2024
The impact of age on outcomes after breast reduction surgery – A multi-institutional data analysis of 40,958 cases
Knoedler S, Perozzo F, Jiang J, Kosyk M, Alfertshofer M, Schenck T, Kern B, Sofo G, Knoedler L, Panayi A, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M, Kim B. The impact of age on outcomes after breast reduction surgery – A multi-institutional data analysis of 40,958 cases. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2024, 98: 318-330. PMID: 39321535, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.09.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReduction mammoplastyFemale patientsMedical complicationsImpact of ageAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramPatients aged <Patients aged >Breast reduction surgeryAdult female patientsQuality Improvement ProgramPostoperative morbiditySurgical complicationsPostoperative outcomesPatient ageReduction surgeryDeterminants of riskMultivariate analysisAmerican CollegeComplicationsLow riskPatientsMammoplasty
2023
Racial disparities in surgical outcomes after mastectomy in 223 000 female breast cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study
Knoedler S, Kauke-Navarro M, Knoedler L, Friedrich S, Matar D, Diatta F, Mookerjee V, Ayyala H, Wu M, Kim B, Machens H, Pomahac B, Orgill D, Broer P, Panayi A. Racial disparities in surgical outcomes after mastectomy in 223 000 female breast cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study. International Journal Of Surgery 2023, 110: 684-699. PMID: 38052017, PMCID: PMC10871660, DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000909.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAmerican Indian/Alaska Native womenBreast cancer patientsAlaska Native womenSurgical complicationsRadical mastectomyPartial mastectomyCancer patientsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseFemale breast cancer patientsNon-home dischargeRetrospective cohort studyImprovement Program databaseLikelihood of readmissionBreast cancer mortalityBreast cancer surgeryAfrican American patientsAmerican Indians/Alaska NativesBlack/African AmericanNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderComplication occurrencePerioperative complicationsPerioperative outcomesAdverse eventsSurgical management of breast fat necrosis: Multi-institutional data analysis of early outcomes and risk factors for complications
Knoedler S, Knoedler L, Patel H, Diatta F, Camacho J, Sofo G, Perozzo F, Evans B, Mookerjee V, Ayyala H, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Surgical management of breast fat necrosis: Multi-institutional data analysis of early outcomes and risk factors for complications. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 88: 292-295. PMID: 38029475, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.11.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast fat necrosisChronic heart failureRisk factorsAdverse eventsHeart failureFemale patientsSurgical managementFat necrosisNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramHigher wound classPostoperative adverse eventsNon-cancerous conditionsOutcomes of interestQuality Improvement ProgramMajority of casesPerioperative algorithmWound classComplication occurrenceComplication ratePostoperative outcomesSurgical complicationsMedical complicationsSurgical treatmentMultivariable analysis
2022
Perioperative Outcomes and Risk Profile of 4730 Cosmetic Breast Surgery Cases in Academic Institutions: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis
Knoedler S, Kauke-Navarro M, Haug V, Broer P, Pomahac B, Knoedler L, Panayi A. Perioperative Outcomes and Risk Profile of 4730 Cosmetic Breast Surgery Cases in Academic Institutions: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2022, 43: 433-451. PMID: 36472232, DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjac320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCosmetic breast surgeryObstructive pulmonary diseaseRisk factorsSurgical complicationsPulmonary diseaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseMulti-institutional national databaseMultiple proceduresQuality Improvement Program databaseImprovement Program databaseIndependent risk factorCongestive heart failurePositive safety profileObesity class 1ACS-NSQIP AnalysisAnesthesiology scoreBreast surgery casesPerioperative outcomesPerioperative protocolPostoperative outcomesClinical patternHeart failureFemale patientsThe 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
2020
Use of venous couplers in microsurgical lower extremity reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Haug V, Panayi A, Kadakia N, Abdulrazzak O, Endo Y, Udeh K, Kollar B, Hundeshagen G, Pomahac B, Kneser U, Hirche C. Use of venous couplers in microsurgical lower extremity reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Microsurgery 2020, 41: 50-60. PMID: 32227603, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower limb reconstructionHand-sewn anastomosisSystematic reviewLimb reconstructionVenous couplerMicrosurgical lower extremity reconstructionMore surgical complicationsAdditional prospective studiesMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesLower extremity reconstructionFree tissue transferFull-text reviewQuality of reportingWeb of ScienceMicrovascular complicationsSurgical complicationsArterial compromiseCochrane CollaborationProspective studyCase reportVenous anastomosisClinical trialsLower extremitiesSurgical techniqueInclusion criteria
2011
Restoration of Facial Form and Function After Severe Disfigurement from Burn Injury by a Composite Facial Allograft
Pomahac B, Pribaz J, Eriksson E, Annino D, Caterson S, Sampson C, Chun Y, Orgill D, Nowinski D, Tullius S. Restoration of Facial Form and Function After Severe Disfigurement from Burn Injury by a Composite Facial Allograft. American Journal Of Transplantation 2011, 11: 386-393. PMID: 21214855, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2010.03368.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere disfigurementMedical historyBurn injuryFacial allograftAcute rejection episodesInitial clinical outcomesElectrical burn injuryFacial allotransplantationSevere facial disfigurementDonor's medical historyAntirejection treatmentRejection episodesPostoperative monthSurgical complicationsClinical outcomesNasal breathingTreatment optionsBolus treatmentPathological analysisMinimal doseNormal social lifeEsthetic resultsSignificant restorationFacial formFacial redness