Should We Detach From Matisol

Lauren C. Nigro, M.D.; Nadia Blanchet, M.D. Medical adhesives and glues are commonly used over or around surgical incisions for a variety of reasons, including to reduce infection, improve scar appearance, increase incision strength, decrease operative time, negate the need for suture removal, and prolong the adherence of surgical dressings such as occlusive films and […]

Resolution of Thumb Pain following Adoption of Mathieu Needle Holder: An Ergonomic Analysis

Schuth, Olga MD; Powers, Jeremy MD; Merritt, Wyndell MD; Blanchet, Nadia MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: April 2020 – Volume 8 – Issue 4 – p e2768 Abstract Background:  As surveys reveal the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among surgeons, it is important to have an appreciation and understanding of surgical ergonomics to protect against long-term […]

Should We Stick With Surgical Glues? The Incidence of Dermatitis after 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate Exposure in 102 Consecutive Breast Cases

Lauren C. Nigro, M.D.; Jamie Parkerson, B.F.A., M.S.; Julia Nunley, M.D.; Nadia Blanchet, M.D. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2020;145(1):32-37 Summary: Skin adhesives have become standard in wound closure as alternatives to traditional sutures or as sterile occlusive dressings after surgery of all types. The literature is replete with case reports of contact dermatitis following exposure to cyanoacrylate-based […]

Accurate Nipple Areolar Positioning in Nipple-sparing Mastectomy Reconstruction

Mayer, Alexander P. MD; Goodreau, Adam M. MD; Blanchet, Nadia P. MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open: January 2019 – Volume 7 – Issue 1 – p e2064 Summary: Nipple-sparing mastectomy continues to grow in popularity as oncologic indications for preserving the nipple areolar complex have become less stringent and more patients with genetic predispositions […]

PRS Global Open Award

Dr. Blanchet serves on the editorial board of PRSGO and has recently won an award for the quality of her reviews for both PRS and PRSGO which are the official journals of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Check out her publications under “Publications “!