Nikki Rezania

• MD Candidate at Rush University Medical Center

Background This meta-regression aims to investigate risk factors for abdominal hernia and bulge in patients undergoing deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps and the effect of prophylactic mesh placement on postoperative complications. Methods A systematic search was conducted in July of 2022 in alignment with the Preferred Reporting Item...

Background The hypoplastic mandible in the congenital condition Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) displaces the base of the tongue posteriorly, which results in upper airway obstruction (UAO) that can potentially be corrected with mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO). Jaw thrust (JT) is routinely performed during evaluation of the airway; similar to...

Masculine genital surgery may be performed for function, aesthetics or hygiene. Plastic surgery techniques can be employed for penile lengthening, Peyronie’s disease, scar contractures or webs, straightening and use of implants. Penile lengthening surgery is a procedure that increases the length of the phallus. This can be accomplished in the conte...

Background Machine learning (ML) is a form of artificial intelligence that has been used to create better predictive models in medicine. Using ML algorithms, we sought to create a predictive model for breast resection weight based on anthropometric measurements. Methods We analyzed 237 patients (474 individual breasts) who underwent reduction mamm...

Femoral nerve injury is a rare but devastating complication of direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty that occurs in about 1% of the cases and could potentially lead to debilitating loss of knee extension. In this case report, we present a case of femoral nerve injury following direct anterior approach hip arthroplasty with an inability to...

Goals/Purpose Implant-based breast reconstruction remains the common method of reconstruction after mastectomy in the US. An increasing number of centers are now offering direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction, avoiding staged reconstructions with tissue expander placement first. However, little is known regarding the need for revisions foll...

Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is a rare congenital abnormality of the ventral neck that is often misdiagnosed. We present a case of a 12-year-old male with a history of incomplete CMCC excision and limited neck extension. We highlight the need for increased awareness of this anomaly and propose a clinical algorithm for clinicians when fa...

Background: The use of a rigid external distraction (RED) is recognized as a viable treatment option for patients with severe maxillary and midface hypoplasia. However, there is limited research on the technical placement of the RED device and its impact on patient outcomes. This systematic review examined variations in RED placement as reported in...

Dermoid cysts are common cutaneous developmental anomalies that occur due to the entrapment of ectodermal elements during embryonic closure. While the exact origin of dermoid cysts is unknown, they are theorized to originate from multipotent embryonic stem cells or translocated epithelial cells. Dermoid cysts are typically congenital but are someti...

Background Crouzon syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by craniosynostosis, midface retrusion, and exophthalmos. Over the past century, the treatment of craniofacial disorders like Crouzon syndrome has evolved significantly. Methods An institutional review board–approved retrospective study was conducted to ascertain t...

Social media is a powerful tool for medical professionals to share information, connect with colleagues, and raise disease awareness amongst patients. Dermatology, pathology, and dermatopathology rely on the visualization of disease findings – making social media a great educational tool. Jerad M. Gardner is a prolific bone/soft tissue pathologist...

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-ɑ) inhibitors have important clinical use for chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions including psoriasis, Crohn’s disease (CD), and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The increased usage of TNF-ɑ inhibitors over recent years has led to the discovery of new side effects, including rare adverse cutaneous reac...