Annals of Plastic Surgery
Overview
The Annals of Plastic Surgery is a renowned peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the latest advancements and research in the field of plastic surgery. It provides a platform for plastic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals to share their expertise, innovative techniques, and clinical outcomes. With a commitment to excellence, this journal serves as a valuable resource for staying updated on cutting-edge developments in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Ann Plast Surg
Start
1978
End
Continuing
Frequency
Monthly
p-ISSN
0148-7043
e-ISSN
1536-3708
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
General Surgery
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2769
107
SJR / Ranks: 6463
688
CiteScore / Ranks: 9809
2.40
JIF / Ranks: 6109
1.5
Recent Articles
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Tokumoto H, Akita S, Nakamura R, Hayama S, Wada M, Kosaka K, et al.
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40085028
Background: Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a widely accepted conservative treatment for lymphedema. Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is a minimally invasive bypass surgery that improves lymphedema. However, identifying the lymphatic duct...
2.
Conway L, Snashall E, Wignall J, Cappuyns L, Shokrollahi K
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40085005
Pilonidal disease is relatively common and can be particularly comorbid for patients, especially in circumstances of chronic abscess or sinus formation. Excision of such disease can require flap reconstruction, one...
3.
Carruthers K, Remy K, DePamphilis M, Roy E, Reaman A, Vyas K, et al.
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084991
Introduction: During nipple-sparing mastectomy with direct-to-implant based breast reconstruction, if the size of the chosen implant is smaller than the mastectomy specimen, a volumetric mismatch occurs creating dead space. This...
4.
Gargan K
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084990
Hand fracture management is an important skill for both plastic and orthopedic surgery, which is often not practiced during early surgical training. Simulation training can be used to supplement clinical...
5.
Soroudi D, Rosser M, Patel A, Yin R, McLaughlin M, Hansen S
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084988
Background: Patient-directed discharge (PDD) poses a significant challenge in healthcare. Prior studies have shown associations of PDD with factors like race, housing, psychiatric illness, socioeconomic status, and intravenous drug use...
6.
Hu S, Hartman D, Asher M, Vulakh G, Raymer C, Wahrman A
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084986
Background: Gender affirmation surgeries (GASs) are procedures that help patients align their body and gender identity. European surgeons are widely credited with pioneering GAS surgical techniques in the 1930s, whereas...
7.
DAbbondanza J, Bovill E, Macadam S
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084977
Achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant condition resulting in skeletal dysplasia and abnormal endochondral bone formation. Many clinical features, including short stature, macroglossia, midface retrusion, and restrictive lung disease, may pose...
8.
Richards P, Ghanem N, Shehan J, Nguyen J, Kan K, Beesley H, et al.
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084973
Background: Rhinoplasty patients are reported to have higher rates of psychological disorders. Psychosocial concerns may hinder positive outcomes after rhinoplasty. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the...
9.
Chen J, Hoyte-Williams P, Adjei D, Agbenorku P, Tano E, Bautista C, et al.
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084965
Background: The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana serves a population of over 5.4 million people. The number of operating rooms creates a bottleneck to accessing surgical care. In...
10.
Furuse K, Kageyama D, Arikawa M, Akazawa S, Higashino T
Ann Plast Surg
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40084959
Background: The anterolateral thigh perforator flap is frequently used for massive soft-tissue defect reconstruction. Cadaver perfusion examinations of isolated anterolateral thigh flaps have suggested a maximum skin area that may...