2024
Opioid Use Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures.
Rancu A, Salib A, Kammien A, Lizardi J, Allam O, Grauer J, Alperovich M. Opioid Use Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2024 PMID: 39601551, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010930.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMorphine milligram equivalentsMandible fracturesProportion of patientsOpioid useOpioid prescriptionsInternal fixationInternal fixation of mandibular fracturesPrescribing patternsFixation of mandibular fracturesMedian morphine milligram equivalentsHistory of chronic painOpioid prescribing patternsDecreased proportion of patientsPost-fractureDays post-fractureLong bone fracturesTraumatic craniofacial injuriesMilligram equivalentsMandibular fracturesPrescribed narcoticsPostoperative painChronic painCraniofacial injuriesOpen reductionOpioidRisk 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 studyThe Most Socially Vulnerable Patients Benefit the Most Following Gender Affirming Facial Surgery
Parikh N, Hu K, Ihnat J, Allam O, Diatta F, Rancu A, Wood S, Flores Perez P, Persing J, Alperovich M. The Most Socially Vulnerable Patients Benefit the Most Following Gender Affirming Facial Surgery. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2024 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010718.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchArea deprivation index scoreDeprivation index scoreSocial vulnerability index scoresSocial Vulnerability IndexMinor themesImpact of social vulnerabilityNeighborhood socioeconomic disadvantageIndex scorePatient-reported outcomesAppearance satisfactionSocioeconomic disadvantageHome addressFACE-Q modulesSocial vulnerabilityVulnerable patientsLinear regression analysisImpact of surgeryUnivariate linear regression analysisPatient benefitThemesGeo-codedLack of informationRegression analysisScoresTransportation themeQuantification of Changes in Chin Morphometric Parameters Following Feminization Genioplasty.
Hu K, Parikh N, Ihnat J, Flores Perez P, Williams M, Almeida M, Allam O, Alperovich M. Quantification of Changes in Chin Morphometric Parameters Following Feminization Genioplasty. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2024 PMID: 39325150, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChin projectionCT scanBony changesEvaluate bony changesFACE-Q scoresFacial feminization surgeryStatistically significant decreasePatient-reported outcome measuresQuality of life patient-reported outcome measuresGenioplastyFACE-QFacial harmonyPresurgical valuesChin heightFeminization surgerySurgeryChin regionPatientsCT imagesPatient outcomesSignificant decreaseOutcome measuresChinWorld Health Organization QualityFeminismTrends 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 careAgeThe Impact of Facial Feminization Surgery on Appearance Satisfaction and Gender Dysphoria: A GENDER-Q and GPSQ Study
Hosseini H, Ihnat J, Hu K, Allam O, Parikh N, Mukherjee T, Alperovich M. The Impact of Facial Feminization Surgery on Appearance Satisfaction and Gender Dysphoria: A GENDER-Q and GPSQ Study. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: 3-4. PMCID: PMC11411966, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0001063828.26100.6d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA comprehensive review of the educational, clinical and rehabilitative applications of 3D printing technology in hand surgery
Allam O, Kammien A, Baker R, Adamczyk P, Prsic A. A comprehensive review of the educational, clinical and rehabilitative applications of 3D printing technology in hand surgery. Plastic And Aesthetic Research 2024, 11: n/a-n/a. DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2024.15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical outcomesHand surgeryLong-term clinical outcomesHigher patient comfortComprehensive preoperative planningImprove surgical accuracyPatient-specific modelsReduced operative timeImprove functional outcomesCost-effective implantSurgical techniqueSurgical accuracyFunctional outcomesOperative timePreoperative planningPatient comfortSurgeryCutting guidesPatient anatomyRadiation exposurePerioperative settingSurgical skillsImprove compliancePatient educationPreliminary dataUsing the SCAR-Q to Evaluate Morbidity of Scars in Craniosynostosis Repair.
Parikh N, Hu K, Allam O, Lewis K, Ihnat J, Rancu A, Boroumand S, Persing J, Alperovich M. Using the SCAR-Q to Evaluate Morbidity of Scars in Craniosynostosis Repair. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2024, 10556656241272473. PMID: 39140877, DOI: 10.1177/10556656241272473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSCAR-QCraniosynostosis surgeryPsychosocial impactPatient aesthetic satisfactionScar-related symptomsTime of surgeryType of surgeryPost-operative scarringPatients aged 8Higher patient dissatisfactionSurvey completionMann-Whitney UCraniosynostosis repairScar burdenSuture involvementEvaluate morbidityFemale patientsPearson correlation testScar appearanceMean agePatient characteristicsSurgeryCraniofacial conditionsMann-WhitneyPatientsThe Association of Surgical Setting With Opioid Prescribing Patterns Following Wide-Awake Trigger Finger Release
Kammien A, Shvedova M, Allam O, Prsic A, Grauer J, Colen D. The Association of Surgical Setting With Opioid Prescribing Patterns Following Wide-Awake Trigger Finger Release. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2024, 93: e45-e49. PMID: 38984645, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000004030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPerioperative opioid prescriptionMorphine milligram equivalentsOpioid prescriptionsPain controlSurgical settingPostoperative painOffice-based surgeryOperating roomMultivariate analysisPerception of postoperative painOpioid prescribing patternsPostoperative pain controlReducing opioid prescriptionsNational administrative claims databaseElixhauser Comorbidity Index scoreChronic back/neck painHand surgeryComorbidity Index scoreAdministrative claims databaseMonitored anesthesia careMilligram equivalentsPostoperative dataPrescribed opioidsPerioperative opioidsPreoperative dataQuantitative Assessment of Forehead Morphology Following Facial Feminization Surgery
Parikh N, Hu K, Ihnat J, Almeida M, Williams M, Alper D, Allam O, Aral A, Persing J, Alperovich M. Quantitative Assessment of Forehead Morphology Following Facial Feminization Surgery. Transgender Health 2024 DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2024.0019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial feminization surgeryFrontonasal angleFACE-QComputerized tomographyFeminization surgeryPreoperative to postoperative changeTime of surgeryIntraclass coefficientFACE-Q modulesGender-affirming surgeryPatient-reported outcome measuresForehead contourPostoperative changesAcademic medical centerForehead morphologySurgeryPatientsQuality of lifeInclusion criteriaCT imagesMedical CenterPatient satisfactionOutcome measuresInter-rater reliabilityForeheadSurgical Management of Breast Capsular Contracture—A Multi-institutional Data Analysis of Risk Factors for Early Complications
Knoedler S, Knoedler L, Boroumand S, Alfertshofer M, Diatta F, Sofo G, Huelsboemer L, Hansen F, Könneker S, Kim B, Perozzo F, Ayyala H, Allam O, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Surgical Management of Breast Capsular Contracture—A Multi-institutional Data Analysis of Risk Factors for Early Complications. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2024, 1-12. PMID: 38926252, DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04203-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk factorsPostoperative complicationsCC surgeryInpatient settingMedical complicationsAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseRisk factors of postoperative complicationsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseImplant-based breast surgeryMultivariate analysisPreoperative diagnosis of hypertensionFactors of postoperative complicationsQuality Improvement Program databaseLevel of Evidence IIIThis journalEvidence-Based Medicine ratingsAnalysis of risk factorsDay complication ratesDays follow-upEvidence IIIThis journalLevel of evidenceSurgical adverse eventsDiagnosis of hypertensionMulti-institutional dataTreatment of CCFuture of autologous breast reconstruction: a review of novel technological innovations
Allam O, Foster C, Knoedler L, Knoedler S, Oh S, Pomahac B, Ayyala H. Future of autologous breast reconstruction: a review of novel technological innovations. Plastic And Aesthetic Research 2024, 11: n/a-n/a. DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2024.21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSports participation after craniosynostosis repair: the critical role of post-operative guidance in parental decision-making
Parikh N, Hu K, Allam O, Ihnat J, Rancu A, Boroumand S, Persing J, Alperovich M. Sports participation after craniosynostosis repair: the critical role of post-operative guidance in parental decision-making. Child's Nervous System 2024, 40: 2551-2556. PMID: 38578479, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06381-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParental decision-makingContact sportsHealthcare providersSports participationMethodsParents of childrenMean comfort levelPrimary surgeonChildren aged 6American Academy of PediatricsPatient safetyAcademy of PediatricsHealthcare professionalsLimited-contactDecision-making processPearson correlation testAged 6Parental anxietyHealthcareLikert scaleChildren's participationSport involvementAmerican AcademyCraniosynostosis repairDecision-makingChi-squareSmooth versus Textured Tissue Expanders: Comparison of Outcomes and Complications in 536 Implants
Allam O, Dinis J, Almeida M, Junn A, Mozaffari M, Shah R, Chong L, Olawoyin O, Mehta S, Park K, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Smooth versus Textured Tissue Expanders: Comparison of Outcomes and Complications in 536 Implants. Archives Of Plastic Surgery 2024, 51: 042-051. PMID: 38425846, PMCID: PMC10901592, DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTextured tissue expandersPain scoresTissue expanderTwo-stage breast reconstructionTextured surface implantsExpander fill volumeStudy evaluated outcomesAssociated with ageComparison of outcomesRegression analysisBilateral reconstructionPrepectoral placementComplication rateTextured implantsNo significant differenceBreast reconstructionPerioperative informationSurface implantsOperative timeTE exchangeComplicationsLinear regression analysisSignificant differencePainChi-square
2023
Technique for Cephalometric Analysis of the Craniofacial Skeleton Following Facial Feminization Surgery
Williams M, Almeida M, Alper D, Allam O, Shah J, Craver A, Judge A, Rivera J, Persing J, Alperovich M. Technique for Cephalometric Analysis of the Craniofacial Skeleton Following Facial Feminization Surgery. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2023, 35: 646-648. PMID: 37955450, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009885.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchApplication possibilities of artificial intelligence in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation—a narrative review
Knoedler L, Knoedler S, Allam O, Remy K, Miragall M, Safi A, Alfertshofer M, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Application possibilities of artificial intelligence in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation—a narrative review. Frontiers In Surgery 2023, 10: 1266399. PMID: 38026484, PMCID: PMC10646214, DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1266399.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComposite allotransplantationLong-term outcomesFacial trauma patientsSevere facial disfigurementRejection episodesSurgical treatmentTrauma patientsMalignancy screeningReconstructive surgeryClinical challengeFacial traumaPaucity of studiesReconstructive strategiesNarrative reviewPatientsFacial disfigurementAllotransplantationFuture studiesSurgeryDiagnosisTraumaDisfigurement
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 ResearchConceptsBREAST-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 sizePatientsEvaluation of Complication Rates of Free Flap Reconstruction in Pediatric Patients
Allam O, Shah R, Cadwell JB, Dinis J, Peck C, Junn A, Gowda A, Alperovich M. Evaluation of Complication Rates of Free Flap Reconstruction in Pediatric Patients. Journal Of Indian Association Of Pediatric Surgeons 2022, 27: 428-434. PMID: 36238337, PMCID: PMC9552629, DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_129_21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFree flap reconstructionComplication rateFlap reconstructionPediatric populationNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseAnastomotic complication rateCurrent Procedural Terminology codesImprovement Program databaseProcedural Terminology codesType of flapRegression analysisMultivariate regression analysisFree flap casesPostoperative complicationsReoperation rateIndependent predictorsPediatric patientsFlap complicationsSurgical outcomesPrimary procedureUpper extremityProgram databaseFlap typeChi-square analysisPerceived Age and Personality Profiling after Orthognathic Surgery
Pourtaheri N, Peck CJ, Gowda A, Parsaei Y, Allam O, Patel VK, Park E, Yu J, Lopez J, Steinbacher DM. Perceived Age and Personality Profiling after Orthognathic Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2022, 150: 146-154. PMID: 35575641, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009229.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient's facial profileOrthognathic surgeryPatient sociodemographicsFacial profileOlder ageCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELTime of surgerySignificant decreaseCharacteristic curve analysisUnpaired t-testOlder patientsYounger patientsPatient factorsSingle surgeonAge changesSurgeryPatientsPostoperative imagesCurve analysisSociodemographicsAgeSignificant differencesMultivariate regressionT-testBase of evidenceProphylactic Desexualizing Mastectomy for an Intellectually Disabled Woman: Protective Measure or Disregard for Autonomy?
Allam O, Gudbranson E, Long AS, Alperovich M, Avraham T. Prophylactic Desexualizing Mastectomy for an Intellectually Disabled Woman: Protective Measure or Disregard for Autonomy? Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2022, 10: e4347. PMID: 35620504, PMCID: PMC9126510, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004347.Peer-Reviewed Original Research