title: Plastic surgery within the Veterans Affairs Medical System: proposed modified indications for operative procedures.
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.
authors: Surgical Services and Section of Plastic Surgery, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Detlev.Erdmann@duke.edu
authors: Detlev
authors: D
authors: Erdmann
authors: Sarah P
authors: SP
authors: Pradka
authors: Ernest
authors: E
authors: Similie
authors: Jeffrey R
authors: JR
authors: Marcus
authors: Kurtis E
authors: KE
authors: Moyer
authors: John D
authors: JD
authors: Shelburne
authors: Douglas S
authors: DS
authors: Tyler
authors: Scott L
authors: SL
authors: Levin
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards*; D006298:Health Services Administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014493:United States Department of Veterans Affairs; D014728:Veterans / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*