Alyssa M. Simpson, MD

This study evaluated immediate nipple areolar complex reconstruction with the double donut areolar graft and split nipple composite graft reconstruction.

This study evaluated immediate...

06/20/2023

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Case Q&A

Red Breast Syndrome: Complete Resolution Following Replacement of Acellular Dermal Matrices With Acellular Collagen Matrices

09/06/2022

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

Samuel L. Corey , MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Red breast syndrome has emerged as a hot topic in the plastic surgery literature. This clinical phenomenon remains poorly understood regarding risk factors, demographics, etiology, management strategies, and long-term sequelae.

Red breast syndrome has emerged...

09/06/2022

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Interesting Cases

Complete Penile Amputation: An Anatomical Reference and Surgical Pearls to Ensure a Successful Replantation

08/16/2022

Omar Elfanagely , MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Nitin J. Engineer , MD;

Eugene C. Hsiao , MD;

Juan Quintero , MD;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

Complete self-inflicted penile amputation is an infrequent surgical and psychiatric emergency.This case series highlights the importance of understanding penile anatomy as well as specific pearls to a successful replantation. The outline...

Complete self-inflicted penile...

08/16/2022

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Original Research

Restoring Breast Volume in High BMI Patients: A Single-Center Review of Breast Reconstruction Using Hyperinflated Saline Implants

07/21/2022

Terry M. McCurry , MD;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Omar Elfanagely , MD;

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Bradley J. Vivace , BS, MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

Breast reconstruction in the obese patient is often fraught with poor patient satisfaction due to inadequate volume restoration. This study sought to determine the safety and efficacy of off-label hyperinflation of saline implants for breast...

Breast reconstruction in the...

07/21/2022

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Figure 1. Front view (left) and right-side view (right) of preoperative markings for breast reconstruction with LDM, ADM, and implant. The patient pictured had recurrent breast cancer necessitating removal of a large amount of skin during her mastectomy; thus, she required a large skin paddle.

Original Research

Prevention of Implant Malposition in Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction Using an Acellular Dermal Matrix With Pectoralis Muscle Following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Clinical Review

09/06/2022

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Alexander J. Rossi , MD;

Omar Elfanagely , MD;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

Samuel L. Corey , MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

This 13-year series supports the efficacy of a LDM flap and an ADM in implant-based breast reconstruction utilized in combination to provide an aesthetic result while mitigating implant malposition during breast reconstruction of oncologic...

This 13-year series supports the...

09/06/2022

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