2024
New Kid on the Block: A Systematic Review of the Quadratus Lumborum Block in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Ihnat J, Evans B, Zhao K, Yu C, Ayyala H. New Kid on the Block: A Systematic Review of the Quadratus Lumborum Block in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: e5863. PMID: 38841521, PMCID: PMC11150026, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005863.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransversus abdominal planeTransversus abdominal plane blockQL blockReconstructive surgeryPain scoresQuadratus lumborumUnilateral breast reconstructionReduced pain scoresSubjective pain scoresQuadratus lumborum blockSystematic reviewPlastic and Reconstructive SurgerySurgery operationsPlastic surgery operationsStatistically significant differenceOpioid useAbdominal surgeryPediatric patientsBreast reconstructionAbdominal planeOpiate useSurgerySurgery pathwaySurgical subspecialtiesInclusion criteria
2023
Visual representation of diversity in online patient education materials for reduction mammaplasty
Kammien A, Zhao K, Wride A, Butler P, Ayyala H. Visual representation of diversity in online patient education materials for reduction mammaplasty. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 87: 284-286. PMID: 37925916, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsOnline patient education materialsReduction mammaplastyPatient education materialsAcademic plastic surgery programsStatistically significant differencePlastic surgery programsSurgeon groupPatient populationSurgery programsPlastic surgeonsPlastic surgeryProportion of imagesSignificant differencePrivate groupsRepresentation of diversityMammaplastySkin scalesNon-whiteAmerican SocietyPatients
2021
Does the Use of Intraoperative Angiography Reduce the Incidence of Postoperative Wound and Flap Complications in Complex Lower Extremity Oncologic Reconstruction?
Kapadia K, Dalena M, Cavanaugh Z, Ayyala H, Ippolito J, Beebe K, Benevenia J, Lee E. Does the Use of Intraoperative Angiography Reduce the Incidence of Postoperative Wound and Flap Complications in Complex Lower Extremity Oncologic Reconstruction? Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2021, 87: s13-s16. PMID: 33833180, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsICG angiographyPostoperative complicationsOncologic reconstructionIndocyanine greenIncidence of postoperative wound complicationsMastectomy skin flap necrosisLong-term follow-upIntraoperative laser angiographyIndocyanine green angiographyPlastic surgery reconstructionCompare postoperative complicationsWound healing complicationsRetrospective chart reviewSkin flap necrosisPostoperative wound complicationsSignificant differenceLaser-assisted ICG angiographyMultiple reconstructive surgeriesIncidence of postoperative woundReconstructive proceduresStatistically significant differenceSoft tissue viabilityAbdominal wall reconstructionLaser angiographyFlap complications
2019
Utility of local anesthesia for open carpal tunnel release in patients with psychiatric diagnoses
Ayyala H, Castel N, Mohamed O, Xue E, Oleck N, Lee E. Utility of local anesthesia for open carpal tunnel release in patients with psychiatric diagnoses. JPRAS Open 2019, 23: 26-31. PMID: 32158902, PMCID: PMC7061543, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2019.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCarpal tunnel releaseOperative timeComplication ratePsychiatric historyPsychiatric diagnosisMedical CenterLocal anesthesiaWide-awake hand surgeryVeterans Affairs (VA) medical centersIncreased prevalence of psychiatric disordersPrevalence of psychiatric disordersOperating roomVA Medical CenterHistory of psychiatric illnessRetrospective cohort studyActive psychiatric diagnosisHand surgeryOpen carpal tunnel releaseUtilization of local anesthesiaMilitary Medical CenterMonitored anesthesia careWide-awake surgeryStatistically significant differencePost-traumatic stress disorderRequested sedationUtility of Regional Anesthesia in Extremity Reconstruction
Weisberger J, Oleck N, Ayyala H, Dalena M, Lee E. Utility of Regional Anesthesia in Extremity Reconstruction. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2019, 36: 053-058. PMID: 31419807, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayGeneral anesthesia groupRegional anesthesiaStatistically significant differenceGeneral anesthesiaPropensity score matchingPostoperative complicationsExtremity reconstructionMatched cohortAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseAnesthesia groupNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseOperative timeQuality Improvement Program databaseShorter length of stayScore matchingWound complication rateRate of reoperationSignificant differenceAnalysis of complicationsUtilization of regional anesthesiaIncrease patient comfortRisks associated with general anesthesiaRA cohort