Julian K. Marable
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SP17. Evaluation Of Obesity Class II/III As A Risk Factor For Complications Following Gender-affirming Vaginoplasty Open
Background: Gender affirmation surgeries (GAS) has increased in recent years due to expanded sociocultural acceptance and improvements in insurance coverage. However, some surgeons employ body mass index (BMI) criteria (usually ≥35 kg/m2) …
Sterile Draping of Operative Microscopes in Breast Free Flaps: Are We Covering up Ineffectiveness? Open
Background: Operative microscopes are traditionally draped in single-use plastic to prevent infection theoretically. The necessity of this routine in breast free flap surgery is unclear. Alternatively, sterile wrapping of microscope handle…
Major Depressive Disorder Effects on Wound Healing in Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients Following Lower Extremity Amputation Open
INTRODUCTION: In patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), there is a high prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). PAD patients with MDD have an increased risk of lower extremity amputation (LEA) compared to PAD patients with…
Rectovaginal Fistula Repair Following Vaginoplasty in Transgender Females: A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques Open
Background: Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) remains a complex complication following gender-affirming vaginoplasty. This review aims to evaluate RVF repair techniques and outcomes following vaginoplasty. Methods: A systematic review was perform…
43. Trends in Craniofacial Fellowship Career Outcomes: A Call for Expanding Professional Opportunities in Craniofacial Surgery Open
Background: Limited available pediatric plastic surgery positions fail to accommodate the increasing number of craniofacial fellows trained annually. However, many adult indications have increased the demand for craniofacial expertise. Giv…
Fertility Options for Transgender Patients: How Can Physicians Provide More Inclusive Care? Open
Family planning is critical to the sexual and reproductive health of all patients. For transgender individuals, using gender-preferred modalities for conception and prevention can minimize gender incongruence and dysphoria. Currently, the …
A qualitative analysis of factors influencing health-seeking behavior of people living with HIV, hypertension and diabetes in an urban area of Ghana Open
Non-communicable diseases are rising globally and lower-middle-income countries are now facing a double-burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes. Patients with HIV/AIDS are at increased risk of de…