2023
PREPPED: Plastic Surgery Research, Education, and Preparation Promoting Equity and Diversity
Reghunathan M, Blum J, Davis G, Ayyala H, Leis A, Butler P, Gosman A. PREPPED: Plastic Surgery Research, Education, and Preparation Promoting Equity and Diversity. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2023, 152: 201e-203e. PMID: 37163483, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010278.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Perineal reconstruction after radical pelvic surgery: A cost-effectiveness analysis
Prasath V, Naides A, Weisberger J, Quinn P, Ayyala H, Lee E, Girard A, Chokshi R. Perineal reconstruction after radical pelvic surgery: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Surgery 2022, 173: 521-528. PMID: 36418205, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCost-Effectiveness AnalysisHumansMedicareMyocutaneous FlapPelvisPlastic Surgery ProceduresUnited StatesConceptsGluteal thigh flapCost-effective treatment strategyFlap complication rateGracilis flapThigh flapQuality-adjusted life yearsPrimary closureRectus abdominus muscleComplication rateTreatment strategiesOutcomes of primary closureReconstruction of pelvic defectsRadical pelvic surgeryFirst-line optionComplex reconstructive challengeIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioLife yearsLow rectal malignanciesCost-effectiveness ratioMedicare reimbursement ratesQuality-of-life outcomesPelvic surgeryRadical resectionPerineal reconstructionRectal malignanciesRepresentation of Global Health Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Training
Naides A, Kapadia K, Salem J, Dalena M, Cohen D, Ayyala H, Lee E. Representation of Global Health Initiatives in Plastic Surgery Training. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2022, 88: s284-s287. PMID: 35513332, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlastic surgery residency programsSurgery residency programsGlobal surgeryResidency programsSurgery educationGlobal surgery educationIntegrated residency programsPlastic surgery programsNo significant differencePlastic surgery educationSurgeryAmerican CollegeSurgery programsSurgery researchInclusion criteriaSignificant differenceResident educationPatientsGlobal surgery researchHealth initiativesSocial media platformsMission tripsGlobal health initiativesGlobal healthMedia platformsDiversity in Plastic Surgery: Analysis of Representation of Sex and Ethnic Diversity in Plastic Surgery Residency Social Media Accounts
Maisner R, Kapadia K, Zhu A, Patel N, Ravikumar V, Lad M, Zingaro L, Ayyala H, Lee E. Diversity in Plastic Surgery: Analysis of Representation of Sex and Ethnic Diversity in Plastic Surgery Residency Social Media Accounts. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2022, 88: s257-s265. PMID: 35513329, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleHumansInternship and ResidencyPlastic Surgery ProceduresSocial MediaSurgeonsSurgery, PlasticConceptsSocial media movementsSocial media accountsMedia movementMedia accountsPlastic surgeryRepresentations of sexSocial media sitesPlastic surgery residency programsSocial media postsPurpose statementsSurgery residency programsActive Twitter accountsMann-Whitney UIntegrated plastic surgery residency programsKruskal-Wallis testTwitter accountsPublic symbolsMedia sitesPercentage of postsInstagram accountNonparametric Mann-Whitney UHashtagsAll-womenMedia postsCulture of inclusionBreastReconstruction: A qualitative analysis of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery photographs on Instagram
Maisner R, Kapadia K, Cohen D, Ayyala H, Lee E. BreastReconstruction: A qualitative analysis of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery photographs on Instagram. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2022, 75: 1261-1282. PMID: 35105528, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.01.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Superficial temporal artery perforator flaps for reconstruction of intraoral defects
Schultz J, Viviano S, Ayyala H, Lee B, Keith J. Superficial temporal artery perforator flaps for reconstruction of intraoral defects. Microsurgery 2020, 41: 119-123. PMID: 33230926, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedHumansNeoplasmsPerforator FlapPlastic Surgery ProceduresSkin TransplantationTemporal ArteriesConceptsIntraoral defectsSuperficial temporal arteryFree tissue transferTumor resectionTemporal arteryRegional flapsIndocyanine green laser angiographyTissue transferFloor of mouthPartial flap necrosisPosterior branchDonor site complicationsLaser angiographyRetromolar trigoneOral continenceBuccal sulcusFlap lossRecurrent cancerFlap necrosisPreoperative levelsHard palateIntra-operativelySite complicationsFlap sizeEarly outcomesHow Comprehensive Are Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship Websites?
Maisner R, Babu A, Ayyala H, Ramanadham S. How Comprehensive Are Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship Websites? Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2020, 86: 615-617. PMID: 32756245, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002518.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEducation, Medical, GraduateFellowships and ScholarshipsHumansInternetInternship and ResidencyPlastic Surgery ProceduresProspective StudiesSurgery, PlasticUnited StatesConceptsFellowship websitesRecruitment contentFisher's exact testAesthetic surgery fellowshipsFacial aestheticsExact testAffiliated HospitalStudy inclusionFellowship educationEligibility criteriaWebsite contentAssisted residentsFellowship programsSenior residentsFellowship matchAmerican SocietySubspecialty areasAnalysis of varianceAesthetic trainingProgram descriptionFellow educationFellowshipFellow recruitmentComprehensive websiteProgram informationResponse to “Impact of Online Sources and Social Media on Plastic Surgery in China”
Ward B, Ayyala H, Zhang K, Manuskhani P, Paskhover B, Lee E. Response to “Impact of Online Sources and Social Media on Plastic Surgery in China”. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2020, 40: np584-np584. PMID: 32597968, DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjaa160.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAs Seen on TV: The Portrayal of Plastic Surgery on Grey’s Anatomy
Ward B, Dalena M, Le T, Paskhover B, Ayyala H. As Seen on TV: The Portrayal of Plastic Surgery on Grey’s Anatomy. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2020, 40: np407-np408. PMID: 32186713, DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjaa034.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Analysis of the impact of chronic corticosteroid use on free flap reconstruction
Weisberger J, Oleck N, Ayyala H, Malhotra R, Lee E. Analysis of the impact of chronic corticosteroid use on free flap reconstruction. Microsurgery 2019, 41: 14-18. PMID: 31591754, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30516.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenal Cortex HormonesDatabases, FactualFree Tissue FlapsHumansPlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsConceptsChronic steroid useHistory of chronic steroid useChronic steroid usageChronic corticosteroid useNational Surgical Quality ImprovementAmerican College of SurgeonsSteroid useSteroid usageCorticosteroid useSurgical complicationsComplication rateWound complicationsUnivariate analysisAssociated with increased risk of surgical complicationsACS NSQIP databasePatients treated with systemic corticosteroidsIncreased riskIncreased rate of wound complicationsRate of wound complicationsRisk of surgical complicationsIncreased rate of bleedingPostoperative wound complication ratesFree tissue transfer proceduresWound complication rateAssociated with increased riskUtility 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 cohortOutcomes in Chest Wall Reconstruction Using Methyl Methacrylate Prostheses: A Review of the Literature and Case Series Utilizing a Novel Approach with Biologic Mesh
Shah N, Ayyala H, Tran B, Therattil P, Keith J. Outcomes in Chest Wall Reconstruction Using Methyl Methacrylate Prostheses: A Review of the Literature and Case Series Utilizing a Novel Approach with Biologic Mesh. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2019, 35: 575-586. PMID: 31071727, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1688717.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansMethylmethacrylatePlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsSurgical MeshThoracic WallConceptsChest wall reconstructionCase seriesBiologic meshWall reconstructionRespiratory failureChest wallLong-term follow-upMethyl methacrylate prosthesisChest wall resectionSurgical decision makingProtection of vital structuresCochrane Collaboration LibraryWall resectionFlail segmentPatient morbiditySurgical techniqueFollow-upOverall mortalityAlloplastic materialsRigid reconstructionComplicationsLung collapseVital structuresPatientsCollaboration Library