2024
Trends in Revision Facial Feminization Surgery.
Ihnat J, Hu K, Wood S, Sutherland R, Allam O, Parikh N, Alperovich M. Trends in Revision Facial Feminization Surgery. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2024 PMID: 39325077, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010693.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial feminization surgeryGender-affirming surgeryFeminization surgeryFacial feminization surgery proceduresFacial feminization surgery patientsEnhance surgical outcomesHormone therapySurgical outcomesSurgical approachChart reviewLower BMIManual chart reviewPatient factorsSurgerySmoking statusPatientsTGNB patientsGender-affirming proceduresOlder ageBMIDiagnosis of transsexualismAssociated with differencesOutcomesImprove careAge
2019
Breast reconstruction patterns and outcomes in academic and community practices within a single institution
Gabrick K, Alperovich M, Chouari F, Mets EJ, Reinhart M, Dinis J, Avraham T. Breast reconstruction patterns and outcomes in academic and community practices within a single institution. The Breast Journal 2019, 26: 924-930. PMID: 31788914, DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13693.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYale-New Haven HospitalBreast reconstructionMore patientsSingle institutionPlastic surgeonsCommercial insuranceHigh rateRetrospective chart reviewPrevalence of diabetesSimilar complication ratesNipple-sparing mastectomyHigher infection rateAP cohortChart reviewComplication rateCP cohortPostoperative outcomesPreoperative historySurgery ratesPsychiatric comorbidityInsurance statusAutologous reconstructionPractice patternsMedicaid patientsGreater prevalence