2001
Surgical Considerations in the Management of Malignant Melanoma of the Ear
Narayan D, Ariyan S. Surgical Considerations in the Management of Malignant Melanoma of the Ear. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2001, 107: 20-24. PMID: 11176596, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200101000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant melanomaLocal recurrenceYale-New Haven HospitalUnknown primary sitePrimary malignant melanomaPalpable nodesDisseminated diseaseRadical resectionConsecutive patientsLocal excisionRegional recurrenceWorse prognosisTransit melanomaConservative excisionSurgical considerationsSkin graftsDifficult lesionsFasciocutaneous flapPatientsPrimary siteMelanomaCosmetic importanceRecurrenceExternal earLesions
1999
Follow‐up recommendations for patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer Stages I–III malignant melanoma
Poo‐Hwu W, Ariyan S, Lamb L, Papac R, Zelterman D, Hu G, Brown J, Fischer D, Bolognia J, Buzaid A. Follow‐up recommendations for patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer Stages I–III malignant melanoma. Cancer 1999, 86: 2252-2258. PMID: 10590365, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19991201)86:11<2252::aid-cncr12>3.0.co;2-q.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer stage IAmerican Joint CommitteePatient education programStage IYale Melanoma UnitSurveillance scheduleSymptomatic recurrenceMelanoma UnitSurveillance examinationsJoint CommitteeOverall survival rateStage of diseaseDetection of recurrenceAsymptomatic recurrenceAsymptomatic patientsDistant recurrenceLocoregional recurrenceHazard ratioDisease recurrenceInitial visitMore recurrencesMost recurrencesLate recurrenceMelanoma patientsRecurrence group
1998
Safety and efficacy of isolated perfusion of extremities for recurrent tumor in elderly patients
Ariyan S, Poo W. Safety and efficacy of isolated perfusion of extremities for recurrent tumor in elderly patients. Surgery 1998, 123: 335-343. PMID: 9526527, DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6060(98)70188-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElderly patientsYounger patientsIsolated perfusionMeaningful disease controlRegional isolated perfusionEvidence of diseaseHigh-dose chemotherapySeries of patientsIsolated limb perfusionMajor surgical proceduresNumber of patientsDisease-free controlsYears of ageSalvage of limbsSignificant palliationThird perfusionAggressive treatmentDose chemotherapyOlder patientsRecurrent diseaseSurvival benefitTransit diseaseSerious complicationsRecurrent tumorsLimb perfusion
1997
Hypopharyngeal Cancer Patient Care Evaluation
Hoffman H, Karnell L, Shah J, Ariyan S, Brown G, Fee W, Glass A, Goepfert H, Ossoff R, Fremgen A. Hypopharyngeal Cancer Patient Care Evaluation. The Laryngoscope 1997, 107: 1005-1017. PMID: 9260999, DOI: 10.1097/00005537-199708000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinomaTreatment practicesDisease-specific survivalSquamous cell carcinomaFuture clinical trialsStandard of careCurrent treatment practicesPatient care evaluationCancer RegistryMedical chart informationClinical findingsCell carcinomaClinical trialsCare EvaluationDiagnostic proceduresChart informationSurgerySurvivalPatientsCarcinomaRegistryHospitalTrialsCareDemographicsRegional Isolated Perfusion of Extremities for Melanoma: A 20-Year Experience with Drugs Other than L-Phenylalanine Mustard
Ariyan S, Poo W, Bolognia J. Regional Isolated Perfusion of Extremities for Melanoma: A 20-Year Experience with Drugs Other than L-Phenylalanine Mustard. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1997, 99: 1023-1029. PMID: 9091898, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199704000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsL-phenylalanine mustardRegional isolated perfusionIsolated limb perfusionIsolated perfusionLimb perfusionUpper extremityLower extremitiesTherapeutic isolated limb perfusionNonfatal pulmonary embolusRegional treatment modalityEvidence of diseaseHigh-dose chemotherapyHigh-risk melanomaNumber of patientsDifficult management problemDisease-free controlsTechnique of perfusionLimb recurrenceMeaningful palliationRepeat perfusionsAggressive treatmentPulmonary emboliDose chemotherapyRecurrent melanomaSerious complicationsFurther Experiences with the Sternocleidomastoid Myocutaneous Flap: A Clinical Appraisal of 31 Cases
Ariyan S. Further Experiences with the Sternocleidomastoid Myocutaneous Flap: A Clinical Appraisal of 31 Cases. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1997, 99: 61-69. PMID: 8982187, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199701000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flapOropharyngeal areaMyocutaneous flapConcomitant neck dissectionPrevious radiation therapyComplication rateNeck dissectionAdditional surgeryBlood supplyConsecutive reconstructionsRadiation therapyEpidermal lossClinical appraisalFurther experienceRegional flapsSmall woundsFlap
1996
Prolonged Survival in Patients with Advanced Melanoma Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Resection
Sasson H, Poo W, Bakas M, Ariyan S. Prolonged Survival in Patients with Advanced Melanoma Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Resection. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1996, 37: 286-292. PMID: 8883727, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199609000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStart of chemotherapySite of metastasisSurgical resectionPerformance statusResidual metastasesNeoadjuvant chemotherapyCombination chemotherapyMetastatic melanomaRetrospective analysisCompletion of chemotherapyCycles of chemotherapyConcomitant medical problemsDistant lymph nodesInitiation of therapySimilar clinical characteristicsTreatment of choiceNew combination regimensSignificant survival advantageDuration of survivalHigh response rateStable diseaseRecurrent diseaseClinical characteristicsMedian durationPartial response
1995
Multiple Primary Melanomas
Ariyan S, Poo W, Bolognia J, Buzaid A, Ariyan T, Ariyan S. Multiple Primary Melanomas. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1995, 96: 1384-1389. PMID: 7480238, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199511000-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecond primary melanomaPrimary melanomaPrimary cutaneous melanomaMultiple primary melanomasIncidence of melanomaYale Melanoma UnitFirst malignancySubsequent melanomaFirst diagnosisPoor prognosisCutaneous melanomaMelanoma UnitPatient prognosisMultiple melanomasSubsequent lesionsPatientsInitial melanomaMelanomaPrognosisFirst yearSecond yearReportYearsMalignancyStatistics ReportManagement of carotid artery rupture by monitored endovascular therapeutic occlusion (1988‐1994)
Citardi M, Chaloupka J, Son Y, Ariyan S, Sasaki C. Management of carotid artery rupture by monitored endovascular therapeutic occlusion (1988‐1994). The Laryngoscope 1995, 105: 1086-1092. PMID: 7564841, DOI: 10.1288/00005537-199510000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCarotid ruptureNeurologic sequelaeBalloon occlusionEndovascular occlusion techniqueMajor neurologic sequelaeSignificant neurologic sequelaeCarotid artery rupturePermanent balloon occlusionDetachable balloon occlusionNeurologic morbidity rateWound complicationsArtery ruptureRadical surgeryEndovascular techniquesMorbidity ratePersistent carcinomaEtiologic factorsTherapeutic occlusionNeck surgeryOcclusion techniqueRadiation therapyPatientsOcclusionSequelaeSurgeryTomographic Studies of Human Jaws to Assess Potentials for Preserving the Blood Supply in Rim Mandibulectomies
Ariyan S, Abrahams J, Brattelbort S, Mutalik P. Tomographic Studies of Human Jaws to Assess Potentials for Preserving the Blood Supply in Rim Mandibulectomies. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1995, 96: 816-822. PMID: 7652055, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199509001-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
Cutaneous Angiosarcoma of the Face and Scalp
Barttelbort S, Stahl R, Ariyan S. Cutaneous Angiosarcoma of the Face and Scalp. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1989, 84: 55-59. PMID: 2734404, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198907000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous angiosarcomaSurgical resectionIntraoperative frozen section analysisComplete surgical resectionFrozen section analysisHigh false-negative rateStaging biopsiesPostoperative radiationAggressive neoplasmClinical manifestationsFull courseFalse negative rateAngiosarcomaResectionNeoplasmsScalpTrue extentSection analysisPatientsBiopsyMisdiagnosisScanning Electron Microscopy and Gel Electrophoresis of Vascularized Periosteal Autografts
Burstein F, Canalis R, Canalis E, Ariyan S. Scanning Electron Microscopy and Gel Electrophoresis of Vascularized Periosteal Autografts. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1989, 83: 500-510. PMID: 2919203, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198903000-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1987
Rim mandibulectomy for cancer of the oral cavity
Barttelbort S, Bahn S, Ariyan S. Rim mandibulectomy for cancer of the oral cavity. The American Journal Of Surgery 1987, 154: 423-428. PMID: 3661846, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(89)90017-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRim mandibulectomyEquivalent local control ratesLocal control rateOral cavity malignancyLow complication rateStandard operative procedureMandibular invasionComplication rateMandibular involvementSegmental resectionCancer operationsControl rateSegmental mandibulectomyOperative procedureRetrospective analysisMandibular osteotomyMandibulectomyOral cavityPostoperative appearanceDisease processLower denturePatientsMandibular archMalignancyOsteotomyA Suspensory Jacket Permitting Long-Term Sitting in Paraplegic Patients
Ariyan S, Chicarilli Z. A Suspensory Jacket Permitting Long-Term Sitting in Paraplegic Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1987, 79: 284-288. PMID: 3809277, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198702000-00026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
Replantation of a Totally Amputated Ear by Means of a Platysma Musculocutaneous “Sandwich” Flap
Ariyan S, Chicarilli Z. Replantation of a Totally Amputated Ear by Means of a Platysma Musculocutaneous “Sandwich” Flap. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1986, 78: 385-389. PMID: 3737763, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198609000-00019.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesCranioplasty with a silicone prosthesis and split rib grafts
Chicarilli Z, Ariyan S. Cranioplasty with a silicone prosthesis and split rib grafts. Head & Neck Surgery 1986, 8: 355-362. PMID: 3539875, DOI: 10.1002/hed.2890080506.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSingle-Stage Repair of Complex Scalp and Cranial Defects with the Free Radial Forearm Flap
Chicarilli Z, Ariyan S, Cuono C. Single-Stage Repair of Complex Scalp and Cranial Defects with the Free Radial Forearm Flap. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1986, 77: 577-585. PMID: 3952213, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198604000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCostochondritis
Chicarilli Z, Ariyan S, Stahl R. Costochondritis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1986, 77: 50. PMID: 3941849, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198601000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRectus abdominis muscle flapPedicle flap coverageAntibiotic coverageAdequate debridementIschemic factorsMuscle flapTissue coverageChest wallSecondary infectionLatissimus dorsiPectoralis majorRapid healingCostochondritisIllustrative casePrimary choiceDebridementRecurrenceInfectionDiseaseFlapWeeks
1985
Intraoperative adjuvant radiotherapy for advanced cancers of the head and neck Preliminary report
Son Y, Ariyan S. Intraoperative adjuvant radiotherapy for advanced cancers of the head and neck Preliminary report. The American Journal Of Surgery 1985, 150: 480-484. PMID: 4051111, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(85)90158-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraoperative brachytherapyAdvanced tumorsEarly local controlPlan of managementCurative surgeryAdjuvant radiotherapyMetastatic headPalliative surgeryAdvanced cancerSurvival resultsNeck tumorsLocal controlIodine-125TumorsPast historyPreliminary reportBrachytherapyPatientsSurgeryRadiotherapyMonthsComplicationsCancerHeadDiseaseManagement of Recalcitrant Bronchopleural Fistulas with Muscle Flap Obliteration
Chicarilli Z, Ariyan S, Glenn W, Seashore J. Management of Recalcitrant Bronchopleural Fistulas with Muscle Flap Obliteration. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1985, 75: 882-887. PMID: 4001209, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198506000-00022.Peer-Reviewed Original Research