Publications by authors named "Adam Walchak"
Article Synopsis
- Facial bone fractures are less common in women than in men in the U.S., yet there is limited knowledge about the specifics of women who experience these injuries.
- The study aims to analyze the characteristics, types, and costs of emergency care for women with facial fractures using 2019 data from the National Emergency Department Sample.
- Findings show that while women represent 37% of facial fractures in emergency settings, they tend to be older, more likely to be on Medicare, and have lower medical costs compared to men, but the total financial burden for their care is significant at $1.6 billion.
Incidence and Characterization of Facial Lacerations in Emergency Departments in the United States.
Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This study analyzes data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample to understand characteristics and costs associated with emergency department visits for facial lacerations from 2019.
- - Findings reveal over 2.5 million ED visits, primarily unintentional injuries, with scalps being the most common injury site, predominantly affecting adult males who often have private insurance.
- - Most encounters occurred during summer months (June-August) in large urban areas and at teaching hospitals, highlighting the demographic and economic factors involved in facial laceration treatment in the U.S. emergency departments.
Robert H. Ivy significantly influenced the field of plastic surgery through his innovative techniques, leadership, and dedication to the science and art of surgery. His dentistry background and military experience shaped his approach to maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Complex head and neck defects involving composite defects can be reconstructed using chimeric flaps or multiple flaps with separate anastomoses. Limited comparisons exist between chimeric and multiple flap reconstructions. We compare outcomes between chimeric and multiple flap reconstructions in oral cavity reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The use of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps is a well-established breast reconstruction technique.
Methods: A 29-question survey was e-mailed to 3186 active American Society of Plastic Surgeons members, aiming to describe postoperative monitoring practice patterns among surgeons performing DIEP flaps.
Results: From 255 responses (8%), 79% performing DIEP surgery were analyzed.
There are several congenital hand differences that cause thumb-index (TI) web space deficiency. There is a knowledge gap in the literature about the hand differences that are associated with TI web space deficiency. We aimed to identify these congenital differences and the various specific reconstructive surgical procedures that are used for these conditions.
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