This scientific journal publishes original articles from the whole area of plastic and reconstructive surgery. According to the interdisciplinary nature of the German Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (DGPW) papers dealing with interdisciplinary treatment concepts, new surgical methods, fundamental research and quality management in surgery will be preferred. For tutorial reasons review articles are also published.
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ZB MED received the TOTAL E-QUALITY award in 2010 and 2013 for successfully implementing gender equality in its staffing structure and personnel policies.
German Medical Science (GMS) was awarded the distinction of "Selected landmark 2011" in the "Germany - Land of Ideas" initiative.
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