Rachel H. Safeek, MD, MPH

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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Original Research

Functional Disability Associated With Proximal Clavicle Resection and Pectoralis Flap Transposition for Sternoclavicular Joint Infections

08/16/2022

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Jessica Vavra , MD;

Sternoclavicular joint infections are increasing with the opioid crisis and increased intravenous drug abuse. This report presents a consecutive series of 15 cases of sternoclavicular joint infections treated with proximal clavicle resection...

Sternoclavicular joint...

08/16/2022

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Figure 2. Operative exploration showing near-complete transection of the ulnar artery.

Case Report

Isolated Ulnar Artery Injury: Indications for and Timing of Operative Intervention

08/24/2022

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Wilfred R. Furtado , BS;

Penetrating ulnar artery injury at the wrist is typically treated with immediate operative repair. This study reports a missed iatrogenic ulnar artery injury that resulted in the development of an ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm that was later...

Penetrating ulnar artery injury...

08/24/2022

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Erratum

Correction to: Isolated Ulnar Artery Injury: Indications for and Timing of Operative Intervention

09/08/2022

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Wilfred R. Furtado , BS;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

In the article Safeek RH, O'Toole AO, Furtado WR, Wilhelmi BJ, Choo JH. Isolated ulnar artery injury: Indications for and timing of operative intervention. Eplasty. 2022;22:e37. Published 2022 Aug 24, the fourth author’s name was spelled...

In the article Safeek RH,...

09/08/2022

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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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