Factors Impacting Discharge Destination Following Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction.

Objective: Determine which variables impact postoperative discharge destination following head and neck microvascular free flap reconstruction.

Study Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected databases.

Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing head and neck microvascular free flap reconstruction between January 2010 and December 2019 (n = 1972) were included.

Age and Comorbidities Impact Medical Complications and Mortality Following Free Flap Reconstruction.

Objective: Determine if age correlated with surgical or medical complications following head and neck free flap reconstruction.

Study Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected databases.

Methods: Patients undergoing head and neck free flap reconstruction at three tertiary care institutions were included (n = 1972).

Technical Considerations in Pedicle Management in Upper and Midfacial Free Flap Reconstruction.

Objectives: Mid and upper face free flaps frequently are associated with challenges due to pedicle length. We sought to evaluate the frequency at which alternative pedicle maneuvers were required for these reconstructions and determine if there was any association with flap survival or postoperative complications.

Study Design: Retrospective review at three tertiary care institutions.

Shaft-only Phalloplasty: Technical Modifications to Optimize Aesthetics.

Shaft-only phalloplasty (SOP) has been described as an alternative option for phalloplasty. Although traditional phalloplasty represents the most complete form of genital gender-affirming surgery, this variation also carries the greatest surgical risk. Patients may opt for a lower risk SOP for reasons including gender identity, gender expression, sexual function, desire for future childbearing, or minimal gender dysphoria associated with sedentary urination.

Diagnosing Systemic Amyloidosis Presenting as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Risk Nomogram to Guide Biopsy at Time of Carpal Tunnel Release.

Background: As carpal tunnel syndrome often precedes other signs of systemic amyloidosis, tenosynovial biopsy at the time of carpal tunnel release may facilitate early diagnosis and treatment. However, evidence-based guidelines for amyloidosis screening during carpal tunnel release have not been established. We sought to develop a predictive model for amyloidosis after carpal tunnel release to inform screening efforts.