Publications by authors named "Christina Pasick"
Objectives: After reading this article, the participant should be able to: Understand the etiology of cranial defects. Understand the anatomy of the cranium. Understand the importance of the preoperative workup in the cranial reconstruction decision-making process.
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- A systematic review was conducted to assess the effects of large-volume liposuction (LVL) on metabolic markers and cardiovascular health, as existing studies showed conflicting results.
- The review analyzed 12 studies involving 364 patients, with an average liposuction volume of about 7.4 liters and a decrease in body mass index from 30.7 to 28.4.
- Key findings included a trend toward reduced cholesterol levels in seven studies, significant decreases in leptin and TNF-α in several cases, and improvements in insulin sensitivity in 6 out of 10 studies assessed.
Long term speech outcomes following late cleft palate repair using the modified Furlow technique.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
December 2014
Objectives: Published reports and previous studies from our institution have reported worse overall speech results, including significantly higher rates of persistent articulation errors, in patients undergoing palatoplasty at age >18 months. This study further investigates the effects of late repair on long term speech outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective review was performed of non-syndromic patients undergoing primary palatoplasty at age >18 months between 1980 and 2006 at our institution.
Objective: Asymmetric crying facies (ACF) is congenital hypoplasia of the depressor anguli oris muscle characterized by asymmetry of lower lip depression during crying. This has an overall incidence of 0.6%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDelayed autologous breast reconstruction: factors which influence patient decision making.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
November 2013
Background: Autologous breast reconstruction timing continues to be controversial. The purpose of this study was to examine delayed autologous breast reconstruction at a center favouring immediate reconstruction to better understand factors driving the decision to delay reconstruction.
Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of all free autologous breast reconstruction patients between 2005 and 2009, focussing on ethnicity, cancer stage, unilateral or bilateral reconstructions, initial management, distance from the institution, and average income.
Background: Chronic pain after breast reconstruction is an ill-defined process which can generate significant patient morbidity and disability. The purpose of this study was to examine chronic, persistent pain in a prospective study of free flap breast reconstruction patients, in an effort to identify possible points of intervention and counseling.
Methods: We performed a prospective study evaluating function, quality of life, and satisfaction in patients undergoing abdominally based autologous reconstruction between 2006 and 2010.