2024
Smooth 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
2022
Evaluation 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 analysis
2021
A comparison of perioperative safety for breast augmentation in cis- vs . trans patients
Gabrick 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransgender womenBreast augmentationTop surgeryExact testNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databasePeri-operative complication ratesQuality Improvement Program databaseASA III patientsHigher comorbidity burdenPrimary augmentation mammoplastyActive smoking statusImprovement Program databaseTransgender populationCosmetic breast augmentationPeri-operative safetyGender-affirming surgeryFisher's exact testQuality of lifeComorbidity burdenHormonal therapyComplication ratePerioperative safetyASA IISurgical indicationsSmoking status
2020
Racial Disparities in Complications, Length of Stay, and Costs Among Patients Receiving Orthognathic Surgery in the United States
Peck 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayWhite patientsOrthognathic surgeryRace/ethnicityHispanic patientsCongenital anomaliesHospital LOSAsian/Pacific Islander patientsProportion of patientsPacific Islander patientsKids' Inpatient DatabasePoor health outcomesAsian/Pacific IslandersDifferent races/ethnicitiesSurgical cohortComplication ratePrimary outcomeClinical manifestationsLatino patientsPreoperative diagnosisInpatient DatabaseKID databaseMultivariable regressionPatientsComplications