2022
The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases
Panayi AC, Foroutanjazi S, Parikh N, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Diehm YF, Pomahac B. The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2022, 75: 2941-2954. PMID: 35599223, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplant-based reconstructionBreast reconstructionMFI-5Unplanned readmissionPostoperative outcomesSurgical complicationsMedical complicationsMFI scoreRisk predictorsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseBreast reconstruction patientsFrailty index-5Powerful risk predictorImprovement Program databasePreoperative risk stratificationStrong risk predictorAutologous breast reconstructionAdverse surgical outcomesType of reconstructionHigh rateFrail patientsHospital stayPerioperative risk
2021
The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction: An ACS-NSQIP data analysis
Panayi AC, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Diehm YF, Pomahac B. The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction: An ACS-NSQIP data analysis. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2021, 75: 1360-1371. PMID: 34955390, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.11.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuperficial incisional infectionSeptic shockMedical complicationsNeck microvascular reconstructionMetS patientsMicrovascular reconstructionIncisional infectionPostoperative outcomesMetS groupMetabolic syndromeSurgical outcomesHigh rateOrgan space infectionPostoperative medical complicationsOccurrence of sepsisAverage operative timeImpact of MetSMicrovascular flap reconstructionPoor surgical outcomesSkilled care facilitySite of surgeryFree skin flapsType of flapTerms of demographicsHospital stay