Publications by authors named "K Gemayel"
A Novel Method to Determine Patient Skin Type: The Skin Analyzer.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Measuring skin color for medical research typically requires expensive in-person equipment, but the Skin Analyzer application provides a more accessible and efficient alternative using photographs.
- This desktop app converts digital images to L*a*b color space to calculate an individual typology angle, correlating with Fitzpatrick skin types, achieving an accuracy of 80%.
- The app demonstrates high interrater reliability with a Krippendorff alpha of 0.84, making it a reliable tool for objectively assessing skin types, particularly for retrospective studies where traditional methods are not feasible.
With the growing obesity epidemic, surgeons are performing more bariatric surgeries, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) reversals. Although studies have identified indications for RYGB reversals, little information is available about the long-term effects of the procedure. We wish to highlight a case with long-term complications of RYGB reversal and subsequent management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReview of Statutory Obligations for Reporting Ballistic Injuries.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
March 2023
Unlabelled: Traumatic ballistic injury is an unfortunate and commonly encountered problem seen by surgeons. An estimated 85,694 nonfatal ballistic injuries occur annually, and in 2020 there were 45,222 firearm-related deaths in the United States. Surgeons of all subspecialties may provide necessary care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The axillary artery is a reliable inflow vessel when addressing pathology of the aortic root and aortic arch that may preclude standard central cannulation strategies. This narrative review examines the use of the axillary artery in cardiac surgery. Anatomy, indications for use, cannulation strategies, and potential complications will be discussed.
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