2022
The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases
Panayi AC, Foroutanjazi S, Parikh N, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Diehm YF, Pomahac B. The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2022, 75: 2941-2954. PMID: 35599223, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplant-based reconstructionBreast reconstructionMFI-5Unplanned readmissionPostoperative outcomesSurgical complicationsMedical complicationsMFI scoreRisk predictorsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseBreast reconstruction patientsFrailty index-5Powerful risk predictorImprovement Program databasePreoperative risk stratificationStrong risk predictorAutologous breast reconstructionAdverse surgical outcomesType of reconstructionHigh rateFrail patientsHospital stayPerioperative risk
2015
Use of Tumescence for Outpatient Abdominoplasty and Other Concurrent Body Contouring Procedures: A Review of 65 Consecutive Patients.
Holzman N, Singh M, Caterson S, Eriksson E, Pomahac B. Use of Tumescence for Outpatient Abdominoplasty and Other Concurrent Body Contouring Procedures: A Review of 65 Consecutive Patients. Eplasty 2015, 15: e38. PMID: 26366244, PMCID: PMC4559067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep vein thrombosisPulmonary embolismVein thrombosisConsecutive patientsWound infectionOutpatient abdominoplastySame dayExcellent postoperative pain controlUse of tumescencePercent of patientsPostoperative pain controlBody Contouring ProceduresHospital stayOral narcoticsPain controlPostoperative painSystemic complicationsWound complicationsLocal complicationsSingle surgeonSkin necrosisOutpatient antibioticsPatient populationDrain placementOutpatient procedure
2007
The Role of Free-Tissue Transfer for Head and Neck Burn Reconstruction
Parrett B, Pomahac B, Orgill D, Pribaz J. The Role of Free-Tissue Transfer for Head and Neck Burn Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2007, 120: 1871-1878. PMID: 18090749, DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000287272.28417.14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFree flapBurn reconstructionTissue transferMean patient ageMedian hospital stayPercent of flapsMajority of flapsDonor site complicationsFree flap transferFree tissue transferReconstruction of headHospital stayPatient ageMain indicationsMinimal morbidityNeck burnsNecrosis rateAnterolateral thighHypertrophic scarringSecondary reconstructionRadial forearmFlap transferInfection rateLocal flapsCervicofacial burns
2006
Fourth-Degree Burns to the Lower Extremity with Exposed Tendon and Bone: A Ten-Year Experience
Parrett B, Pomahac B, Demling R, Orgill D. Fourth-Degree Burns to the Lower Extremity with Exposed Tendon and Bone: A Ten-Year Experience. Journal Of Burn Care & Research 2006, 27: 34-39. PMID: 16566535, DOI: 10.1097/01.bcr.0000192265.20514.c5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalAtmospheric PressureBacteremiaBurn UnitsBurnsCellulitisDebridementFemaleGranulation TissueHumansLength of StayLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSurgical FlapsTreatment OutcomeUrban Health ServicesVacuumVenous ThrombosisWound HealingConceptsLower extremity burnsLimb salvageBurn sizeMultistage reconstructive proceduresMean hospital stayDeep vein thrombosisMultiple skin graftsSignificant functional impairmentTen-year experienceUrban burn centerFree tissue transferFourth-degree burnsMajority of casesHospital stayVein thrombosisMean ageFillet flapBurn centerFunctional impairmentLower extremitiesSkin graftsExtremity burnsFlap closureReconstructive proceduresLimb amputation