Abstract:
:Medical research has a long history of joint venture between commercial entities and nonindustry researchers. Significant concern exists among accrediting bodies for medical education and federal granting agencies that conflicts of interest (COIs) exist that affect the validity of the research. This study evaluates the legitimacy of this concern.All clinical breast and cosmetic articles in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Annals of Plastic Surgery were reviewed for calendar year 2013. If a financial disclosure was present, the article was then reviewed to determine if the subject/findings were in favor of the commercial conflict and, if so, whether the study was valid. To assess plastic surgery versus other specialties, articles from Dermatology and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery were similarly reviewed from January to April of 2013.Two hundred seventy-two clinical articles were reviewed. Only 15 (5.5%) had a true COI: the article's findings favored the commercial interest of at least 1 author: for each journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 7.7%; Annals of Plastic Surgery, 3.3%; Dermatology, 2.2%; Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 7.5%. Conflicts of interest were not statistically significant between pooled articles of plastic surgery versus dermatology/orthopedics. However, COI was statistically greater (P = 0.05) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery compared with Annals and Dermatology.Despite public and regulatory concerns, this assessment demonstrates that the peer-review process of leading journals polices true COIs. Published articles provide sound research despite presumed COIs. As such, the integrity and validity of published research remain high.
journal_name
Ann Plast Surgjournal_title
Annals of plastic surgeryauthors
Leavitt A,Pace E,Reintgen C,Mast BAdoi
10.1097/SAP.0000000000000672subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-06-01 00:00:00pages
S357-8eissn
0148-7043issn
1536-3708journal_volume
76 Suppl 4pub_type
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e3181d3772e
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-198908000-00004
更新日期:1989-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-199302000-00010
更新日期:1993-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182a795f0
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-198709000-00006
更新日期:1987-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 2-year-old girl sustained full-thickness burns to the anterior chest. Skin grafting was performed after spontaneous eschar separation in 1 breast and after delayed tangential excision after wound demarcation in the other breast. Both breasts developed equally, indicating that careful tangential excision to viable ti...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-199407000-00012
更新日期:1994-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-198110000-00010
更新日期:1981-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e318281aece
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory disease affecting the apocrine glands of the axillary, groin, and mammary regions with significant physical and psychosocial sequelae. Surgical excision of the affected tissue is the criterion standard treatment. Advanced cases of axillary HS are assoc...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000001658
更新日期:2018-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::In an experiment using a continuous tissue pH monitoring system, selective occlusion of the vessels supplying lower abdominal island flaps in Sprague-Dawley rats resulted in predictable tissue pH changes. Arterial occlusion resulted in a rapid fall in pH. In all three experimental groups, the steepest rate of pH drop ...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-198310000-00013
更新日期:1983-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Prosthetic graft material is often used for the repair of abdominal wall defects that result from trauma, infection, neoplastic, or congenital deformities. A new material, porcine small intestinal submucosa, has been successfully used as an arterial and venous graft material in both canine and primate animal models wi...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1995-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hair transplantation involves the transplantation of hair, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair. Based on our experience, the aesthetic result of hair transplantation mainly relies on 4 indicators, including selection of the donor site, direction and angle of grafted hairs, density, and survival rate of implante...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000000778
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:There is no consensus with regard to antibiotic prophylaxis usage in clean and clean-contaminated plastic and reconstructive surgery. This meta-analysis sought to assess the efficacy and safety of antibiotic prophylaxis and to determine appropriate duration of prophylaxis. METHODS:An English language litera...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1097/01.SAP.0000440955.93769.8c
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The blood supply, venous drainage, and innervation of the lateral skin flap of the leg were studied in 52 fresh specimens by dissection, angiography, and selected injection of cutaneous arteries with india ink. This flap has a long vascular pedicle that contains the peroneal artery and vein and their branches. The dia...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-198510000-00007
更新日期:1985-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Lacerations to the extensor mechanism are usually diagnosed clinically. Ultrasound (US) has been a growing diagnostic tool for tendon injuries since the 1990s. To date, there has been no publication establishing the accuracy and reliability of US in the evaluation of extensor mechanism lacerations in the han...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000000524
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Rats subjected to a standard electrical burn of 250 volts for 10 seconds receive a severe injury stimulating a pronounced systemic circulatory response. Initial postinjury hyperemia is replaced by a low perfusion state within 24 hours. Our study demonstrates the difficulty in isolating regional microcirculatory altera...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-198602000-00007
更新日期:1986-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::A cross-facial nerve graft connected to buccal branches of the healthy facial nerve may carry axons destined for the orbicularis oris muscle as well as axons destined for elevators and abductors of the corner of the mouth. If this nerve graft innervates a pedicled or free muscle flap, contractions of the flap or part ...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-198710000-00009
更新日期:1987-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Breast augmentation is one of the leading esthetic surgeries, enjoying high satisfaction rates. Pain, nausea, and vomiting are frequent shortcomings of the immediate postoperative period. The aim of this study was to compare breast augmentation from the anesthetic point of view: general anesthesia (GA) versus monitore...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e31815bfe98
更新日期:2008-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This case report documents the successful removal of a sizable and symptomatic adenoma sebaceum from the face, nose, and palate with the carbon dioxide laser. ...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1988-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Plastic surgeons have traditionally perceived male patients as more psychologically disturbed than female patients. This study employed a matched sample design to explore the psychosocial experiences of 50 male and 50 female elective cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dentistry patients. It also aimed to compare male and f...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e3181a72f50
更新日期:2010-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.sap.0000099818.70078.2b
更新日期:2004-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000000900
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000001034
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000002510
更新日期:2020-08-21 00:00:00
abstract::We report the long-term use of tissue expanders for the reconstruction of a shoulder mound. Following a total forequarter amputation for the management of a fibrosarcoma, the patient continues to enjoy the benefits of a soft-tissue expander reconstruction eight years after its initial insertion. ...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-199208000-00014
更新日期:1992-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Lymphedema is a condition characterized by progressive swelling and adipose deposition that occurs commonly after lymphadenectomy. Recent clinical studies have suggested that the transfer of lymph nodes to the lymphedematous limb can improve lymphatic function. In this report, we investigate dynamic modulation of lymp...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000000428
更新日期:2016-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-199909000-00010
更新日期:1999-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::High velocity injuries have traditionally been covered with free muscle flaps. We sought to evaluate the utility of the anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) flap as a primary choice in reconstructing traumatic injuries in Western patients.A retrospective chart review was conducted of 122 patients treated at the R Adams Cowl...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e3181a20ab0
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study was comprised of 9 diabetic patients with 10 infected foot ulcers, including osteomyelitis in 4 limbs and gangrene in 3 limbs. Adequate debridement of these complicated wounds inevitably resulted in exposure of bones or tendons. All defects were successfully reconstructed with free gracilis muscle flaps cov...
journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00000637-199103000-00002
更新日期:1991-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Annals of plastic surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000001019
更新日期:2017-03-01 00:00:00