Nikhil D. Shah
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View article: The Relationship Between Microtia and Complex Chronic Conditions: A Comprehensive Analysis of 20 000 Patients
The Relationship Between Microtia and Complex Chronic Conditions: A Comprehensive Analysis of 20 000 Patients Open
Background Microtia is a congenital anomaly characterized by malformation of the external ear. The complex chronic conditions (CCC) classification system identifies children with long-standing health problems based on various body systems …
View article: Single-session Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection of Vascular Anomalies: A Case Series
Single-session Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection of Vascular Anomalies: A Case Series Open
Summary: Vascular anomalies encompass 2 broad classifications including vascular tumors and vascular malformations. The management of vascular anomalies is best approached by a multidisciplinary team. Surgical treatment can offer definitiv…
View article: Novel, Low-cost Ear Elevation Splint for Auricular Construction
Novel, Low-cost Ear Elevation Splint for Auricular Construction Open
Summary: Modern approaches to autogenous auricular reconstruction involve a multistage approach where ear elevation is an independent procedure. The goal is to project the reconstructed ear at an anatomically accurate and symmetric auricul…
View article: Validation of ChatGPT 3.5 as a Tool to Optimize Readability of Patient-facing Craniofacial Education Materials
Validation of ChatGPT 3.5 as a Tool to Optimize Readability of Patient-facing Craniofacial Education Materials Open
Background: To address patient health literacy, the American Medical Association recommends that readability of patient education materials should not exceed a sixth grade reading level; the National Institutes of Health recommend no great…
View article: 5. Evolving Practices in Rhytidectomy: A 16-year Review of Continuous Certification Tracer Data from the American Board Of Plastic Surgery
5. Evolving Practices in Rhytidectomy: A 16-year Review of Continuous Certification Tracer Data from the American Board Of Plastic Surgery Open
PURPOSE: This study evaluates change in practice patterns in rhytidectomy based on a 16-year review of tracer data collected by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as part of the Continuous Certification process. METHODS: Tracer data for…
View article: Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty: A National Survey of Surgical Practice by Accredited Cleft Palate Teams.
Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty: A National Survey of Surgical Practice by Accredited Cleft Palate Teams. Open
When comparing intermediate with definitive cleft rhinoplasty, we found significant increase in the use of open techniques, autologous cartilage use for augmentation of the nasal tip, dorsal nasal support, and columellar sup- port. The con…
View article: Alternative Nerve Transfer for Shoulder Function: Thoracodorsal and Medial Triceps to Anterior Axillary Nerve
Alternative Nerve Transfer for Shoulder Function: Thoracodorsal and Medial Triceps to Anterior Axillary Nerve Open
Introduction: We describe a reliable approach for double nerve transfer of the medial triceps branch and thoracodorsal nerve to the axillary nerve to increase axonal input. We present a review of outcomes for both end-to-end and reverse en…
View article: 8. Combining Search Query Data with Operation Smile and Smile Train Outreach to Better Understand Global Cleft Surgical Care
8. Combining Search Query Data with Operation Smile and Smile Train Outreach to Better Understand Global Cleft Surgical Care Open
Background: Understanding patient awareness of cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) and evaluating demand for necessary procedures may serve to better target future efforts in global outreach. One potential solution to help understand patient de…
View article: P75. SECONDARY CLEFT RHINOPLASTY: WHAT, WHEN, AND HOW OFTEN IS IT BEING DONE?
P75. SECONDARY CLEFT RHINOPLASTY: WHAT, WHEN, AND HOW OFTEN IS IT BEING DONE? Open
PURPOSE: To identify national practice patterns for secondary cleft rhinoplasty and to include preferred age of operation and variation in surgical technique relative to patient age. METHODS: Program coordinators of all 193 cleft teams cer…
View article: Association of Suicide Attempt with Stimulant Abuse in California Emergency Departments in 2011: A Study of 10 Million ED Visits
Association of Suicide Attempt with Stimulant Abuse in California Emergency Departments in 2011: A Study of 10 Million ED Visits Open
Introduction: Our goal in this study was to identify stimulant abuser patients who are at specifically high risk of suicide attempt (SAT), in order to prioritize them in preventive and risk mitigation programs. Methods: We used the Califor…
View article: A 15-Year Review of Clinical Practice Patterns and Evidence-Based Medicine in Carpometacarpal Joint Arthroplasty
A 15-Year Review of Clinical Practice Patterns and Evidence-Based Medicine in Carpometacarpal Joint Arthroplasty Open
Background: The purpose of this study was to help understand national practice patterns in carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty and how they have evolved with evidence-based recommendations over the past 15 years. Methods: The American Board…
View article: Evolving Trends in Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair Based on Continuous Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Evolving Trends in Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair Based on Continuous Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Open
Background: The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) began collecting data from unilateral cleft lip (UCL) corrections in 2011 as a component of the continuous certification process. We evaluated these data to understand practice patte…
View article: Randomized controlled trial of a quadratus lumborum block with liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
Randomized controlled trial of a quadratus lumborum block with liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy Open
Perioperative pain management is an important consideration in early recovery and patient satisfaction following laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Transmuscular quadratus lumborum block has been described to reduce pain and opioid usage foll…