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Emma C Koesters

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery

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Publications

  • A Single Institution Experience With Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction: Impact of Insurance Coverage on Risk Reduction. J Surg Oncol. 2025 Jun; 131(7):1393-1399.. View in PubMed
  • Flap-Based Reconstruction in Patients with Autoimmune Disease: An Institutional Experience with the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap and Review of the Literature. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2025 Jun; 41(5):390-397.. View in PubMed
  • The 5-factor modified frailty index as a predictor of outcomes in abdominal wall reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025 May; 104:298-306.. View in PubMed
  • Free Flap Reconstruction of Abdominal Wall Defects: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis. Microsurgery. 2025 May; 45(4):e70059.. View in PubMed
  • Vascular Steal Phenomenon in Lower Extremity Reconstruction: A Review of Literature and Case Report. Ann Plast Surg. 2025 Apr 01; 94(4):487-491.. View in PubMed
  • Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists: A Practical Overview for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Ann Plast Surg. 2025 Jan 01; 94(1):121-127.. View in PubMed
  • Effects of Preoperative Hemoglobin on Microsurgical Reconstruction and Perioperative Blood Transfusion Requirement: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature. Microsurgery. 2024 Nov; 44(8):e31261.. View in PubMed
  • Resources on lymphedema surgery: How effective are they for patients? J Surg Oncol. 2024 Sep; 130(3):360-365.. View in PubMed
  • Radiation and free flaps: what is the optimal timing? Gland Surg. 2023 Aug 30; 12(8):1122-1130.. View in PubMed
  • Reconstructive Surgeons as Essential Operative Consultants: Quantifying the True Value of Plastic Surgeons to an Academic Medical Center. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Apr 01; 149(4):767e-773e.. View in PubMed
  • Reply: The role of neurotization in autologous breast reconstruction: Can reconstruction restore breast sensation? J Surg Oncol. 2021 12; 124(8):1571.. View in PubMed
  • The Smile Index: Part 3. A Simple, Prognostic Severity Scale for Unilateral Cleft Palate. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Oct; 9(10):e3870.. View in PubMed
  • An Argument for the Safety of Immediate Device Reconstruction following Mastectomy during the COVID-19 Crisis. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 May; 9(5):e3627.. View in PubMed
  • The role of neurotization in autologous breast reconstruction: Can reconstruction restore breast sensation? J Surg Oncol. 2021 Apr; 123(5):1215-1231.. View in PubMed
  • A Sustainable Approach to Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Using Meshed Acellular Dermal Matrix. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Jan; 9(1):e3392.. View in PubMed
  • Breast reconstruction in the high-risk population: current review of the literature and practice guidelines. Gland Surg. 2021 Jan; 10(1):479-486.. View in PubMed
  • Simultaneous Midface Advancement and Orthognathic Surgery: A Powerful Technique for Managing Midface Hypoplasia and Malocclusion. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 06; 145(6):1067e-1072e.. View in PubMed
  • Congenital Hypoplasia of the Extensor Tendons of the Fingers: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Hand Surg Am. 2020 Feb; 45(2):162.e1-162.e5.. View in PubMed
  • Analysis of the Microsurgery Match from 2014 to 2018 Reveals Increased Competition for Microsurgery Fellowship Positions. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Nov; 35(9):662-668.. View in PubMed
  • The Public’s Perception on Breast and Nipple Reconstruction: A Crowdsourcing-Based Assessment. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 08 22; 39(9):NP370-NP376.. View in PubMed
  • Response to Dr. Gips’ Letter to the Editor. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 05; 82(5):591.. View in PubMed
  • Pilonidal Disease: Classic and Contemporary Concepts for Surgical Management. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 12; 81(6):e12-e19.. View in PubMed
  • Risk Factors Associated with Reconstructive Complications Following Sacrectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Nov; 6(11):e2002.. View in PubMed
  • The Ideal Thigh: A Crowdsourcing-Based Assessment of Ideal Thigh Aesthetic and Implications for Gluteal Fat Grafting. Aesthet Surg J. 2018 Jul 13; 38(8):861-869.. View in PubMed
  • Malignant Astrocytic Tumor Progression Potentiated by JAK-mediated Recruitment of Myeloid Cells. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 Jun 15; 23(12):3109-3119.. View in PubMed
  • A proangiogenic signaling axis in myeloid cells promotes malignant progression of glioma. J Clin Invest. 2017 May 01; 127(5):1826-1838.. View in PubMed
  • Survival in patients treated for anaplastic meningioma. J Neurosurg. 2015 Jul; 123(1):23-30.. View in PubMed

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