Panayi AC

[BACKGROUND] Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious complication in oral cancer patients undergoing tumor excision and mandibular reconstruction, particularly after radiotherapy. This study compared a logistic regression-based nomogram with …

[BACKGROUND] Obesity's impact on postoperative outcomes in abdominoplasty remains poorly defined despite its rising prevalence. This study evaluates the effect of obesity on 30-day postoperative complications to inform risk assessment and m…

[BACKGROUND] Madelung's disease (MD) is a rare disorder with progressive, symmetric, non-encapsulated adipose deposition, predominantly in the cervicothoracic region. Surgery, lipectomy, liposuction, or combined procedures is the main treat…

[BACKGROUND] Hypertension affects nearly one-third of the global adult population and is associated with increased postoperative morbidity. However, its specific impact on outcomes of esthetic breast surgery (EBS) remains poorly understood.…

[BACKGROUND] The American Society of Plastic Surgeons guidelines emphasize the need for additional evidence regarding perioperative glycemic control in patients with diabetes undergoing breast reduction surgery. This study evaluates the ass…

[BACKGROUND] Although extended operative duration increases risks in other surgeries, its impact on breast reduction outcomes remains unclear. This retrospective cohort study investigated the relationship between operative time and postoper…

[BACKGROUND] Vascularization of the distal latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle flap determines the success of the procedure, particularly in large defects. Failure due to distal flap necrosis can necessitate reoperation and increase mortality. Ind…

The aim of this study was to grow axially vascularized soft tissue flaps in sheep using the arteriovenous loop (AVL) technique to be transplanted for defect reconstruction. This technique may be a promising alternative to conventional free …

[BACKGROUND] End-to-end anastomosis to the internal mammary artery (IMA) is the current standard anastomosis technique for women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. This approach…

[INTRODUCTION] Abdominoplasty and breast surgery are popular cosmetic procedures, often performed as stand-alone or combined procedures. However, the safety of combining these surgeries remains poorly understood. [METHODS] We analyzed data…

Deep plane facelifts have gained popularity for their natural and long-lasting results, prompting increased focus on advanced neck rejuvenation techniques. Both clinical experience and literature support refined strategies to address platys…

[BACKGROUND] Hypoalbuminemia, a biomarker of malnutrition, has been associated with adverse surgical outcomes;, however, its impact on breast reduction surgery is not yet well-documented. [METHODS] We queried the American college of surgeo…

[BACKGROUND] Racial disparities in surgical outcomes are well documented across various procedures, including oncological and reconstructive breast surgery. However, it remains unclear whether these inequalities extend to reduction mammopla…

[BACKGROUND] The caseload of breast reduction is on the rise. Despite this popularity, the association between body mass index (BMI) and postoperative outcomes remains unclear. We hypothesize that BMI is a significant determinant of postope…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation is a widely performed aesthetic surgery, yet the impact of operative time on postoperative outcomes remains unclear. While longer operative times have been linked to increased risks across a wide array of su…

[BACKGROUND] The potential of robot-assisted surgery in plastic and reconstructive surgery remains to be established, especially in free tissue transfer. This prospective study aimed to present our experience and findings from the first 50 …

Scar tissue formation presents a significant barrier to peripheral nerve recovery in clinical practice. While different experimental methods have been described, there is no clinically available gold standard for its prevention. This study …

[INTRODUCTION] Significant morbidity and mortality are hallmarks of the functional decline seen in physically frail patients. The modified frailty index 5 (mFI-5) represents a risk predictor score that has been validated as a comorbidity-ba…

Despite the growing use of autologous breast reconstruction with medial thigh-based free flaps, such as transverse upper gracilis (TMG) or profunda artery perforator (PAP) flaps, these procedures are infrequently performed on patients with …

[BACKGROUND] Owing to its safety and convenience, botulinum toxin type A (BoNtA) has become a first-choice treatment for contouring calf muscle asymmetries or deformities. Different injection methods and dosages have been discussed in the l…

[BACKGROUND] As a minimally invasive therapy, botulinum toxin A (BTXA) treatment effectively reduces the hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle (GM). Patient satisfaction is, however, reported to be low after treatment, with a possible cor…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation ranks among the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Yet, reports on post-operative patient-reported quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction remain conflicting. [METHODS] A systematic review was conducte…

[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammoplasty is popular among people of various age groups, yet the impact of age on postoperative outcomes remains debated. [METHODS] The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (20…

[BACKGROUND] The increasing demand and changing trends in rhinoplasty surgery emphasize the need for effective doctor-patient communication, for which Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be a valuable tool in managing patient expectations du…

[BACKGROUND] To evaluate the postoperative analgesic efficacy and safety of nerve block (NB) in patients undergoing breast surgery for cosmetic purposes. [METHODS] PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Libraries were searched from in…

[BACKGROUND] Androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of hair loss, can impair the patient's overall mental health. Although there are pharmaceutical and surgical treatments available, little is known about the public standpoint toward h…

[BACKGROUND] The BREAST-Q questionnaire reduction module is an established tool for outcomes after reduction mammoplasty. [OBJECTIVES] This systematic review and meta-analysis assess key parameters affecting pre- and postoperative scores, …

[BACKGROUND] Cosmetic breast surgery (CBS) can be subdivided into augmentation, mastopexy, reduction, and reconstruction. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze a multi-institutional national database to investig…

[OBJECTIVE] Despite the popularity of rhinoplasty, outcome research has been mainly limited to single-surgeon or single-institution reports. Therefore, we performed a multi-institutional analysis to present a broader portrait of the postope…