2020
Microsurgery in the sickle cell trait population: is it actually safe?
Abraham PF, Allam O, Park KE, Alperovich M. Microsurgery in the sickle cell trait population: is it actually safe? BMJ Case Reports 2020, 13: e234924. PMID: 32381529, PMCID: PMC7222880, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-234924.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSickle cell traitCell traitSickle cell disease patientsSickle cell trait patientsPoor vascular flowPostoperative day 2Indocyanine green angiographySickle cell diseaseMicrovascular free flapsSickle cell disease populationVenous congestionDisease patientsGreen angiographyVenous anastomosisCell diseaseMicrovascular compromiseDisease populationFree flapPatent anastomosisDay 2Flap transferVascular flowArterial Doppler signalsPatientsOperating room
2019
Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: Characterization of the One-Team and Two-Team Approaches
Torabi SJ, Chouairi F, Dinis J, Alperovich M. Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: Characterization of the One-Team and Two-Team Approaches. Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2019, 78: 295-304. PMID: 31622570, DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.09.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLonger operative timeMicrovascular free flapsOperative timeReconstructive surgeryFree flapNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramPropensity scoreSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramOperating roomHigher American SocietyIncidence of complicationsRate of complicationsNeck reconstructive surgeryLength of stayComplicated reconstructive proceduresQuality Improvement ProgramConcurrent headNeck OncosurgeryAnesthesiologists classificationPostoperative staySurgery groupComplication rateReconstructive headRetrospective studyNeck procedures
2017
Medical Modeling for Precision Ulna Reconstruction Using a Microvascular Fibula Free Flap
Alperovich M, Bekisz JM, Thanik VD. Medical Modeling for Precision Ulna Reconstruction Using a Microvascular Fibula Free Flap. Hand 2017, 12: np104-np108. PMID: 28718319, PMCID: PMC5684940, DOI: 10.1177/1558944716688531.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMicrovascular fibula free flapFibula free flapFree flapUlna reconstructionMotor vehicle accidentsLag screw placementForearm soft tissuesMedical modelingContralateral forearmLower extremitiesContralateral ulnaMuscle lossExtremity reconstructionFibula flapNative ulnaAnatomic lengthOsseous healingVehicle accidentsScrew placementAdditional fixationSegmental lossSurgical specialtiesRight radiusSoft tissueUlna length
2014
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Patients with Prior Breast Irradiation
Alperovich M, Choi M, Frey JD, Lee ZH, Levine JP, Saadeh PB, Shapiro RL, Axelrod DM, Guth AA, Karp NS. Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Patients with Prior Breast Irradiation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 134: 202e-206e. PMID: 25068341, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000321.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNipple-sparing mastectomyNipple-areola complex necrosisPrior breast irradiationMastectomy flap necrosisHigh-risk procedureBreast irradiationFlap necrosisComplete nipple-areola complex necrosisNipple-sparing mastectomy patientsHigh-risk patientsBody mass indexLatissimus dorsi flapMicrovascular free flapsSignificant differencesMastectomy cohortComplex complicationsImplant explantationMass indexMastectomy patientsCapsular contracturePartial necrosisAutologous reconstructionComplete necrosisIrradiated groupFree flap