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Nonoperative Molding of Congenital Ear Deformities: The Impact of Birth-Initiation Delay on Correction Outcome by Nigam, Manas, Kotha, Vikas S., Barra, Christina, Baker, Stephen B.

“…Ear molding can improve the majority congenital ear deformities when employed early after birth. However, the best time to initiate treatment remains debated…”
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Amputation versus Free Flap: Long-Term Outcomes of Microsurgical Limb Salvage and Risk Factors for Amputation in the Diabetic Population by Kotha, Vikas S., Fan, Kenneth L., Schwitzer, Jonathan A., Youn, Richard, Black, Cara K., Attinger, Christopher E., Evans, Karen K.

“…Reconstructive microsurgery is an effective limb-saving option for nonhealing lower extremity wounds in diabetic patients. However, the ability to predict the…”
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Applied Anatomy of the Lower Eyelid by Kotha, Vikas S., Janssen, Pierce L., Vecchio, Rafael Ramos, Zins, James E.

“…Lower eyelid function and appearance depend on the complex anatomic relationship between the soft tissue lamellae, supportive tarsoligamentous sling, and bone…”
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Reevaluating lymphatic surgery practices: A reflection of clinical surrogates, alternative techniques, and current dogma by Kotha, Vikas S., Deek, Nidal Al, Pandey, Sonia K., Chen, Wei F.

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Limb Salvage Rates and Functional Outcomes Using a Longitudinal Slit Arteriotomy End-to-Side Anastomosis for Limb-Threatening Defects in a High-Risk Patient Population by Black, Cara, Fan, Kenneth L, Defazio, Michael V, Luvisa, Kyle, Reynolds, Kyle, Kotha, Vikas S, Attinger, Christopher E, Evans, Karen K

“…Limb salvage techniques using free tissue transfer in patients with chronic wounds caused by longstanding osteomyelitis, diabetes, and peripheral vascular…”
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A Critical Examination of Length of Stay in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis by Kotha, Vikas S., Abadeer, Andrew I., Amdur, Richard L., Song, David H., Fan, Kenneth L.

“…This study aims to use the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database to identify factors associated with extended postoperative length of stay…”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of complications associated with crushed cartilage in rhinoplasty by Wells, Michael W., McCleary, Sean P., Chang, Irene A., Deleonibus, Anthony, Kotha, Vikas S., Rampazzo, Antonio, Delong, Michael R., Roostaeian, Jason

“…Crushed cartilage grafts improve augmentation and contour irregularities in rhinoplasty; however, they are associated with complications including resorption,…”
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The Implications of a Pass/Fail United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 on the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match: Perspectives from a Program Director and Medical Student by Lesko, Robert P., Kotha, Vikas S., Kumar, Anand R., Davidson, Edward H.

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Limb Salvage Rates and Functional Outcomes Using a Longitudinal Slit Arteriotomy End-to-Side Anastomosis for Limb-Threatening Defects in a High-Risk Patient Population by Black, Cara, Fan, Kenneth L., Defazio, Michael V., Luvisa, Kyle, Reynolds, Kyle, Kotha, Vikas S., Attinger, Christopher E., Evans, Karen K.

“…BACKGROUND:Limb salvage techniques using free tissue transfer (FTT) in patients with chronic wounds due to long standing osteomyelitis, diabetes, and…”
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Does Facial Fracture Management Require Opioids? A Pilot Trial of a Narcotic-Minimizing Analgesia Protocol for Operative Facial Trauma by Knudsen, Margarete Grace, Kotha, Vikas S., Wee, Corinne, Lesko, Robert P., Swanson, Marco, Kumar, Anand, Davidson, Edward H.

“…Opioid minimization in the acute postoperative phase is timely in the era of the opioid epidemic. The authors hypothesize that patients with facial trauma…”
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Simultaneous Zygomatic Osteotomies With Reduction Mandibuloplasty – An Approach to Mid- and Lower-Facial Feminization in the Transfeminine Patient by Kotha, Vikas S., Kanuri, Arjun, Mandelbaum, Max, Lakhiani, Chrisovalantis, Hung, Rex W., Wang, Jing, Rashid, Waleed, Chao, Jerry W.

“…Background: Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is effective at treating gender dysphoria associated with anthropometrically masculine facial features. For many…”
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Corneal Neurotization: A Meta-analysis of Outcomes and Patient Selection Factors by Swanson, Marco A., Swanson, Roy D., Kotha, Vikas S., Cai, Yida, Clark, Robert, Jin, Alison, Kumar, Anand R., Davidson, Edward H.

“…Corneal neurotization describes reinnervation of the anesthetic or severely hypoesthetic cornea with a healthy local nerve or graft. Preliminary evidence has…”
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Orbital Index: A Novel Comprehensive Quantitative Tool for Prediction of Delayed Enophthalmos in Orbital Floor Fracture Management by De Ruiter, Brandon J., Kotha, Vikas S., Lalezar, Frank D., Swanson, Marco A., Kumar, Anand R., Barmettler, Anne, Prendes, Mark A., Davidson, Edward H.

“…Early identification of surgical indication is critical to optimizing outcomes in orbital floor fracture management. However, identifying those at risk for…”
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Defining the Role of Resident Mentorship for Senior Medical Students in Sub-internship Selection in Plastic Surgery by Wells, Michael W., Deleonibus, Anthony, Kotha, Vikas S., Chang, Irene A, Rampazzo, Antonio

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Mask on, Mask off: The Role of Comprehensive Craniofacial Care in Addressing Patient Safety and COVID-19 Mandates during School Reopening by Reitz, Robert J., Kotha, Vikas S., Gutai, Jessica R., Baus, Irene, Bona, Bridget A., Kumar, Anand R., Davidson, Edward H.

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Incidence of Major Arterial Abnormality in Patients with Wound Dehiscence after Lower Extremity Orthopedic Procedures by Zolper, Elizabeth G., Kotha, Vikas S., Walters, Elliot T., Nigam, Manas, Lakhiani, Chrisovalantis X., Fortman, Emilie C., Janhofer, David E., Steinberg, John S., Attinger, Christopher E., Evans, Karen K.

“…Surgical dehiscence can occur after lower extremity orthopedic procedures. Underlying vascular aberrancy and localized ischemia contribute to chronic wound…”
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Day-of–Free Tissue Transfer Qualitative Cultures Do Not Predict Limb Salvage Outcomes by Zolper, Elizabeth G., Bekeny, Jenna C., Ormiston, Laurel D., Walters, Elliot T., Fortman, Emilie, Kotha, Vikas S., Fan, Kenneth L., Evans, Karen K.

“…BACKGROUND:Successful free tissue transfer (FTT) is critical for lower extremity (LE) salvage in the chronic wound population. The rates of LE FTT success lag…”
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Radiation Oncology Applications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Nonsystematic Review of Concepts and Principles by Kotha, Vikas S., Rewari, Amar, Lakhiani, Chrisovalantis, Zolper, Elizabeth G., Orio, Peter F., Stimac, Gregory, Chadab, Tara M., Fan, Kenneth L., Evans, Karen K., Song, David H.

“…Careful consideration of radiotherapy can determine the success of reconstructive therapy. There is a broad spectrum of radiotherapy modalities, both benign…”
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Orthoptic Vision Therapy: Establishing a Protocol for Management of Diplopia Following Orbital Fracture Repair by De Ruiter, Brandon J., Kotha, Vikas S., Peiffer, Adam J., Lesko, Robert P., Tannen, Barry, Tannen, Noah, Davidson, Edward H.

“…Introduction: Persistent diplopia following orbital fracture is a well-recognized problem. While observation is the standard-of-care, symptoms may be…”
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Pedicled and Free Tissue Transfers by Black, Cara K., BA, Kotha, Vikas S., BS, Fan, Kenneth L., MD, Ragothaman, Kevin, DPM, Attinger, Christopher E., MD, Evans, Karen Kim, MD

“…Tissue defects that result from diabetic foot infections are often complex and necessitate reconstructive soft-tissue surgery to achieve closure. Intrinsic…”
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