2023
The significance of timing in breast reconstruction after mastectomy: An ACS-NSQIP analysis
Knoedler S, Kauke-Navarro M, Knoedler L, Friedrich S, Ayyala H, Haug V, Didzun O, Hundeshagen G, Bigdeli A, Kneser U, Machens H, Pomahac B, Orgill D, Broer P, Panayi A. The significance of timing in breast reconstruction after mastectomy: An ACS-NSQIP analysis. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 89: 40-50. PMID: 38134626, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.11.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImmediate BRTime pointsACS-NSQIP databaseLow complication rateACS-NSQIP AnalysisBreast cancer patientsBreast reconstruction optionsAutologous cohortsComplication rateSignificance of timingFemale patientsMedical complicationsMultivariable analysisMore complicationsPatient eligibilityCancer patientsBreast reconstructionOncological purposesPatientsComplicationsReconstruction optionsPropensity scoreCase workupMastectomyEligibility
2019
Predictors of discharge destination after complex abdominal wall reconstruction
Ayyala H, Weisberger J, Le T, Chow A, Lee E. Predictors of discharge destination after complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Hernia 2019, 24: 251-256. PMID: 31624964, DOI: 10.1007/s10029-019-02054-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayVentral hernia repairHernia repairNon-home dischargeDecreased length of stayAssociated with non-home dischargeRisk factorsMethodsThe ACS-NSQIP databaseComplex ventral hernia repairACS-NSQIP databaseDependent functional statusPre-operative factorsIntra-operative factorsProlonged length of stayHistory of diabetesHistory of hypertensionBody mass indexMultivariate logistic regressionDecreased lengthCompare mean ageLonger operative timePost-discharge complicationsASA classificationMinimize health care costsPre-operatively