… Author links open overlay panel Lilli Cooper a , Michael Lui b , Charles Nduka a … We
thank Patricia Rey for her help with the systematic literature search and Margot Cooper for her …

Background Anticoagulant and antiplatelet (AC/AP) use is common and practice surrounding
AC/AP continuation or cessation peri-operatively for minor cutaneous surgery lacks …

Introduction Medico-legal claims are a drain on NHS resources and promote defencive
practice. The litigious burden of surgery in England has not been previously described. This …

Background Lyme disease is caused by a tick-borne spirochaete of the Borrelia species. It is
associated with facial palsy, is increasingly common in England, and may be misdiagnosed …

Background The nipple-areola complex (NAC) is important aesthetically and functionally for
both sexes. Methods for positioning the NAC in males are less well established in the …

Background Microsurgery is increasingly relevant, and is difficult to learn. Simulation is
relied upon ever more in microvascular training. While living models provide the ultimate …

Background Breast reconstructive standards are increasingly high oncologically, aesthetically,
and practically. Autologous breast reconstruction remains the gold standard which, buried…

Background There is no non‐invasive objective assessment tool to measure keloid scar
characteristics over time. This study aimed to ascertain the ability of the Antera 3D ® camera to …

Background Surgery can be stressful, requiring decision-making and performance under
pressure. The COVID-19 pandemic has further challenged surgeons’ well-being and training. …

Purpose Seymour fractures are injuries with a potentially high risk of infection and osteomyelitis.
The optimal management of this pediatric open fracture is unknown. We performed a …