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All publications by 'Koshy O'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Staff

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St Helens and Knowsley Hospital Staff - Publications pre April 2024

Loco-regional recurrence after skin and nipple-sparing mastectomy

Background Immediate autologous tissue breast reconstruction after skin- and nipple-sparing mastectomy, is becoming increasingly popular, while the benefits are evident, the concern is in leaving breast tissue under the skin envelope, which could potentially lead to a higher chance of recurrence. We aim to determine the incidence and study the..

Published: 12/12/2020
Authors: Shah A, Koshy O, Riogi B, Taghizadeh R, Bennett S, Chagla LS

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DIEP flap reconstruction as salvage option for Poland syndrome breast hypoplasia

Dear Sir, Poland syndrome is a congenital abnormality mostly associated with unilateral hypoplasia of the sternocostal head of pectoralis major, rib cage and upper limb abnormalities. It may include absent or hypoplastic breast can which have a significant psychological impact in female patients who often experience body image disorders. Mild..

Published: 01/11/2020
Authors: Ramadan S, Koshy O

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A two nipple technique

​ Abstract We describe a novel approach to reconstruction of the superiorly placed hypoplastic nipple areola complex (NAC) with the aim of retaining sensation of the nipple and avoiding scars on the upper pole of the breast. We used this novel approach for a 38 year old lady with right sided Poland..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Koshy O, Veliky M

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Clearing the field: A novel device to assist microsurgeons

​ Abstract We describe an innovative technique which uses a synergistic approach to maintain a static, clear and dry field and allow the optimal microsurgical repair of neurovascular structures. Jordan, DJ; Jeevan, R; Koshy, O. (2015). Clearing the field: A novel device to assist microsurgeons​ . Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery: JPRAS. 68 (12), 1766..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Koshy O

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Ulcerating metastatic inguinal lymphadenopathy

​ Sadri, A; Touil, L; Liew, SW; Brackley, P; Koshy, O. (2014).  Salvage of ulcerating metastatic inguinal lymphadenopathy using the inferior pedicled TRAM flap . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 67 (5), E138-9  

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Touil L, Liew S, Brackley P, Koshy O

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DIEP flap breast reconstruction

​ Background The popularity of the DIEP flap has increased over the last decade. However, there is little information regarding the transfusion rates of this complex procedure. The current study reports the transfusion rates in patients who underwent DIEP flap reconstruction in our unit with an attempt to correlate significant blood..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: , Graham K, Koshy O, Lymperopoulos NS, Sofos S

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