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Invited Commentary from the authors of: Sinnott CJ, et al. Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery Requires a New Rigorously Developed Patient Reported Outcomes Measure [Comment]

Sinnott, Catherine J; Glickman, Laurence T; Natoli, Noel B; Dobryansky, Michael; Veeramachaneni, Haritha B
PMID: 33252436
ISSN: 1536-3708
CID: 5018522

Outcomes After Central Wedge Labiaplasty Performed Under General Versus Local Anesthesia

Nwaoz, Basil; Sinnott, Catherine J; Kuruvilla, Annet; Natoli, Noel B
PURPOSE:Interest in labiaplasty as a way to alter and improve genital appearance has been on the rise. Labiaplasty procedures can be performed in the office setting under local anesthesia. However, these procedures are often performed under general anesthesia for patient comfort and to facilitate the operative technique and to potentially improve outcomes. Outcomes after labiaplasty performed under general anesthesia as compared with that performed under local anesthesia in the office setting have not been well-defined. This article aimed to compare outcomes after central wedge labiaplasty performed under general anesthesia versus that performed under local anesthesia. METHODS:A retrospective chart review identified patients who underwent central wedge labiaplasty performed by a single surgeon from 2011 to 2019. Demographic, clinical, and operative information were reviewed and recorded. Outcomes were assessed by evaluating postoperative complications and the need for revision surgery. RESULTS:Thirty-two women with a mean age of 32.8 ± 11.2 years and a mean body mass index of 22.0 ± 3.5 kg/m2 underwent central wedge or extended central wedge labiaplasty during the study period. Ten (31.2%) labiaplasties were performed under local anesthesia in an office setting, and 22 (68.8%) were performed under general anesthesia. Demographic, clinical, and operative characteristics were comparable between labiaplasties performed under local anesthesia and those performed under general anesthesia. Postoperative asymmetry and wound dehiscence were the most common complications. Outcomes after labiaplasty performed under general anesthesia were comparable to those performed under local anesthesia, with regard to asymmetry (27.3% vs 10.0%; P = 0.387), dehiscence (27.3% vs 40.0%; P = 0.683), scarring (4.5% vs 0.0%; P = 1.000), and the need for revision surgery (31.8% vs 40.0%; P = 0.703), respectively. There were no cases of infection, hematoma, decreased sensation, or dyspareunia. CONCLUSIONS:Postoperative asymmetry and dehiscence were the most common complications after labiaplasty performed under general or local anesthesia. Outcomes after labiaplasty performed under general anesthesia were comparable to those performed under local anesthesia. Further studies are needed to assess outcomes after labiaplasty performed under general anesthesia versus that performed under local anesthesia.
PMID: 33833166
ISSN: 1536-3708
CID: 5048182

Breast abscess as initial manifestation of extensive DCIS: a rare presentation and literature review

Ranjbar, Suedeh; Marks, Douglas K; Natoli, Noel B; Sarmiento, Ruth; Flieder, Andrea; Rossmer, Irene E
PMID: 32914488
ISSN: 1524-4741
CID: 4590242

Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes After Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery

Sinnott, Catherine J; Glickman, Laurence T; Natoli, Noel B; Dobryansky, Michael; Veeramachaneni, Haritha B
PURPOSE:Patient-reported outcomes after female cosmetic genital surgery (FCGS) have been well documented; however, methods vary widely between studies and are often very detailed, time-consuming, and difficult to reproduce. The purpose of this study was to assess patient-reported outcomes after FCGS using a novel method and survey as well as to present the results of a pilot study aimed at validating this survey. METHODS:A retrospective chart review identified patients who underwent FCGS. Demographic, clinical, operative, and outcome characteristics were recorded. A novel survey, including 14 items administered by telephone interview, was developed and extrapolated from the BREAST-Q for augmentation mammaplasty, to assess patient-reported outcomes after FCGS with regard to satisfaction with outcome and physical, psychosocial, and sexual well-being. RESULTS:The survey response rate was 50.6% (39 patients). Over a mean time after surgery of 56 months, 14 complications occurred in 11 patients (28.2%), and 10 complications required revision surgery. Postoperative asymmetry and dehiscence were the most common complications. Despite the higher complication and revision surgery rates, 97.4% agreed that the surgery was a good experience and were satisfied with the results after surgery. In addition, patient-reported outcomes after FCGS showed significant improvement in physical well-being, psychosocial well-being, and sexual well-being (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS:This novel survey can be used to assess patient-reported outcomes after FCGS in an efficient approach. Despite the potential complications and need for revision surgery, the vast majority of patients who undergo FCGS feel that it is a good experience, are satisfied with the results after surgery, and show significant improvement in physical, psychosocial, and sexual well-being after surgery.
PMID: 32530846
ISSN: 1536-3708
CID: 5018502

Outcomes, Techniques, and Risk Factors for Dehiscence in Central Wedge Labiaplasty

Sinnott, Catherine J; Glickman, Laurence T; Natoli, Noel B; Dobryansky, Michael; Veeramachaneni, Haritha B
PURPOSE:Outcomes after female cosmetic genital surgery (FCGS) performed by plastic surgeons working in a group practice setting have not been well documented. This article aimed to assess outcomes and to describe FCGS techniques used in a large group private plastic surgery practice. METHODS:A retrospective chart review identified patients who underwent FCGS from 2009 to 2018. Demographic, clinical, and operative information was reviewed and recorded. Outcomes were assessed by evaluating postoperative complications and the need for revision surgery. RESULTS:Seventy-seven women between the ages of 14 and 53 years underwent FCGS performed by 1 of 6 surgeons. Forty-five patients underwent central wedge excision for labia minora hypertrophy, whereas 32 patients underwent extended central wedge excision for labia minora and clitoral hood hypertrophy. Four patients underwent liposuction of the mons pubis as an additional procedure. Over a mean follow-up of 37.4 months, postoperative asymmetry/redundancy occurred in 12 patients, requiring revision in 10. Wound dehiscence occurred in 12 patients, requiring revision in 9. There was one hematoma postoperatively requiring evacuation, one case of dyspareunia, and one case of decreased sensation. A single-layer wound closure (P = 0.050) and mons liposuction (P = 0.011) were risk factors for wound dehiscence. CONCLUSIONS:Central wedge excision and extended central wedge excision labiaplasty were the techniques used in a large group plastic surgery practice. Postoperative asymmetry and dehiscence were the most common complications, and the revision surgery rate was high. A single-layer wound closure and additional mons liposuction were risk factors for dehiscence after central wedge labiaplasty.
PMID: 32530849
ISSN: 1536-3708
CID: 5018512

Intimidation and Sexual Harassment during Plastic Surgery Training in the United States

D'Agostino, Johanna P; Vakharia, Kavita T; Bawa, Sheina; Sljivic, Sanja; Natoli, Noel
Background/UNASSIGNED:Attending physicians, peers, other providers, and patients are sources of intellectual growth, but may also be a source of abuse and harassment. Published international studies have found that harassment within residency training is widespread but there is little data regarding plastic surgery training. The authors sought to explore the incidence of harassment experienced by plastic surgery residents currently enrolled in US integrated and independent programs. Methods/UNASSIGNED:After an IRB-approved exemption was obtained, an anonymous internet-based survey was distributed via email to all plastic and reconstructive surgery residency programs. The survey was comprised of 23 questions that focused on personal experience or knowledge of other colleagues who had encountered abuse and harassment during their training. Responses were collected during a 60-day period. The response rate was 16%. Results/UNASSIGNED:A total of 173 individuals completed the survey. Regarding harassment experienced by the respondents, 39.2% reported verbal abuse, 19.9% experienced sexual harassment, and 3.6% reported being physically abused during their training. Of those individuals who were sexually harassed, 72.7% were females. In many of the cases (64.5%), the instigator was a supervising physician. Most respondents did not feel comfortable reporting the abuse (74.19%). Conclusions/UNASSIGNED:Abuse and sexual harassment rates among active plastic and reconstructive surgery residents in the United States are high and attention should be brought to this important issue. Further studies should be conducted to assess the extent of abuse so that it can lead to implementation of programs that provide accountability, improved support, counseling strategies, and foster appropriate professional development.
PMCID:6964922
PMID: 32042539
ISSN: 2169-7574
CID: 5048172

Reliability of venous couplers for microanastomosis of the venae comitantes in free radial forearm flaps for head and neck reconstruction

Patel, Sameer A; Pang, John Henry; Natoli, Noel; Gallagher, Sidhbh; Topham, Neal
The radial forearm free flap has gained popularity in head and neck reconstruction after oncologic resection because of its versatility. This popularity has only intensified with the advances in technique and instrumentation. Although debated in the past, the success of using the deep venae comitantes system for flap drainage is well documented. Although the use of couplers in a variety of flap anastomoses has been described in the literature, to our knowledge this is the first series presented on the use of couplers in small, deep system venae comitantes. We retrospectively examined our experience in 61 patients who underwent radial forearm free flaps for head and neck reconstruction. Of the 61 patients, 22 anastomoses were hand sewn, and 39 anastomoses were performed using venous couplers. No flap losses occurred in the group in whom venous couplers were used. In addition, no intraoperative thromboses, arterial or venous, were noted with coupler use. Our series demonstrates that the venous coupler is a safe and effective alternative to the hand-sewn anastomosis of the radial forearm free flap venous comitantes in head and neck reconstruction.
PMID: 23588548
ISSN: 1098-8947
CID: 5048152

Nurse training with simulation: an innovative approach to teach complex microsurgery patient care

Flurry, Mitchell; Brooke, Sebastian; Micholetti, Brett; Natoli, Noel; Moyer, Kurtis; Mnich, Stephanie; Potochny, John
Simulation has become an integral part of education at all levels within the medical field. The ability to allow personnel to practice and learn in a safe and controlled environment makes it a valuable tool for initial training and continued competence verification. An area of specific interest to the reconstructive microsurgeon is assurance that the nursing staff has adequate training and experience to provide optimum care for microsurgery patients. Plastic surgeons in institutions where few microsurgeries are performed face challenges teaching nurses how to care for these complex patients. Because no standard exists to educate microsurgery nurses, learning often happens by chance on-the-job encounters. Outcomes, therefore, may be affected by poor handoffs between inexperienced personnel. Our objective is to create a course that augments such random clinical experience and teaches the knowledge and skills necessary for successful microsurgery through simulated patient scenarios. Quality care reviews at our institution served as the foundation to develop an accredited nursing course providing clinical training for the care of microsurgery patients. The course combined lectures on microsurgery, pharmacology, and flap monitoring as well as simulated operating room, surgical intensive care unit, postanesthesia care unit, Trauma Bay, and Floor scenarios. Evaluation of participants included precourse examination, postcourse examination, and a 6-month follow-up. Average test scores were 72% precourse and 92% postcourse. Educational value, effectiveness of lectures and simulation, and overall course quality was rated very high or high by 86% of respondents; 0% respondents rated it as low. Six-month follow-up test score average was 88%. Learning to care for microsurgery patients should not be left to chance patient encounters on the job. Simulation provides a safe, reproducible, and controlled clinical experience. Our results show that simulation is a highly rated and effective way to teach nurses microsurgery patient care. Simulated patient care training should be considered to augment the clinical experience in hospitals where microsurgery is performed.
PMID: 22972552
ISSN: 1536-3708
CID: 5048142

Stereolithography-aided reconstruction of the mandible [Editorial]

Vakharia, Kavita T; Natoli, Noel B; Johnson, Timothy S
PMID: 22186560
ISSN: 1529-4242
CID: 5048132

Trials and tribulations with the inferior gluteal artery perforator flap in autologous breast reconstruction

Mirzabeigi, Michael N; Au, Alexander; Jandali, Shareef; Natoli, Noel; Sbitany, Hani; Serletti, Joseph M
BACKGROUND:Perforator free flaps from the buttock serve as an alternative to abdominally based flaps in autologous breast reconstruction. Microsurgeons often opt to harvest tissue from the gluteal donor site because of a lack of abdominal volume and/or quality. The authors examined the experience of a single surgeon with the inferior gluteal artery perforator (IGAP) flap and provide a quantitative outcomes comparison with the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent IGAP flap surgery for autologous breast reconstruction from August of 2005 to October of 2010 performed by a single surgeon (J.M.S.). RESULTS:Thirty-one inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps were performed on 24 patients. Mean follow-up time was 24.4 months (range, 6 to 65 months). The total flap loss rate was 6.5 percent, and the take-back rate was 13 percent (salvage rate, 75 percent). Vascular complication rates were as follows: intraoperative arterial thrombosis, 13 percent; intraoperative venous thrombosis, 3 percent; delayed arterial thrombosis, 3 percent; and delayed venous thrombosis, 13 percent. Nineteen percent of patients had sensory complaints at the donor site that persisted beyond 3 months postoperatively. In comparison to the DIEP flap, IGAP flaps had a higher rate of intraoperative arterial thrombosis (13 percent versus 2.6 percent, p = 0.024) and delayed venous thrombosis (13 percent versus 1.5 percent, p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS:Review of the IGAP flap reveals some shortcomings of this flap even in the hands of an experienced microsurgeon. Surgeons should be aware of the difficulties and limitations when choosing this flap for reconstruction.
PMID: 22094760
ISSN: 1529-4242
CID: 5048122