answer to surgical treatment of CAPCON? Or just an expensive optionHidalgo DA, Weinstein AL. Surgical Treatment for Capsular Contracture: A New Paradigm and Algorithm. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Sep;146(3):516-525. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007079. PMID: 32842102.By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Find out if long term outcomes of breast cancer reconstruction with implant based reconstruction really do worsen with time.Seth AK, Cordeiro PG. Stability of Long-Term Outcomes in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: An Evaluation of 12-Year Surgeon- and Patient-Reported Outcomes in 3489 Nonirradiated and Irradiated Implants. Plast Reconstr Surg. …

To mesh or not to mesh...that is the questionMaisel Lotan A, Ben Yehuda D, Allweis TM, Scheflan M. Comparative Study ofMeshed and Nonmeshed Acellular Dermal Matrix in Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):1045-1053. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006116By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Algorithm for Free Perforator Flap Selection in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Based on 563 Cases.Abdelfattah U, Power HA, Song S, Min K, Suh HP, Hong JP. Algorithm for FreePerforator Flap Selection in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Based on 563 Cases.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):1202-1213. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006167.…

An algorithym for ear reconstruction Sanniec K, Harirah M, Thornton JF. Ear Reconstruction after Mohs CancerExcision: Lessons Learned from 327 Consecutive Cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019Sep;144(3):719-729. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005992By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Assessment of Columellar Strut versus Caudal SeptalExtension GraftSawh-Martinez R, Perkins K, Madari S, Steinbacher DM. Control of Nasal TipPosition: Quantitative Assessment of Columellar Strut versus Caudal SeptalExtension Graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):772e-780e. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006178…

Move aside Zitelli and skin grafts and make way for Integra!Seth AK, Ratanshi I, Dayan JH, Disa JJ, Mehrara BJ. Nasal Reconstruction Usingthe Integra Dermal Regeneration Template. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019Oct;144(4):966-970By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Try and navigate your way through all the bias in this paper!ergeron L, Bouchard S, Bonapace-Potvin M, Bergeron F. Intraoperative SurgicalNavigation Reduces the Surgical Time Required to Treat Acute Major FacialFractures. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Oct;144(4):923-931. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006040By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Will you send your autologous breast reconstruction patient home at day 3 after reading this paper?ablonka EM, Lamelas AM, Kanchwala SK, Rhemtulla I, Smith ML. A SimplifiedCost-Utility Analysis of Inpatient Flap Monitoring after Microsurgical BreastReconstruction and Implications for Hospital Length of Stay. Plast Reconstr Surg.2019 Oct;144(4):540e…

Momeni A, Remington AC, Wan DC, Nguyen D, Gurtner GC. A Matched-Pair Analysis of Prepectoral with Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction: Is There a Difference in Postoperative Complication Rate? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Oct;144(4):801-807.doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006008By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Do we really need to reconstruct lower limbs within 72 hours for a safe outcome?Lee ZH, Stranix JT, Rifkin WJ, Daar DA, Anzai L, Ceradini DJ, Thanik V, SaadehPB, Levine JP. Timing of microsurgical reconstruction in lower extremity trauma: An update of the Godina paradigm. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jun 7. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000005955.…

Are free flaps safer in obese women undergoing breast reconstruction?Klement KA, Hijjawi JB, LoGiudice JA, Alghoul M, Omesiete-Adejare P.Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction in the Obese: A Better Option Than TissueExpander/Implant Reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Sep;144(3):539-546.doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005897…

Beugels J, Cornelissen AJM, van Kuijk SMJ, Lataster A, Heuts EM, Piatkowski A,Spiegel AJ, van der Hulst RRWJ, Tuinder SMH. Sensory Recovery of the Breastfollowing Innervated and Noninnervated DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. PlastReconstr Surg. 2019 Aug;144(2):178e-188e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005802.…

ALCL from textured implants in the buttocks...its offical Mendes J Jr, Mendes Maykeh VA, Frascino LF, Zacchi FFS. GlutealImplant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019Sep;144(3):610-613. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005910By Shiv Chopra & Damian Marucci

Assessing Retrobulbar Hyaluronidase as a Treatment for Filler-Induced Blindness in a Cadaver Model. Paap MK, Milman T, Ugradar S, Silkiss RZ. Assessing Retrobulbar Hyaluronidase as a Treatment for Filler-Induced Blindness in a Cadaver Model. Plast ReconstrSurg. 2019 Aug;144(2):315-320. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005806…

What is "Breast in a Day" reconstruction and is it better/safer than a more traditional implant reconstruction?Antony AK, Poirier J, Madrigrano A, Kopkash KA, Robinson EC. Evolution of the Surgical Technique for "Breast in a Day" Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction:Transitioning from Dual-Plane to Prepectoral Implant Placement. Plast Reconstr S…

Does a team in Pakistan have the most comprehensive Fistula classification and Algorithm for repair?Fayyaz GQ, Gill NA, Ishaq I, Aslam M, Chaudry A, Ganatra MA, Obaid O, TararMN, Chen PK, Laub DR. Pakistan Comprehensive Fistula Classification: A NovelScheme and Algorithm for Management of Palatal Fistula/Dehiscence. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jan;14…

This is a patient education podcast on breast reduction surgery #breastreduction #plasticsurgeryBy Damian Marucci

In this patient education podcast, Dr Marucci discusses breast reconstruction using the latissimus dorsi ("lat dorsi") flap.By Damian Marucci

In this patient education podcast, consultant anaesthetist Dr Stephen Lightfoot explains what is involved with anaesthesia in plastic surgery procedures.By Damian Marucci

This patient education podcast describes what is involved in breast reconstruction using tissue from the lower abdomenBy Damian Marucci

This podcast deals with the potential risks and complications of minor surgery under local anaesthesiaBy Damian Marucci

This podcast outlines wound care following skin grafts. Differing types of skin grafts are discussed.By Damian Marucci

This podcast outlines wound care following minor surgery, such as removal of moles, cysts or small skin cancersBy Damian Marucci