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Omar Allam, MD

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Sports participation after craniosynostosis repair: the critical role of post-operative guidance in parental decision-makingParikh 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, 1-6. PMID: 38578479, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06381-0.
Smooth versus Textured Tissue Expanders: Comparison of Outcomes and Complications in 536 ImplantsAllam 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.
Technique for Cephalometric Analysis of the Craniofacial Skeleton Following Facial Feminization SurgeryWilliams 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.
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.
Evaluation of Complication Rates of Free Flap Reconstruction in Pediatric PatientsAllam 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.
Perceived Age and Personality Profiling after Orthognathic SurgeryPourtaheri 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.
Prophylactic 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.
Virtual Neurocognitive Testing in Craniofacial SurgeryWu RT, Park KE, Chandler L, Ahmad M, Allam O, Timberlake AT, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Virtual Neurocognitive Testing in Craniofacial Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2022, 149: 1413-1416. PMID: 35413035, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009145.
Orbital and Periorbital Dysmorphology in Untreated Pfeiffer SyndromeLu X, Forte AJ, Allam O, Park KE, Wilson A, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing JA. Orbital and Periorbital Dysmorphology in Untreated Pfeiffer Syndrome. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2022, 149: 731e-742e. PMID: 35171849, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008928.
Patient-reported Outcomes following Implant Removal for Breast Implant IllnessDinis J, Junn A, Allam O, Shah R, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Patient-reported Outcomes following Implant Removal for Breast Implant Illness. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2021, 9: 35-36. PMCID: PMC9556115, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000799268.59577.98.
A Comprehensive Single-Center Analysis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Following Orthognathic SurgeryPourtaheri 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.
The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic on the 2020 to 2021 Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency CycleAllam O, Park KE, Hsia H, Prsic A, Alperovich M. The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic on the 2020 to 2021 Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Cycle. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2021, 148: 696e-698e. PMID: 34495906, PMCID: PMC8452254, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008378.
Commercial Artificial Intelligence Software as a Tool for Assessing Facial Attractiveness: A Proof-of-Concept Study in an Orthognathic Surgery CohortPeck CJ, Patel VK, Parsaei Y, Pourtaheri N, Allam O, Lopez J, Steinbacher D. Commercial Artificial Intelligence Software as a Tool for Assessing Facial Attractiveness: A Proof-of-Concept Study in an Orthognathic Surgery Cohort. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2021, 46: 1013-1016. PMID: 34494125, DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02537-4.
Predictors for Prolonged Drain Use Following Autologous Breast ReconstructionDinis 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.
Respective Roles of Craniosynostosis and Syndromic Influences on Cranial Fossa DevelopmentLu 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.
Crushed Cartilage and Autologous Fat for Dorsal Nasal RefinementGowda 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.
A comparison of perioperative safety for breast augmentation in cis- vs . trans patientsGabrick KS, Chouiari F, Park KE, Allam O, Mozaffari MA, Persing JA, Alperovich M. A comparison of perioperative safety for breast augmentation in cis- vs . trans patients. Annals Of Translational Medicine 2021, 9: 601-601. PMID: 33987299, PMCID: PMC8105799, DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-3355.
Abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness as a substitute for BMI in predicting complications in abdominally‐based autologous breast reconstructionDinis 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.
Sex, 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.
Cephalocranial Disproportionate Fossa Volume and Normal Skull Base Angle in Pfeiffer Syndrome.Lu X, Forte AJ, Allam O, Park KE, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing JA. Cephalocranial Disproportionate Fossa Volume and Normal Skull Base Angle in Pfeiffer Syndrome. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32: 581-586. PMID: 33704985, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007203.
Airway Growth in Preoperative Patients with Crouzon SyndromeLu 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.
Distinguishing craniomorphometric characteristics and severity in metopic synostosis patientsChandler L, Park K, Allam O, Mozaffari M, Khetpal S, Smetona J, Pourtaheri N, Lu X, Persing J, Alperovich M. Distinguishing craniomorphometric characteristics and severity in metopic synostosis patients. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2021, 50: 1040-1046. PMID: 33483210, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.11.022.
Growth patterns of the airway in Crouzon syndrome patients with different types of cranial vault suture synostosisLu X, Forte AJ, Wilson A, Park KE, Allam O, Alperovich M, Steinbacher DM, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing JA. Growth patterns of the airway in Crouzon syndrome patients with different types of cranial vault suture synostosis. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2020, 50: 924-932. PMID: 33384236, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.11.023.
Nasopharyngeal airway and subcranial space analysis in Pfeiffer syndromeLu X, Forte A, Allam O, Park K, Junn A, Alperovich M, Steinbacher D, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing J. Nasopharyngeal airway and subcranial space analysis in Pfeiffer syndrome. British Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2020, 59: 592-598. PMID: 33863588, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.10.008.
Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Technique, 3-Dimensional Simulation, and Outcome AssessmentPark KE, Pourtaheri N, Maniskas S, Allam O, Steinbacher DM. Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Technique, 3-Dimensional Simulation, and Outcome Assessment. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum 2020, 3: ojaa054. PMID: 33791674, PMCID: PMC7954385, DOI: 10.1093/asjof/ojaa054.
Neurological Functional Connectivity in Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: A Side-Based ComparisonPark KE, Singh A, Lacadie C, Allam O, Smetona J, Alperovich M, Persing JA. Neurological Functional Connectivity in Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: A Side-Based Comparison. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 32: 910-914. PMID: 33252527, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007274.
Virtual Rotations During COVID-19: An Opportunity for Enhancing DiversityAsaad M, Glassman GE, Allam O. Virtual Rotations During COVID-19: An Opportunity for Enhancing Diversity. Journal Of Surgical Research 2020, 260: 516-519. PMID: 33358013, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.11.071.
Orthognathic Surgery to Improve Facial Profile: Assessment, 3-Dimensional Planning, and TechniquePark KE, Maniskas S, Allam O, Pourtaheri N, Steinbacher DM. Orthognathic Surgery to Improve Facial Profile: Assessment, 3-Dimensional Planning, and Technique. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum 2020, 3: ojaa051. PMID: 33791672, PMCID: PMC7954391, DOI: 10.1093/asjof/ojaa051.
Orthognathic Surgery in Cleidocranial DysplasiaPourtaheri N, Allam O, Chandler L, Steinbacher DM. Orthognathic Surgery in Cleidocranial Dysplasia. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 32: e290-e292. PMID: 33181614, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007205.
Distinguishing Craniomorphometric Characteristics of Unilateral Lambdoid Craniosynostosis.Allam O, Park KE, Pourtaheri N, Mozaffari MA, Smetona J, Lu X, Ahmad M, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Distinguishing Craniomorphometric Characteristics of Unilateral Lambdoid Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 32: 125-129. PMID: 33156173, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007098.
Airway Development Relevant to Cranial Vault Suture Synostosis Subtype in Apert SyndromeLu X, Forte A, Park K, Allam O, Steinbacher D, Alperovich M, Passos-Bueno M, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing J. Airway Development Relevant to Cranial Vault Suture Synostosis Subtype in Apert Syndrome. FACE 2020, 1: 89-96. DOI: 10.1177/2732501620973030.
Racial Disparities in Complications, Length of Stay, and Costs Among Patients Receiving Orthognathic Surgery in the United StatesPeck CJ, Pourtaheri N, Shultz BN, Parsaei Y, Yang J, Park KE, Allam O, Steinbacher D. Racial Disparities in Complications, Length of Stay, and Costs Among Patients Receiving Orthognathic Surgery in the United States. Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2020, 79: 441-449. PMID: 33058772, DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.09.023.
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.
Risk of peri-operative complications in children receiving preoperative steroidsMets 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. PMID: 32918623, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-020-04742-9.
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. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31: 2101-2105. PMID: 32890160, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006806.
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 & Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 146: 599-610. PMID: 32842109, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007068.
Gender, Race, Insurance, and Pain: The Influence of Patient Sociodemographics on Postoperative Prescribing Patterns Among Hand SurgeonsCarney M, Peck C, Prassinos A, Craig M, Chiu A, Park K, Allam O, Thomson J, Prsic A. Gender, Race, Insurance, and Pain: The Influence of Patient Sociodemographics on Postoperative Prescribing Patterns Among Hand Surgeons. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 98-98. PMCID: PMC7553640, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720812.01413.e4.
Postoperative Pain-control in Hand Surgery: A Single Institution Review of Opioid Prescription Practices by Orthopaedic Versus Plastic SurgeonsCarney M, Peck C, Prassinos A, Chiu A, Craig M, Allam O, Park K, Prsic A, Thomson J. Postoperative Pain-control in Hand Surgery: A Single Institution Review of Opioid Prescription Practices by Orthopaedic Versus Plastic Surgeons. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 97-97. PMCID: PMC7553619, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720808.46739.21.
Safety of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Performed Under Local AnesthesiaAllam O, Park K, Carney M, Kim S, Craig M, Thomson J, Prsic A. Safety of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Performed Under Local Anesthesia. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 96-96. PMCID: PMC7553441, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720800.54109.08.
Comprehensive Craniomorphometric Analysis of 167 Patients With Metopic CraniosynostosisChandler L, Park K, Allam O, Mozaffari M, Khetpal S, Pourtaheri N, Smetona J, Lu X, Persing J, Alperovich M. Comprehensive Craniomorphometric Analysis of 167 Patients With Metopic Craniosynostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 33-34. PMCID: PMC7553645, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720452.39333.a0.
Novel Surgical Treatment Algorithm for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint DiseaseChandler L, Pourtaheri N, Ahmad M, Allam O, Park K, Parsaei Y, Maniskas S, Steinbacher D. Novel Surgical Treatment Algorithm for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disease. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 36-37. PMCID: PMC7553606, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720468.23634.33.
Airway Volume Is Restricted By Subcranial Skeletal Structural Development in Apert SyndromeLu X, Forte A, Wilson A, Park K, Allam O, Mozaffari M, Alperovich M, Steinbacher D, Alonso N, Persing J. Airway Volume Is Restricted By Subcranial Skeletal Structural Development in Apert Syndrome. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 43-44. PMCID: PMC7553414, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720508.34276.66.
Long-Term Functional Outcomes Following Septal Extension Grafting in Open RhinoplastyPourtaheri N, Park K, Allam O, Chandler L, Steinbacher D. Long-Term Functional Outcomes Following Septal Extension Grafting in Open Rhinoplasty. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 7-7. PMCID: PMC7553387, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720308.65163.af.
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. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 32: 67-72. PMID: 32868725, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006914.
Accuracy of Online Pictorial Resources for Common Hand Surgery ProceduresPark KE, Allam O, Kim S, Prsic A. Accuracy of Online Pictorial Resources for Common Hand Surgery Procedures. Hand 2020, 17: 361-365. PMID: 32713204, PMCID: PMC8984729, DOI: 10.1177/1558944720937360.
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. PMID: 32562297, DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13950.
Patients with psychiatric illness report worse patient‐reported outcomes and receive lower rates of autologous breast reconstructionMehta 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. PMID: 32529691, DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13936.
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.
Microsurgery in the Sickle Cell Trait Population: Is It Actually Safe?Alperovich M, Park E, Alperovich M, Allam O, Abraham P. Microsurgery in the Sickle Cell Trait Population: Is It Actually Safe? Surgical Case Reports 2020, 1-2. DOI: 10.31487/j.scr.2020.04.02.
Abstract 149: Distinguishing Craniomorphometric Characteristics And Severity In 100 Metopic Synostosis PatientsPark K, Chandler L, Pourtaheri N, Allam O, Mozaffari M, Khetpal S, Smetona J, Persing J, Alperovich M. Abstract 149: Distinguishing Craniomorphometric Characteristics And Severity In 100 Metopic Synostosis Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 100-100. PMCID: PMC7224928, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000667652.61124.8e.
Abstract 26: Neurologic Functional Connectivity In Unicoronal Craniosynostosis: A Side-based ComparisonSingh A, Park K, Lacadie C, Allam O, Alperovich M, Persing J. Abstract 26: Neurologic Functional Connectivity In Unicoronal Craniosynostosis: A Side-based Comparison. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 17-18. PMCID: PMC7224903, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000667168.16381.7e.
The impact of radiation on lymphedema: a review of the literatureAllam 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. PMID: 32420295, PMCID: PMC7225495, DOI: 10.21037/gs.2020.03.20.
Surgical management of lymphedema: a review of current literaturePark KE, Allam O, Chandler L, Mozzafari MA, Ly C, Lu X, Persing JA. Surgical management of lymphedema: a review of current literature. Gland Surgery 2020, 9: 503-511. PMID: 32420285, PMCID: PMC7225501, DOI: 10.21037/gs.2020.03.14.

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