2021
The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in head and neck microvascular reconstruction: An analysis of 3795 cases
Panayi AC, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Foroutanjazi S, Diehm YF, Pomahac B. The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in head and neck microvascular reconstruction: An analysis of 3795 cases. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2021, 42: 103121. PMID: 34171698, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnastomosis, SurgicalDiabetes MellitusFemaleForecastingFrailtyHeadHeart FailureHumansHypertensionLength of StayMaleMicrovesselsMiddle AgedNeckOperative TimePlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveSeverity of Illness IndexSurgical FlapsTreatment OutcomeConceptsNeck microvascular reconstructionMFI-5Microvascular reconstructionMFI scoreSubgroup analysisNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseFrailty index-5Non-home dischargeImprovement Program databaseAverage operative timeCongestive heart failureObstructive pulmonary diseasePost-operative outcomesPre-operative identificationPost-operative supportTerms of demographicsHospital stayPerioperative riskUnplanned readmissionHome dischargePostoperative outcomesYounger patientsFrailty index
2018
A novel microsurgical anastomosis training model using gradually thawed cryopreserved microvessels of rat cadavers
Safi AF, Safi S, Tayeh M, Timmer M, Goldbrunner R, Kauke M. A novel microsurgical anastomosis training model using gradually thawed cryopreserved microvessels of rat cadavers. Journal Of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2018, 46: 1126-1131. PMID: 29802058, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2018.05.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommon carotid arteryExternal jugular veinFemoral vesselsVenous anastomosisLocal ethics committeePatency failurePatency ratesFemoral arteryVein anastomosisCarotid arteryJugular veinMicrovessel anastomosesNeck anatomyCadaveric studyAnastomosisPrior microsurgical experienceSurgical anatomyMicrosurgical experienceAnatomical dissectionEthics CommitteeOperation timeNovel training modelAverage timeArteryCadaveric vessels