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Comparison of Complication Risks Following Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction Based on Seven Pre-Operative Indications: Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Database.
Free tissue transfer is a valuable surgical option for the reconstruction of a myriad of complex lower extremity defects. Currently, there is a paucity of data that examines the risks of complications for each of these unique indications. …
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In the Age of Social Media, How Does the Public Choose a Plastic Surgeon? A Crowdsourcing Analysis of Major Deciding Factors.
[BACKGROUND] Patients consider many factors when selecting a plastic surgeon. Previous studies have demonstrated the importance of board certification and reputation in this decision. Despite this, there is a paucity of knowledge on the rol…
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Timing of Unplanned Reoperation After Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction: What Are the Roles of Procedure Indication and Defect Etiology?
[BACKGROUND] Advancements in lower extremity (LE) microsurgery have allowed for the expansion of indications for LE reconstructions. This project aims to better understand the temporal pattern and risk factors associated with LE free flap f…
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Significant Reduction in Length of Stay in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction With Implementation of Multimodal ERAS Protocol.
[BACKGROUND] Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) implementation achieves earlier recovery, reduced hospital length of stay (LOS) and improved outcomes in patients undergoing deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) free flaps. We sough…
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Trends of Autologous Free-Flap Breast Reconstruction and Safety during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.
[BACKGROUND] Autologous free-flap breast reconstruction (ABR) is a valuable surgical option for patients following mastectomy. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a myriad of factors that have affected access to car…
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Safe perioperative tamoxifen use in autologous breast free flap reconstruction: systematic review and meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Perioperative tamoxifen remains a valuable therapeutic modality for breast cancer patients. Studies in the existing literature have suggested a potential increased risk of thrombotic complications in autologous breast free flap…
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Critical Importance of the First Postoperative Days After Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: An Analysis of Timing of Reoperation Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database.
[BACKGROUND] Head and neck free flaps remain associated with considerable rates of take-back and prolonged hospital length of stay. However, there have been no studies on a national level benchmarking the timeline and predictors of head and…
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Optimizing Abdominoplasty Surgical Site Morbidity Profiling Through an Effective and Nationally Validated Risk Scoring System.
[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasty complication rates are among the highest for cosmetic surgery. We sought to create a validated scoring system to predict the likelihood of wound complications after abdominoplasty using a national multi-instituti…