Publications by authors named "Gianni Thomas"
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluates the effects of a new digital reimbursement system at a student-run clinic serving uninsured NYC residents, analyzing data from 94 patients over several years.
- Patients were categorized into in-person and digital groups, revealing that those using the digital system requested more refunds, received larger amounts, and were reimbursed faster compared to the in-person group.
- After implementing digital refunds, the clinic saw a significant increase in monthly reimbursement volume, number of refunds, and overall patients utilizing the service, indicating that digital systems can enhance medication reimbursement for uninsured individuals.
Background: Mastectomy skin flap necrosis often necessitates prolonged wound care, surgical re-excision, and it increases the risk for infection. This study aims to compare rates of skin flap necrosis between autologous and device-based reconstructions and identify risk factors.
Methods: The authors retrospectively identified patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction using either the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap ( = 373 breasts, 41%) or tissue expanders ( = 529 breasts, 59%) by two surgeons at a single institution between 2011 and 2021.
Background: Naso-orbitoethmoid fractures associated with ipsilateral zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures are more challenging injuries than zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures alone. However, there is a paucity of information on this complex fracture pattern in the pediatric population. This study investigated the cause, treatment, and outcomes of combined zygomaticomaxillary complex and naso-orbitoethmoid fractures versus isolated zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures in pediatric patients.
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