2023
Single Stitch Vicryl Mesh Wrap for Prepectoral Implant Breast Reconstruction
Mookerjee V, Stögner V, Alper D, Evans B, Pomahac B. Single Stitch Vicryl Mesh Wrap for Prepectoral Implant Breast Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023, 11: e5058. PMID: 37313479, PMCID: PMC10259646, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrepectoral breast reconstructionAcellular dermal matrixBreast reconstructionPrepectoral reconstructionVicryl meshDermal matrixAcellular dermal matrix groupOverall complication rateImplant breast reconstructionConventional reconstructive techniquesComplication ratePatient demographicsRetrospective reviewOperative timeImplant coverageSingle institutionTacking suturesMesh wrapVicryl groupSafe techniqueReconstructive techniquesSeparate cohortPatientsBreastComplications
2018
Cutaneous Breast Radiation-associated Angiosarcoma
Mella J, Ross K, Li G, Pomahac B, Raut C, Orgill D. Cutaneous Breast Radiation-associated Angiosarcoma. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2018, 6: e1938. PMID: 30349797, PMCID: PMC6191213, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001938.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRadiation-associated angiosarcomaAbdominal advancement flapOperative timeOmental flapSkin graftsAdvancement flapPedicled latissimus dorsiAverage operative timeLength of staySplit-thickness skinLatissimus dorsi muscleSoft tissue defectsPectoralis major muscleReconstructive experienceBreast radiationRare complicationComplication rateRetrospective reviewMedian lengthBreast irradiationBreast reconstructionImmediate reconstructionIrradiated skinReconstruction flapReconstructive options
2017
Intraoperative Feeding Improves Calorie and Protein Delivery in Acute Burn Patients
Varon D, Freitas G, Goel N, Wall J, Bharadia D, Sisk E, Vacanti J, Pomahac B, Sinha I, Patel V. Intraoperative Feeding Improves Calorie and Protein Delivery in Acute Burn Patients. Journal Of Burn Care & Research 2017, 38: 299-303. PMID: 28296670, DOI: 10.1097/bcr.0000000000000514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnteral feedsProtocol groupStandard groupAcute burn patientsEnteral nutrition supportMajor thermal injuryEnteral feeding tubesBurn center's experienceProtein-calorie deficitsRate of aspirationOperative positioningModern burn careCenter experienceNutrition supportPerioperative periodRetrospective reviewTube feedsBurn patientsFeeding tubeEarly initiationCutaneous burnsBurn careInfusion rateIntraoperative aspirationPatients
2016
Patient Recruitment and Referral Patterns in Face Transplantation
Kiwanuka H, Aycart M, Bueno E, Alhefzi M, Krezdorn N, Pomahac B. Patient Recruitment and Referral Patterns in Face Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2016, 138: 224-231. PMID: 27348655, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReferral patternsPhysician referralPatient recruitmentFace transplantationDemographic characteristicsShort-term resultsClinical trial statusPatient characteristicsTransplantation centersRetrospective reviewAuthors' centerClinical trialsImmediate exclusionAesthetic deficitsPhysician educationAverage ageBurn communityTrial statusProtocol approvalRelationship of characteristicsTransplantationReferralUnited StatesAreas of improvementInjury