Search Results - "Basta, Marten N"
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A Systematic Review and Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of Outcomes following Direct-to-Implant versus Conventional Two-Stage Implant Reconstruction
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) (01-12-2015)“…Innovative approaches to reconstruction have ushered in an era of breast reconstruction in which direct-to-implant procedures can provide an immediately…”
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Complicated breast cancer–related lymphedema: evaluating health care resource utilization and associated costs of management
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-01-2016)“…Abstract Background Lymphedema can become a disabling condition necessitating inpatient care. This study aimed to estimate complicated lymphedema incidence…”
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Reliable prediction of postmastectomy lymphedema: the Risk Assessment Tool Evaluating Lymphedema
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-06-2017)“…Abstract Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema remains a significant complication post mastectomy. Identifying patients at highest risk may better inform…”
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Cost-utility analysis of the use of prophylactic mesh augmentation compared with primary fascial suture repair in patients at high risk for incisional hernia
Published in Surgery (01-09-2015)“…Background Although hernia repair with mesh can be successful, prophylactic mesh augmentation (PMA) represents a potentially useful preventative technique to…”
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Mortality after inpatient open ventral hernia repair: developing a risk stratification tool based on 55,760 operations
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-06-2016)“…Abstract Background The medical complexity of hernia patients imparts higher risk for complications, and mortality is a distinct reality. No study has…”
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Assessing complications and cost-utilization in ventral hernia repair utilizing biologic mesh in a bridged underlay technique
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-04-2015)“…Abstract Background The inability to reapproximate fascia in complex ventral hernia (CVH) repair remains challenging. Single-stage bridging reconstructions…”
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Creation and validation of a condition-specific venous thromboembolism risk assessment tool for ventral hernia repair
Published in Surgery (01-11-2015)“…Background We used the database of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program to (1) identify risk factors for 30-day…”
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A Risk Model and Cost Analysis of Post-Operative Incisional Hernia Following 2,145 Open Hysterectomies—Defining Indications and Opportunities for Risk Reduction
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-06-2017)“…Abstract Background Incisional hernia (IH) is a complication following open abdominal hysterectomy. This study addresses the incidence and health care cost of…”
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Symptomatic hernia of the thigh musculature requiring reconstruction: A rare late presenting sequela after fascial release for compartment syndrome
Published in Trauma case reports (01-10-2021)“…Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the lower extremity is a surgical emergency, often secondary to severe crush injury, and requires immediate fascial…”
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Managing Groin Wounds after Infrainguinal Vascular Procedures: Examining the Reoperative Events and Complication Profile of Muscle Flap Reconstruction
Published in Annals of vascular surgery (01-08-2017)“…Background The literature has been void of large outcome studies detailing the efficacy and complication profile of muscle flap reconstruction of complex groin…”
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Outcomes of Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open (01-12-2020)“…Within the past decade, poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) biosynthetic mesh has been introduced as a potential alternative to traditional biologic and synthetic…”
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Operative Treatment of Peripheral Lymphedema: A Systematic Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Lymphovenous Microsurgery and Tissue Transplantation
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) (01-04-2014)“…The purpose of this study was to quantify the efficacy and safety of microsurgery for lymphedema through a systematic meta-analysis, which has not been…”
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Computed Tomography Image Analysis in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open (01-12-2020)“…Ventral hernias are a complex and costly burden to the health care system. Although preoperative radiologic imaging is commonly performed, the plethora of…”
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Evaluation of the Plastic Surgery In-Service Training Exam: Lower Extremity Questions
Published in Journal of surgical education (01-09-2015)“…Abstract Objective To facilitate the training of plastic surgery residents, we analyzed a knowledge-based curriculum for plastic and reconstructive surgery of…”
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Natural Language Processing in Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Published in Annals of surgery (01-05-2021)“…OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to systematically assess the application and potential benefits of natural language processing (NLP) in surgical outcomes…”
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Improved Diagnostic Accuracy of Periprosthetic Breast Infection: Novel Application of the Alpha Defensin-1 Biomarker
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open (01-11-2019)“…Prompt, accurate diagnosis of breast implant infection is critical to minimizing patient morbidity. Bacterial culture false negative rate approaches 25%-30%,…”
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Lymph node content of supraclavicular and thoracodorsal-based axillary flaps for vascularized lymph node transfer
Published in Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders (New York, NY) (01-01-2016)“…Objective Microvascular transfer of lymph node flaps has recently gained popularity as a treatment for secondary lymphedema often occurring after axillary,…”
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Is Single-Stage Prosthetic Reconstruction Cost Effective? A Cost-Utility Analysis for the Use of Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction Relative to Expander-Implant Reconstruction in Postmastectomy Patients
Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) (01-09-2016)“…Prosthetic breast reconstruction is most commonly performed using the two-stage (expander-implant) technique. However, with the advent of skin-sparing…”
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A Risk Model and Cost Analysis of Incisional Hernia After Elective, Abdominal Surgery Based Upon 12,373 Cases: The Case for Targeted Prophylactic Intervention
Published in Annals of surgery (01-05-2016)“…OBJECTIVES:Incisional hernia (IH) remains a common, highly morbid, and costly complication. Modest progress has been realized in surgical technique and mesh…”
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Can We Predict Incisional Hernia?: Development of a Surgery-specific Decision–Support Interface
Published in Annals of surgery (01-09-2019)“…OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify procedure-specific risk factors independently associated with incisional hernia (IH) and demonstrate the…”
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