Featured Publications
Classification of Subtypes of Crouzon Syndrome Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis.
Lu X, Sawh-Martinez R, Forte AJ, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Wilson A, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Classification of Subtypes of Crouzon Syndrome Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31: 678-684. PMID: 32068731, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClass IIICrouzon syndromeClass IClass IISuture involvementSuture synostosisSimilar craniofacial characteristicsComputed tomography scanClassification of subtypesSurgical interventionMorphology of patientsAnatomic deformityTomography scanSurgical techniqueCT scanDifferent subtypesSagittal synostosisSyndromeClass IVPremature closureCraniofacial characteristicsSevere craniofacial malformationsCranial base lengthSynostosisDifferent pathologies
2021
The Impact of implant-based reconstruction on persistent pain after breast cancer surgery: A systematic review
Guliyeva G, Torres RA, Avila FR, Kaplan JL, Lu X, Forte AJ. The Impact of implant-based reconstruction on persistent pain after breast cancer surgery: A systematic review. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2021, 75: 519-527. PMID: 34801428, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer surgeryPersistent painCancer surgeryFrequency of analgesicsPlastic surgeonsBreast cancer survivorsFull-text articlesAppropriate reconstruction techniqueCancer survivorsSurgical techniqueImplant reconstructionEligible articlesSystematic reviewPPBCTFinal reviewSame dosagePatientsRelevant articlesIncreased chanceLower chancePainSurgerySurgeonsMost studiesScopus databasesHockey stick incision: a modified technique for chest wall masculinization
Junn A, Khetpal S, Smetona J, Dinis J, Hirschman A, Mozaffari MA, Singh A, Ching AH, Alperovich M, Lu X, Persing JA. Hockey stick incision: a modified technique for chest wall masculinization. Annals Of Translational Medicine 2021, 9: 600-600. PMID: 33987298, PMCID: PMC8105854, DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-7678.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChest wall masculinizationChest masculinization surgeryPatient satisfactionDouble-incision mastectomyClinical outcomesTransgender menFree nipple graft techniqueYale-New Haven HospitalComparable patient satisfactionPost-operative eventsRetrospective chart reviewEffective surgical techniquePost-operative outcomesBody mass indexLateral chest wallFree nipple graftBMI patientsChart reviewMass indexWound dehiscenceHigher BMINipple graftSurgical techniqueGraft techniqueChest wall
2020
Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis for Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Systematic Review
Forte AJ, Khan N, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Saleem HY, Lu X, Manrique OJ, Ciudad P, McLaughlin SA. Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis for Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Systematic Review. Indian Journal Of Plastic Surgery 2020, 53: 017-024. PMID: 32367914, PMCID: PMC7192660, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity lymphedemaLymphaticovenous anastomosisExtremity lymphedemaLimb circumferenceMajority of patientsOverall incidence rateSubjective clinical improvementNumber of anastomosesQuality of lifeProtein-rich fluidClinical improvementConservative therapyConsiderable morbiditySurgical outcomesTreatment modalitiesSurgical alternativeIncidence rateImproved outcomesSurgical techniqueInvasive approachPhysiologic dysfunctionSubjective findingsPubMed databaseGreater efficacyLimb volume
2018
Primary rhinoplasty for female patients utilizing autologous costal cartilage transplantation
You J, Wang H, Zhang B, Zheng R, Xu Y, Tian L, Lu X, Fan F. Primary rhinoplasty for female patients utilizing autologous costal cartilage transplantation. Chinese Journal Of Plastic Surgery 2018, 34: 924-927. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2018.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutologous costal cartilagePrimary rhinoplastyFemale patientsNasal appearanceCostal cartilageAutologous costal cartilage graftsType of graftCostal cartilage graftPrimary rhinoplasty casesWide alar baseRevision surgerySurgical techniqueSatisfactory outcomeLower dorsumNasal contourCartilage graftsAlar baseCartilage transplantationNasal tipMinor deformitiesRhinoplasty casesGraftRhinoplastyPatientsSignificant improvement