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Papers by Omar Ahmed

Research paper thumbnail of The Marshall technique: an economic one-stage technique for nipple-areola reconstruction

British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2002

The goals of nipple-areola reconstruction are symmetry in position, shape, size, colour, tone, te... more The goals of nipple-areola reconstruction are symmetry in position, shape, size, colour, tone, texture, sensation and responsiveness. These goals are best attempted when the breast-mound reconstruction has been completed. We describe a technique in which the skin of the neo-areola is raised as a split-thickness skin graft, and then re-grafted to the same site with a free nipple graft. This technique is always available, requires no special equipment, causes no donor-site morbidity and produces excellent results. The disadvantage is that it may be more difficult following radiotherapy or if the mastectomy scar traverses the desired site of nipple-areola reconstruction. As with any skin graft, the neo-areola may lose pigmentation, imperfectly 'take' or contract with time. This technique has not been previously described in the literature. 9 2002 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Research paper thumbnail of Radical Debridement, Free Flap Coverage, and Immediate Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity

Research paper thumbnail of Survival advantage of stentless aortic bioprostheses

Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2000

Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement ... more Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients over 65 years of age. Stentless BPs offer established hemodynamic benefits. We sought to determine whether these advantages translate into improved survival.

Research paper thumbnail of Survival advantage of stentless aortic bioprostheses

Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2000

Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement ... more Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients over 65 years of age. Stentless BPs offer established hemodynamic benefits. We sought to determine whether these advantages translate into improved survival.

Research paper thumbnail of The Marshall technique: an economic one-stage technique for nipple-areola reconstruction

British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2002

The goals of nipple-areola reconstruction are symmetry in position, shape, size, colour, tone, te... more The goals of nipple-areola reconstruction are symmetry in position, shape, size, colour, tone, texture, sensation and responsiveness. These goals are best attempted when the breast-mound reconstruction has been completed. We describe a technique in which the skin of the neo-areola is raised as a split-thickness skin graft, and then re-grafted to the same site with a free nipple graft. This technique is always available, requires no special equipment, causes no donor-site morbidity and produces excellent results. The disadvantage is that it may be more difficult following radiotherapy or if the mastectomy scar traverses the desired site of nipple-areola reconstruction. As with any skin graft, the neo-areola may lose pigmentation, imperfectly 'take' or contract with time. This technique has not been previously described in the literature. 9 2002 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons

Research paper thumbnail of Radical Debridement, Free Flap Coverage, and Immediate Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity

Research paper thumbnail of Survival advantage of stentless aortic bioprostheses

Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2000

Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement ... more Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients over 65 years of age. Stentless BPs offer established hemodynamic benefits. We sought to determine whether these advantages translate into improved survival.

Research paper thumbnail of Survival advantage of stentless aortic bioprostheses

Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2000

Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement ... more Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients over 65 years of age. Stentless BPs offer established hemodynamic benefits. We sought to determine whether these advantages translate into improved survival.