Publications by authors named "Hannah St Denis-Katz"
Article Synopsis
- - This qualitative study focused on First Nations women's views regarding breast reconstruction after breast cancer, involving nine participants through specific recruitment methods and interviews, including a sharing circle for deeper insights.
- - Key findings revealed that one-third of participants pursued breast reconstruction, while the majority either were not offered it or chose not to, citing various reasons, including a lack of interest and barriers such as financial constraints and transportation issues.
- - Four main themes emerged from the analysis: identity, gaps in information regarding breast reconstruction, financial and travel obstacles, and the lasting impacts of colonization, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive and accessible information for these women.
Nail Bed Regeneration by Excision of Distal Scarred Matrix in a Patient with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A case involving a patient with onycholysis caused by porphyria cutanea tarda is discussed where a technique from 2003 was implemented to successfully lengthen the nail bed.
- * The procedure involved removing a crescent-shaped piece of the nail bed from all five fingers on the right hand in one surgery, which was found to be effective and met the patient's expectations.
One of the important factors in achieving gender equity is ensuring equitable surgical training for all. Previous studies have shown that females get significantly lower surgical exposure than males in certain surgical specialties. Gender gap in surgical exposure has never been assessed in plastic surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The use of local anesthesia in nasal surgery has gained popularity as a cost-effective and safe alternative. With the potential benefit of reconstruction without using general anesthesia, the goal of the study was to evaluate the patient-reported experience in addition to surgical outcomes and perioperative complications.
Methods: A mixed-methods study was completed with retrospective chart review and patient-reported outcome questionnaire.
Introduction: Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS) is considered a cornerstone in the management of locally invasive breast cancer. We evaluated patient-reported outcomes of OBCS with contralateral balancing breast reduction mammoplasty and reviewed its oncologic outcomes and complications.
Methods: This is mixed method study design using retrospective chart review and prospective cohort study.
Introduction: Frostbite is well documented in the military and countries with extreme temperatures, and it is most likely due to increased exposure to cold temperatures and/or risk-taking behavior. Severity of injury depends on absolute temperature, wind chill, duration of exposure, wet or dry cold, immersion, clothing quality, and substance use. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been described as a treatment option but only in small case series.
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