Babak J Mehrara

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1 A paradigm shift in U.S. Breast reconstruction: increasing implant rates. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 3.00
2 Free flap reexploration: indications, treatment, and outcomes in 1193 free flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 2007 2.63
3 A paradigm shift in U.S. breast reconstruction: Part 2. The influence of changing mastectomy patterns on reconstructive rate and method. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 2.51
4 The effect of closed-suction drains on the incidence of local wound complications following tissue expander/implant reconstruction: a cohort study. Plast Reconstr Surg 2007 2.27
5 Acellular human dermis implantation in 153 immediate two-stage tissue expander breast reconstructions: determining the incidence and significant predictors of complications. Plast Reconstr Surg 2010 2.12
6 Technique of internal mammary dissection using pectoralis major flap to prevent contour deformities. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 2.05
7 Reconstruction of extensive composite posterolateral mandibular defects using nonosseous free tissue transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 2.04
8 The use of acellular dermal matrices in two-stage expander/implant reconstruction: a multicenter, blinded, randomized controlled trial. Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 1.84
9 Regulation of adipogenesis by lymphatic fluid stasis: part I. Adipogenesis, fibrosis, and inflammation. Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 1.78
10 Blockade of transforming growth factor-beta1 accelerates lymphatic regeneration during wound repair. Am J Pathol 2010 1.77
11 Predicting complications following expander/implant breast reconstruction: an outcomes analysis based on preoperative clinical risk. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 1.72
12 Immediate free flap reconstruction for advanced-stage breast cancer: is it safe? Plast Reconstr Surg 2011 1.70
13 TGF-beta1 is a negative regulator of lymphatic regeneration during wound repair. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2008 1.68
14 Soft-tissue coverage of the hand following sarcoma resection. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 1.63
15 Ionizing radiation of mesenchymal stem cells results in diminution of the precursor pool and limits potential for multilineage differentiation. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 1.56
16 Reconstruction of complex oncologic chest wall defects: a 10-year experience. Ann Plast Surg 2004 1.50
17 Postmastectomy reconstruction: an approach to patient selection. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 1.48
18 Does the use of biopatch devices at drain sites reduce perioperative infectious complications in patients undergoing immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 1.42
19 Patient satisfaction with postmastectomy breast reconstruction: a comparison of saline and silicone implants. Cancer 2010 1.41
20 Temporal and spatial patterns of endogenous danger signal expression after wound healing and in response to lymphedema. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2011 1.37
21 Fibrosis is a key inhibitor of lymphatic regeneration. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 1.34
22 Th2 differentiation is necessary for soft tissue fibrosis and lymphatic dysfunction resulting from lymphedema. FASEB J 2012 1.25
23 Preventative measures for lymphedema: separating fact from fiction. J Am Coll Surg 2011 1.21
24 CD4(+) cells regulate fibrosis and lymphangiogenesis in response to lymphatic fluid stasis. PLoS One 2012 1.20
25 Trends in autologous fat grafting to the breast: a national survey of the american society of plastic surgeons. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 1.17
26 Implant breast reconstruction and radiation: a multicenter analysis of long-term health-related quality of life and satisfaction. Ann Surg Oncol 2014 1.16
27 Lymphatic function is regulated by a coordinated expression of lymphangiogenic and anti-lymphangiogenic cytokines. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2011 1.16
28 Histologic analysis of angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in acellular human dermis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 1.16
29 Scalp reconstruction: a 15-year experience. Ann Plast Surg 2004 1.14
30 HIF-1α coordinates lymphangiogenesis during wound healing and in response to inflammation. FASEB J 2011 1.13
31 Diminishing relative contraindications for immediate breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 1.12
32 Radiation therapy causes loss of dermal lymphatic vessels and interferes with lymphatic function by TGF-beta1-mediated tissue fibrosis. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2010 1.09
33 Regulation of adipogenesis by lymphatic fluid stasis: part II. Expression of adipose differentiation genes. Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 1.09
34 The pedicled latissimus dorsi flap for shoulder reconstruction after sarcoma resection. Ann Surg Oncol 2007 1.08
35 The impact of breast reconstruction on the oncologic efficacy of radiation therapy. Ann Plast Surg 2008 1.07
36 Immediate postoperative complications in DIEP versus free/muscle-sparing TRAM flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 2007 1.07
37 Nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 1.06
38 The influence of AlloDerm on expander dynamics and complications in the setting of immediate tissue expander/implant reconstruction: a matched-cohort study. Ann Plast Surg 2008 1.03
39 Reconstruction of extremity long bone defects after sarcoma resection with vascularized fibula flaps: a 10-year review. Plast Reconstr Surg 2007 1.03
40 Obesity impairs lymphatic fluid transport and dendritic cell migration to lymph nodes. PLoS One 2013 1.02
41 The influence of sociodemographic factors and hospital characteristics on the method of breast reconstruction, including microsurgery: a U.S. population-based study. Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 1.00
42 Anterior and middle cranial fossa skull base reconstruction using microvascular free tissue techniques: surgical complications and functional outcomes. Ann Plast Surg 2008 0.99
43 The use of the extended anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of massive oncologic defects. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 0.97
44 Mechanisms of lymphatic regeneration after tissue transfer. PLoS One 2011 0.97
45 Complications in smokers after postmastectomy tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2005 0.95
46 The effect of postoperative anticoagulation on microvascular thrombosis. Ann Plast Surg 2007 0.95
47 Chest and upper body morbidity following immediate postmastectomy breast reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol 2013 0.93
48 Breast cancer recurrence following prosthetic, postmastectomy reconstruction: incidence, detection, and treatment. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 0.93
49 Reconstruction of extensive partial or total sacrectomy defects with a transabdominal vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. Ann Plast Surg 2006 0.92
50 Co-culture of osteoblasts with immature dural cells causes an increased rate and degree of osteoblast differentiation. Plast Reconstr Surg 2002 0.92
51 Gene therapy in plastic surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 2002 0.91
52 Comparing surgical outcomes in obese women undergoing laparotomy, laparoscopy, or laparotomy with panniculectomy for the staging of uterine malignancy. Ann Surg Oncol 2007 0.91
53 The incidence of venous thromboembolism after oncologic head and neck reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2008 0.90
54 Synthesis of a tissue-engineered periosteum with acellular dermal matrix and cultured mesenchymal stem cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2009 0.90
55 Toll-like receptor deficiency worsens inflammation and lymphedema after lymphatic injury. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2011 0.89
56 Systematic review of quality of life and patient reported outcomes in patients with oncologic related lower extremity lymphedema. Lymphat Res Biol 2013 0.88
57 Lymph node transplantation results in spontaneous lymphatic reconnection and restoration of lymphatic flow. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.88
58 Outcome following removal of infected tissue expanders in breast reconstruction: a 10-year experience. Ann Plast Surg 2007 0.88
59 Nipple-areola reconstruction following chest-wall irradiation for breast cancer: is it safe? Ann Plast Surg 2005 0.87
60 Immediate latissimus dorsi/prosthetic breast reconstruction following salvage mastectomy after failed lumpectomy/irradiation. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 0.87
61 Factors in the fracture microenvironment induce primary osteoblast angiogenic cytokine production. Plast Reconstr Surg 2002 0.87
62 Is the use of intraoperative heparin safe? Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 0.87
63 Adipose-derived stem cells promote lymphangiogenesis in response to VEGF-C stimulation or TGF-β1 inhibition. Future Oncol 2011 0.86
64 Tissue expander breast reconstruction is not associated with an increased risk of lymphedema. Ann Surg Oncol 2010 0.85
65 Reconstruction of the hypopharynx with the free jejunum transfer. J Surg Oncol 2006 0.85
66 Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibits bone morphogenetic protein 2 expression in rat mesenchymal stem cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2010 0.85
67 The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on erectile function recovery in a rat cavernous nerve injury model. J Sex Med 2008 0.84
68 Outcome of split-thickness skin grafts after external beam radiotherapy. Ann Plast Surg 2004 0.84
69 A nationwide analysis of the relationship between hospital volume and outcome for autologous breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 0.84
70 Vaginal reconstruction: an algorithm approach to defect classification and flap reconstruction. J Surg Oncol 2006 0.83
71 Bilateral implant breast reconstruction: outcomes, predictors, and matched cohort analysis in 730 2-stage breast reconstructions over 10 years. Ann Plast Surg 2014 0.83
72 Reconstruction after soft tissue sarcoma resection in the setting of brachytherapy: a 10-year experience. Ann Plast Surg 2004 0.83
73 Economic implications of recent trends in U.S. immediate autologous breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.82
74 Accelerating stem cell proliferation by down-regulation of cell cycle regulator p21. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 0.82
75 Use of the anterolateral thigh flap as an alternative to the rectus flap in obese and overweight patients. Ann Plast Surg 2006 0.82
76 Cost-effectiveness analysis of implants versus autologous perforator flaps using the BREAST-Q. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 0.82
77 Surgical management of silicone mastitis: case series and review of the literature. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2013 0.81
78 Fractionated doses of ionizing radiation confer protection to mesenchymal stem cell pluripotency. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 0.81
79 Bone grafts and substitutes. J Long Term Eff Med Implants 2006 0.81
80 Soft tissue reconstruction following tumor resection in the hand. Hand Clin 2004 0.81
81 Treatment of hydroxyapatite scaffolds with fibronectin and fetal calf serum increases osteoblast adhesion and proliferation in vitro. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008 0.81
82 Lymphaticovenous bypass decreases pathologic skin changes in upper extremity breast cancer-related lymphedema. Lymphat Res Biol 2014 0.81
83 The effect of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on squamous cell cancer growth and tumor hypoxia. Ann Plast Surg 2008 0.81
84 Sterile inflammation after lymph node transfer improves lymphatic function and regeneration. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.80
85 Unilateral preoperative chest wall irradiation in bilateral tissue expander breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix: a prospective outcomes analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 0.79
86 Superficial temporal recipient vessels in microvascular orbit and scalp reconstruction of oncologic defects. J Reconstr Microsurg 2009 0.79
87 Management of salivary fistulas after microvascular head and neck reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2006 0.78
88 Microsurgical breast reconstruction. Cancer J 2008 0.77
89 Tissue engineering and regeneration of lymphatic structures. Future Oncol 2013 0.77
90 Breast reduction in patients with prior breast irradiation: outcomes using a central mound technique. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 0.77
91 Lower Extremity Osseous Oncologic Reconstruction with Composite Microsurgical Free Fibula Inside Massive Bony Allograft. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 0.77
92 Gene expression profiling in the rat cranial suture. J Craniofac Surg 2005 0.76
93 Hyperbaric oxygen inhibits growth but not differentiation of normal and irradiated osteoblasts. J Craniofac Surg 2008 0.76
94 The Impact of Travel Distance on Breast Reconstruction in the United States. Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 0.76
95 Predictors of recovery of erectile function after unilateral cavernous nerve graft reconstruction at radical retropubic prostatectomy. J Sex Med 2009 0.76
96 Cancer Risk after Fat Transfer: A Multicenter Case-Cohort Study. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 0.75
97 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Breast Reconstruction Options in the Setting of Postmastectomy Radiotherapy Using the BREAST-Q. Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 0.75
98 Lymphatic Contribution to the Cellular Niche in Heterotopic Ossification. Ann Surg 2016 0.75
99 CASE REPORT Pharyngocutaneous Fistula Closure Using Autologous Fat Grafting. Eplasty 2013 0.75
100 Influence of the recipient vessel on fat necrosis after breast reconstruction with a free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg 2010 0.75
101 Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of the Head and Neck: Current Techniques and Flap Atlas. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 0.75
102 Anatomical and Surgical Concepts in Lymphatic Regeneration. Breast J 2010 0.75
103 Abstract 45: broadening indications for immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.75
104 Use of liposuction for secondary revision of irradiated and nonirradiated free flaps. Ann Plast Surg 2004 0.75
105 Obituary: Remembering the legacy of Dr. William W. Shaw. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 0.75
106 Indications and outcomes for mandibular reconstruction using sequential bilateral fibula flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 2010 0.75
107 Abstract 163: regional inflammation following lymph node transfer improves spontaneous lymphatic reconnection and functional drainage. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.75
108 Abstract 139: macrophages regulate tissue fibrosis in lymphedema. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.75
109 Radioprotection of osteoblasts by a fractionated dose regimen and amifostine. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 0.75
110 Nasal Reconstruction Using the Integra Dermal Regeneration Template. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 0.75
111 Is Enhanced Recovery the New Standard of Care in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 0.75
112 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Breast Reconstruction Options in the Setting of Postmastectomy Radiotherapy Using the BREAST-Q. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 0.75
113 Abstract 144: cd4+ cells are key regulators of pathologic changes in lymphedema. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.75
114 The use of a pectoralis major flap to improve internal mammary vessels exposure and reduce contour deformity in microvascular free flap breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2008 0.75
115 Welcome Letter. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 0.75
116 Abstract 146: diet-induced obesity results in lymphatic dysfunction and impaired T cell function. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.75
117 Reconstruction of oncologic tibial defects in children using vascularized fibula flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 0.75
118 Full-thickness skin graft after nail complex resection for malignant tumors. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2011 0.75
119 Abstract 86: lymph node transplantation generates spontaneous lymphatic reconnection and restoration of lymphatic flow. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 0.75
120 "Managing Venous Hypertension in Vascularized Omentum Lymphatic Transplant: Restoring Bi-Directional Venous Drainage". Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 0.75
121 Vascular complications and microvascular free flap salvage: the role of thrombolytic agents. Microsurgery 2011 0.75