2019
Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: Characterization of the One-Team and Two-Team Approaches
Torabi SJ, Chouairi F, Dinis J, Alperovich M. Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: Characterization of the One-Team and Two-Team Approaches. Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2019, 78: 295-304. PMID: 31622570, DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.09.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFree Tissue FlapsHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansPlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsConceptsLonger operative timeMicrovascular free flapsOperative timeReconstructive surgeryFree flapNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramPropensity scoreSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramOperating roomHigher American SocietyIncidence of complicationsRate of complicationsNeck reconstructive surgeryLength of stayComplicated reconstructive proceduresQuality Improvement ProgramConcurrent headNeck OncosurgeryAnesthesiologists classificationPostoperative staySurgery groupComplication rateReconstructive headRetrospective studyNeck procedures
2018
Evolution in Monitoring of Free Flap Autologous Breast Reconstruction after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Frey JD, Stranix JT, Chiodo MV, Alperovich M, Ahn CY, Allen RJ, Choi M, Karp NS, Levine JP. Evolution in Monitoring of Free Flap Autologous Breast Reconstruction after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2018, 141: 1086-1093. PMID: 29659449, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBreastBreast NeoplasmsFemaleFree Tissue FlapsHumansMammaplastyMastectomy, SubcutaneousMiddle AgedNipplesPatient SatisfactionPerforator FlapPostoperative CarePostoperative ComplicationsReoperationRetrospective StudiesTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, DopplerConceptsNipple-sparing mastectomyFree flap reconstructionSkin paddleFlap reconstructionAutologous reconstructionRevision proceduresMuscle-sparing transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flapFree flap autologous breast reconstructionAutologous free flap reconstructionTransverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flapGreater body mass indexCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELPercentage of flapsProfunda artery perforatorRectus abdominis myocutaneous flapAutologous breast reconstructionBody mass indexInferior epigastric perforatorGreater mean numberMass indexFlap weightMastectomy weightComparing outcomesBreast reconstructionMastectomy reconstruction
2017
Medical Modeling for Precision Ulna Reconstruction Using a Microvascular Fibula Free Flap
Alperovich M, Bekisz JM, Thanik VD. Medical Modeling for Precision Ulna Reconstruction Using a Microvascular Fibula Free Flap. Hand 2017, 12: np104-np108. PMID: 28718319, PMCID: PMC5684940, DOI: 10.1177/1558944716688531.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidents, TrafficAdultBurnsComputer SimulationFibulaFractures, OpenFree Tissue FlapsHumansMaleSurgery, Computer-AssistedUlna FracturesConceptsMicrovascular fibula free flapFibula free flapFree flapUlna reconstructionMotor vehicle accidentsLag screw placementForearm soft tissuesMedical modelingContralateral forearmLower extremitiesContralateral ulnaMuscle lossExtremity reconstructionFibula flapNative ulnaAnatomic lengthOsseous healingVehicle accidentsScrew placementAdditional fixationSegmental lossSurgical specialtiesRight radiusSoft tissueUlna length