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All publications by 'Taghizadeh R'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

A new protocol for improving immediate monitoring of skin-island free flap with near-infrared spectroscopy and ultrasound

Background Postoperative monitoring is essential for detecting early complications and improving the salvage rate of free flaps. We propose a new protocol for free flap monitoring based on the combination of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and ultrasound. Methods All free flaps with a skin paddle were included and divided into two..

Published: 20/04/2023
Authors: Taghizadeh R

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287 Retrospective Review of a Single Surgeon 5-Year Experience of Paediatric Breast Reconstruction

Aim This case series reviews the presentation, clinical and surgical management of paediatric breast cases undertaken by a single surgeon. The series demonstrates the powerful role of lipomodelling when used with breast reshaping techniques to achieve good outcomes and avoid the need to commit young patients to breast implants. Method..

Published: 19/08/2022
Authors: Nelson A, Taghizadeh R, Hassan D

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Invited Discussion on: “Comparison of Classic Mastopexy Method Versus Double-pedicled Auto-augmentation Mastopexy with with Conic-Shaped Modified Inferior Butterfly Flap".

  Taghizadeh, R. (2022). Invited Discussion on: “Comparison of Classic Mastopexy Method Versus Double-pedicled Auto-augmentation Mastopexy with with Conic-Shaped Modified Inferior Butterfly Flap". Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. epub 4 August(.), p... [Online]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-022-03016-0 [Accessed 16 August 2022]

Published: 04/08/2022
Authors: Taghizadeh R

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Prevention and management of post-deep inferior epigastric perforator flap abdominal bulge

Background Abdominal bulge in the absence of a hernia is a known complication following free abdominal flap breast reconstruction and can be associated with significant aesthetic and functional morbidity. This study aims to review the impact of permanent subrectus mesh placement on the incidence of post-DIEP bulge. Methods All patients..

Published: 17/06/2022
Authors: Jakeman M, Barnes J, Taghizadeh R

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Invited Discussion on: Management of Nipple Areola Deformity

  Taghizadeh, R. (2021). Invited Discussion on: Management of Nipple Areola Deformity. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 45 (4), 1416-1418

Published: 11/06/2021
Authors: Taghizadeh R

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Invited Discussion on: “The Use of Semi-absorbable Mesh and Its Impact on Donor-Site Morbidity and Patient-Reported Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction”

  Taghizadeh, R. (2021). Invited Discussion on: “The Use of Semi-absorbable Mesh and Its Impact on Donor-Site Morbidity and Patient-Reported Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction”. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. epub 19 Feb  

Published: 19/02/2021
Authors: Taghizadeh R

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Primary Melanoma of the Breast Parenchyma: An Oncoplastic Approach

Summary Primary melanoma of the breast parenchyma (PMPB) is a rare and aggressive disease, with only a few cases reported in the literature. We present the case of a 50-year old woman who underwent mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using a free DIEP flap following recurrence after breast conserving surgery...

Published: 18/12/2020
Authors: Snashall E, Kiernan T, Harper-Machin A, Taghizadeh R

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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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Simultaneous Augmentation Mammoplasty and Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy for Enhanced Cosmesis and Efficacy

Taghizadeh, R. (2020). Invited Discussion on: Simultaneous Augmentation Mammoplasty and Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy for Enhanced Cosmesis and Efficacy. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 44 (0), 2048-2050

Published: 01/09/2020
Authors: Taghizadeh R

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Invited Discussion on: Fat Necrosis After DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Review of Perfusion-Related Causes

Taghizadeh, R. (2020). Invited Discussion on: Fat Necrosis After DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Review of Perfusion-Related Causes. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 44 (0), 1462-1465

Published: 23/06/2020
Authors: Taghizadeh R

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Identifying Preoperative Factors

Taghizadeh, R. (2019). Identifying Preoperative Factors Associated with the Volume Discrepancy in Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction with the Extended Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap Coverage . Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 43 (6), 1497–1499

Published: 20/12/2019
Authors: Taghizadeh R

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Autologous breast reconstruction in patients with achondroplasia

Touil, LL; Saggar, AK; Taghizadeh, R. (2019). Autologous breast reconstruction in patients with achondroplasia: Reconstructive and anaesthetic challenges . Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery: JPRAS. 72 (7), 1219-1243    

Published: 26/06/2019
Authors: , Touil L, Taghizadeh R

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