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Michael Alperovich

MD, MSc, FACS

Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic)

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Does Smoking History Confer a Higher Risk for Reconstructive Complications in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy?Frey JD, Alperovich M, Levine JP, Choi M, Karp NS. Does Smoking History Confer a Higher Risk for Reconstructive Complications in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy? The Breast Journal 2017, 23:415-420.
The Drivers of Academic Success in Cleft and Craniofacial Centers: A 10-Year Analysis of over 2000 Publications.Plana NM, Massie JP, Stern MJ, Alperovich M, Runyan CM, Staffenberg DA, Koniaris LG, Grayson BH, Diaz-Siso JR, Flores RL. The Drivers of Academic Success in Cleft and Craniofacial Centers: A 10-Year Analysis of over 2000 Publications. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 139:450-456.
Oncologic outcomes after nipple-sparing mastectomy: A single-institution experience.Frey JD, Alperovich M, Kim JC, Axelrod DM, Shapiro RL, Choi M, Schnabel FR, Karp NS, Guth AA. Oncologic outcomes after nipple-sparing mastectomy: A single-institution experience. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2016, 113:8-11.
Efficacy of Standard Costochondral Grafting in Patients With Bilateral Craniofacial Microsomia.Serebrakian AT, Golinko MS, Alperovich M, Runyan CM, Staffenberg DA. Efficacy of Standard Costochondral Grafting in Patients With Bilateral Craniofacial Microsomia. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27:e673-e676.
Nipple-sparing Mastectomy and Sub-areolar Biopsy: To Freeze or not to Freeze? Evaluating the Role of Sub-areolar Intraoperative Frozen Section.Alperovich M, Choi M, Karp NS, Singh B, Ayo D, Frey JD, Roses DF, Schnabel FR, Axelrod DM, Shapiro RL, Guth AA. Nipple-sparing Mastectomy and Sub-areolar Biopsy: To Freeze or not to Freeze? Evaluating the Role of Sub-areolar Intraoperative Frozen Section. The Breast Journal 2016, 22:18-23.
Breast Milk Feeding Rates in Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate at a North American Craniofacial Center.Alperovich M, Frey JD, Shetye PR, Grayson BH, Vyas RM. Breast Milk Feeding Rates in Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate at a North American Craniofacial Center. The Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal : Official Publication Of The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2017, 54:334-337.
Cost Analysis of Intraoperative Subareolar Frozen Section During Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy.Alperovich M, Reis SM, Choi M, Karp NS, Frey JD, Chang JB, Axelrod DM, Shapiro RL, Guth AA. Cost Analysis of Intraoperative Subareolar Frozen Section During Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2016, 23:490-3.
Parental Perceptions of Neurodevelopment in Toddlers Following Craniosynostosis Repair.Alperovich M, Golinko MS, Lee ZH, Runyan CM, Staffenberg DA. Parental Perceptions of Neurodevelopment in Toddlers Following Craniosynostosis Repair. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27:835-8.
Applying Craniofacial Principles to Neurosurgical Exposures in Cerebrovascular Aneurysm Repair.Alperovich M, Frey JD, Potts MB, Riina HA, Staffenberg DA. Applying Craniofacial Principles to Neurosurgical Exposures in Cerebrovascular Aneurysm Repair. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27:1077-9.
Outpatient Alveolar Bone Grafting.Farber SJ, Runyan CM, Stern MJ, Massie JP, Alperovich M, Flores RL. Outpatient Alveolar Bone Grafting. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27:1661-1664.
Long-Term Surgical and Speech Outcomes Following Palatoplasty in Patients With Treacher-Collins Syndrome.Golinko MS, LeBlanc EM, Hallett AM, Alperovich M, Flores RL. Long-Term Surgical and Speech Outcomes Following Palatoplasty in Patients With Treacher-Collins Syndrome. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27:1408-11.
Nasal Septal Anatomy in Skeletally Mature Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate.Massie JP, Runyan CM, Stern MJ, Alperovich M, Rickert SM, Shetye PR, Staffenberg DA, Flores RL. Nasal Septal Anatomy in Skeletally Mature Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery 2016, 18:347-53.
"Breast in a Day": Examining Single-Stage Immediate, Permanent Implant Reconstruction in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy.Choi M, Frey JD, Alperovich M, Levine JP, Karp NS. "Breast in a Day": Examining Single-Stage Immediate, Permanent Implant Reconstruction in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2016, 138:184e-191e.
Discussion on: Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy for the Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Improves Nasal Symmetry and Maxillary Alveolar Dimensions.Alperovich M, Brecht LE, Warren SM. Discussion on: Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy for the Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Improves Nasal Symmetry and Maxillary Alveolar Dimensions. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27:1983-1984.
Is Craniosynostosis Repair Keeping Up With the Times? Results From the Largest National Survey on Craniosynostosis.Alperovich M, Vyas RM, Staffenberg DA. Is Craniosynostosis Repair Keeping Up With the Times? Results From the Largest National Survey on Craniosynostosis. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2015, 26:1909-13.
From multidisciplinary to interdisciplinary to transdisciplinary care: an evolution in craniofacial surgery.Vyas RM, Alperovich M, Grayson BH, McCarthy JG, Rodriquez ED. From multidisciplinary to interdisciplinary to transdisciplinary care: an evolution in craniofacial surgery. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135:796e-797e.
Treatment of nipple-sparing mastectomy necrosis using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.Alperovich M, Harmaty M, Chiu ES. Treatment of nipple-sparing mastectomy necrosis using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135:1071e-1072e.
Reply: Nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with a history of reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy: how safe is it?Alperovich M, Choi M, Karp NS. Reply: Nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with a history of reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy: how safe is it? Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 133:716e.
Lipoblastoma of the hand and cleft palate: is there a genetic association?Alperovich M, Ayo D, Staffenberg DA, Sharma S. Lipoblastoma of the hand and cleft palate: is there a genetic association? The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2014, 25:e189-91.
Adipose stem cell therapy in cancer reconstruction: a critical review.Alperovich M, Lee ZH, Friedlander PL, Rowan BG, Gimble JM, Chiu ES. Adipose stem cell therapy in cancer reconstruction: a critical review. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2014, 73 Suppl 1:S104-7.
Reconstructive approach for patients with augmentation mammaplasty undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy.Alperovich M, Choi M, Frey JD, Karp NS. Reconstructive approach for patients with augmentation mammaplasty undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy. Aesthetic Surgery Journal / The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2014, 34:1059-65.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with prior breast irradiation: are patients at higher risk for reconstructive complications?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: are patients at higher risk for reconstructive complications? Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 134:202e-206e.
The "adorability" of the ipsilateral oblique view in unicoronal craniosynostosis: a silver lining for families.Vyas RM, Alperovich M, Spano M, Staffenberg DA. The "adorability" of the ipsilateral oblique view in unicoronal craniosynostosis: a silver lining for families. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 134:339e-341e.
Breast Reconstruction Using Contour Fenestrated AlloDerm: Does Improvement in Design Translate to Improved Outcomes?Frey JD, Alperovich M, Weichman KE, Wilson SC, Hazen A, Saadeh PB, Levine JP, Choi M, Karp NS. Breast Reconstruction Using Contour Fenestrated AlloDerm: Does Improvement in Design Translate to Improved Outcomes? Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open 2015, 3:e505.
A new obesity-prone, glucose-intolerant rat strain (F.DIO).Levin BE, Dunn-Meynell AA, McMinn JE, Alperovich M, Cunningham-Bussel A, Chua SC. A new obesity-prone, glucose-intolerant rat strain (F.DIO). American Journal Of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative And Comparative Physiology 2003, 285:R1184-91.
Tensile forces stimulate vascular remodeling and epidermal cell proliferation in living skin.Pietramaggiori G, Liu P, Scherer SS, Kaipainen A, Prsa MJ, Mayer H, Newalder J, Alperovich M, Mentzer SJ, Konerding MA, Huang S, Ingber DE, Orgill DP. Tensile forces stimulate vascular remodeling and epidermal cell proliferation in living skin. Annals Of Surgery 2007, 246:896-902.
Infection after augmentation gluteoplasty in a pregnant patient.Alperovich M, Schreiber JE, Singh NK. Infection after augmentation gluteoplasty in a pregnant patient. Aesthetic Surgery Journal / The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2007, 27:622-5.
Fatty acid intake and the risk of community-acquired pneumonia in U.S. women.Alperovich M, Neuman MI, Willett WC, Curhan GC. Fatty acid intake and the risk of community-acquired pneumonia in U.S. women. Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) 2007, 23:196-202.
Effects of poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (pGlcNAc) patch on wound healing in db/db mouse.Pietramaggiori G, Yang HJ, Scherer SS, Kaipainen A, Chan RK, Alperovich M, Newalder J, Demcheva M, Vournakis JN, Valeri CR, Hechtman HB, Orgill DP. Effects of poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (pGlcNAc) patch on wound healing in db/db mouse. The Journal Of Trauma 2008, 64:803-8.
Healing modulation induced by freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma and micronized allogenic dermis in a diabetic wound model.Pietramaggiori G, Scherer SS, Mathews JC, Alperovich M, Yang HJ, Neuwalder J, Czeczuga JM, Chan RK, Wagner CT, Orgill DP. Healing modulation induced by freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma and micronized allogenic dermis in a diabetic wound model. Wound Repair And Regeneration : Official Publication Of The Wound Healing Society [and] The European Tissue Repair Society 2008, 16:218-25.
Improved cutaneous healing in diabetic mice exposed to healthy peripheral circulation.Pietramaggiori G, Scherer SS, Alperovich M, Chen B, Orgill DP, Wagers AJ. Improved cutaneous healing in diabetic mice exposed to healthy peripheral circulation. The Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2009, 129:2265-74.
Microsurgical breast reconstruction for nipple-sparing mastectomy.Tanna N, Broer PN, Weichman KE, Alperovich M, Ahn CY, Allen RJ, Choi M, Karp NS, Saadeh PB, Levine JP. Microsurgical breast reconstruction for nipple-sparing mastectomy. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131:139e-147e.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with a history of reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy: how safe is it?Alperovich M, Tanna N, Samra F, Blechman KM, Shapiro RL, Guth AA, Axelrod DM, Choi M, Karp NS. Nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with a history of reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy: how safe is it? Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131:962-967.
Severe Agnathia-Otocephaly Complex: Surgical Management and Longitudinal Follow-Up of 4 Patients from Birth Through Adulthood.Alperovich M, Golinko MS, Shetye P, Flores RL, Staffenberg DA. Severe Agnathia-Otocephaly Complex: Surgical Management and Longitudinal Follow-Up of 4 Patients from Birth Through Adulthood. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 136:7.
Oncologic Outcomes After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Single-Institutional Experience.Frey JD, Alperovich M, Chun Kim J, Saadeh PB, Hazen A, Levine JP, Ahn CY, Allen R, Choi M, Schnabel FR, Karp NS, Guth AA. Oncologic Outcomes After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Single-Institutional Experience. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 136:87-8.
Commentary on: Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy for the Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Improves Nasal Symmetry and Maxillary Alveolar Dimensions.Alperovich M, Brecht LE, Warren SM. Commentary on: Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy for the Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Improves Nasal Symmetry and Maxillary Alveolar Dimensions. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016.
Minor Suture Fusion in Syndromic Craniosynostosis.Runyan CM, Xu W, Alperovich M, Massie JP, Paek G, Cohen BA, Staffenberg DA, Flores RL, Taylor JA. Minor Suture Fusion in Syndromic Craniosynostosis. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 140:434e-445e.
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 (New York, N.Y.) 2017, 12:NP104-NP108.
Comment on: Complications and Treatment Strategy After Breast Augmentation by Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Injection-Summary of 10 Years' Clinical Experience.Markov N, Alperovich M, Avraham T. Comment on: Complications and Treatment Strategy After Breast Augmentation by Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Injection-Summary of 10 Years' Clinical Experience. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2018, 42:410-411.
Evolution in Monitoring of Free Flap Autologous Breast Reconstruction after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Is There a Best Way?Frey JD, Stranix JT, Chiodo MV, Alperovich M, Ahn CY, Allen RJ, Choi M, Karp NS, Levine JP. Evolution in Monitoring of Free Flap Autologous Breast Reconstruction after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Is There a Best Way? Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2018, 141:1086-1093.
A Predictive Model for Determining Permanent Implant Size During 2-Stage Implant Breast Reconstruction.Gabrick KS, Markov NP, Chouairi F, Wu R, Persing SM, Abraham P, Avraham T, Alperovich M. A Predictive Model for Determining Permanent Implant Size During 2-Stage Implant Breast Reconstruction. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open 2018, 6:e1790.
National Longitudinal Comparison of Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Craniosynostosis.Wu RT, Shultz BN, Gabrick KS, Abraham PF, Cabrejo R, Persing JA, Alperovich M. National Longitudinal Comparison of Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Craniosynostosis. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29:1755-1759.
Normal angulation of skull base in Apert syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Normal angulation of skull base in Apert syndrome. Journal Of Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery : Official Publication Of The European Association For Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery 2018, 46:2042-2051.
Facial Malformation in Crouzon's Syndrome Is Consistent with Cranial Base Development in Time and Space.Lu X, Forte AJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Madari S, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Facial Malformation in Crouzon's Syndrome Is Consistent with Cranial Base Development in Time and Space. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open 2018, 6:e1963.
Anterior convex lateral orbital wall: distinctive morphology in Apert syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Anterior convex lateral orbital wall: distinctive morphology in Apert syndrome. The British Journal Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2018, 56:864-869.
Impact of Discrepancies in Large Database Analyses on Study Conclusions.Torabi SJ, Chouairi F, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Impact of Discrepancies in Large Database Analyses on Study Conclusions. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 143:665e-667e.
Temporal Evaluation of Craniofacial Relationships in Apert Syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Gabrick K, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Temporal Evaluation of Craniofacial Relationships in Apert Syndrome. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:317-325.
Epidemiologic Assessment of Microtia in Over 23 Million Consecutive United States Births.Cabrejo R, Persing J, Alperovich M. Epidemiologic Assessment of Microtia in Over 23 Million Consecutive United States Births. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:342-346.
Analysis of Airway and Midface in Crouzon Syndromes.Forte AJ, Lu X, Hashim PW, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Persing JA, Alonso N. Analysis of Airway and Midface in Crouzon Syndromes. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2019, 82:686-691.
Impact of incidental findings in preoperative CTA imaging for autologous breast reconstruction.Gabrick KS, Godier-Furnemont A, Chouairi F, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Impact of incidental findings in preoperative CTA imaging for autologous breast reconstruction. Journal Of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS 2019, 72:789-794.
Understanding the Learning Disabilities Linked to Sagittal Craniosynostosis.Cabrejo R, Lacadie C, Brooks E, Beckett J, Sun A, Yang J, Chuang C, Eilbott J, Duncan C, Steinbacher D, Alperovich M, Ventola P, Pelphrey K, Constable T, Persing J. Understanding the Learning Disabilities Linked to Sagittal Craniosynostosis. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:497-502.
Persistent disparities in breast cancer surgical outcomes among hispanic and African American patients.Mets EJ, Chouairi FK, Gabrick KS, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Persistent disparities in breast cancer surgical outcomes among hispanic and African American patients. European Journal Of Surgical Oncology : The Journal Of The European Society Of Surgical Oncology And The British Association Of Surgical Oncology 2019, 45:584-590.
What is the Functional Difference Between Sagittal With Metopic and Isolated Sagittal Craniosynotosis?Cabrejo R, Lacadie C, Chuang C, Yang J, Sun A, Brooks E, Beckett J, Eilbott J, Gabrick K, Steinbacher D, Alperovich M, Pelphrey K, Ventola P, Constable T, Persing JA. What is the Functional Difference Between Sagittal With Metopic and Isolated Sagittal Craniosynotosis? The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:968-973.
Spatial and temporal changes of midface in Apert's syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Wilson A, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Spatial and temporal changes of midface in Apert's syndrome. Journal Of Plastic Surgery And Hand Surgery 2019, 53:130-137.
Chronic steroid use as an independent risk factor for perioperative complications.Chouairi F, Torabi SJ, Mercier MR, Gabrick KS, Alperovich M. Chronic steroid use as an independent risk factor for perioperative complications. Surgery 2019, 165:990-995.
National 30-Day Outcomes for Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction.Chouairi F, Torabi SJ, Alperovich M. National 30-Day Outcomes for Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:761-766.
Complication Profiles by Mastectomy Indication in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction.Chouairi F, Gabrick KS, Avraham T, Markov NP, Alperovich M. Complication Profiles by Mastectomy Indication in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 143:682e-687e.
What Is the Skull Structure Influence of Squamosal Suture Synostosis in Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Crouzon Craniosynostosis?Lu X, Chen G, Forte AJ, Cabrejo R, Singh A, Kyle G, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. What Is the Skull Structure Influence of Squamosal Suture Synostosis in Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Crouzon Craniosynostosis? The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:1671-1675.
Impact of advanced age on microvascular reconstruction of the lower facial third: An American College of Surgeons NSQIP study.Torabi SJ, Chouairi F, Dinis J, Alperovich M. Impact of advanced age on microvascular reconstruction of the lower facial third: An American College of Surgeons NSQIP study. Microsurgery 2019, 39:487-496.
Mandibular Spatial Reorientation and Morphological Alteration of Crouzon and Apert Syndrome.Lu X, Sawh-Martinez R, Forte AJ, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Wilson A, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Mandibular Spatial Reorientation and Morphological Alteration of Crouzon and Apert Syndrome. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2019, 83:568-582.
Classification of Subtypes of Apert Syndrome, Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis.Lu X, Sawh-Martinez R, Jorge Forte A, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Wilson A, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Classification of Subtypes of Apert Syndrome, Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open 2019, 7:e2158.
Enlarged anterior cranial fossa and restricted posterior cranial fossa, the disproportionate growth of basicranium in Crouzon syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Enlarged anterior cranial fossa and restricted posterior cranial fossa, the disproportionate growth of basicranium in Crouzon syndrome. Journal Of Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery : Official Publication Of The European Association For Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery 2019, 47:1426-1435.
Association of Regional Cranial Base Deformity and Ultimate Structure in Crouzon Syndrome.Lu X, Jorge Forte A, Sawh-Martinez R, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Association of Regional Cranial Base Deformity and Ultimate Structure in Crouzon Syndrome. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 143:1233e-1243e.
Airway Analysis in Apert Syndrome.Forte AJ, Lu X, Hashim PW, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Persing JA, Alonso N. Airway Analysis in Apert Syndrome. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2019.
Airway Analysis in Apert Syndrome.Forte AJ, Lu X, Hashim PW, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Persing JA, Alonso N. Airway Analysis in Apert Syndrome. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 144:704-709.
Cranial Fossa Volume in Differing Subtypes of Apert Syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Wilson A, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Alonso N, Persing JA. Cranial Fossa Volume in Differing Subtypes of Apert Syndrome. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:2345-2349.
Orbit, zygoma, and maxilla growth patterns in Crouzon syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Orbit, zygoma, and maxilla growth patterns in Crouzon syndrome. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2019, 48:309-321.
Predictors of Adverse Events Following Cleft Palate Repair.Mets EJ, Chouairi F, Torabi SJ, Alperovich M. Predictors of Adverse Events Following Cleft Palate Repair. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019.
Predictors of Adverse Events Following Cleft Palate Repair.Mets EJ, Chouairi F, Torabi SJ, Alperovich M. Predictors of Adverse Events Following Cleft Palate Repair. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:1414-1418.
Risk Factors for Readmission After Cleft Lip Repair.Chouairi F, Mercier MR, Mets EJ, Alperovich M. Risk Factors for Readmission After Cleft Lip Repair. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:2042-2044.
Interpreting Complications from Database Research: Limitations of the National Inpatient Sample.Chouairi F, Mercier MR, Alperovich M. Interpreting Complications from Database Research: Limitations of the National Inpatient Sample. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 144:943e.
Veau III and Veau IV Cleft Palate: Do Peri-Operative Complications Differ?Chouairi F, Mets EJ, Gabrick KS, Alperovich M. Veau III and Veau IV Cleft Palate: Do Peri-Operative Complications Differ? The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30:2372-2374.
National Patterns in Surgical Management of Syndactyly: A Review of 956 Cases.Chouairi F, Mercier MR, Persing JS, Gabrick KS, Clune J, Alperovich M. National Patterns in Surgical Management of Syndactyly: A Review of 956 Cases. Hand (New York, N.Y.) 2020, 15:666-673.
SMAD6 Genotype Predicts Neurodevelopment in Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis.Wu RT, Timberlake AT, Abraham PF, Gabrick KS, Lu X, Peck CJ, Sawh-Martinez RF, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich MA, Persing JA. SMAD6 Genotype Predicts Neurodevelopment in Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 145:117e-125e.
Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty in 1720 Patients: Are National Practices Consistent With Guidelines?Chouairi F, Torabi SJ, Gabrick KS, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty in 1720 Patients: Are National Practices Consistent With Guidelines? The Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal : Official Publication Of The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2020, 57:438-443.
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 : Official Journal Of The American Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons 2020, 78:295-304.
Cleft lip repair: are outcomes between unilateral and bilateral clefts comparable?Chouairi F, Mets EJ, Torabi SJ, Alperovich M. Cleft lip repair: are outcomes between unilateral and bilateral clefts comparable? Journal Of Plastic Surgery And Hand Surgery 2020, 54:29-32.
Breast reconstruction patterns and outcomes in academic and community practices within a single institution.Gabrick K, Alperovich M, Chouari F, Mets EJ, Reinhart M, Dinis J, Avraham T. Breast reconstruction patterns and outcomes in academic and community practices within a single institution. The Breast Journal 2020, 26:924-930.
Impact of Insurance Payer on Type of Breast Reconstruction Performed.Chouairi F, Mets EJ, Gabrick KS, Dinis J, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Impact of Insurance Payer on Type of Breast Reconstruction Performed. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 145:1e-8e.
Radiographic Severity of Metopic Craniosynostosis Correlates with Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes.Gabrick KS, Wu RT, Singh A, Persing J, Alperovich M. Radiographic Severity of Metopic Craniosynostosis Correlates with Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2020.
Cranial Fossa Development in Differing Subtypes of Crouzon Syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Cranial Fossa Development in Differing Subtypes of Crouzon Syndrome. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31:673-677.
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. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31:678-684.
NAM Therapy-Evidence-Based Results.Esenlik E, Gibson T, Kassam S, Sato Y, Garfinkle J, Figueroa AA, AlQatami F, Runyan C, Alperovich M, Golinko MS, Lee C, Chatzigianni A, Zafeiriadis AA, Santiago P, Hosseinian B, Kaygısız EU, Üçüncü N, Arslan BI, Uzuner FD, Gülşen A, Akkurt A, Arslan SG, Sabás M, Muñoz-Mendoza MA, Masis D, Holguin L, Granados A, Rojas NE, Campo B, Keskin K, Akçam MO, Lowe KM, Morselli PG, Pannuto L, Yarza IN, Martinez AT, Coşkun EY, Nissan S. NAM Therapy-Evidence-Based Results. The Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal : Official Publication Of The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2020, 57:529-531.
Radiographic Predictors of FACE-Q Outcomes Following Non-Operative Orbital Floor Fracture Management.Gabrick K, Smetona J, Iyengar R, Dinis J, Chouiari F, Peck CJ, Persing J, Alperovich M. Radiographic Predictors of FACE-Q Outcomes Following Non-Operative Orbital Floor Fracture Management. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31:e388-e391.
Assessing Facial Asymmetry in Postoperative Patients With Unilateral Coronal Craniosynostosis.Gabrick KS, Wu RT, Singh A, Bartlett SP, Taylor JA, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Assessing Facial Asymmetry in Postoperative Patients With Unilateral Coronal Craniosynostosis. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31:1000-1005.
Discussion: Primary Rhinoplasty Does Not Interfere with Nasal Growth: A Long-Term Three-Dimensional Morphometric Outcome Study in Patients with Unilateral Cleft.Alperovich M. Discussion: Primary Rhinoplasty Does Not Interfere with Nasal Growth: A Long-Term Three-Dimensional Morphometric Outcome Study in Patients with Unilateral Cleft. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 145:1237-1238.
Impact of socioeconomic status on psychological functioning in survivorship following breast cancer and reconstruction.Le NK, Gabrick KS, Chouairi F, Mets EJ, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Impact of socioeconomic status on psychological functioning in survivorship following breast cancer and reconstruction. The Breast Journal 2020, 26:1695-1701.
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.
Racial disparity of Crouzon syndrome in maxilla and mandible.Lu X, Forte AJ, Fan F, Zhang Z, Teng L, Yang B, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Alonso N, Persing JA. Racial disparity of Crouzon syndrome in maxilla and mandible. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2020, 49:1566-1575.
The impact of radiation on lymphedema: a review of the literature.Allam O, Park KE, Chandler L, Mozaffari MA, Ahmad M, Lu X, Alperovich M. The impact of radiation on lymphedema: a review of the literature. Gland Surgery 2020, 9:596-602.
Patients with psychiatric illness report worse patient-reported outcomes and receive lower rates of autologous breast reconstruction.Mehta SK, Sheth AH, Olawoyin O, Chouairi F, Gabrick KS, Allam O, Park KE, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Patients with psychiatric illness report worse patient-reported outcomes and receive lower rates of autologous breast reconstruction. The Breast Journal 2020, 26:1931-1936.
Management of recurrent bilateral multifocal pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH).Xu X, Persing SM, Allam O, Park KE, Mozaffari MA, Lannin DR, Bossuyt V, Alperovich M. Management of recurrent bilateral multifocal pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH). The Breast Journal 2020, 26:1814-1817.
Racial Disparity Between Asian and Caucasian Crouzon Syndrome in Skull Morphology.Lu X, Forte AJ, Fan F, Zhang Z, Teng L, Yang B, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Alonso N, Persing JA. Racial Disparity Between Asian and Caucasian Crouzon Syndrome in Skull Morphology. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020.
What Is the Difference in Cranial Base Morphology in Isolated and Syndromic Bicoronal Synostosis?Lu X, Forte AJ, Wilson AT, Park KE, Allam O, Mozaffari MA, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Alonso N, Persing JA. What Is the Difference in Cranial Base Morphology in Isolated and Syndromic Bicoronal Synostosis? Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 146:599-610.
Comparison of Neurocognitive Outcomes in Postoperative Adolescents with Unilateral Coronal Synostosis.Wu RT, Gabrick KS, Singh A, Landi N, Taylor JA, Bartlett SP, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Comparison of Neurocognitive Outcomes in Postoperative Adolescents with Unilateral Coronal Synostosis. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 146:614-619.
Sphenoid Bone Structure and Its Influence on the Cranium in Syndromic Versus Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis.Lu X, Forte AJ, Park KE, Allam O, Mozaffari MA, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Alonso N, Persing JA. Sphenoid Bone Structure and Its Influence on the Cranium in Syndromic Versus Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32:67-72.
Spring-Assisted Strip Craniectomy Versus Cranial Vault Remodeling: Long-Term Psychological, Behavioral, and Executive Function Outcomes.Chandler L, Allam O, Park KE, Smetona J, Gabrick KS, Wu RT, Morgan C, Park SE, Chapman LA, Couture DE, David LR, Runyan CM, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Spring-Assisted Strip Craniectomy Versus Cranial Vault Remodeling: Long-Term Psychological, Behavioral, and Executive Function Outcomes. The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31:2101-2105.
Risk of peri-operative complications in children receiving preoperative steroids.Mets EJ, Chouairi F, Mirza H, Allam O, Park KE, Junn A, Alperovich M. Risk of peri-operative complications in children receiving preoperative steroids. Pediatric Surgery International 2020, 36:1345-1352.
Neurologic Characterization of Craniosynostosis: Can Direct Brain Recordings Predict Language Development?Wu R, Nie J, Abraham P, Halligan T, Gabrick K, Peck CJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, McPartland J, Persing JA. Neurologic Characterization of Craniosynostosis: Can Direct Brain Recordings Predict Language Development? The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32:78-82.
Worse overall health status negatively impacts satisfaction with breast reconstruction.Mehta SK, Olawoyin O, Chouairi F, Duy PQ, Mets EJ, Gabrick KS, Le NK, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Worse overall health status negatively impacts satisfaction with breast reconstruction. Journal Of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS 2020, 73:2056-2062.
Surgical Outcomes of Mastectomy with Immediate Autologous Reconstruction Followed by Radiation.Heller DR, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Parikh N, Fusi S, Alperovich M, Lannin DR, Higgins SA, Avraham T, Killelea BK. Surgical Outcomes of Mastectomy with Immediate Autologous Reconstruction Followed by Radiation. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2021, 28:2169-2179.
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? The Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32:855-858.

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