A5005723266- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Social Media in Health Education
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Mesenchymal stem cell research
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Yale University
2023-2025
Yale New Haven Hospital
2021-2023
Creative Commons
2018-2023
Rhode Island Hospital
2019-2020
Brown University
2018-2020
Purdue University Northwest
2016
Background: Breast cancer mortality and treatment differ across racial groups. It remains unclear whether such disparities are also reflected in perioperative outcomes of breast patients undergoing mastectomy. Study Design: We reviewed the American College Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database (2008-2021) to identify female who underwent mastectomy for oncological purposes. The were stratified by five groups (white, Black/African American, Asian,...
Many transgender and gender diverse people want to have children, but cross-sex hormone treatments limit fertility complete affirming genital surgeries preclude it (Auer et al., 2018; Ch...
Reconstruction of lid-cheek junction defects has a known risk ectropion. Cervicofacial flaps require significant dissection and can still be prone to V-Y advancement have been described as less morbid, but their use is limited moderate-size that do not involve the lid margin. The authors present technique combined Tripier for reconstruction large involving lower eyelid. A retrospective review patients undergoing authors' was performed. facial artery perforator flap designed in fashion...
Background A comprehensive comparison of surgical, aesthetic, and quality life outcomes by reduction mammaplasty technique does not exist. We sought to ascertain the effect on clinical, patient-reported outcomes. Methods Patients with symptomatic macromastia undergoing a superomedial or inferior pedicle mammoplasty single surgeon were identified. BREAST-Q surveys administered. Postoperative breast aesthetics assessed in 50 matched-patients. Patient characteristics, complications, life,...
Flexor tendon lacerations are a common and debilitating injury for thousands of Americans annually. Despite this, no study has attempted to estimate the economic impact these injuries. The objective this was flexor in America.The cost society estimated using validated prevalence-based illness model. primary cohort defined as all patients United States presenting with complete who underwent surgical repair. secondary by required reoperation within 1 year their initial operation. For groups,...
Background: Office-based surgery can increase logistical and financial efficiency for patients surgeons. The current study compares wide-awake office-based carpal tunnel release to surgeries performed in the operating room (OR) terms of volume, burden, narcotic prescriptions, adverse events. Methods: Surgeries under local-only anesthesia from 2010 2020 were identified a national administrative database (PearlDiver™). Patients grouped by surgical setting matched based on age, sex, comorbidity...
Background: Facial vascularized composite allotransplantation (fVCA) represents a valuable surgical option for reconstruction of the most devastating facial defects. There is mounting body evidence suggesting that healthcare disparities exist variety other and nonsurgical procedures. We aimed to investigate potential existence racial ethnic in field fVCA. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted by authors this on PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase databases from database inception...
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) consists of multiple, complex procedures. Well-informed patients have been shown to better outcomes and expectations. However, there is limited data evaluating FFS patient-oriented material online. This study aims evaluate the quality readability literature online.Facial surgery-related terms were queried in Google with location, cookies, user account information disabled. Websites analyzed for using Flesch Reading Ease Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level,...
Trigger finger release (TFR) has traditionally been performed in outpatient operating rooms. More recently, TFR may be the office setting to achieve greater efficiency and cost savings.The 2010-2020 Q2 PearlDiver M91Ortho data set was analyzed for cases of TFR. Exclusion criteria were age less than 18 years, <30 days postoperative records, concomitant hand surgery, monitored anesthesia use, inpatient surgery. Age, sex, Elixhauser comorbidity index recorded. Operating room procedures matched...
Face transplantation is a groundbreaking and complex surgical intervention offering profound physical psychological benefits to patients with severe facial disfigurements. This report provides an update on the long-term psychosocial outcome of eight face transplant recipients.
Summary: Acellular dermal matrices are commonly used in prepectoral breast reconstruction for implant coverage and support, but they associated with significant costs. The authors describe a technique which the is completely wrapped knitted Vicryl mesh then positioned on chest, without need any tacking sutures. A retrospective review was performed all consecutive reconstructions, using this at single institution. separate cohort undergoing conventional acellular matrix also reviewed...
The efficacy of antibiotic utilization following reduction mammaplasty has not been well studied. Furthermore, there is a lack data describing subgroups who are historically at high risk for surgical site infection (SSI), specifically the obese population.This study compares SSI rates in patients received postoperative courses antibiotics with those did not. Additional analysis was performed subgroup body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2.The 2010 to 2021 PearlDiver Mariner set reviewed identify...
Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been increasingly utilized in orthognathic surgery, aesthetic and craniofacial surgery. However, the risk of increasing venous thromboembolic events (VTE) must be carefully considered as TXA is a prothrombotic agent. Our study aimed to investigate safety setting facial feminization These patients are at an elevated for VTE baseline given their uniform history exogenous estrogen supplementation. A retrospective review all that underwent surgery our medical center...
Background: Face transplantation has emerged as a viable solution for reconstructing the most complex facial injuries. Previous work demonstrated that surgical revisions are necessary to optimize outcomes. The authors’ group updated previous report of in their cohort, quantified and described which were performed functional, aesthetic, or mixed indications, rationale, safety, long-term outcomes these revisions. Methods: A retrospective analysis 10 face transplants from April 2009 February...
Abstract Background Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed facial gender-affirming surgeries (FGASs) for transgender females, but well-established morphometric parameters describing feminizing nasal changes do not exist. Objectives Describe author's technique feminization rhinoplasty, analyze in 3-dimensional anthropomorphic parameters, and describe patient-reported outcomes. Methods Three-dimensional photogrammetric evaluation was both preoperatively postoperatively female...
PURPOSE: This national database study compares wide-awake hand surgeries in the United States performed operating room and office terms of volume, reimbursement, opioid prescriptions, adverse events. METHODS: Patients with trigger finger release, carpal tunnel De Quervain's mucous cyst excision were identified PearlDiver (2010-2020). Exclusion criteria concomitant surgery, sedation/monitored anesthesia, inpatient setting, follow-up <30 days, age <18 years. Cohorts stratified by surgical...
Many caregivers experienced the presence of adverse emotional, psychological, and physical ramifications associated with their caregiving roles.Feelings, such as stress, denial, helplessness, fear, were illustrated by parents.Parents also indicated a number effects, ranging from fatigue, escalation chronic conditions, assaults.This study suggests critical role social workers health care providers to support emotional needs this unique population caregivers, who must balance own aging...