2021
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Therapy for Radiation-Induced Skin Injury
Huayllani MT, Ruiz-Garcia H, Boczar D, Avila FR, Lu X, Rinker BD, Moran SL, Sarabia-Estrada R, Quiñones-Hinojosa A, Forte AJ. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Therapy for Radiation-Induced Skin Injury. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2021, 87: 639-649. PMID: 34724441, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadiation-induced skin injuryAdipose-derived stem cell therapySkin injuryStem cell therapyCell therapyDifferent medical therapiesWound healingAdipose-derived stem cell-based therapyNon-English studiesUse of ADSCsMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesPreferred Reporting ItemsStem cell-based therapiesMedical therapyCell-based therapiesEmbase databasesOvid MEDLINEInclusion criteriaAdipose-derived stem cellsReporting ItemsSystematic reviewTherapyInjuryExperimental modelMeSH termsTreatment Contraindications Based on Comorbidity Status in Patients With Melanoma in the United States
Boczar D, Bagaria SP, Spaulding AC, Huayllani MT, Avila FR, Guliyeva G, Lu X, Rinker BD, Forte AJ. Treatment Contraindications Based on Comorbidity Status in Patients With Melanoma in the United States. Anticancer Research 2021, 41: 2067-2070. PMID: 33813415, DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.14976.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Cancer DatabaseMultivariate logistic regressionComorbid conditionsTreatment contraindicationsGovernment insuranceLogistic regressionUnknown treatment statusMost patientsPatient demographicsComorbidity statusCurative treatmentMelanoma patientsCancer DatabaseIndependent associationOncological patientsMelanoma incidenceTreatment decisionsInclusion criteriaHigher oddsMelanoma treatmentTreatment statusPatientsPoor candidatesPatient treatmentPrivate insurance
2020
A Systematic Review of Peripheral Neuropathies in Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema
Forte AJ, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Manrique OJ, Lu X, McLaughlin SA, Kung TA. A Systematic Review of Peripheral Neuropathies in Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema. Hand 2020, 17: 668-675. PMID: 33073616, PMCID: PMC9274882, DOI: 10.1177/1558944720963944.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer-related lymphedemaCarpal tunnel syndromePeripheral neuropathyCarpal tunnel releaseNeuropathic painBreast cancerSecondary lymphedemaSystematic reviewWorsening of lymphedemaControlled Trials databasesCochrane Central RegisterCancer-related lymphedemaNon-Indexed CitationsDevelopment of lymphedemaBrachial plexopathyCentral RegisterTrials databasesSafe procedureTunnel syndromeCause-effect associationIn-ProcessEpub AheadOvid MEDLINEInclusion criteriaNeuropathyLymphaticovenular anastomosis for breast cancer-related upper extremity lymphedema: a literature review
Forte AJ, Sisti A, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Cinotto G, Ciudad P, Manrique OJ, Lu X, McLaughlin S. Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for breast cancer-related upper extremity lymphedema: a literature review. Gland Surgery 2020, 9: 539-544. PMID: 32420289, PMCID: PMC7225471, DOI: 10.21037/gs.2020.03.41.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUpper extremity lymphedemaBreast cancer-related lymphedemaCancer-related lymphedemaExtremity lymphedemaLymphaticovenular anastomosisBreast cancer-related upper extremity lymphedemaBreast cancer-related lymphedema patientsSubjective symptom reliefPubMed/MEDLINE searchBreast cancer survivorsBreast cancer treatmentUpper extremity volumeLong-term conditionsSymptom reliefCancer survivorsArm lymphedemaClinical studiesBreast cancerInclusion criteriaMEDLINE searchExtremity volumeLymphovenous bypassLymphedema patientsLymphedemaAnastomosis
2019
What Factors Define Limb Salvage or Amputation Surgery in Osteosarcoma of the Upper Extremities?
Huayllani MT, Restrepo DJ, Boczar D, Sisti A, Spaulding AC, Parker AS, Manrique OJ, Lu X, Wilke BK, Forte AJ. What Factors Define Limb Salvage or Amputation Surgery in Osteosarcoma of the Upper Extremities? Anticancer Research 2019, 39: 6807-6811. PMID: 31810946, DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.13896.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper extremityLimb salvageLimb amputationMultivariate logistic regression modelNational Cancer DatabaseStage IV diseaseLogistic regression modelsChi-squared testAmputation surgeryCancer DatabaseInclusion criteriaStage IVPatientsAmputationOsteosarcomaDescriptive studyExtremitiesSurgerySalvageDiseaseRegression modelsStatistical analysis
2017
Progress on Botulinum Toxin Type A-Induced Pain Relief in the Field of Plastics
Lu X, Chen G, Ren P, Yang Y, Fan F. Progress on Botulinum Toxin Type A-Induced Pain Relief in the Field of Plastics. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2017, 28: 2045-2052. PMID: 28938326, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBotulinum toxin type AToxin type APain alleviationBotulinum Toxin Type A InjectionsBTX-A injectionMain surgical procedureMajor adverse effectsFavorable side effectType AWeb of ScienceAnalgesic effectivenessInflammatory painNeuropathic painPain reliefPostoperative painA injectionAnalgesic mechanismsNociceptive painRetrospective cohortPostoperative rehabilitationPatient seriesClinical trialsInclusion criteriaSurgical proceduresPain