2019
Breast reconstruction patterns and outcomes in academic and community practices within a single institution
Gabrick K, Alperovich M, Chouari F, Mets EJ, Reinhart M, Dinis J, Avraham T. Breast reconstruction patterns and outcomes in academic and community practices within a single institution. The Breast Journal 2019, 26: 924-930. PMID: 31788914, DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13693.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYale-New Haven HospitalBreast reconstructionMore patientsSingle institutionPlastic surgeonsCommercial insuranceHigh rateRetrospective chart reviewPrevalence of diabetesSimilar complication ratesNipple-sparing mastectomyHigher infection rateAP cohortChart reviewComplication rateCP cohortPostoperative outcomesPreoperative historySurgery ratesPsychiatric comorbidityInsurance statusAutologous reconstructionPractice patternsMedicaid patientsGreater prevalence
2018
National Longitudinal Comparison of Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Craniosynostosis
Wu RT, Shultz BN, Gabrick KS, Abraham PF, Cabrejo R, Persing JA, Alperovich M. National Longitudinal Comparison of Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: 1755-1759. PMID: 30095569, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCranial vault remodelingCVR patientsLength of stayPrivate insuranceStrip craniectomyInpatient DatabaseCraniectomy patientsVault remodelingKids' Inpatient DatabaseNonsyndromic craniosynostosis patientsCraniosynostosis managementInsurancePostsurgical complicationsSurgical managementHospital chargesTreatment optionsLongitudinal comparisonHospital characteristicsSerum transfusionMedicaid patientsAccidental punctureSurgical preferenceCraniectomyPatientsMultivariate analysis