The publication
The study is titled “Scarless Rib Reshaping: Comparison of Straight and Oblique Approaches”, published in PRS Global Open (2026). It is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000007697.
What it compares
It contrasts the straight versus the oblique approach for scarless rib repositioning, seeking which offers better control and result. It is technical refinement within the same no-resection, no-incision family.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scarless Rib Reshaping?
Rib remodeling performed without a scar. This study compares the straight and oblique approaches, published in PRS Global Open (2026).
Where is it published?
In PRS Global Open (2026). The DOI is linked on this page.
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