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
2016
Long-Term Surgical and Speech Outcomes Following Palatoplasty in Patients With Treacher–Collins Syndrome
Golinko MS, LeBlanc EM, Hallett AM, Alperovich M, Flores RL. Long-Term Surgical and Speech Outcomes Following Palatoplasty in Patients With Treacher–Collins Syndrome. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27: 1408-1411. PMID: 27607112, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000002821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreacher Collins syndromeVelopharyngeal dysfunctionCleft palateSurgical outcomesSpeech outcomesSpeech pathologistsCleft palate typeChallenging patient populationMajority of patientsCleft palate repairTime of palatoplastyLong-term speechPruzansky classificationVeau IVeau IIVeau IIIFurther surgeryPharyngeal surgeryUnderwent repairRetrospective reviewPatient populationSingle institutionPalate repairHigh incidencePatients