Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Acquired Factor VIII Deficiency Presenting as Compartment Syndrome

An isolated elevated partial thromboplastin time level in a patient who is bleeding should raise suspicions for factor VIII deficiency and...

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD; Peter Vonu, MD; Christy Anstead, ARNP-BC

Patients planning plastic surgery traditionally were instructed to stop anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications...

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD; Christy Anstead, ARNP; SSG Anna Paul, USA

When is surgical treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer appropriate for older patients with life-limiting comorbidities?

Preoperative weight loss and nicotine cessation reduced the number of complications following breast reduction surgery in this single-site...

An innovative application of a hand extensor tendon repair protocol was applied by the hand therapy service to toe extensors when the hand surgery...

Necrotizing infection of the upper extremity is a rare pathology with a substantial risk of amputation and mortality that...

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD; Christy Anstead, ARNP-BC; Mark Leyngold, MD; James McGuire, MD

Free flap breast reconstruction may be offered as a treatment optionat federal facilities with appropriate patient selection and planning.

A comparison of endoscopic and open methods of carpal tunnel release finds no difference in postoperative complications but a statistically...

Postoperative complications when treating a patient with trigger finger can lead to unexpected costs and long recovery. Can an assessment of...