Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

Speciality Interests

Breast reconstruction, Breast augmentation, Breast reduction, keloid scar

Schedule

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Medical School

2010~2012 Ph.D. in Medicine Seoul National University, Korea 2004~2007 Master of Science Seoul National University, Korea 2000~2004 College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea

Specialty Training

Specialty Training
Fellowship   2002~2004 Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Korea
Residency   1999~2002 Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Korea
Internship   1998~1999 Seoul University, Korea

Other Education

  • 2017~Present Professor Department of Plastic Surgery,Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2012~2013 Visiting Scholar Department of Plastic Surgery,Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2011~2016 Associate Professor Department of Plastic Surgery,Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2009~2010 Assistant Professor Department of Plastic Surgery,Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2007~2008 Clinical Instructor Deparment of Plastic Surgery,Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2005~2007 Assistant Professor Department of Plastic Surgery Ewha Womans University/Mokdong hospital

Participation in Academic Societies
and Research

  • 2018~Present Director Korean Society of Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons, Public relation Committee
    2013~2014 Director Korean Wound Managemnt Society, Finance Committee
    2011~2012 Editor in Chief Journal of Korean Wound Management Society
    2017~2021 Chief Department of Plastic Surgery Samsung Medical Center
    2007~2009 Chief Department of Plastic Surgery Samsung Medical Center

Thesis

  • AESTHET PLAST SURG 2025 10.1007/s00266-025-04695-1 Prognosis of Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Flap Necrosis: Predictors of Failure and Salvage Kim, WJ; Park, SY; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Lee, KT
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  • AESTHET PLAST SURG 2024 10.1007/s00266-024-04556-3 Dose the Omission of Cefazolin in Irrigation Solution Affect Outcomes in Prepectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction? Lee, JK; Chung, JE; Pyon, JK; Lee, KT
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  • EJSO-EUR J SURG ONC 2024 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108602 Learning curve for robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy: A single institution experience Jung, SM; Kim, YJ; Lee, KT; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Ryu, JM
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  • ANN PLAS SURG 2024 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003887 Association of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Postoperative Outcomes in Immediate Prepectoral Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction Choi, JM; Lee, JK; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Jeon, BJ; Lee, KT
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  • PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2024 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010711 Impact of Initial Filling Medium on Outcomes of Subpectoral, Two-Stage, Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Air versus Saline Bae, J; Lee, KT; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK
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  • J BREAST CANCER 2024 10.4048/jbc.2023.0196 Oncologic Outcomes of Immediate Breast Reconstruction in the Setting of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Long-term Follow-up Study of a Matched Cohort Shin, DS; Bang, YJ; Choi, JY; Jang, SY; Lee, H; Kwak, Y; Chae, BJ; Yu, J; Lee, JE; Kim, SW; Nam, SJ; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Lee, KT; Ryu, JM
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  • J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2024 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.12.004 The early postoperative effects of rinsing the breast pocket with tranexamic acid in prepectoral prosthetic breast reconstruction Bae, J; Lee, DDU; Lee, KT; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH
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  • EJSO-EUR J SURG ONC 2023 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.01.027 Association of the breast reconstruction modality with the development of postmastectomy lymphedema: A long-term follow-up study Lee, KT; Kim, J; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Hwang, JH; Mun, GH
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  • SCI REP-UK 2023 10.1038/s41598-023-31218-2 Longitudinal analysis of long-term outcomes of abdominal flap-based microsurgical reconstruction and two-stage prosthetic reconstruction Lee, KT; Kim, J; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Mun, GH
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2022 10.1245/s10434-022-12602-0 ASO Visual Abstract: Association of Fat Graft in Implant-Based Reconstruction with Breast Cancer Recurrence: Does the Timing Matter? Lee, KT; Kim, JH; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Lee, SK; Yu, JH; Kim, SW; Lee, JE; Ryu, JM; Bang, SI
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2022 10.1245/s10434-022-12389-0 Association of Fat Graft with Breast Cancer Recurrence in Implant-Based Reconstruction: Does the Timing Matter? Lee, KT; Kim, JH; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Lee, SK; Yu, J; Kim, SW; Lee, JE; Ryu, JM; Bang, SI
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  • BREAST 2022 10.1016/j.breast.2022.09.004 Suggestion for the omission of post-mastectomy chest wall radiation therapy in patients who underwent skin-sparing/ nipple-sparing mastectomy Kim, N; Park, W; Cho, WK; Kim, HY; Choi, DH; Nam, SJ; Kim, SW; Lee, JE; Yu, JH; Chae, BJ; Lee, SK; Ryu, JM; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ
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  • MICROSURG 2022 10.1002/micr.30988 Penoscrotal defect reconstruction using loco-regional flaps in treatment of extramammary Paget's disease: Experience and suggestion of a simplified algorithm Kim, WJ; Kim, SH; Sung, HH; Lee, KT; Pyon, JK
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  • PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2022 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009446 Association of Unilateral Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Harvest for Breast Reconstruction with Postoperative Spinal Posture Kim, J; Lee, H; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Lee, KT
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  • J PATIENT SAF 2022 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000963 Is Elective Nighttime Operation Associated With Adverse Outcomes? Analysis in Immediate Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction Kim, WJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Lee, KT
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2022 10.1245/s10434-022-11456-w ASO Visual Abstract: Association of Preoperative Sarcopenia with Adverse Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction Using Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Kim, S; Lee, KT; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH
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  • PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2022 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008712 Optimal Timing of Expander-to-Implant Exchange after Irradiation in Immediate Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction Kim, A; Bae, J; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2022 10.1245/s10434-022-11362-1 Association of Preoperative Sarcopenia with Adverse Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction Using Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Kim, S; Lee, KT; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH
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  • BREAST CANCER RES TR 2022 10.1007/s10549-021-06483-2 Immediate breast reconstruction has no impact on the oncologic outcomes of patients treated with post-mastectomy radiation therapy: a comparative analysis based on propensity score matching Kim, N; Kim, H; Park, W; Choi, DH; Cho, WK; Nam, SJ; Lee, JE; Kim, SW; Yu, J; Lee, SK; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Kim, TG
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2021 10.1245/s10434-021-10855-9 ASO Visual Abstract: Predictors for Implant Rupture in Two-Stage Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction-A Retrospective, Cohort Study Bae, J; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK; Lee, KT
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2021 10.1245/s10434-021-10773-w Predictors for Implant Rupture in Two-Stage Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study Bae, J; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK; Lee, KT
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  • J KOREAN MED SCI 2021 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e194 Changes in Korean National Healthcare Insurance Policy and Breast Cancer Surgery Trend in Korea Rayzah, M; Ryu, JM; Lee, JH; Nam, SJ; Kim, SW; Lee, SK; Yu, J; Lee, KT; Bang, SI; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ; Lee, JE
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  • PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2021 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007687

    Insurance Status and Disparities in Outpatient Care after Traumatic Injuries of the Hand: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    Lee1, KT; Park, HY; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2021 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.105

    Impact of overweight/obesity on the development of hematoma following tissue expander-based breast reconstruction

    Lee1, KT; Lee, H; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    BMC CANCER 2021 10.1186/s12885-020-07729-w

    Does chemotherapy or radiotherapy affect the postoperative complication in breast cancer patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expander?

    Jung1, SM; Jeon, BJ; Woo, J; Ryu, JM; Lee, SK; Chae, BJ; Yu, J; Kim, SW; Nam, SJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Lee, JE

    JAMA SURG 2020 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.4124

    Association of the Implant Surface Texture Used in Reconstruction With Breast Cancer Recurrence

    Lee1, KT; Kim, S; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Ryu, JM; Lee, SK; Yu, J; Kim, SW; Lee, JE; Nam, SJ; Bang, SI

    GLAND SURG 2020 10.21037/gs-20-509

    Effect of contralateral augmentation on postoperative complications after the second stage of tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction

    Park1, JW; Kim, S; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2020 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.036

    Comparison of surgical outcomes of free flap reconstructions performed by expert microsurgeons and trainees who completed a structured microsurgical training program in a teaching hospital

    Park1, JW; Moon, J; Lee, KT; Woo, KJ; Oh, H; Jeon, BJ; Lim, SY; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2020 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.019

    Assessment of the risk of bulge/hernia formation after abdomen-based microsurgical breast reconstruction with the aid of preoperative computed tomographic angiography-derived morphometric measurements

    Park1, JW; Lee, HE; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH

    ANN SURG ONCOL 2020 10.1245/s10434-020-09177-z

    Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Two-Stage Tissue Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction Does it Affect Final Outcomes?

    Lee1, KT; Bae, J; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI

    BRIT J SURG 2020 10.1002/bjs.11572

    Influence of complications following total mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on breast cancer recurrence

    Lee1, KT; Jung, JH; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Lee, JE; Nam, SJ

    ANN PLAS SURG 2020 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002126

    Complications After Immediate 2-Stage Tissue Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction A Deeper Look at the Second Stage

    Park1, JW; Jung, JH; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    INDIAN J SURG 2020 10.1007/s12262-020-02314-8

    Intraoperative Microvascular Thrombosis Secondary to Henoch-Schonlein Purpura of Hidden Onset

    Kim1, A; Moon, J; Lee, JE; Kwon, GY; Jung, JH; Pyon, JK

    BRIT J SURG 2020 10.1002/bjs.11572

    Influence of complications following total mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on breast cancer recurrence

    Lee1, KT; Jung, JH; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Lee, JE; Nam, SJ

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2020 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.07.020

    Minimally invasive salvage of infected breast tissue expanders: A continuous closed irrigation technique based on surface biofilm disruption

    Kim1, A; Jung, JH; Lee, YJ; Park, JW; Pyon, JK

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2019 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.05.021

    Capsule biopsy of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) to predict future capsular contracture in two-stage prosthetic breast reconstruction

    Kim1, A; Jung, JH; Choi, YL; Pyon, JK

    PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2019 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005697

    Predictors for Prolonged Drainage following Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction

    Lee1, KT; Hong, SH; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI

    ANN SURG ONCOL 2019 10.1245/s10434-019-07293-z

    Effects of Antihypertensive Drugs on Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction

    Park1, JW; Lee, KT; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Mun, GH

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2018 10.1016/j.bjps.2018.07.033

    Effect of breast reconstruction modality on the development of postmastectomy shoulder morbidity

    Woo1, KJ; Lee, KT; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI

    AESTHET PLAST SURG 2018 10.1007/s00266-018-1084-3

    Efficacy of Partial- Versus Full-Sling Acellular Dermal Matrix Use in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Head-to-Head Comparison

    Lee1, KT; Eom, Y; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK

    EUR UROL 2018 10.1016/j.eururo.2016.09.033

    Aesthetic Penoscrotal Resurfacing: Creating Propeller Flaps from Gluteal Folds

    Han1, SE; Kim, EJ; Sung, HH; Pyon, JK

    J PLAST SURG HAND SURG 2018 10.1080/2000656X.2017.1330208

    Analysis of factors influencing drain amount, time to drain removal, and seroma formation in patients undergoing immediate expander-implant breast reconstruction

    Woo1, KJ; Paik, JM; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ; Bang, SI

    ANN PLAS SURG 2017 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001067

    Does the Use of Acellular Dermal Matrix Increase Postoperative Complications of the First-Stage Reconstruction of Immediate Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction A Matched Cohort Study

    Woo1, KJ; Park, JW; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ; Bang, SI

    INT J SURG 2017 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.06.073

    Povidone iodine in wound healing: A review of current concepts and practices

    Bigliardi1, PL; Alsagoff, SAL; El-Kafrawi, HY; Pyon, JK; Wa, CTC; Villa, MA

    Microsurgery. 2017 Feb;37(2):105-111. doi: 10.1002/micr.22427. Epub 2015 May 9.

    RELIABLE TRANSFER OF MULTIPLE PERFORATOR-BASED PEDICLED FLAPS: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES

    Kwon JH11, Lee KT1, Lim SY1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI1, Oh KS1, Mun GH1.

    Br J Surg. 2017 Feb;104(3):230-237. doi: 10.1002/bjs.10397. Epub 2016 Nov 14.

    Method of breast reconstruction and the development of lymphoedema

    Lee KT11, Bang SI1, Pyon JK1, Hwang JH2, Mun GH1.

    J Reconstr Microsurg. 2017 Jan;33(1):26-31. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1586748. Epub 2016 Aug 19.

    Risk Factor Analysis of Freestyle Propeller Flaps

    Paik JM11, Pyon JK1.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2016 Mar;69(3):395-401. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2015.10.027. Epub 2015 Oct 30.

    Long-term outcomes of surgical treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans according to width of gross resection margin

    Woo KJ11, Bang SI1, Mun GH1, Oh KS1, Pyon JK1, Lim SY2.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 Feb;40(1):71-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0568-7. Epub 2015 Nov 3.

    Risk Factors for Complications in Immediate Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction for Non-obese Patients: Impact of Breast Size on Complications

    Woo KJ11, Paik JM1, Mun GH1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI2.

    J Cosmet Dermatol. 2016 Sep;15(3):254-9. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12214. Epub 2016 Apr 18.

    A Prospective evaluation of outcomes for midface rejuvenation with mesh suspension thread: "REEBORN lift"

    Han SE11, Go JY2, Pyon JK2, Oh KS2.

    Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 May;139(5):1203e-1204e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003320.

    Does the Use of Incisional Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Prevent Mastectomy Flap Necrosis in Immediate Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction?

    1,Rogers AD1.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2016 Jan;77(1):13-6. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000000337.

    Reconstruction of Head and Neck Capillary Malformations With Free Perforator Flaps for Aesthetic Purposes

    Lee DH11, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS, Lim SY.

    Microsurgery. 2015 Nov;35(8):596-602. doi: 10.1002/micr.22495. Epub 2015 Sep 14.

    DONOR SITE MORBIDITY FOLLOWING DIEP FLAP FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION IN ASIAN PATIENTS: IS IT DIFFERENT

    Paik JM11, Lee KT1, Jeon BJ1, Lim SY1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI1, Oh KS1, Mun GH1.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2015 Aug;68(8):1085-94. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2015.04.016. Epub 2015 Apr 29.

    Aesthetic auricular reconstruction with autologous rib cartilage grafts in adult microtia patients

    Han SE11, Lim SY1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI1, Mun GH1, Oh KS2.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):369-76. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0493-9. Epub 2015 Apr 30.

    Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Breast Volumetry for Immediate Breast Reconstruction

    Kim H11, Mun GH, Wiraatmadja ES, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Oh KS, Lee JE, Nam SJ, Bang SI.

    J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Jan;26(1):48-51. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001177.

    Estimation of Eighth Costal Cartilage in Surgical Timing of Microtia Reconstruction

    Moon IY11, Oh KS, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2014 May;72(5):556-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318268a8e5.

    Endoscopic Excision of Benign Facial Tumors A Decade of Experience With 152 Patients

    Im JT11, Park BY, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Bang SI, Oh KS, Mun GH.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Apr;72(4):428-34. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318264fd0d.

    Preoperative Rib Cartilage Imaging in 3-Dimensional Chest Computed Tomography for Auricular Reconstruction for Microtia

    Kim H11, Hwang JH, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Choi SH, Oh KS.

    Haematologica. 2014 Apr;99(4):e49-51. doi: 10.3324/haematol.2013.102798. Epub 2014 Feb 21.

    Negative-pressure wound dressings to secure split-thickness skin grafts in the perineum

    Yang JJ11, Park TS, Lee ST, Seo JY, Oh SH, Cho EH, Burmeister T, Ludwig WD, Meyer C, Marschalek R, Kim HJ, Kim SH.

    J Craniofac Surg. 2014;25(2):e176-80. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000000530.

    Reconstruction of Soft Plate Necrosis After Endotracheal Intubation

    Lee HJ11, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS.

    J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Mar;25(2):680-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000000504.

    Surgical Treatment of Masseteric Venous Malformations and Outcomes

    Kwon JH11, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Feb;38(1):139-45. doi: 10.1007/s00266-013-0232-z. Epub 2013 Nov 21.

    Is Late Seroma a Phenomenon Related to Textured Implants A Report of Rare Complications and a Literature Review

    Park BY11, Lee DH, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Oh KS, Bang SI.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Nov;67(11):1481-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.07.024. Epub 2014 Jul 30.

    Microtia reconstruction using tissue expanders without skin grafts from groin region

    Park BY11, Im JT2, Lim SY2, Pyon JK2, Bang SI2, Mun GH2, Oh KS3.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 May;66(5):640-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.01.026. Epub 2013 Feb 18.

    Comparison of morbidity of donor site following pedicled muscle-sparing latissimus dorsi flap versus extended latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction

    Kim H11, Wiraatmadja ES, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Bang SI, Oh KS, Lee JE, Nam SJ, Mun GH.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 Mar;65(3):384-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.07.018. Epub 2011 Jul 31.

    Haematic cyst formation after orthognathic surgery

    Lee KT11, Lim SY, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS, Pyon JK.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Dec;64(12):1705-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.03.044. Epub 2011 Apr 29.

    Postoperative leucocytoclastic vasculitis in free flap mimicking venous insufficiency

    Pyon JK11, Lee KT, Lim SY, Bang SI, Oh KS, Mun GH.

    J Foot Ankle Surg. 2011 Nov-Dec;50(6):747-50. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2011.06.011. Epub 2011 Aug 5.

    Perforator-based Pacman Flap in the Plantar Region

    Kim H11, Pyon JK, Lim SY, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS.

    Clin Exp Dermatol. 2011 Oct;36(7):769-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2011.04069.x. Epub 2011 May 30.

    Expression of RUNX3 in skin cancers

    Lee JH11, Pyon JK, Kim DW, Lee SH, Nam HS, Kang SG, Kim CH, Lee YJ, Chun JS, Cho MK.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Sep;64(9):1238-41. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.01.020. Epub 2011 Feb 26.

    Recycling delayed perforator flap: Deep inferior epigastric artery perforator-based propeller flap from a prior vertical rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap

    Go JY11, Lim SY, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS, Pyon JK.

    Int J Dermatol. 2011 Aug;50(8):956-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04846.x.

    Greater expression of TC21/R-ras2 in highly aggressive malignant skin cancer

    Lee JH11, Pyon JK, Lee SH, Lee YJ, Kang SG, Kim CH, Kim DW, Nam HS, Park YH, Jeong DJ, Cho MK.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Jun;64(6):790-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2010.09.020. Epub 2010 Dec 8.

    Perforator-based bilobed flaps in patients with a sacral sore: Application of a schematic design

    Lee HJ11, Pyon JK, Lim SY, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2010 Dec;63(12):2064-70. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2010.01.020. Epub 2010 Mar 5.

    Merkel cell carcinoma: Our experience with seven patients in Korea and a literature review

    Woo KJ11, Choi YL, Jung HS, Jung G, Shin YK, Jang KT, Han J, Pyon JK.

    J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2010 Aug 27;29:116. doi: 10.1186/1756-9966-29-116.

    Elevated c-Src and c-Yes expression in malignant skin cancers

    Lee JH11, Pyon JK, Kim DW, Lee SH, Nam HS, Kim CH, Kang SG, Lee YJ, Park MY, Jeong DJ, Cho MK.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2010 Jul;63(7):1223-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.12.004. Epub 2010 Jan 27.

    Deep superior epigastric artery perforator 'propeller' flap for abdominal wall reconstruction: A case report

    Woo KJ11, Pyon JK, Lim SY, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2008 Oct;61(4):413-8. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318168d304.

    Endoscopic excision of cheek lipomas

    Pyon JK11, Park BJ, Mun GH, Cha MK, Lim SY, Bang SI, Oh KS.

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