Plastic surgery within the Veterans Affairs Medical System: Proposed modified indications for operative procedures

Detlev Erdmann; Sarah P. Pradka; Ernest Similie; Jeffrey R. Marcus; Kurtis E. Moyer; John D. Shelburne; Douglas S. Tyler; Scott L. Levin

doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e318184ac34

Plastic surgery within the Veterans Affairs Medical System: Proposed modified indications for operative procedures

Detlev Erdmann, Sarah P. Pradka, Ernest Similie, Jeffrey R. Marcus, Kurtis E. Moyer, John D. Shelburne, Douglas S. Tyler, Scott L. Levin

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Abstract

Many plastic surgery procedures span the divide between aesthetic ("cosmetic") and reconstructive surgery. However, definitions and guidelines may be inconsistent, which may decrease patients' access to legitimate procedures. The article aims to assist Veterans' Health Administration-affiliated plastic surgeons in continuing to provide optimal care to the Nation's Veterans and family members, and should be regarded as an open discussion.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	105-110
Number of pages	6
Journal	Annals of plastic surgery
Volume	63
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e318184ac34
State	Published - Jul 2009
Externally published	Yes

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Plastic surgery
Veterans Affairs Health System

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Surgery

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