A5051535398- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
Oregon Health & Science University
2022-2025
Texas Children's Hospital
2020-2023
Baylor College of Medicine
2020-2023
Creative Commons
2021-2023
University of Pittsburgh
2023
Mansoura University
2023
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2022-2023
Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute
2023
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
2019-2023
Weatherford College
2021-2023
Introduction: ETS2 Repressor Factor (ERF) gene-related craniosynostosis is a rare condition characterized by pre- and/or post-natal fusion of 1 or more cranial sutures. In this report, we present our center’s experience managing ERF-related in 2 patients with intracranial hypertension using vault distraction osteogenesis (CVDO). Methods: Both underwent genetic testing and 24 hour pressure monitoring prior to surgery. Additionally, they were followed regular clinical dilated eye exams for...
The implementation of electronic health record (EHR) software at healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is limited by financial technological constraints. Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity, developed a treatment EHR system, Train Express (STX), distributed it to their partnered institutions. purpose this study was investigate trends medical documentation practices amongst Train-partner institutions characterize impact that specialized has on...
Virtual interviews (VIs) for the 2020 residency application season were mandated as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to determine perspectives general surgery (GS) program directors (PDs) on benefits and drawbacks VIs.A 14-item survey was emailed all GS PDs from programs identified American Council Graduate Medical Education website. Program asked about cost-time benefit VIs, its ability assess candidates, their thoughts future VIs evaluating applicants.60 responded corresponding...
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a source of significant morbidity in children. Polysomnography (PSG), the gold standard diagnostic tool for OSA, often unavailable due to patient financial and geographic constraints. Our objective analyze relationship between patient's subjective complaints results from their PSG determine value Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) detecting OSA Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted pediatric patients with suspected March 2012...
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has greatly impacted pediatric healthcare facilities throughout the United States due to widespread case rescheduling and implementation of supplementary COVID-19 perioperative protocols. To our knowledge, no studies have investigated impact on volume, surgical timing, or operational aspects cleft procedures. The aim this study is investigate that had care at institution. Methods: A retrospective comparing in (the pre-pandemic cohort) 2020 was...
Background To our knowledge, no national studies have investigated the epidemiology of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) in United States since incorporation International Statistical Classification Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10 CM). Objective Our objective is to analyze HHT from 2013 2017 determine relationships between epistaxis other associated complications this rare disease. Methods We analyzed by accessing data 87 709 738...
The provision of health care in the perioperative setting has undergone significant changes due to severe respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Hospital facilities have been tasked with developing and implementing personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols protect both medical providers patients. Texas Children's created a set for donning doffing PPE while managing surgical pediatric These requirements numerous modifications as result our internal infrastructural...
ABSTRACT Purpura fulminans can result in significant full-thickness wounds, posing a challenge the pediatric population, given paucity of donor sites for reconstruction. The authors present case an 11-month-old patient whom split-thickness skin allograft (TheraSkin) was successfully implemented as temporizing measure large leg wound.
Our objective is to assess the impact of virtual interview (VI) format on urology residency interviews during COVID-19 pandemic from perspectives program directors (PDs).
The 2020 to 2021 residency and fellowship application cycles were profoundly affected by the introduction of virtual interviews. authors investigated impact format had on plastic surgery interviews from perspectives program directors.Surveys sent directors integrated programs ascertain their regarding format's Program stratified into cohorts, comparative analysis was performed.Ninety-two directors, 28 64 programs, completed our survey (35 percent). Compared in-person interviews, reported be...
Scholarly productivity and research output vary among different subspecialties. The h-index was developed as a more wholesome metric that measures an author's contribution to literature.Through web-based cross-sectional analysis, we investigated the differences in scholarly impact influence of both fellowship nonfellowship-trained academic otolaryngologists United States. A secondary objective further understand larger fields.A analysis performed for active faculty otolaryngologists. total...
Smile Train, the largest global cleft nonprofit organization, employs a model of establishing partnerships with treatment centers and medical professionals in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). Having presence over 90 throughout its history, organization provides support for lip palate repair as well comprehensive care (CCC) patients clefts. With goal reducing disparities access to quality surgical, anesthesia, care, Train strengthens partners training, education, equipment, patient...
COVID-19 imposed significant limitations upon the 2021 U.S. National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), most important of which is replacement traditional in-person interviews with a virtual format. To determine strengths, limitations, and overall utility (VIs) for residency applicant selection, 14-question electronic survey was administered to programme directors (PDs) all American Council Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited programmes, from December 2020 through March 2021. PDs...
Juvenile localized scleroderma (LS) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) are rare pediatric conditions often associated with severe morbidities. Delays in diagnosis common, increasing the risk for permanent damage worse outcomes. This study explored caregiver perspectives on barriers they encountered while navigating care their child's scleroderma.In this cross-sectional study, caregivers of juvenile LS or SSc patients were recruited from a virtual family educational conference online interest...
Procedures performed by plastic surgeons tend to generate lower work relative value units (RVUs) compared other surgical specialties despite their major contributions hospital revenue. The authors aimed compare RVUs allocated all free flap and pedicled reconstruction procedures based on associated median operative times discuss implications of these compensation disparities.A retrospective analysis deidentified patient data from the American College Surgeons National Surgical Quality...
Nager syndrome is a rare hereditary characterized by severe mandibulofacial and pre-axial upper limb anomalies. Patients with often exhibit syndromic Pierre-Robin sequence secondary to their hypoplastic mandible require mandibular distraction osteogenesis prevent dependence on tracheostomy or gastric tube. This procedure, however, has been associated temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. TMJ ankylosis highly debilitating condition that dramatically impairs patients’ function can result in...
As a result of COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 US residency MATCH was devoid traditional in-person interviews. Herein, we assess impact Virtual Interviews (VIs) on resident selection, from perspectives Orthopedic Surgery (OS) Program Directors (PDs).A 14-item survey sent to PDs ACGME-accredited OS residencies. Questions were designed pros, cons, and robustness VIs compared their antecedent format.Forty-seven responded our survey. antagonized PDs' ability applicants' fit program (76.6%),...