2024
Risk of Postoperative Complications After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Behcet Syndrome Patients
Ratnasamy P, Diatta F, Allam O, Kauke-Navarro M, Grauer J. Risk of Postoperative Complications After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Behcet Syndrome Patients. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00040. PMID: 39392934, PMCID: PMC11469891, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehcet's syndromeAdverse eventsTotal knee arthroplastyMultivariate analysisRevision surgeryRisk of postoperative complicationsRisk of perioperative adverse eventsTotal hip arthroplastyLog-rank testElixhauser Comorbidity Index scoreRetrospective cohort studyMultisystem autoimmune disorderPostoperative adverse eventsPerioperative adverse eventsComorbidity Index scoreNational administrative databaseKnee arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplasty patientsPostoperative complicationsNo significant differencePatient ageAutoimmune disordersPerioperative managementSyndrome patientsCohort study
2022
Flap to Mastectomy Mass: Are Higher Ratios Associated with Greater Breast Reconstruction Satisfaction?
Long AS, Ching A, Hauc SC, Mozaffari MA, Junn AH, Rivera JC, Almeida MN, Alper DP, Allam O, Alperovich M. Flap to Mastectomy Mass: Are Higher Ratios Associated with Greater Breast Reconstruction Satisfaction? Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2022, 39: 209-213. PMID: 35752166, DOI: 10.1055/a-1885-1540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBreast NeoplasmsEpigastric ArteriesFemaleHumansMammaplastyMastectomyPatient SatisfactionPerforator FlapRetrospective StudiesConceptsBREAST-Q surveysAutologous breast reconstructionBody mass indexPatient satisfactionBreast reconstructionHigh patient-reported satisfactionLong-term patient satisfactionPatient underwent radiation therapySuperior patient-reported outcomesDeep inferior epigastric perforator flapPatient-reported satisfactionUnderwent radiation therapyPatient-reported outcomesNumber of surgeriesMost patientsMass indexRetrospective studySurgery failureBreast ScoreRadiation therapySmall breastsPerforator flapProsthetic techniquesBreast sizePatients
2021
A Comprehensive Single-Center Analysis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Following Orthognathic Surgery
Pourtaheri N, Peck CJ, Maniskas S, Park KE, Allam O, Chandler L, Smetona J, Yang J, Wilson A, Dinis J, Lopez J, Steinbacher DM. A Comprehensive Single-Center Analysis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Following Orthognathic Surgery. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 33: 584-587. PMID: 34510064, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalgesics, OpioidAntiemeticsFemaleHumansMorphineOrthognathic SurgeryPostoperative Nausea and VomitingRetrospective StudiesVomitingYoung AdultConceptsNausea/vomitingMorphine equivalentsRisk factorsOrthognathic surgeryAntiemetic medicationOpioid analgesiaOrthognathic surgical patientsPONV risk factorsPostoperative morphine equivalentsRetrospective cohort studySingle-center analysisMajority of patientsSignificant risk factorsOrthognathic surgery patientsLe Fort IAnesthesia noteApfel scoreExperienced emesisPONV reductionPostoperative opioidsProphylactic antiemeticsPostoperative nauseaCohort studyPatient demographicsSurgery patientsPredictors for Prolonged Drain Use Following Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Dinis J, Allam O, Junn A, Park KE, Mozaffari MA, Shah R, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Predictors for Prolonged Drain Use Following Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2021, 38: 160-167. PMID: 34284504, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731765.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrain durationDrain useAxillary dissectionBreast reconstructionAutologous reconstructionOperation-related characteristicsMicrovascular breast reconstructionAfrican American raceAutologous breast reconstructionMicrovascular free flapsAbdominal drainBreast flapElevated BMIHispanic raceSurgical drainsRisk factorsMultivariable regressionFree flapLinear regression analysisBMIBreastUse durationHypertensionFurther studiesPoint increaseRespective Roles of Craniosynostosis and Syndromic Influences on Cranial Fossa Development
Lu X, Forte AJ, Wilson AT, Park KE, Allam O, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Alonso N, Persing JA. Respective Roles of Craniosynostosis and Syndromic Influences on Cranial Fossa Development. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2021, 148: 145-156. PMID: 34181610, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCrushed Cartilage and Autologous Fat for Dorsal Nasal Refinement
Gowda AU, Pourtaheri N, Park KE, Allam O, Maniskas S, Parsaei Y, Steinbacher DM. Crushed Cartilage and Autologous Fat for Dorsal Nasal Refinement. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2021, 45: 2271-2277. PMID: 33821313, DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02257-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGraft retentionAutologous fatDorsal heightDorsal onlay graftsLevel of evidenceEvidence IVThis journalMean age 32ResultsFourteen patientsDorsal onlayPostoperative changesPatient satisfactionUndesirable sequelaeOnlay graftAuthors wwwMedicine ratingsThree-dimensional photographsAesthetic outcomePrimary open rhinoplastyNasal appearanceAge 32Nasal aestheticsSurgeon reviewersVolumetric subtractionOpen rhinoplastyTable of ContentsAbdominal subcutaneous fat thickness as a substitute for BMI in predicting complications in abdominally‐based autologous breast reconstruction
Dinis J, Junn A, Shah R, Allam O, Mehta S, Mozaffari MA, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness as a substitute for BMI in predicting complications in abdominally‐based autologous breast reconstruction. Microsurgery 2021, 41: 341-347. PMID: 33720454, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30732.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBody Mass IndexBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMammaplastyMastectomyPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSubcutaneous Fat, AbdominalConceptsAbdominal subcutaneous fat thicknessBody mass indexRecipient site complicationsBreast reconstructionFat necrosisMinor complicationsSite complicationsComputed tomographyMicrovascular free flap breast reconstructionMultivariable logistic regression analysisFree flap breast reconstructionSubcutaneous fat thicknessFlap fat necrosisL4-L5 spaceAutologous breast reconstructionFlap breast reconstructionPreoperative computed tomographyPostmastectomy breast reconstructionLogistic regression analysisMultivariable regression modelsAutologous tissue transferPatient selectionRetrospective reviewMass indexPreoperative imagingSex, Race, Insurance, and Pain: Do Patient Sociodemographics Influence Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Among Hand Surgeons?
Peck CJ, Carney M, Chiu A, Park KE, Prassinos A, Allam O, Thomson JG, Prsic A. Sex, Race, Insurance, and Pain: Do Patient Sociodemographics Influence Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Among Hand Surgeons? Hand 2021, 17: 1133-1138. PMID: 33682465, PMCID: PMC9608288, DOI: 10.1177/1558944721998020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative opioid prescriptionsHand surgeonsOpioid prescriptionsPatient sociodemographicsChronic painSingle academic medical centerNumerous sociodemographic factorsPostoperative pain managementUndertreatment of painCertain patient populationsEvidence-based guidelinesCarpal tunnel releaseAcademic medical centerType of procedureAverage morphinePain managementBlack patientsPatient populationPrescription practicesHand surgeryRetrospective analysisMedical CenterType of insuranceSociodemographic factorsPainAirway Growth in Preoperative Patients with Crouzon Syndrome
Lu X, Forte AJ, Park KE, Allam O, Smetona J, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing JA. Airway Growth in Preoperative Patients with Crouzon Syndrome. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine 2021, 23: 191-197. PMID: 33577380, DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2020.0441.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageNasal airway volumeAirway volumeCrouzon syndromePharyngeal airwayCross-sectional areaAirway cross-sectional areaObstructive sleep apneaMonths of agePreoperative patientsSleep apneaMaximal constrictionAirway developmentAirway growthTomography scanAge subgroupsCT scanPatientsSyndromeCrouzon patientsNatural historyAgeNormal dimensionsAirwayMaterialise software
2020
Does Surgical Specialty Impact Mandibular Fracture Outcomes?
Sun A, Nguyen K, Mehta SK, Allam O, Park KE, Alperovich M. Does Surgical Specialty Impact Mandibular Fracture Outcomes? Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 32: 855-858. PMID: 32941216, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultHumansMandibleMandibular FracturesPatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSurgery, PlasticConceptsReoperation rateReadmission ratesFracture managementInfection rateNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramHigher ASA class patientsSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramComparable perioperative outcomesLength of staySignificant differencesQuality Improvement ProgramHigh ratePRS patientsPerioperative outcomesPatient agePatient demographicsFracture outcomesOperative timeENT patientsAdverse outcomesClass patientsMaxillofacial traumaPractice patternsPatientsPRS group